Russia-Ukraine War

Russia launched one of its biggest aerial assaults of the war in response to Kyiv’s strikes on vital infrastructure earlier this week.

The president said the Russia–Ukraine fighting might escalate because there is a ‘lot of hatred’ between the two sides.

The U.S. defense secretary told reporters in Brussels that to be an alliance, NATO had to be ’more than flags’ as he arrived for a meeting of defense ministers.

Ukraine’s drone attack on Russia could bring about a wide array of reactions. Here are the key takeaways.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also accused Ukraine of engaging in terrorism with its recent attacks on key Russian infrastructure.

Satellite imagery has suggested that some Russian strategic bombers were severely damaged.

The strike raised questions about U.S. security and could lead to future executive actions, according to the press secretary.

Discussions centered on battlefield developments, calls for stronger sanctions, appeals for military aid, and efforts to repatriate abducted Ukrainian children.

The attack on the Kerch Bridge came two days after surprise drone raids on four Russian airbases, one of which was 2,670 miles from the frontline.

Kyiv’s successful drone attack on Moscow’s nuclear bomber fleet demonstrates the power of cheaper, commercial-first technologies in war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the two sides were preparing a new prisoner swap and that Kyiv had demanded the return of deported children

The series of attacks took place just one day before the U.S. government had brokered for both sides to sit down for face-to-face negotiations.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that details of a cessation of hostilities were expected to be on the table during talks set to take place on June 2.

Ukrainian intelligence said Chinese machine tools, chemicals, gunpowder, and drone parts feed at least 20 Russian arms plants, despite Beijing’s denials.

Amid continued Russian attacks on Ukraine, Trump said he is giving Putin two weeks to prove that he is serious about peace—or face tougher action.

Berlin has pledged over $5 billion in new aid to Kyiv in its war against Russia.

The build-up comes amid what appears to be preparations for a summer offensive by Moscow’s forces.

The program marks a historic investment in joint arms procurement as European Union countries take more responsibility for the continent’s defense.