Russia is sending wounded soldiers, including those on crutches, back to the battlefield as it struggles with manpower shortages. Videos obtained by CNN show injured troops returning to combat despite severe wounds. Ukrainian drones and Russian soldiers have filmed troops with bandaged legs using crutches in battle zones. Some try to flee as Ukrainian drones […]
President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, discussing ways to end the war in Ukraine. Trump said Putin was open to negotiating directly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Donald wrote on Truth Social, describing their first known conversation since Trump returned to office. He added that they planned to visit each […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers. Ukrainian forces captured them in Russia’s Kursk region. This is the first time Ukraine has captured North Korean soldiers alive. Zelensky said the soldiers were wounded but survived. They are now in Kyiv under the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). He shared this […]
Ukraine blames Russia of increasing the war by using an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The attack targeted Dnipro at night. If confirmed, it would be the first combat use of such a missile. Ukrainian officials said the missile came from Astrakhan in southern Russia. They claimed its speed and altitude matched an ICBM. Investigations are […]
Footage reveals the aftermath of a reported missile strike in Kursk, Russia. Videos on Telegram display explosions and damage in Maryino village. BBC Verify reviewed a video shared at 13:00 GMT on Wednesday. It captures smoke plumes and loud explosions. Another clip shows a damaged building, but neither confirms a direct missile strike. A pro-war […]
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting the country’s power infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed. This attack is the largest of its kind since early September, with explosions reported across the country. Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha stated that the strikes had hit peaceful cities and sleeping civilians, along with critical […]
Ukraine faces a harsh new reality with Donald Trump’s return as U.S. president. Ukrainian officials and NATO allies had hoped for a different outcome. However, Trump’s past statements hint at less support for Ukraine’s war effort. He claims he could end the conflict quickly but has not explained how. He has also criticized Ukraine’s President […]
Sergei Karaganov, a foreign policy expert, says Russia will continue sending nuclear warning signals to the West. He has long advised President Putin to lower the threshold for using nuclear weapons, even suggesting a pre-emptive strike on NATO. However, Putin maintains that Russia doesn’t need nuclear weapons to win the war in Ukraine. In September, […]
Residents in Kherson claim that Russia is deliberately targeting civilians with drone strikes. Since the fall, these drones have caused several attacks. This includes pedestrians, vehicles, and ambulances, leading to at least 14 deaths and over 200 injuries. A humanitarian volunteer recalled a moment when a drone hovered overhead before dropping a grenade near a […]
The NIS reported that 1,500 troops arrived in Russia for military training. They will likely head to the front lines in Ukraine. This development shows the growing military partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. North Korean soldiers have been seen in Russia’s far east. They were receiving uniforms and equipment. Footage from the Ukrainian Center for […]
