Ukraine-Russia War

Moscow's proposal to use frozen Russian assets is 'nonsense,' Zelensky says

Speaking to reporters in a WhatsApp media chat, he added that Kyiv would "fight" to be able to use all frozen Russian assets to fund post-war recovery inside Ukraine.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky waits to welcome Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 4, 2025.
(From L-R) Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum, Commissioner of the US Federal Acquisition Service, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 22, 2026.

Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key

Russia, the US, and Ukraine hold security talks in Abu Dhabi, with Moscow stressing the need to resolve territorial issues for lasting peace, despite ongoing military operations.

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An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa), a vessel being investigated by French authorities and suspected of belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet" involved in the Russian oil trade, off the coast of the western France port of Saint-Nazaire, France, October 2, 2025.

French Navy intercepts sanctioned Russian tanker in Mediterranean

The interception was carried out on high seas in the Western Mediterranean, between the southern coast of Spain and the northern coast of Morocco.

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Ukrainian military soldiers rest at a position on a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine July 5, 2025

How I was nearly drafted into Ukraine's war: 'Post' reporter's account of Ukraine’s manpower crisis

The problem of draft dodging has become part of a broader crisis of manpower, according to locals, as Ukrainian soldiers have been worn down by a long and bloody war.

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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.

Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida amid Russian strikes on Ukraine

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are set to meet in Florida as Russia intensifies air attacks and key disputes over territory remain unresolved.

DECEMBER 28, 2025ByREUTERS
President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 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.

Zelensky stops in Canada ahead of Trump meeting, Putin claims Kyiv 'in no hurry' to reach peace

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during a public appearance with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that Canada would be sending $2.5 billion of economic aid for Ukraine.

DECEMBER 27, 2025ByREUTERS
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, December 27, 2025.

Russia likely placing new hypersonic missiles at former airbase in Belarus, researchers find

The researchers' assessment broadly aligns with US intelligence findings, said a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

DECEMBER 27, 2025ByREUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Syrian interim president at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on October 15, 2025.

Zelensky tells Axios he's prepared to call referendum on Trump plan if Russia agrees to ceasefire

Zelensky is scheduled to meet with Trump on Sunday.

DECEMBER 26, 2025ByREUTERS
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky waits to welcome Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 4, 2025.

Donbas control, land swaps: Putin outlines potential Ukraine peace terms to Russian businessmen

"Vladimir Putin asserted that the Russian side is still ready to make the concessions that he made in Anchorage. In other words, that 'Donbas is ours,'" Kommersant reported.

DECEMBER 26, 2025ByREUTERS, CORINNE BAUM, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Kazbek Kokov, head of the North Caucasus region of Kabardino-Balkaria, in Moscow, Russia December 16, 2025.

Ukraine, US negotiators discussed how to bring peace closer, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Zelensky said he spoke with special envoy Witkoff and Kushner on how to end the war with Russia.

DECEMBER 25, 2025ByREUTERS, LARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky waits to welcome Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 4, 2025.