Ukraine has successfully restored power to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant following an alleged strike by Russian forces. The incident raised concerns over nuclear safety and potential environmental risks in the region, given Chernobyl’s history as the site of the 1986 nuclear disaster. Ukrainian authorities acted swiftly to repair critical infrastructure and ensure the facility’s operations remain stable and secure. 


Russia-Ukraine war: US is weighing Ukrainian request for Tomahawk cruise missiles 

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky urges Europe to limit buying Russian oil 

Several regions in Russia and parts of Ukraine it controls are reporting gasoline shortages after Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russian oil refineries this month, and amid a seasonal surge in fuel demand. Russia imposed a gasoline exports ban for oil producers on July 28 in a bid to prevent shortages at a time of peak demand because of summer travel and grain harvesting. But some market participants said this will not be enough to avert a fuel crunch.


Ukraine: Drones set ablaze key Russian refineries 

A children's hospital in Dnipro, Ukraine, has been heavily damaged following a Russian missile strike, intensifying global outrage over civilian targets being hit in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Emergency crews are on-site as rescue operations continue.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russian strikes kill civilians in Sumy and Dnipro, children’s hospital damaged 

JD Vance: U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed that the United States is actively considering Ukraine's request for long-range Tomahawk missiles to bolster its defense against Russian forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the US to authorize the sale of these missiles to European countries, which would then supply them to Ukraine. 


JD Vance: U.S. Evaluating Tomahawk Missiles for Ukraine

Kyiv: Russia launched around 500 drones and over 40 missiles in an overnight attack on Ukraine, killing four people and damaging civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday.


Russia scales up offensive on Ukraine with drone & missile strikes, NATO nations prepare for worst 

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launched around 500 drones, 40 missiles in overnight attack 

Ukraine launched a large attack with at least 361 drones targeting Russia overnight, sparking a brief fire at the vast Kirishi oil refinery in Russia's northwest.


Russia-Ukraine war: How Ukraine's strikes sparked Russia's fuel crisis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he had received a Patriot air-defense system from Israel and that it was already in operation, defending against Russian strikes.


Ukrainian president Zelensky affirms unwavering American support for Ukraine 

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia attacked Ukraine with 115 drones overnight, officials say 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked President Trump during their meeting on Tuesday to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, which could give Ukraine the ability to strike as far into Russia as Moscow.


Tomahawk missiles would bring Moscow within Kyiv's strike range

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said President Trump is considering supplying a key weapon to Ukraine, while addressing concerns over NATO membership.


BREAKING: Zelensky speaks on question of Ukraine’s NATO membership

In New York, during the United Nations General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke about negotiations with American leader Donald Trump regarding possible strikes on Russian targets, including energy infrastructure and weapons plants. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says Trump considering to supply long-range weapons 

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio faced off against Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a heated exchange on the global stage. The clash highlighted deepening tensions between the U.S. and Russia over international security, Ukraine, and diplomatic influence.


Russia-Ukraine war: Marco Rubio clashes with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov 

From the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, countries bordering Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine are dealing with the spillover from the Russia-Ukraine war. The entire continent is staring at the brink of a wider and more intense war between Russia and NATO, and preparations for such a conflict are underway.  


Russia, Europe edge towards havoc of bitter pan-European war

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave strong remarks on the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, claiming that Ukraine, with European Union and NATO support, could potentially reclaim all of its territory.


Russia-Ukraine war: Trump signals major shift, Russia rejects possibility of recapturing territories

The Kremlin has responded to Donald Trump's suggestion that Ukraine can retake occupied land at the UN General Assembly yesterday. 


Breaking: Russia responds to Trump's 'big shift' on Ukraine 

A group of US senators from both parties introduced a bill that would require Washington to regularly transfer Russian assets frozen in the US to Kyiv.


US Senate considers bill to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine 

 Russia unleashed a major drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight, killing three people, injuring dozens more, and damaging infrastructure and residential buildings, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday.


BREAKING: Russia Pounds Ukraine, Targets Dnipro Region 

At least 4 people died in Russia's southwestern Samara region after a Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday, the local Governor announced on Saturday.
Kyiv said Ukraine had been targeted with hundreds of Russian drones overnight.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine strikes Russia's Samara, killing 4, after overnight Russian attacks

Ukraine has launched a fresh counteroffensive to reclaim territory lost to Russia over the summer.
President Zelensky hailed early gains, including Dobropillia, while Western allies invest in Ukraine’s weapons industry, including the advanced R-34 “Baba Yaga” drone.
Russia signals willingness to negotiate if security interests are met, while Trump expresses frustration at Putin’s refusal to accept a peace deal.

