Ukraine launched a high-risk drone attack deep inside Russia, striking the Engels airbase. The airbase is deep inside Russian territory and home to Russian President Vladimir Putin's prized fleet of nuclear-capable bombers.

Desperate Ukraine escalates war, hits Russian nuclear base

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World | Videos shared on Telegram channels showed a huge blast on the airbase as nearby cottages were wrecked. Some videos also showed a massive fire and thick clouds of smoke plummeting into the air in the early hours of the day.

VIDEO | Massive explosion erupts as Ukrainian drone strikes Russia's strategic Engels airfield

US President Donald Trump has told his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, that the US could own and run Ukraine's nuclear power plants as part of Zelensky's bid to secure a ceasefire in Russia's invasion of its neighbor. A day after speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin for about two hours, Trump held what he described as a very good, hour-long phone call with Zelensky. On the other hand, the Ukrainian president labeled his conversation with his US counterpart as positive, frank, and very substantive. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Trump proposes US ownership of Ukraine's nuclear plants

World: "It may not be Sunday itself, the nuances are being agreed upon. It could be the start, the very start, of next week," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Russia says will hold talks with US in Riyadh on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump has told his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, that the U.S. could own and run Ukraine's nuclear power plants as part of Zelensky's bid to secure a ceasefire in Russia's invasion of its neighbor. A day after speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin for about two hours, Trump held what he described as a very good, hour-long phone call with Zelensky. On the other hand, the Ukrainian president labeled his conversation with his U.S. counterpart as positive, frank, and very substantive. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump to help Zelensky get more air defence from Europe

According to the reports, Ukrainian troops are all gone from the Russian Kursk region. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine almost out of Kursk

World: US President Donald Trump briefed Zelensky of Putin's call in order to bring both Russia and Ukraine on same page in terms of their requests and needs.

'Ukraine agrees to limited energy, infrastructure ceasefire' after Zelensky's 'frank conversation' with Trump

Despite the high-stakes diplomacy between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, battlefield clashes continued. Russia claims to have repelled a major Ukrainian cross-border incursion attempt in the Belgorod region while regaining control of almost all settlements in Kursk. Moscow also accused Kyiv of attempting to derail Trump-Putin talks as both sides reported heavy strikes across multiple frontlines.

Russia repels Ukrainian cross-border raid, retakes strategic settlements in Kursk

Ukraine accuses Russia of rejecting a US-supported ceasefire proposal, as fresh strikes target civilian infrastructure. Despite a 30-day pause on energy attacks, Russia demands the West halt military aid to Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to 'derail' Putin-Trump deal

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky accuses Russia of rejecting ceasefire as new strikes hit Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky accuses Russia of rejecting ceasefire after new strikes

World: This comes a day after Trump held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing US-proposed ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

'Very much on track': Trump praises 'good' phone call with Zelensky that lasted for almost an hour

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky reports Russian strikes target civilian sites after Putin-Trump call

World: Zelensky said that he is ready to participate in talks in Jeddah on Sunday, adding, that Ukraine is ready to “send our technical team to discuss the next steps.”

'Seasoned negotiator': Zelensky praises Trump, confirms to hold call with US president today

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky claims Russian strikes hit 'civilian infrastructure'

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a call with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, has agreed to halt attacks against Ukrainian energy targets but has refused the full 30-day ceasefire that Washington has proposed and Kyiv has already accepted.

Trump dials Putin, Moscow agrees to pause strikes on Ukraine's energy targets

Trump, Putin agree to work towards 30-day limited ceasefire in Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump says agreed with Putin to work 'quickly' for full truce

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for 30 days as part of initial ceasefire efforts. In return, he has called for an end to international military aid to Ukraine.

Putin agrees to 30-day halt in strikes on energy facilities; ceasefire talks to begin in West Asia

Putin agrees to halt strikes on energy infra for 30 days

Russia forces shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones in the Kursk region, while Ukraine reported that its forces were conducting defensive operations as planned in Kursk.

Russia shoots down Ukrainian drones amid heavy fighting in Kursk

US President Donald Trump has stated that "many elements" have been agreed upon in preparation for his upcoming call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The comments hint at potential discussions on key diplomatic issues ahead of the high-profile conversation.

US President to seek Putin's support for 30-day truce deal

Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister and Secretary of State, Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski has said that PM Modi can ask President Putin to withdraw Russian forces. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, the deputy FM pointed, that faced with threats of tactic Nuclear retaliation, US, China, India tried to dissuade Russia & that PM Modi against use of nuclear weapons. India-Poland ties have seen significant high-level visits, with PM Modi visiting the country last year. Bartoszewski spoke about India ties, ceasefire in Ukraine etc. Watch to know more!

Poland calls on India to mediate Russia-Ukraine war

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