The approval follows Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s electoral defeat, after he had blocked the loan to pressure Ukraine to restore oil transit through the pipeline supplying his landlocked country.

EU approves $105 billion Ukraine loan after Orbán defeat, announces fresh Russia sanctions

Ukraine achieved a record by intercepting Russian drones 500 km away using remotely piloted systems like "Bagnet." These internet-linked interceptors allow pilots to neutralise threats from safe, distant locations.

Ukraine claims it destroyed Russian drones from distance of 500 km, a record in long-range drone warfare

Russia has warned Finland and the Baltic states of possible action over alleged Ukrainian drone use of their airspace, citing UN Article 51 and self-defence rights.

Russia warns Finland and Baltic states over Ukraine drone strikes via airspace

The bridge is seen by both Ukraine and Russia as a hugely symbolic installation of Moscow's 2014 seizure of the Crimean peninsula.

Eight men sent to life sentences by Russia court for 2022 Crimea bridge blast

Unlike conventional explosives, which rely on a rapid chemical blast, thermobaric devices use atmospheric oxygen to sustain their explosion, creating higher temperatures and longer shockwaves.

Inside world’s deadliest ‘vacuum bombs’: How thermobaric weapons create hottest, longest blasts in war

Trump has ruled out selling Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, saying he’s “not really” considering it for now. The missiles can strike 2,500 km, reaching deep into Russia. 

Is US considering selling Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine via NATO? 'No, not really,' says Trump

Putin unveils Russia’s “Flying Chernobyl” — the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile. Here's all you need to know about its specifications, range and why it might be one of Russia’s most advanced weapons.

Explained: All about Russia's Burevestnik, the nuclear-powered cruise missile 'no one else in the world possesses'

Trump hints Putin summit may be off the table, calling their ties “very disappointing” and saying he won’t “waste time” without a real deal. Are Trump and Putin drifting apart?

Trump-Putin bromance over? POTUS says won't 'waste time' meeting Russian President

The elections in Ukraine have been postponed for an indefinite period due to the war. As per the Ukrainian constitution, an election can not take place when Martial Law is declared in the country. Ukraine has been under Martial law since February 2022.

'My goal is to finish the war': Zelensky is ready to leave presidency, but only after war with Russia ends. Details inside

As tensions loom over Russia's intention to expand the conflict with Ukraine to neighbouring countries, the Kremlin has forcefully rejected claims that its military jets violated Estonia’s airspace last week, accusing Tallinn of having no evidence to support its assertion

Russia denies airspace incursion in Estonia, says 'spreading unfounded claims to stoke tensions'