Russia, Ukraine and Putin

Russia aims to ‘win the war in Ukraine’ in 2025, top official says
Moscow will prioritize seizing full control of its remaining annexed Ukrainian territories next year, including the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Putin says large number of volunteers is turning the tide of Ukraine war in Russia's favour
President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the large number of men signing up for the Russian military voluntarily was turning the tide of the Ukraine war in Moscow's favour and said he hoped his army would keep advancing.
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy and Putin 'gotta make a deal', says Trump
The US president-elect said the war in Ukraine had "to stop", but he did not give a direct answer when asked whether he believed Ukraine should cede territory to Russia as part of any peace deal.
Ukraine War Map Reveals Russian Advances Near Frontline Towns
Russia's incremental gains in the Donetsk region, that have gathered pace in recent weeks, are shown in the latest Newsweek map.
Ukraine-Russia war map: Where Putin’s forces are making gains in eastern Ukraine
The area is a linchpin of the wider region’s defence and war trackers have expressed concern that should it fall, it could pave the way for Russia to seize swathes of more territory. “Battles continue in the Pokrovsk direction with the enemy prevailing ...
Ukraine replaces commander following Russian advances on key city of Pokrovsk
General Oleksandr Lutsenko has come in for severe criticism recently, amid reports Russian forces are less than two miles from the strategic city.
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Ukraine war latest: Russia sets 2025 goal to fully occupy 4 Ukrainian regions
Russia sets 2025 goal to fully occupy 4 Ukrainian regions, Defense Minister says ・'It's a tough one,' Trump says following ...
Putin is desperately trying to reverse Russia’s population crisis and sees Ukraine as a solution, experts say
After failing to boost Russia’s fertility rate via pronatalist policies and to extend life expectancies, Putin “seems to have ...
Brush With Russia in Baltic Points to New Flashpoint in NATO-Moscow Shadow War
Sabotage, warning shots, disruption of air traffic and dangerous military maneuvering are all part of the intensifying ...
North Korean troops suffer heavy casualties in Russia, Ukraine says
As many as 30 have been “killed or wounded” in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukrainian military intelligence said, among the ...
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Trump's team seeks 'permanent end' to Russia-Ukraine war, national security advisor nominee says
When asked whether the upcoming Trump administration plans to restrict how Ukraine can use U.S. arms, Mike Waltz said that a ...
Putin Stays Silent on Syria, With Russia’s Future There in Question
In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: North Korean forces kill Russian troops as Putin loses ‘1,000 soldiers’ in past day
North Korean forces kill Russian troops as Putin loses ‘1,000 soldiers’ in past day - Ukrainian intelligence claimed a ...
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Russia must be ready for potential conflict with NATO 'within 10 years,' defense minister says
Russia should prepare for multiple scenarios, including a war with NATO, in the next 10 years, Defense Minister Andrei ...