French President Emmanuel Macron said there is no urgency to reopen dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stressing that European nations must first refine their objectives. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions over the Ukraine war and broader security concerns in Europe.

Macron Says No Plan to Speak With Putin in Coming 'Days'

"We will move to elections when all the relevant security guarantees are in place," Zelensky told journalists during a WhatsApp interaction

Zelensky dismisses reports of Ukraine elections within three months, demands ceasefire and security guarantees first

Russia and Ukraine agree with Washington that a compromise is needed to end the war but still have differences. One of the biggest disagreements is on territory, with Russia keen to hold on to Ukrainian regions it currently controls, particularly the eastern Donbas industrial region.

‘Next round of trilateral peace talks on Feb 4-5 in Abu Dhabi,’ says Zelensky

New reports and official statements from Ukraine and Poland are raising concerns that Russia may be using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system to help guide drone attacks inside Ukraine. Originally supplied to Kyiv after Russia’s invasion in 2022, Starlink became a critical communications lifeline for Ukrainian forces and emergency services. However, defence analysts now say Russian drones may be using similar satellite connectivity to improve targeting accuracy, including in attacks on civilian infrastructure. Poland’s foreign minister has accused the service of profiting from war crimes, while SpaceX denies allowing offensive military use. 

Is Elon Musk’s Starlink Helping Russia Strike Ukraine? | Report

Germany has stated it cannot send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, citing limitations in its own defence readiness. Meanwhile, France has blocked the supply of certain missiles to Kyiv, adding fresh uncertainty to Western military support for Ukraine. The developments come amid continued Russian strikes and growing pressure on European allies to step up defence assistance.

Germany: Can't Send Patriot Systems, France Blocks Supply of Missiles to Ukraine

Kyiv is under heavy attack as explosions rock the city during a massive enemy assault. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed ongoing strikes and urged citizens to stay in shelters. Several buildings have been hit, causing fires and disrupting essential services like heating and water.

Russia-Ukraine War: Explosions Rock Kyiv Amid Massive Enemy Attack | Mayor Confirms Assault

Zelensky had said earlier this week that he would travel to Davos only if there was the possibility to sign an agreement with Trump on resolving the war, including security guarantees and post-war reconstruction funding for Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Steve Witkoff at Davos 2026

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

Putin announces Russia’s new “invincible” nuclear cruise missile is ready for deployment, raising global security concerns. Experts warn the advanced weapon could escalate tensions and pose a serious threat to Ukraine.

Can Russia's New Nuclear-Powered Missile Be A Game Changer? 

Russia Tests Its Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile With Limitless Range

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 war just turned apocalyptic. Watch dramatic footage as Russian missiles and drones rain down on Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Sumy, leaving a trail of death and destruction. We show the terrifying drone strike that ripped through Sumy and the sheer scale of the Russian bombardment. Amidst the chaos, President Zelensky makes a shocking admission, calling President Donald Trump's brutal front-line proposal a "good compromise." Is a new peace deal on the table? Simultaneously, Ukraine retaliates with British Storm Shadow missiles, hitting a Russian chemical plant. This is the full escalation of the conflict, with both sides delivering devastating blows.

Russia-Ukraine War: 300 Drones, 37 Missiles: One Night of Hell in Ukraine

US energy secretary Chris Wright urged India to stop buying discounted Russian oil, echoing Trump’s tariffs warning, arguing such imports fund Moscow’s Ukraine war, while stressing Washington still values strong India–US energy ties.

'We don’t want to punish India': US tells India to buy oil from 'anywhere, just not Russia'

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov criticised US tariff threats, insisting India and China, as “ancient civilisations,” will not yield to Washington’s ultimatums over Russian oil, sanctions, and energy ties during the Ukraine conflict.

‘Ancient civilisations won’t bend’: Russia warns US tariff threats against India, China 'won't work'

PM Modi hold talks with Italian counterpart Meloni; discuss Ukraine war, push for India-EU trade pact

Despite U.S. officials accusing India of profiting from the Ukraine war, new reports allege that President Donald Trump is earning a 10% commission on U.S. weapon sales to Ukraine, funneled through European intermediaries. The revelation calls into question America's role in the conflict, with critics claiming Trump has turned the military into a profit-driven venture while deflecting blame onto others like India.

'Peacemaker' Trump profits extra 10% from Russia-Ukraine war: Shifts blame to India? 

Trump told Zelensky to drop hopes of reclaiming Crimea or joining NATO, saying Ukraine could end the war with Russia “almost immediately” if it wanted. His remarks came ahead of talks in Washington with the Ukrainian President and European leaders.

Trump drops bombshell before Zelensky meet — tells Ukraine to give up on NATO, Crimea dream

A Ukrainian sniper has reportedly set a new world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in history — eliminating two Russian soldiers with a single bullet fired from more than 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) away.

Watch: 'Ghost' Ukrainian sniper takes out two Russian soldiers with record-breaking kill shot from 4km away

US President Donald Trump, in an interview, revealed that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had “largely” agreed on land swaps and possible US security guarantees as part of a future ceasefire deal in Ukraine.

Trump says he and Putin 'largely' agreed on Ukraine land swaps, claims war 'pretty close to the end' but Ukraine needs to 'make a deal'

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Europeans also need to be part of the solution to Ukraine war, as their own security is at stake. He added that he will continue to coordinate closely with President Zelensky and other European partners.

‘Ukraine’s future cannot be decided without Ukrainians,’ says Macron, as politicking intensifies ahead of Trump-Putin meet

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet in an Arab country, as a source told TASS news agency that the possibility of holding a Putin-Trump meeting has been discussed. At a meeting with the president of the UAE, Putin said the Arab nation could be a venue.

Russian invasion of Ukraine could be ‘frozen’ soon, says Poland’s PM Tusk as Trump’s deadline for Moscow ends

The statement came after Trumps envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (August 6) to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. 

Trump to discuss Ukraine war with Putin in first meeting since his White House return

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