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Putin orders expansion of buffer zone in northeastern Ukraine through 2026

Russian president Vladimir Putin has instructed military commanders to continue expanding a buffer zone in northeastern Ukraine throughout 2026, according to an official Kremlin transcript released on December 28. The directive focuses on the Sumy and Kharkiv regions and comes at a sensitive moment as......

Ukrainians rethink NATO amid shifting security options

Ukrainian support for NATO membership has plunged dramatically, dropping from 55% in December 2024 to 38% this month. A nationwide poll by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation, carried out with the Razumkov Centre from December 5 to 16, surveyed 2,000 adults and captures a pivotal change......

Kremlin insists on Ukrainian withdrawal from Donbas before peace talks can begin

The Kremlin has reaffirmed its condition that Ukraine must withdraw its remaining forces from the Donbas region before any possible peace agreement can be considered, underscoring Moscow’s hardened position as international efforts intensify to end the long-running conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry......

Russia strikes Ukraine amid intensifying talks over peace plan and economic concessions

Russia carried out a large-scale overnight missile and drone assault on Ukraine just hours before high-level peace discussions, heightening tensions as negotiators attempt to finalize a long-awaited framework to end the war. Explosions were reported across Kyiv and several regions after waves of Kinzhal,......

Russia reviews US proposal amid renewed push for Ukraine peace settlement

Russia has confirmed it is reviewing a series of documents suggesting potential terms for ending the conflict in Ukraine after high-level discussions between Russian and U.S. envoys. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the materials were presented to President Vladimir Putin following meetings in......

Russia and Ukraine report progress as peace framework takes shape

Russia and Ukraine have confirmed measurable progress in talks mediated by the United States, offering the clearest sign yet that both sides may be inching toward an end to the war that has gripped the region for nearly four years. While optimism remains guarded, statements from both Moscow and Kyiv......

Graham calls for stronger U.S. measures if Russia rejects peace proposal

The recent peace talks in Florida between Ukrainian, American, and European delegations have shown signs of progress, yet key disputes continue to block a settlement to end the war. Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s chief negotiator, described the discussions as “productive and constructive,”......

Russian general killed in car explosion in Moscow

A senior Russian military officer was killed on Monday morning when a car exploded in the southern part of Moscow, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee. Authorities said they have opened a criminal investigation into the incident and are examining several possible leads. The victim was......

Putin dismisses Ukraine’s readiness for peace as winter fighting intensifies

Russia has cast new doubt on the possibility of peace negotiations with Ukraine as both sides exchange diplomatic gestures amid ongoing clashes on the battlefield. Renewed tension over talks Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters in Moscow that Ukraine remains “unwilling” to engage......