Ukraine-Russia War
Russia pumps up pressure on Belarus to open new front in Ukraine war, eyes anti-NATO ops. - WSJ
Sources told the WSJ that if Belarus were used for a Russian attack, it could be aimed at testing NATO defenses or more attempts at undermining support for Ukraine.
El Al suspends Tel Aviv-Moscow flights after long-range Ukraine strikes disrupt Russian oil sales
Kremlin says Russia is only interested in upholding understandings on Ukraine reached with the US
Life finds a way: Ukrainian bird builds nest with cables from fiber-optic explosive drones
Russia says US hasn't followed through on Trump-Putin 'understandings' as war grinds on
A new Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap could take place in the near future, Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova said, according to TASS.
Ukrainian attacks leave Russian oil infrastructure ablaze, Crimea halts fuel sales
Videos from social media show fiery explosions at a port in the Kerch Strait late at night, with thick smoke surrounding what appear to be oil tanks.
Poland strips Zelensky of country's highest honor over WW2 dispute
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Friday that Poland's decision to strip the award was a mistake.
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.
