In a significant diplomatic move, US special envoy Witkoff met Russian negotiator Dmitriev in Washington amid stalled Ukraine ceasefire talks. Dmitriev signaled a shift in Russia's stance, suggesting openness to limited security guarantees for Ukraine, while dismissing NATO membership. The visit marks the first high-level Russian trip to the US since the Ukraine invasion.

Russia strikes Zelensky's hometown, Ukrainian president says 'Putin doesn't want ceasefire'

#Gravitas Russia is deepening its influence in Africa's Sahel region. Moscow has pledged military support to African nations led by military juntas, strengthening ties with countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

Russia accuses Ukraine of destabilising Africa's Sahel regions

World: Kryvyi Rig, in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, is about 60 kilometres from the front line but has regularly been targeted by Russian drones and missiles.

Russian missile hits Zelensky's home city, kills 12 injures 50

Russia launched a barrage of drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine on Friday, killing at least four people and injuring 35 in the northeastern city of Kharkiv, regional officials said.

Ukraine Faces Brutal Counterattack After Belgorod Incursion

Ukraine is facing a fierce counteroffensive from Russian forces following a cross-border incursion into Russia’s Belgorod region. Moscow has launched heavy retaliatory strikes, escalating tensions along the frontlines. Watch to know more!

Ukraine faces brutal counterattack from Russia after Belgorod incursion

World: “President Trump is not going to fall into the trap of endless negotiations about negotiations,” Rubio told reporters after the talks.

'Trump not interested in delay tactic on Ukraine': Rubio warns Putin, says Russia must ‘decide if it’s serious about peace’

As the Trump administration continues to press Russia and Ukraine to agree to a ceasefire, Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev met with US officials in Washington.

Russia-Ukraine ceasefire: Russian envoy seeks cooperation with US at Washington talks

#GRAVITAS | Kirill Dmitriev, a key Kremlin negotiator and a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is in Washington for talks with the Donald Trump administration for possible breakthroughs in Russia's talk with the United States on Ukraine. Watch this video to find out more.

'Some forces are trying to sow discord between US-Russia,' says Dmitriev

Ukrainian forces have launched another bold offensive, this time targeting the Belgorod region. This move has ignited fierce battles along the border, with Russian troops asserting dominance on the battlefield.

Ukraine launches second Russia incursion after losing Kursk, faces Russian resistance in Belgorod

World: Meanwhile, according to the US advisory, India had a "Level-2" danger level as it asked its citizens to "Exercise increased caution".

DANGEROUS! US issues travel advisory, asks Americans to 'not travel' to Russia, Ukraine & 19 other countries. Full list HERE

World: Meanwhile, Ukraine was not exempt, despite the ongoing war. Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on Ukrainian imports, adding to the country’s struggles.

Trump’s new tariffs hit Ukraine, penguins, and almost every country, but not Russia. Here’s why

Russia has unleashed a deadly attack on Ukraine. Three people have died in the central Ukrainian city of Kyiv. This is while one person died in a drone attack on Kharkiv.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine accuses Russia of launching 'double-tap' strikes

Vladimir Putin is set to send his top negotiator to Washington in a bid to win back the favour of Donald Trump, who is reportedly angry at the Russian leader. Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia drone strikes on Ukraine kill one, wound ten

World | The head of Kryvyi Rig's military administration, Oleksandr Vikul, said Russia attacked civilian infrastructure with a ballistic missile, sparking a large fire, and that a rescue operation was underway.

At least four killed in Russian strike in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rig

Both Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a deal to stop attacking each other's energy sites. Now, both countries have lodged a complaint with the United States. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to strengthen sanctions on Russia for violating the deal.

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says, 'US should strengthen sanctions against Russia'

Ukraine is struggling to counter Russia's relentless assault, and this is with President Trump constantly pushing for more changes in the minerals deal.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian kamikaze ground drones blow up Ukraine dugouts

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia, Ukraine trade blame over attack on energy sites

Both Ukraine and Russia complained to the United States about striking each other's energy sites on Tuesday, with Kyiv calling on Washington to strengthen sanctions on Moscow for "violating" agreements made in Saudi Arabia.

Ukraine and Russia fire at each others energy sites, complain to US

World: His decision to visit Saudi on his first foreign trip also points to how close the relationship between the Trump administration and Gulf countries has become.

What's on Trump's agenda as he plans to visit Saudi for his first foreign trip. Is it Israel, Ukraine or something else?

Donald Trump has said that he expects Russian President Vladimir Putin to fulfill his part of the deal, and this, of course, to end the Russia-Ukraine war, after the U.S. president had voiced his doubts about Moscow's commitment. Now, speaking to reporters inside the Oval Office, Trump said that he wants to make sure that Putin follows through and strikes a deal to end the war. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia strikes Kharkiv for second consecutive day

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump's ultimatum to Putin – end war or face tariff

Russia bombed the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine for the second day in row, sparking fires and damaging a kindergarten and private houses. Watch this report for more details!

Can Trump's pressure tactic end Ukraine war?

Trump's ultimatum to Putin: End war or face tariff

World: “I think Zelensky, by the way, he’s trying to back out of the rare earth deal, and if he does that, he’s got some problems, big, big problems,” Trump stated.

'He’s got big, big problems': Trump accuses Zelensky of trying to 'back out' of rare earth deal

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