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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...

Announcing Retirement, McCaul Issues Warning on World War III

House Republican says Putin is playing Trump on Ukraine 'as a KGB officer would'

(Newser) - Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announced Sunday that he plans to retire after his 11th term, taking the opportunity to warn that in light of Russia's escalation of its invasion of Ukraine, "We got to be very careful not to be on the precipice of a World War III....

Poland, Allies Deploy Planes Over Drone Threat to Ukraine

Russian drones had crossed into Poland's airspace earlier in the week

(Newser) - Polish and allied aircraft were deployed Saturday in what officials described as a preventive operation to guard the nation's airspace in response to the threat of drone strikes in neighboring areas of Ukraine. In addition, the airport in the eastern Polish city of Lublin was closed, the AP reports....

Prince Harry Makes Surprise Visit to Kyiv

He's there to support wounded service members

(Newser) - Britain's Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members. Harry's representatives confirmed they were in the capital, Kyiv, on Friday, though he declined to discuss the prince's schedule for security reasons. This is the second time Harry has visited...

Poland Isn't Messing Around After Russian Drone Invasion

Country invokes NATO's Article 4, calls emergency UN Security Council meeting after drone incursion

(Newser) - The United Nations Security Council is set for an emergency session at Poland's request after shooting down Russian drones that crossed into Polish airspace, a move that Poland's president described as a test of both Poland and NATO's readiness. Following the incident—the first armed response...

Trump Makes New Move to Pressure Russia on Ukraine

President is reportedly mulling 100% tariffs on China, India, but only if the EU does the same

(Newser) - President Trump is reportedly urging the European Union to act with the US in slapping China and India with tariffs as high as 100%, in a bold move meant to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine. Trump made the demand of EU officials during a Tuesday meeting, where...

Polish PM: 'A Line Has Been Crossed' With Russian Drones

Poland says it shot down Russian drones violating its airspace, upping tension in already tense region

(Newser) - Poland said early Wednesday that multiple Russian drones entered and were shot down over its territory with help from NATO allies, describing the incident as an "act of aggression" carried out during a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine. Several European leaders said they believed Russia was intentionally escalating...

Russian Attack Kills Dozens of Ukrainians Collecting Pensions

At least 24 killed, 19 injured

(Newser) - A Russian glide bomb struck a village in eastern Ukraine as people stood in line in the open air Tuesday morning to collect their monthly pension, the AP reports. The blast killed at least 24 people and injured 19 others, the Ukraine Emergency Service said. The Russian glide bomb on...

Largest Airstrike Yet Hits Ukraine's Cabinet Building

Woman and her 3-month-old child are killed in Russian attack

(Newser) - Russia hit Ukraine's capital with drone and missiles Sunday in the largest aerial attack on the country since the war began, killing at least two people and leaving smoke rising from the roof of the nation's main government building. Russia attacked Ukraine with 810 drones and decoys, Ukraine'...

Putin Wants a Moscow Meet. Zelensky Has Other Ideas

'Come to Kyiv," Ukrainian leader said Friday about possible gathering to talk Russia's war on Ukraine

(Newser) - Volodymyr Zelensky has RSVP'd to Vladimir Putin's "invite" for him to head to the Russian capital to discuss ways to end that country's invasion of Ukraine, and it's a no. "I can't go to Moscow when my country's under missiles, under attack,...

US to Sell Ukraine Arms Totaling $825M

State Department announces deal for extended-range missiles

(Newser) - The Trump administration has approved a $825 million arms sale to Ukraine that will include extended-range missiles and related equipment to boost its defensive capabilities as US efforts to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia appear stalled. The State Department announced Thursday that it had notified Congress of the sale...

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