Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived at the Kremlin, where they may meet with Putin, according to Russian media reports.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces commander Magyar warned that NATO countries underestimate their readiness for modern warfare. He expects Putin to mobilize and increase both conventional and jet-powered Shahed attacks, alongside larger simultaneous missile salvos against Ukraine. Magyar said Russia is shifting the concentration of its strikes toward infrastructure and civilians because it cannot ...
Putin ordered Russian forces not to strike Kyiv for three days starting at midnight, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow and are expected to meet Putin before traveling to Kyiv for further negotiations.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry says the 14-nation Air Force Capability Coalition is transforming the country's Air Force around NATO standards. Beyond F-16s and Mirage 2000s, Sweden will donate 16 Gripen C/D fighters, while Ukraine has signed an agreement to purchase 16 Gripen Es, with the platforms expected in Ukrainian skies from early 2029. The coalition also supports training, weapons, maintenance...
Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow, Russian media report. Their visit comes ahead of planned talks in Kyiv, where Zelensky said they are expected on Sunday.
❗️The Kremlin does not expect a breakthrough from Witkoff and Kushner's visit, Bloomberg reports. Sources say previous US envoy trips produced no result and Moscow expects no new acceptable proposals. They say Putin is ready to end the war only on his terms, with Russian demands hardening as Moscow sees a military advantage.
🇺🇸 President Trump called the war with Iran "small potatoes" on Friday and defended Vice President JD Vance, who said Thursday it shouldn't be called a war."A lot of people don't call it a war. I call it a military conflict because it's small potatoes for us. It's not a big thing. We did Venezuela, and we did this," Trump told reporters.In a post on Truth Social on Friday morning, though, Trump re...
Trump says Putin has no intention of attacking NATO, citing his own conversations with the Russian leader. "I talk to Putin. I know him very well," Trump said. He blamed what he described as "serious hatred" between Zelensky and Putin for preventing them from reaching an agreement. Trump also said his representatives are taking a proposal to Moscow aimed at ending the war. He separately repeated h...
Zelensky says acting SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad reported on preparations for Ukrainian retaliatory actions in response to Russian strikes. "We have determined the geography of the response. The timing will be chosen so that it delivers a result," Zelensky…
Zelensky says acting SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad reported on preparations for Ukrainian retaliatory actions in response to Russian strikes. "We have determined the geography of the response. The timing will be chosen so that it delivers a result," Zelensky said.
A Russian Shahed directly struck the office of acting SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad inside the Security Service's central building in Kyiv, President Zelensky said. The strike hit near Volodymyrska Street, close to Zoloti Vorota, and a fire broke out at the scene.…
A Russian Shahed directly struck the office of acting SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad inside the Security Service's central building in Kyiv, President Zelensky said. The strike hit near Volodymyrska Street, close to Zoloti Vorota, and a fire broke out at the scene. Zelensky said he instructed Poklad to prepare an "adequate" and "tangible" response to Russia, adding that it should be delivered when eve...
❗️Ukrainian MPs say Witkoff and Kushner had been close to agreeing to fly to Kyiv on Sunday after visiting Moscow, but may now arrive by train after a Russian drone reportedly struck an aircraft at Zhulyany. Russian media report Trump's representatives will travel to Moscow tomorrow evening before continuing to Kyiv.
❗️A Russia sanctions bill that passed the US Senate 86-11 may be blocked in the House until after the November midterm elections, Bloomberg reports. The legislation would authorize Trump to impose 100% tariffs on the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas and countries helping Moscow evade energy sanctions. House Speaker Mike Johnson doubts a vote can happen before November 3, with concerns among b...
Zelensky says Ukraine is accelerating development of high-speed interceptor drones designed to counter jet-powered Shaheds. Ukrainian manufacturers have developed prototypes and are working to bring the new weapons to the required level of effectiveness. Ukraine also aims to expand production of cheap missiles and involve businesses in air defense systems. Zelensky said intelligence has clear info...