Ukraine

American Stephen Hubbard has been released from Russian custody after more than four years following talks between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

US President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine for resuming strikes on Russian oil refineries, deepening a diplomatic rift as the White House restricts satellite support.

Washington's energy ceasefire has collapsed as Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian power grids and Ukraine retaliates against a major Russian oil processing facility in Ryazan.

Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region, shattering a brief US-backed energy truce and plunging Kyiv's relations with Washington into deep crisis.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Moscow for immediately violating a purported energy ceasefire announced by Donald Trump, as Russian drones struck power and gas plants across Ukraine.

Ukrainian energy facilities faced fresh Russian strikes following a US-announced energy ceasefire, leaving civilians to bear the brunt of the ongoing conflict.

South Korea announced it is recalling its ambassador to Ukraine, escalating a diplomatic row sparked by Kyiv publicizing the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv during a surge of Russian aerial assaults to announce a massive aid package focused on air defense and energy resilience.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Kyiv to announce a €1.3 billion aid package as Russian drone and missile strikes targeted the capital's infrastructure.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv during a Russian bridge strike to pledge €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for energy repairs.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Kyiv to announce a €1 billion aid package as Russia escalates drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.

Estonia has formally accused Russia of orchestrating an arson attack on defense technology firm Milrem Robotics, drawing strong condemnation from NATO and European allies.

Estonia has accused Russian special services of orchestrating an August arson attack on a defense firm supplying Ukraine, following the arrest of three suspects.

Ukraine launched a massive drone strike on Moscow targeting energy infrastructure and killing two people, coinciding with Russia's parliamentary elections.

Ukraine launched a major drone assault on Moscow during the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, killing two people and damaging an oil refinery.

The US House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation that would significantly expand presidential authority to impose tariffs on countries trading with Russia.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe conducted an unannounced four-hour visit to Moscow. The trip's purpose remains unclear as neither the U.S. nor the Kremlin provided an official explanation.

Russian air strikes have killed at least nine civilians across multiple Ukrainian regions, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of escalating cooperation with North Korea.

President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House amid ongoing conflicts.