Ukraine launches bold new counteroffensive against Russia | Dobropillia sees fierce pushback

The head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, Kirill Dmitriev, has said that discussions on projects related to Russian rare earth metals have begin with the U.S. This came days after Trump said he is "pissed off" and "very angry" with Putin over his approach to a ceasefire in Ukraine, threatening to levy tariffs on Moscow’s oil exports.

Russia, US rare earth metals talks begin after Trump's sanctions threat

US President Donald Trump hosted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and a potential US-UK trade deal. Trump suggested a Ukraine peace deal is at a crucial stage and emphasized that Putin "keeps his word." Meanwhile, discussions on a trade agreement could help Britain avoid tariffs.

US President Trump and UK PM Starmer discuss Ukraine, trade and security commitments

Donald Trump has made his stance pretty clear: Europe must defend itself. He has now launched a fresh attack on the EU, and this comes as European capitals feel ignored after Washington sidelined them and opened a direct line with their enemy number one at the moment, Moscow.

Trump dodges Ukraine security guarantee plea

US President Trump believes that Putin will keep his word on peace deal

With Trump threatening to pull back US troops, Europe faces a growing security crisis. Russia’s defense spending has surpassed Europe's, and its weapons production is outpacing NATO. As tensions rise, can Europe stand alone against Moscow, or is NATO still a formidable force without US support?

Europe's security at risk as Trump threatens troop withdrawal

Ukraine's President Zelensky heads to Washington amidst battlefield losses and diplomatic uncertainty. The mineral rights agreement promises American access to rare earth minerals, but security guarantees for Kyiv remain conspicuously absent. So, is this a lifeline, or is this some kind of last-ditch losing gamble for Zelensky?

Zelensky to sign minerals deal with US but no security guarantee from US

US President Trump is hopeful for Ukraine peace deal and UK trade deal

US President Trump and UK PM Starmer discuss Ukraine war and trade deal

US president Donald Trump hosted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and a potential US-UK trade deal. Trump suggested a Ukraine peace deal is at a crucial stage and emphasized that Putin "keeps his word." Meanwhile, discussions on a trade agreement could help Britain avoid tariffs.

US President Trump says negotiations on deal to end Ukraine war at crucial stage

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin.

The head of Russia's state-backed RT channel, Margarita Simonyan, on Friday posted the 38-minute audio recording of what she claimed were German army officers on February 19 discussing striking Crimea.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-drone-assault-in-odesa-claims-two-lives-leaves-eight-injured-695854">Russian drone assault in Odesa claims two lives, leaves eight injured</a>

"What is being reported is a very serious matter and that is why it is now being investigated very carefully, very intensively and very quickly," Scholz said while on a visit to Rome.

In the recording, discussions can be heard on the possible use by Ukrainian forces of German-made Taurus missiles and their potential impact.

Topics include aiming the missiles at targets such as a key bridge over the Kerch Strait linking the Russian mainland to Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.

The discussions also cover the use of missiles provided to Kyiv by France and Britain.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-in-rare-visit-to-kharkiv-netherlands-pm-signs-security-deal-with-kyiv-695728">In rare visit to Kharkiv, Netherlands PM signs security deal with Kyiv</a>

Experts consulted by Der Spiegel magazine said they believed the recording was authentic.

A defence ministry spokeswoman told AFP it was investigating "whether communications in the air force sector were intercepted".

- 'Sworn enemies' -

Kyiv has long been clamouring for Germany to provide it with Taurus missiles, which can reach targets up to 500 kilometres (about 300 miles) away.

Scholz has so far refused to send the missiles, fearing that it would lead to an escalation of the conflict.

"If this story turns out to be true, it would be a highly problematic event," Green party politician Konstantin von Notz told the RND broadcaster.

"The question arises as to whether this is a one-off incident or a structural safety problem," he added.

Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Turkey on Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the recording indicates that Ukraine and its backers "do not want to change their course at all, and want to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield".

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-ukraine-discusses-security-deals-with-allies-as-war-enters-third-year-what-are-they-693703">Explained: Ukraine discusses security deals with allies as war enters third year. What are they?</a>

Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova demanded that Germany "promptly" provide explanations for the discussion.

