The United States is reportedly continuing discussions on allowing Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptor missiles despite President Donald Trump expressing concerns over sharing advanced military technology.

According to reports, US officials, defense manufacturers, and Ukrainian representatives are exploring multiple options, including manufacturing selected Patriot missile components in Ukraine for final assembly in Germany, integrating Kyiv into Lockheed Martin's European Patriot production network, or producing a lower-cost version of the PAC-3 interceptor.

President Trump acknowledged that discussions are ongoing but stressed the need to safeguard sensitive American defense technology, warning that such capabilities could one day be used against the United States.

US Continues Talks to Let Ukraine Build Patriot Missiles Despite Trump’s Concerns

Russia launched a devastating overnight ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing at least nine people and injuring 28 others, including children, according to Ukrainian officials. Multiple explosions rocked the city as missiles struck several districts, leaving damaged buildings, destroyed ambulances, and emergency responders searching through the rubble for survivors.

The strike comes amid an intensifying phase of the Russia-Ukraine war, with both sides increasingly targeting military and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian officials say the country's air defense systems are struggling to intercept Russia's growing use of ballistic missiles, while Kyiv continues to appeal for more Western air defense support.

The attack follows reports of Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russia targeting logistics hubs, oil refineries, and military infrastructure, highlighting the continued escalation of the conflict.

Russia Launches Massive Missile Strike on Kyiv | 9 Dead, Emergency Services Hit

A deadly Russian attack struck the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on July 15, killing two people and injuring at least nine others, according to regional governor Ivan Fedorov. The strike destroyed a residential building, leaving cars crushed and debris scattered across the area. Heartbreaking footage showed a woman grieving beside the body of her husband, who was killed in the attack.
Residents described the attack as an act of terror targeting civilians, claiming Russian forces are unable to advance into the city through conventional military operations. The latest strike adds to the growing humanitarian toll of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.


Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia again | Civilians killed as missile strike destroys homes

Russia may have used ODAB-9000, known as the 'father of all bombs', on Ukraine during a recent attack on the Ukrainian town of Vovchansk as part of its ongoing war, if some reports online and social media posts are to go by.

Watch: Did Russia use 'father of all bombs', the ODAB-9000 vacuum bomb, on Ukraine?

China's top diplomat Wang Yi is in Russia for security talks. His visit comes after Vladimir Putin's meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. Earlier this month, President Putin also said that he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China's FM Wang Yi in Russia for security talks, expected to discuss Ukraine conflict

At the Saudi Arabia-hosted meeting aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval emphasised the need for a solution acceptable to all relevant stakeholders.

NSA Ajit Doval calls for inclusive solution to Ukraine conflict at Saudi meet

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that the country's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stressed on Ukraine's territorial integrity in his meeting with China's special envoy Li Hui.

Ukraine insists on territorial integrity during talks with China envoy

Russia's Wagner group may soon cease to exist, founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said in video remarks to a blogger on Friday. The Wagner group is a private militia group and Prigozhin, its founder, is known to be a close aide of President Vladimir Putin.

Wagner group will soon cease to exist: Founder tells war blogger

If photo opportunities could stop wars and resolve complex diplomatic tangles, they would have done so long ago. This is the thought that comes to me after US President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv and promised more military aid for Ukraine and more economic sanctions against Russia to end their war that is reaching its first anniversary this week.

Biden gives war a chance in Kyiv, but it is time to talk peace in Ukraine

The private arm of World Bank said on Thursday (December 15) that it was launching a USD 2 billion support package to help Ukrainian private sector and to prepare for reconstruction.

Private arm of World Bank launches $2bn program to help Ukraine businesses

After continuous setbacks to its military forces in Ukraine, Russia has appointed a new general to lead the offensive in the country. The Russian defence ministry said General Sergey Surovikin had been appointed as the "commander of the Joint Grouping of Forces in the areas of the special military operation", using the Kremlin's term for the offensive.

After repeated setbacks, Russia appoints new general to lead Ukraine invasion

The Ukrainian army on Sunday (September 25) said that Odessa, Ukraine's port city in the south was again attacked by Iran-made drones. This attack has come just two days after a Russian drone attack claimed lives of two civilians.

Ukraine: Port city of Odessa again attacked by Iran-made kamikaze drones

Russian President Vladimir Putin's mobilisation orders have sparked protests. Over 1300 people have been arrested. There is a sharp rise in demand for flights and fares. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine conflict: Russians don't want to go to war

The post-Second World War decadal confrontation between the former USSR and the West, known as the Cold War, spawned both the theory and practice of deterrence. Conceptually, and practically deterrence, in the context of almost nuclear parity between the two entities, meant Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD).

Will Ukrainian battlefield successes kill nuclear deterrence?

The military-industrial complex is perhaps more complex than it sounds. Companies in this circle are ultimately owned by the same people. These companies own shares in one another in a way that doesn't even look illegal (as legal as it may be).

Military-industrial complex, the ultimate beneficiary of Ukraine conflict arms supply

The European Commission on Wednesday urged the EU countries to cut demand for natural gas by 15 per cent over coming months. This step is being recommended to secure winter stocks and fight Russian "blackmail".

EU asks countries to cut gas use to tackle Russian 'blackmail'

Russian state news agency TASS said that at least seven people were dead in an attack carried out by Ukrainian armed forces on Monday (July 12). As per the report, the attack took place in Russian-held town of Nova Kakhovka in Ukraine's southern Kherson region.

Ukraine strike on Russian-held town kills seven: Russian news agency

France has not received any Russian natural gas through pipeline since June 15, said GRTgaz, a network operator. The development has followed Russian gas giant Gazprom's warning earlier this week about cutting delivery of gas to Europe.

France no longer receiving Russian gas via pipelines, says network operator 

The US President Joe Biden has announced another USD 1 billion assistance to Ukraine in weapons which include anti-ship systems, artillery rockets and round of howitzers; this was announced following a call between President Biden and President Zelensky of Ukraine, who has been demanding additional and more sophisticated military assistance to defend his country from the Russian aggression; this is the 12th military package from the USA since the launch of “ Special Military Operation” by Russia in Ukraine on 24th February 2022.

Russia-Ukraine: Brace for a prolonged conflict and big power rivalries

The interior minister of Ukraine said on Thursday that there was 'no danger' of a Russian attack on Kyiv but preparations were on for defence. "There is no danger of an attack on Kyiv today," Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky said.

Kyiv in 'no danger', but we are preparing: Ukraine minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday compared Ukraine invasion to Peter the Great's conquests Peter I, or Peter the Great reigned first as tsar and then as emperor from 1682 until his death in 1725.

Putin compares Ukraine invasion to Peter the Great's conquests

Russia claimed on Tuesday that it had taken control of residential neighbourhoods in Severodonetsk, a flashpoint city in eastern Ukraine. The city is a key hub in the eastern Donbas region.

Russia claims progress, Zelensky says 'heroic' defence underway in Donbas

US and European acquiescence in Turkey's long-standing refusal to honour Kurdish ethnic, cultural, and political rights has come home to roost with Turkish opposition to Finnish and Swedish NATO membership.

Double standards haunt US and Europe in NATO dispute with Turkey

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tueday began his two-day visit to Turkey for talks over unblocking grain export from Ukraine. Food grain exports from Ukraine are currently facing hurdles due to ongoing Russian invasion.

Russian foreign minister visits Turkey to discuss Ukraine grain exports