Ukraine
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.
Russia denies strike on Kyiv monastery, claims fire caused by faulty US-made Patriot missile
Ten killed, historic 975-year-old monastery set on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacks
Ukraine, Moldova launch first EU accession talks after years of delays and political hurdles
Russia says it regrets decision of Israeli company to refrain from purchasing Russian grain
Moscow also accused Israeli of caving in to pressure from Ukraine to not accept incoming grain after a Russian consignment was turned away last month.
UK announces sanctions targeting Russia fighter recruitment, drone production
This comes as a Russian overnight missile and drone attack on Ukrainian gas production facilities killed five people, including two rescue workers.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel warns 'Post' about country's 'growing frustration' - interview
The aim is to open criminal proceedings against all possible parties involved; traders, exporters, and offshore entities that may have enabled breaches,” Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk said.
Israel–Iran energy infrastructure war signals a dangerous new escalation - opinion
Strikes on refineries and gas facilities signal a new phase in the Israel–Iran war with systemic risks beyond the battlefield.
Odesa Jewish school, orphanage damaged in Russian strikes
The Chabad Ohr Avner school suffered a direct hit, according to Chabad, and a Mishpacha Ukraine orphanage was devastated by nearby explosions.
Ukraine to seek clarity from US on Russian ceasefire proposal
Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and told reporters they had discussed the idea of "a little bit of a ceasefire".
Under Ukraine pressure, Israel blocks suspect Russian grain ship
"The Russian supplier of the cargo will have to find an alternative destination to unload it," read a statement issued by Israel’s Grain Importers Association.
Ukraine presses Israel on grain shipment as 'Twitter diplomacy' accusations fly
Ukraine and Israel exchange heated words over a grain vessel dispute, with Ukraine accusing Israel of "Twitter diplomacy" and failing to act on its legal requests.
Top US diplomat in Kyiv to resign after Trump conflict-report
A State Department spokesman rejected the notion of policy disagreements being the root cause for the acting ambassador’s departure.
Ukraine claims to have intercepted 30,000 drones in March
Ukraine’s interceptor drones have become one of the most cost‑effective tools in the country’s arsenal, effectively turning Moscow’s “special operation” into a war of attrition.