Ukraine

Eric Trump invests in Israeli drone maker XTEND's merger with Florida construction firm

The Trump family has been expanding its business ventures since the US President's return to office, with other investors including Protego Ventures, American Ventures, and Aliya Capital.

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XTEND drones have been used in real battle situations.
A woman holds a Ukrainian flag at a protest near the United Nations office, on the day of US-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.

Talks on Ukraine war settlement were tense, to continue, source tells Russian agencies

"(The talks) were very tense," the source told the agencies. "They lasted six hours. They agreed to continue tomorrow."

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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2026.

Kremlin says main issues over peace talks on Ukraine to be discussed in Geneva, including territory

The Kremlin confirmed that the Russian delegation would be led by Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to President Vladimir Putin.

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EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas speaks during the last day of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 15, 2026.

Kallas: Member states not prepared to give Ukraine concrete accession date

"My feeling is that the member states are not ready to give a concrete date," Kallas told a panel at the Munich Security Conference. "There's a lot of work to be done."

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Global Monopoly game: How a small state like Israel survives in ruthless geopolitics - opinion

When global politics is like playing Monopoly, empathy erodes, it's about survival by crushing the weak.

JANUARY 13, 2026ByBOAZ GOLANY
Service members take part in what Russian Defence Ministry says is the deployment of the Russian nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system in Belarus, at an unidetified location in this still image from video released December 30, 2025.

Russia strikes on Kyiv leave 6,000 buildings without heat as temperatures near -20°C

Kyiv's Mayor Vitaly Klitschko advised citizens on Friday to temporarily evacuate the city after Russian strikes and the difficulty authorities face in resuming services.

JANUARY 9, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, REUTERS
Residents at the site of the apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026.

Zelensky says US security guarantees document set to be finalized with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a security guarantee between the United States and Ukraine is "essentially ready for finalization."

JANUARY 8, 2026ByREUTERS
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with his Cypriot counterpart at the presidential palace in Nicosia on January 7, 2026.

Justice Ministry unit warns against surrogacy procedures in Ukraine

The warning was published on Tuesday and circulated on Wednesday by the Government Unit for Coordinating the Fight against Human Trafficking, Prostitution, and Polygamy.

JANUARY 7, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
A MDA medic holds a baby, born to a Napalese surrogate mother [Illustrative]

Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up

The appointment of Kyrylo Budanov marks a significant shift for a position traditionally occupied by a civilian mainly focused on domestic politics.

JANUARY 2, 2026ByREUTERS
Chief of the Military Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, in this handout picture released January 2, 2026.

Jewish refugees rebuild lives in Dnipro after fleeing war-torn Pokrovsk

The Dnipro Jewish community has welcomed many refugees from eastern Ukraine, as several Jewish refugees flee Russian troops.

JANUARY 1, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Ukrainian police officers seen in the frontline town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk, Ukraine, April 12, 2025

Russia hands US alleged proof of attempted Ukrainian strike claimed to target Putin residence

After allegations over an attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin's residence were disputed by the US, other Western countries, Russia promised to provide proof of the attempt.

JANUARY 1, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his annual New Year's televised address to the nation in Moscow, Russia December 31, 2025.

US held talks with Ukraine, European countries on next steps in ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says

Trump advisers met Zelensky and European allies to discuss next steps toward ending the Ukraine-Russia war.

DECEMBER 31, 2025ByREUTERS, LARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US special envoy Steve Witkoff react during a family photo opportunity at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, December 15, 2025.

Russia vows response after claim Ukraine targeted Putin's residence to alter Moscow's negotiations

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed Russian accusations that Kyiv had tried to attack Putin's residence in the Novgorod region as "another round of lies."

DECEMBER 29, 2025ByREUTERS
Russia's President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to present Gold Star medals to service members, who were involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine and awarded the title of Hero of Russia, in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025.

Russia preparing for wider war with the West, outgoing Swiss army chief says

Thomas Süssli served as head of the Swiss army for six years. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, he has worn a camouflage outfit in all his public appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2025ByTZVI JASPER
LIEUTENANT GENERAL Thomas Süssli, Chief of the Armed Forces of the Swiss Army, attends a news conference on the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bern, Switzerland, March 16, 2020.