Ukraine-Russia War
NATO set to restate “ironclad” Article 5 pledge as Trump joins Ankara summit
Trump has frequently railed against NATO and its members, accusing them of not spending enough on defense and relying on the United States to protect Europe.
NATO leaders to gather in Ankara next week, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
Kyiv Jews return from Carpathian retreat into night of Russian strikes
Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv, killing at least 10 in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes
Ukraine launches largest attack on Russia since start of war, 500 flights from Moscow delayed
Flights out of all major Moscow airports have been grounded as a result of Ukrainian drone strikes. Authorities said 180 Ukrainian drones had been shot down over Moscow.
EU made 'brief' contact with Moscow, EU official confirms as Trump, world seeks Ukraine deal
Some European leaders have also pushed back against efforts by Britain, France and Germany - known as the E3 - to take the diplomatic lead for Europe in any dialogue with the Kremlin.
Russian-held Crimea curbs the use of motorcycles, saying they sound like drones
"The moped noise hampers the work of defense systems. Their engines sound similar [to drones]," said an official regarding the temporary ban.
G7 leaders express optimism for peace after Trump's 'very good' Zelensky meeting
A G7 summit this week increased optimism among European and US leaders that the 5-year-long Ukraine-Russia war would be brought to an end.
Zelensky offers Putin talks after Russian strike damages UNESCO monastery
Zelensky, speaking at the damaged monastery in Kyiv, said he had offered to meet Putin at the G7 summit in France this week or in the United States.
Ukrainian man convicted of arson attack on British PM's sister's residence
Roman Lavrynovych, 22, was found guilty at London's Old Bailey Court of two counts of committing arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered.
Israel expects new air defense orders from Europe due to growing concerns over Russian threat
Asked whether European countries were interested in Arrow or David's Sling, he said there was also interest in the Iron Dome, a system designed to take out short-range threats.
Russia denies strike on Kyiv monastery, claims fire caused by faulty US-made Patriot missile
Russia's Defense Ministry said that the Patriot missile could have misfired because it said Western countries had provided Kyiv with arms whose shelf life had expired.
G7 leaders meet in France after US, Iran declare agreement to end ongoing war
G7 leaders will be keen to learn the details of the US-Iran deal. A memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland, but the precise terms are not yet known.
Ten killed, historic 975-year-old monastery set on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacks
France condemned the strikes, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot describing the attack on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery as akin to bombing Paris' Notre Dame.
