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US urges NATO allies to step up weapons funding for Ukraine - report

BY ASHER SMITH — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:48:41 GMT

The request would focus on expanding funding to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), according to officials who spoke to Bloomberg on condition of anonymity.

Hackers hit Ukraine, Russia's emergency apps, send fake nuclear, chemical attack alerts

BY REUTERS — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:27:42 GMT

All-clear messages were sent shortly afterward for each alert, and Ukraine's Ministry for Digital Transformation said the app had been temporarily suspended.

Ukrainian evacuees reach Belarus as Melania Trump-brokered Oleshky ceasefire takes effect

BY REUTERS — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:16:37 GMT

The local ceasefire in Oleshky was reached thanks to mediation efforts by US First Lady Melania Trump with the pope's involvement.

US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine amid delayed missile deliveries

BY REUTERS — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:30:37 GMT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier this week that Ukraine had been waiting for almost a month for the US to sign off on critical missile supplies.

US general fired by Hegseth confesses to leaking classified information about Iran - report

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:35:26 GMT

"Classified information is not personal property. Leaking it for personal, political, or professional gain is a betrayal of the trust placed in those responsible for keeping it," Parnell wrote.

Ukraine temporarily halts strikes on Russian oil refineries after pressure from Trump - report

BY REUTERS — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:05:37 GMT

The unofficial pause is expected to last until after the US midterm elections and potentially deeper into November, it added.

Next round of Ukraine talks depends on Middle East, other factors, Kremlin aide says

BY REUTERS — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:50:14 GMT

"It will also depend on the situation on the battlefield and the situation in general. You can see the situation now in the Middle East. It just doesn't allow us to hold it in the near future."

Ukraine has waited nearly a month for US to sign off on Patriot missiles, Zelensky says

BY REUTERS — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:50:51 GMT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called on the US, which supplies missiles purchased by NATO allies under a program known as PURL, to speed up deliveries ahead of winter.

Rubio describes Russia-Ukraine war as territorial dispute ahead of November peace talks

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:56:16 GMT

"At its core, (the war) is about 11% of one part of that country that Russia wants and cannot take militarily and that Ukraine is unwilling to give up," Rubio said.

Europe should be included in Ukraine peace discussions, Kremlin aide says

BY REUTERS — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:06:40 GMT

Zelensky said on Friday that peace negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the US had agreed to meet at a technical level in the first half of November in Abu Dhabi.

Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, Musk says Kyiv violated terms

BY REUTERS — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:39:00 GMT

"Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people. That loophole was closed last week," Musk said on X.

Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine, White House says

BY REUTERS AND DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:25:49 GMT

Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky, which will begin on October 29, the White House said on Friday.

Denmark to purchase long-range air and ground precision missiles

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:31:40 GMT

The Nordic country will be acquiring Kongsberg's Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for their F-35 stealth fighters and Covenant's Anthem missile

Trump asks Musk to lift Starlink restrictions after Russia hits Kyiv with cluster bomb - report

BY REUTERS — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:16:19 GMT

Trump asked Musk to lift Starlink restrictions in Ukraine, shortly after Russia had struck Kyiv with three ballistic missiles carrying cluster munition warheads, Zelensky said.

Putin agrees to resume three-way peace talks with Ukraine, US, after meeting with Witkoff

BY REUTERS — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:56:09 GMT

The Kremlin said the new three-way peace talks could take place in Abu Dhabi and would be focused on how to guarantee the security of Ukraine and Russia once the war ends.

Bakeries demand price increase for price-controlled bread

BY LIAT RON — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Israeli flour mills announced a 10% to 15% price hike due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Price-controlled bread manufacturers plan to seek Economy Ministry approval for increases.

Russia releases wrongfully detained US citizen Hubbard following Witkoff-Putin meeting

BY CORINNE BAUM — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:51:12 GMT

The Michigan native, 74, was detained in Ukraine in 2024. Russia’s judiciary alleged that he was fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine in the war, though his family denied the claims.

US special envoy Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for talks with Putin after Zelensky meeting

BY REUTERS — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:49:37 GMT

Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who will take part in the meeting with Putin, will meet Witkoff at the airport, two sources told Reuters.

Witkoff to present new Ukrainian peace proposal to Putin after meeting with Zelensky - report

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:09:56 GMT

Witkoff is set to travel to Russia after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Norway on Tuesday while Kushner will be joining the meeting virtually, according to the report.

Elon Musk ordered the Starlink restrictions that disabled Ukrainian drones, defenses - report

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:19:22 GMT

SpaceX first placed a limit on some services in Ukraine on October 13 without warning. Ukrainian officials at the time feared the move by Musk's company may have been made at the request of Trump.

Who is Russian-held US citizen Stephen Hubbard? - explainer

BY REUTERS — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:47:51 GMT

In January 2025, Washington designated Hubbard as wrongfully detained, enabling the US government to pursue negotiations for his release.

Rubio says delay to deliver Ukraine weapons may not be political amid Pentagon ammunition shortage

BY REUTERS — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:21:34 GMT

Also on Tuesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the European Union must adjust its strategic posture in the Arctic as Russia rebuilds its military footprint there.

US officials plan to travel to Norway for Ukraine talks, sources say

BY REUTERS — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:43:04 GMT

The next round of negotiations on ending the war between Russia and Ukraine comes amid increased tensions between Washington and Kyiv.

Massive overnight Russian attack leaves over half a million Ukrainians without power, Zelensky says

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:05:18 GMT

"Another Russian ballistic missile attack came in several waves overnight, and once again, there was no early warning from our partners," Zelensky wrote.

Putin suggests meeting with Trump, Xi to discuss Ukraine war resolution - report

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:19:20 GMT

This comes as Trump and Zelensky publicly criticize the other's decisions, with Trump claiming that Zelensky 'doesn't want to end this war, and probably never did.'

US resumes intelligence-sharing with Ukraine after pause, Zelensky says

BY REUTERS — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:25:15 GMT

Zelensky confirmed that US intelligence sharing has resumed after a brief pause, as Kyiv holds talks with Trump envoys on a possible new peace meeting.

Ukraine runs out of US-made Patriot interceptor missiles as Trump snubs Zelensky - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:41:45 GMT

Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia and tariffs on its goods days before they were to take effect will embolden Moscow to keep attacking Ukraine, Zelensky said on Saturday.

Russian-held town is a 'death trap' with starving residents, says Ukraine FM

BY REUTERS — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:36:28 GMT

Oleshky had a pre-war population of 24,000 people and is now home to around 1,700 residents, including 47 children, according to the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine.

Nexus of Russia, Iran relationship on display amid US sanctions controversy - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:34:23 GMT

Russia and Iran have had a relationship and ties going back many decades, with Russia being involved in supporting the Iranian regime over a large span of time.

Zelensky says Ukraine still unable to use interceptors due to Starlink limits, in touch with US

BY REUTERS — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:33:03 GMT

Zelensky also said that Ukraine, the US, and Russia could meet during a G20 summit in the US, but Washington and Moscow have not confirmed the meeting, and other venues are also possible.