"Attempts to avoid answering the questions will be regarded as an admission of guilt," she said.

"Our age-old rivals -- the Germans -- have again turned into our sworn enemies," former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of the Security Council and the foreign ministry, wrote in a Telegram post.&nbsp;

- Taurus missiles -

The acquisition of German Taurus missiles would provide a massive boost for Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to fend off Russia's invasion.

France and Britain have supplied Kyiv with SCALP or Storm Shadow missiles, both of which have a range of about 250 kilometres.

But Scholz said last week that Germany could not justify matching British and French moves in sending long-range missiles to Ukraine and supporting the weapon system's deployment.

"This is a very long-range weapon, and what the British and French are doing in terms of targeting and supporting targeting cannot be done in Germany," Scholz said, without specifying exactly what he meant.

Britain denied that it had any direct involvement in operating the missiles.

"Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow and its targeting processes are the business of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," a Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson said in a statement to AFP.

Roderich Kiesewetter, from Germany's opposition conservatives, warned that further recordings may also be leaked.

"A number of other conversations will certainly have been intercepted and may be leaked at a later date for Russia's benefit," he told broadcaster ZDF.&nbsp;

It can be assumed "that the conversation was deliberately leaked by Russia at this point in time with a specific intention", namely "to prevent Taurus delivery by Germany", he said.

According to Der Spiegel, the videoconference was held not on a secret internal army network but on the WebEx platform.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin. The head of Russia's state-backed RT channel, Margarita Simonyan, on Friday posted the 38-minute audio recording of what she claimed were German army officers on February 19 discussing striking Crimea. Also read: Russian drone assault in Odesa claims two lives, leaves eight injured "What is being reported is a very serious matter and that is why it is now being investigated very carefully, very intensively and very quickly," Scholz said while on a visit to Rome. In the recording, discussions can be heard on the possible use by Ukrainian forces of German-made Taurus missiles and their potential impact. Topics include aiming the missiles at targets such as a key bridge over the Kerch Strait linking the Russian mainland to Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014. The discussions also cover the use of missiles provided to Kyiv by France and Britain. Also read: In rare visit to Kharkiv, Netherlands PM signs security deal with Kyiv Experts consulted by Der Spiegel magazine said they believed the recording was authentic. A defence ministry spokeswoman told AFP it was investigating "whether communications in the air force sector were intercepted". - 'Sworn enemies' - Kyiv has long been clamouring for Germany to provide it with Taurus missiles, which can reach targets up to 500 kilometres (about 300 miles) away. Scholz has so far refused to send the missiles, fearing that it would lead to an escalation of the conflict. "If this story turns out to be true, it would be a highly problematic event," Green party politician Konstantin von Notz told the RND broadcaster. "The question arises as to whether this is a one-off incident or a structural safety problem," he added. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Turkey on Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the recording indicates that Ukraine and its backers "do not want to change their course at all, and want to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield". Also read | Explained: Ukraine discusses security deals with allies as war enters third year. What are they? Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova demanded that Germany "promptly" provide explanations for the discussion. "Attempts to avoid answering the questions will be regarded as an admission of guilt," she said. "Our age-old rivals -- the Germans -- have again turned into our sworn enemies," former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of the Security Council and the foreign ministry, wrote in a Telegram post. - Taurus missiles - The acquisition of German Taurus missiles would provide a massive boost for Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to fend off Russia's invasion. France and Britain have supplied Kyiv with SCALP or Storm Shadow missiles, both of which have a range of about 250 kilometres. But Scholz said last week that Germany could not justify matching British and French moves in sending long-range missiles to Ukraine and supporting the weapon system's deployment. "This is a very long-range weapon, and what the British and French are doing in terms of targeting and supporting targeting cannot be done in Germany," Scholz said, without specifying exactly what he meant. Britain denied that it had any direct involvement in operating the missiles. "Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow and its targeting processes are the business of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," a Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson said in a statement to AFP. Roderich Kiesewetter, from Germany's opposition conservatives, warned that further recordings may also be leaked. "A number of other conversations will certainly have been intercepted and may be leaked at a later date for Russia's benefit," he told broadcaster ZDF. It can be assumed "that the conversation was deliberately leaked by Russia at this point in time with a specific intention", namely "to prevent Taurus delivery by Germany", he said. According to Der Spiegel, the videoconference was held not on a secret internal army network but on the WebEx platform.

Scholz vows probe into apparent leak of secret talks over Ukraine war

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