Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Russian terms to end the war, while Vladimir Putin dismissed any meetings with what he called a terrorist regime.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils a defense strategy to counter Russian aggression, focusing on nuclear deterrence and NATO collaboration amid global tensions.

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The Kremlin has dismissed the likelihood of a trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky taking place in the near

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, described talks in Istanbul as "not for striking a compromise peace on someone else's delusional terms but for ensuring our swift victory".

President Donald Trump is "open" to meeting his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts in Turkey, the White House said, amid a push for an elusive ceasefire.

He launched 367 drones and missiles against a number of Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. At least 12 people were killed, including children, and dozens were injured. I’m calling this odd—hold that thought for a moment—but there’s nothing unusual about it.