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Russia, Ukraine begin localized ceasefire to allow for humanitarian operation in Oleshky
The ceasefire will enable aid deliveries and allow evacuations from a frontline town suffering acute shortages of food and medicine.
Romanian intelligence identifies Russian sabotage network thought to have caused industrial fire
Putin to meet Iran's Pezeshkian, Emir of Qatar on Tuesday in Moscow, Kremlin says
France works with 10 European nations to increase strength as nuclear deterrent - report
Russia releases wrongfully detained US citizen Hubbard following Witkoff-Putin meeting
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
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
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.
Who is Russian-held US citizen Stephen Hubbard? - explainer
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
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.
Israel's Elbit Systems acquires Canadian underwater drone company amid rising Russian Arctic threat
Elbit Systems' acquisition of Canadian firm ISE strengthens its underwater surveillance, mine countermeasures, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
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.
Trump open to idea of joint meeting with Xi, Putin next month
US President Donald Trump has sought to warm ties with Russia and China as the two non-Western powers grow closer, a move that could lower global tensions but also raise alarms for US allies.
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.
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.
