US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Ukraine and Russia this weekend to help restart peace negotiations.

US President Donald Trump laments past financial support for Ukraine's war effort and has vowed to claw the money back.

Higher prices come as Ukraine pounds Russian refineries, forcing Moscow to ban diesel exports.

The air war between Russia and Ukraine has intensified as the conflict stretches into its fifth year following Moscows invasion of its neighbour.

Separately, one person killed and five injured after Ukrainian drone struck bus in Russian-controlled part of Horlivka.

Putin said peace with Ukraine remains possible while calling Kyivs warning on Russian airspace state terrorism, as NATO flags fresh risks.

Zelenskyy urged airlines to avoid Russian airspace, warning that expanding Ukrainian drone operations are making the skies increasingly unsafe.

Germany says an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport showed hallmarks of Russian hybrid operations against Ukraine.

Indian PM Narendra Modi has urged Russia to end the Ukraine war and to cease hostilities.

The meeting underscored Washington's willingness to reopen diplomatic talks with Moscow, as Europe intends to isolate the nation while the war continues.

The White House praised Driscoll, who was expected to step down by the end of the year, in a statement given to the WSJ. Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trumps agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the Army by providing outstanding leadership during historic military operations, restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, , White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said

Amid suspicion of Russian sabotage, Warsaw eyes link to foreign intelligence services.

Indias PM Narendra Modi told Russian President Putin that India supports every effort to end the war in Ukraine.

Russia's Defense Ministry has announced preparations for "massive strikes" on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

This is the 27th time since Russia invaded Ukraine that Zaporizhzhia plant has had to rely on emergency diesel supplies.

Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says warehouse was struck, 'followed by a detonation', causing a major fire.

Ongoing Russian attacks have killed several people and wounded dozens across Ukraine.

Russia intensified attacks across Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging homes and warehouses near Kyiv

Russia claims advances toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk as fighting intensifies in Donetsk.

The Wall Street Journal reported this week thatCIADirector John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow in part to warn Russian President Vladimir Putin against a potential attack on Nato members. Ukraine, which is battling a Russian invasion, has used US-supplied ATACMS to target Russia

Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range drone and missile strikes as fears of further escalation grow.

Zelenskyy's top aide: Ukraine-Russia talks possible in September

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently visited Moscow, describing the trip as "semi-routine" and suggesting it could produce some results, without providing further details.

Russias biggest online retailer, Wildberries, has once again been attacked in a drone strike by Ukraine.

Kyiv says the attacks are aimed at disrupting Russian supply chains and inflicting further pressure on Putin's wartime economy.

France and the U.K. are boosting their missile support for Ukraine following deadly Russian drone strikes.

Ukraine marks its Independence Day on Monday as European leaders gathered in Kyiv and announced new military and financial support packages, underscoring continued backing for the country amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks.

People observe a minute of silence for those killed in war to mark the holiday established in 2004.

Ukraine hits Russia's TANECO oil refinery, oil terminal, military says

Russian ballistic missiles killed at least six people and injured over two dozen more in Kyiv early on Thursday.

Russian ballistic missiles killed 12 people and injured more than 30 in Kyiv early on Thursday.

Ukraine's defense committee backs Khmara for Defense Minister

Former Ukraine Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, saying Kyiv must restore its democratic process despite the ongoing war.

Andrei Klepach was reportedly fired from his role after presenting a report warning that Russia could not win a prolonged war of attrition with Ukraine.

Russia warns Britain of 'consequences' for supplying drones to Ukraine

Lev Shlosberg, a senior member of the Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison on Monday.

Russia, Ukraine strikes kill 19 as drone and missile attacks surge

Hamas in the meeting reiterated its commitment to the deal while Kushner pushed for strong disarmament and an end to any future Hamas role in running Gaza, the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the diplomatic sensitivities. Jared Kushner looks on during a press conference at the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on 6 January 2026 (Ludovic Marin/AFP)

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people and striking a Wildberries logistics hub.

Russian authorities report 201 Ukrainian drones downed overnight in the Moscow region in the escalating conflict.

Ukraine used domestically produced Flamingo missiles to hit targets in Russia's southwestern Samara region.

Taiwan has long prepared for a Chinese military invasion but wars in Iran and Ukraine expose new potential threats.

Ukraine drone strikes kill 201 in Russia's deadliest month in 2 years

A Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit warships at a naval base and forced two major grain terminals to halt operations on Wednesday.

Ukraine has launched a heavy drone assault on warships and major Russian grain export terminals in the Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk.

Ukraine has reported an acute shortage of Patriot interceptors since the US went to war with Iran in February.

Ukraine's president also says Russia will use its election next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilisation.

The Ukrainian president has warned that Russia is preparing for escalation and could use its parliamentary elections next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilization.

Governments are ramping up satellite capabilities as space intelligence becomes increasingly critical to modern warfare.

His comments come shortly after deadly Russian attacks on cities across Ukraine overnight.

A children's hospital has also been struck in Kyiv, according to Ukraine's state emergency service.

AJ's Audrey MacAlpine reports from a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine, where soldiers prepare long-range drones.

The pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina accused the Yabloko party of receiving undeclared campaign support.

Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh says Ukraine has "learned the hard way" that military leverage is integral to to bringing diplomacy within reach.

Ukraine continues to strike warehouses and logistics hubs run by Wildberries, which it says aid Moscow's war efforts.

The bipartisan legislation, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports that fund the Ukraine war.