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Russia deploys 170,000 troops in bid to seize key Ukrainian city

Russia has amassed approximately 170,000 soldiers in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region for a large-scale offensive to capture the strategic city of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Friday. This represents one of Moscow’s most significant troop deployments in a single......

At least 20 killed in Russian strike on eastern Ukrainian village

At least 20 civilians were killed on Tuesday after a Russian airstrike hit the village of Yarova in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. In a statement on social media, Zelensky denounced what he described as a “barbaric Russian strike with an aerial bomb,”......

Putin secures advantage at Alaska summit as Ukraine ceasefire stalls

Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged from the Alaska summit with U.S. President Donald Trump having achieved his primary objective: buying time for Russia’s military operations in Ukraine without conceding ground in negotiations. Despite President Trump’s earlier warnings of “severe......

Zelensky sends reinforcements to eastern Ukraine to halt Russian advance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday that additional troops will be sent to the eastern regions of the country, as Russian forces make significant gains toward the garrison town of Dobropillia. “Today, a decision has been made to strengthen this area and other parts of the......

Russia claims capture of two Ukrainian towns ahead of Trump-Putin summit

The Russian military announced on Thursday the capture of two settlements in eastern Donetsk Oblast, as tensions rise ahead of the high-stakes Trump–Putin summit scheduled in Alaska. In its daily bulletin, Russia’s Ministry of Defence confirmed the seizure of the village of Iskra and the......

Zelenskyy calls for regime change in Russia amid deadly missile strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged international allies to push for regime change in Russia, warning that Moscow’s current leadership poses a continued threat to global stability even if its war against Ukraine ends. His remarks followed a devastating Russian missile and drone attack......

Ukraine orders evacuation of families with children near eastern frontline

Ukrainian authorities have ordered the mandatory evacuation of families with children from several towns near the frontline in the eastern Donetsk region, due to increasing pressure from Russian forces. Vadym Filashkin, the governor of Donetsk, announced on Thursday that evacuations will begin in Dobropillia......

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Key Developments Day 1,191

Russia announced on Thursday the capture of three Ukrainian villages—Stroivka in Kharkiv, and Shevchenko Pershe and Hnativka near Pokrovsk in Donetsk. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported widespread attacks overnight, including 90 drones and artillery strikes that killed at least seven civilians across......

Arda Turan appointed as new Shakhtar Donetsk head coach until 2027

Shakhtar Donetsk have officially announced the appointment of Arda Turan as their new head coach, with a contract extending until 2027. This decision comes following a disappointing season in which the team finished third in the Ukrainian Premier League, marking their worst performance in nearly three......