Ukraine

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Ukraine’s drone warfare offers Israel a critical lesson: modern defense depends not just on technology, but on the ability to produce, adapt, and replace weapons quickly.

 A recruit of the Steel Border storm brigade practises launching drones, at the unit's base in central Ukraine March 24, 2023.
 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

US sanctions three for aiding Iran's air defenses amid reports of Moscow-Tehran arms deal

 First lady Melania Trump delivers remarks during an executive order signing ceremony with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Rose Garden of the White House on October 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Zelensky awards Melania Trump Ukraine's highest honor for women after brokering Oleshky ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends talks with German Parliament Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner in Berlin, Germany, November 3, 2026.

Zelensky hopes US election outcome will generate more help for Ukraine


Iran hosts Russia’s FM Lavrov as Moscow seeks benefit from US sanctions relief - analysis

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Tehran this week to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shows Moscow's maneuvering.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a meeting in Tehran, Iran, October 19, 2026.

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

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

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, US pecial Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, after a joint news conference, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 6, 2026.

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

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

Aftermath of massive Russian attack against Ukraine that left over half a million without power, October 19, 2026.

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

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.'

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 5, 2026.

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

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.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound, in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Trump yet to give final decision on Russia tariffs, sanctions, as Rubio says more time needed

Rubio said on Saturday that the president will use up to 60 days to assess the economic impact of Russia-related sanctions and tariffs that he waived a day earlier.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025.

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

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.

Ukrainian service members walk next to a launcher of a Patriot air defence system, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine August 4, 2024.

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

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.

An artilleryman of the Special Rifle Police Battalion of Zaporizhzhia region sets up Starlink satellite internet system, at a position, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline in Donetsk region, Ukraine, October 16, 2026.

Russia claims control of eight more Ukrainian settlements, Ukraine disputes

Ukraine's General Staff said on Saturday that Ukrainian forces remained in control of the eastern town of Dobropillia, describing Russia's claim to have captured it as untrue.

A resident looks at a crater that appeared at the site of an apartment building damaged during a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine October 17, 2026

Russian drones kill three in Ukraine, cut power to 1 million as US, Russia seek further cooperation

Russia and the United States will soon announce new joint initiatives beyond a recently agreed diesel deal, President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev said on Friday.

Aftermath of a Russian drone attack in Rivne region Friday, 16th October 2026