Russia-Ukraine war

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Ukraine Says It Hit Pipeline That Supplies Russian Army

Russia reports a victory against Ukrainian special forces

(Newser) - Ukrainian forces hit an important fuel pipeline in the Moscow region that supplies the Russian army, Ukraine's military intelligence said Saturday, as Russia kept up a sustained campaign of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The operation was carried out late Friday, according to a...

Report: Russian Commanders Are Killing Their Own Troops

Independent report from Verstka alleges torture, extortion, internal executions

(Newser) - Some Russian casualties in the country's war against Ukraine are inflicted from within, or so claims a new investigation from the independent Russian outlet Verstka . Its journalists allege that Russian army commanders are executing soldiers who refuse to fight in a practice called "zeroing." Using testimonies from...

Putin Says Russia's Got a New Nuclear-Capable War Toy

President says Russia's underwater drone was tested successfully

(Newser) - Russia has conducted a successful test of a new atomic-powered and nuclear-capable underwater drone, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday, declaring that the new weapon can't be intercepted. Putin's statement, which the AP reports comes three days after he praised a successful test of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile,...

US Sanctions Russia's 2 Biggest Oil Companies

Bessent calls for immediate ceasefire

(Newser) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions Wednesday against Russia's two biggest oil companies and blasted Moscow's refusal to end its "senseless war" as US-led efforts to end the war floundered and the Ukrainian president sought more foreign military help. The sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, as...

Trump: Ukraine's Donbas Region Should Be 'Cut Up' to End War

US president has shifted again, thinks Ukraine should cede territory

(Newser) - US President Trump said Sunday that the Donbas region of Ukraine should be "cut up," leaving most of it in Russian hands, to end a war that has dragged on for nearly four years, the AP reports. "Let it be cut the way it is," he...

Ukraine's Drones Have a Favorite Target

They're trying to damage and destroy Russian oil facilities to disrupt the fuel supply

(Newser) - "In the morning, you will read that an oil refinery is on fire." So a Ukrainian commander told the New York Times , which reports it was given unusual access to a long-range drone battalion so long as it didn't reveal any identifying details about where it was...

Zelensky Doesn't Get Far With Trump on Tomahawks

Meeting produces no promises on providing long-range missiles

(Newser) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed for new weapons that can reach deep into Russia at the White House on Friday, but President Trump sounded cool to the idea after sounding like it was at the White House on Friday. Trump, who had spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday,...

Trump 'Now Has a Big Chance to Finish This War'

Ukraine's Zelensky visits the White House again

(Newser) - President Trump continued his Ukraine-Russia diplomacy on Friday by welcoming Volodymyr Zelensky back to the White House. The two are expected to address reporters after a meeting with advisers, but their comments ahead of time were cordial. Some highlights:
  • Trump, who spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin on Thursday, said
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Russia Convicts 15 Captured Soldiers on Terror Charges

'This grossly violates the provisions of the Geneva Convention,' human rights group says

(Newser) - A court in southern Russia convicted 15 captured Ukrainian soldiers on terrorism charges Friday after a trial that Kyiv denounced as a sham and a violation of international law. The military court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced the men from the Aidar battalion, which Russia has designated a terrorist group, to prison...

Trump: I'm Going to Meet With Putin on the War

US president will first meet with Ukraine's Zelensky on Friday

(Newser) - President Trump said Thursday that he will meet with Vladimir Putin in Budapest in a bid to end the Russia-Ukraine war, reports the Wall Street Journal . The date has not been settled. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social after what he called a "very productive" phone call with...

Every Day at 9am, Ukraine Stops
Every Day at 9am, Ukraine Stops
Oct 13, 2025 5:24 PM CDT

Every Day at 9am, Ukraine Stops

Nation takes a minute every day to remember its war dead

(Newser) - Each morning at 9am, Kyiv stops for a minute. Traffic lights turn red, and the steady beat of a metronome on loudspeakers signals 60 seconds of reflection. Cars idle in the middle of the street as drivers step out and stand with heads bowed. Across Ukraine—in cafes, gyms, schools,...

Russia Not Happy With Trump's Remarks on Tomahawk Missiles

After call with Zelensky, Trump floated the idea of sending the weapons to Ukraine

(Newser) - While flying to Israel aboard Air Force One Sunday, President Trump issued a warning to Russia regarding its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, the AP reports. "I might say, 'Look: if this war is not going to get settled, I'm going to send them Tomahawks.' The...

Putin Warns US About Sending Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine

Russia-US relations would suffer, president tells forum

(Newser) - Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the US that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation on the battlefield, where the Russian army is making steady advances. The potential supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kyiv would signal...

Report: Trump Has Approved Escalation in Ukraine Support

Officials say administration will provide intel for strikes on Russian energy infrastructure

(Newser) - The US is set to provide Ukraine with intelligence for launching long-range missile strikes deep into Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in support amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, sources tell the Wall Street Journal and Reuters . The officials say President Trump has approved the move, and the...

Russia Accused of Sabotaging Ukrainian Nuclear Plant

Zaporizhzhia's diesel generators are the only thing keeping reactors cool at present

(Newser) - Outside power at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine has been down for eight days now, a record—and Greenpeace is now accusing Russia of deliberately sabotaging the final remaining power line into the facility, the Guardian reports. Russia claims Ukrainian shelling has prevented repairs from being made, but...

Possible US Move Would Put Moscow in Ukraine's Range

Vance says US will consider request to send long-range Tomahawk missiles

(Newser) - The US is weighing a move that could have a big impact on the Russia-Ukraine war: It might supply Kyiv with long-range Tomahawk missiles, Vice President JD Vance told Fox News over the weekend. His comments came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky directly appealed to President Trump for the...

Why Iran's Shahed Drone Has the World Playing Catch-Up

Cheap, long-range drones force militaries to rethink defense strategies

(Newser) - Iran's Shahed drone has become a battlefield celebrity—and a headache for advanced militaries. First fielded by Iran in 2021 and now a staple in Russia's campaign against Ukraine, the Shahed-136 stands out for its five-figure price and 1,500-mile range. Under a nearly three-year-old agreement with...

Kremlin to Trump: Russia Is a 'Real Bear'

Spokesman denies economy is in trouble

(Newser) - The Kremlin pushed back Wednesday after President Trump made comments suggesting Russia is faltering in its war with Ukraine, with Moscow insisting it's no "paper tiger." Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, speaking on Russia's RBC Radio, reminded listeners of Russia's reputation, Politico reports. "Russia...

Trump Makes Big Shift on Ukraine War

He says he believes country can win all of its land back from Russia

(Newser) - President Trump said Tuesday that he believed Ukraine could win back all territory lost to Russia, a dramatic shift from his repeated calls for Kyiv to make concessions to end the war. Trump posted on Truth Social soon after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the...

Denmark to Invest in Long-Range Weapons

Prime minister cites ongoing threat from Russia, which denounced the purchase, in announcement

(Newser) - Denmark is ramping up its military with new long-range precision weapons, signaling a sharp shift in defense strategy amid rising concerns over Russia's threat to Europe. The move marks the country's most significant arms investment to date, even as leaders stress there's no immediate danger at...

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