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Who is Mark Rutte, NATO's new Secretary General

11:30 PM

(Updated: October 1, 2024 12:05 pm)

NATO

Who is Mark Rutte, NATO's new Secretary General

Editor's note: This article has been updated in light of Mark Rutte becoming NATO secretary general on Oct. 1. "There was a joke I heard the other day," Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas told the audience of a Politico event in November 2023, as the mandate of NATO Secretary General

Russian strike hits market in Kherson, killing at least 6, injuring 6

10:16 AM

(Updated: October 1, 2024 11:59 am)

Russian strike hits market in Kherson, killing at least 6, injuring 6.

Russian forces attacked downtown Kherson on Oct. 1, killing at least six people and injuring six others, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

11:29 AM

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant 'on verge of blackout' after Russian attack on substation, Ukraine says.

President Volodymyr Zelensky told the U.N. Security Council on Sept. 24 that Russia was preparing to target three Ukrainian nuclear power plants.

10:42 AM

Ukraine's defense minister requests dismissal of 3 deputies, state secretary.

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov called the system of the Defense Ministry, including the Armed Forces, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), and State Transport Special Service "a closed perimeter" during martial law, without giving a clear reason for the reshuffle.

9:46 AM

'A real myth' — Trump's Ukraine peace plan rubbished by former national security advisor.

Trump has promised to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine within a day if elected but has not publicly elaborated on how he plans to achieve that.

9:20 AM

Ukraine doesn't need US permission to strike back at Russia with homemade weapons, State Department says.

"If you look at the weapons we've provided them, we've made it very clear that they can use them to retaliate against Russian targets across the border that are conducting attacks," U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said at a briefing on Sept. 30.

8:55 AM

Ukraine faces 'very challenging' situation on front lines, Zelensky says.

Russia continues to press forward on its offensives across the eastern front, primarily on the Pokrovsk, Vuhledar, and Toretsk axes in Donetsk Oblast.

8:17 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 654,430 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

This number includes 1,370 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

Far-right Freedom Party wins Austrian elections, further cementing Russia-friendly wall in Central Europe

11:15 PM

(Updated: October 1, 2024 7:00 am)

Austria

Far-right Freedom Party wins Austrian elections, further cementing Russia-friendly wall in Central Europe

Austrians went to the polls on Sept. 29, handing victory to the far-right, anti-migration Freedom Party (FPO). The party gained 29% of the vote, its best result to date. Founded in 1956 by Anton Reinthaller, a former Nazi SS officer, the party has long been climbing into the country's mainstream,

6:23 AM

Reversing recent rhetoric, Trump says he 'likes' Zelensky.

Repeating similar comments made at a joint press conference in advance of their meeting, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told the Washington Post that he liked President Volodymyr Zelensky "because during the impeachment hoax…he could have said he didn't know the (conversation) was taped…But instead of grandstanding and saying, 'Yes, I felt threatened,' he said, 'He did absolutely nothing wrong.'"

5:07 AM

Russia plans more than 25% increase of funding for Putin, presidential administration.

Expenses for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the presidential administration will increase to 30.9 billion rubles ($332 million) in 2025. The bulk of the expenses — 21 billion rubles ($235 million) are earmarked for an increase in salaries for the president and his staff.

3:57 AM

Russia sentences man to life in prison for car bomb attack that wounded pro-war writer.

Russian state-run media have claimed that the convict Alexander Permyakov has both Ukrainian and Russian citizenship and further alleged that he acted on behalf of Kyiv — with the support of the U.S.

2:09 AM

Jamala's documentary honored with Gold Dolphin at Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards.

The Ukrainian documentary "Jamala. Songs of Freedom" won the Gold Dolphin at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, in the Human Concerns and Social Issues category.

12:33 AM

Lithuania urges ICC probe into crimes of Lukashenko regime.

Lithuania has formally requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate crimes against humanity committed by the regime of Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko.

11:35 PM

Russia plans to start exporting coal from occupied Donbas in October, proxy leader claims.

The Russian company Donskoy Ugol Trading House is planning to start exporting coal from the occupied Donbas region through the port of Mariupol, the Russian state-controlled media outlet RBC reported on Sept. 30.

The most downloaded book summary app is from Ukraine, and it wants to change how you read

11:22 PM

Business

The most downloaded book summary app is from Ukraine, and it wants to change how you read

Editor’s note: This article is part of a series of profiles highlighting successful Ukrainian startups and businesses. The series is funded by the regional investment fund Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF) and created in partnership with Spend With Ukraine, a non-profit organization that launched a platform to showcase businesses

Ukraine war latest: Russia aims to draft 133,000 men during new round of fall conscription

11:03 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russia aims to draft 133,000 men during new round of fall conscription

Key developments on Sept. 30: * Russia aims to draft 133,000 Russians during new round of fall conscription * Russia intensifies attacks on recaptured Vovchansk plant, uses 'maximum range of weapons,' military says * Commander of Ukraine's 72nd Brigade transferred amid battle for Vuhledar * Some details of Ukraine's victory plan will

Recurring failures to launch Satan ICBM throw shadow on Putin's nuclear saber-rattling

9:53 PM

War analysis

Recurring failures to launch Satan ICBM throw shadow on Putin's nuclear saber-rattling

Years back, Russia began the development of several new strategic weapons, as Russian President Vladimir Putin had called them, to modernize the country’s military and give it an edge against the so-called West, a conflict that was in full swing. Among them was the RS-28 Sarmat ICBM, known as

9:43 PM

Energoatom orders additional protection for Rivne Nuclear Power Plant only at end of September, media reports.

Ukraine's state nuclear energy agency Energoatom signed on Sept. 25 a contract worth Hr 509 million ($12.3 million) for the design and construction of a protective structure at the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant, Ukrainian investigative media outlet Nashi Groshi reported on Sept. 30.

7:31 PM

Belarusian military starts checking combat capability of Air Force, Air Defense.

The combat training tasks will involve all training areas of the Belarusian Armed Forces. During the inspection, military conscripts from the country's reserves will be called up, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said.

6:53 PM

Opinion

Opinion: War risk insurance bridges the gap in Ukraine’s reconstruction

Ukraine is at a crucial turning point. As we focus on reconstruction amid ongoing Russian aggression, one aspect is pivotal to our success: war risk insurance. This tool is indispensable for attracting foreign investment and ensuring the resilience of local businesses. War risk insurance is designed to protect businesses against

6:26 PM

Opinion

Opinion: Is Russia’s new nuclear doctrine a game of bluff or a shift in strategy?

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a seemingly significant modification of Russia’s military doctrine in a statement on Sept. 25. He revealed that the new doctrine would propose considering aggression against Russia by a non-nuclear state, “with the participation or support of a nuclear state,” as a “joint attack” on

6:05 PM

Kyiv, Budapest see 'positive dynamics' on national minorities issue, Ukrainian foreign minister says.

Sybiha and Szijjarto held talks in a one-on-one format and discussed "in detail a wide bilateral and international agenda," according to the Ukrainian official.

4:16 PM

Putin says 'all intended goals will be achieved' in Ukraine on 2nd anniversary of major failed achievement.

The Russian president insisted things are going according to plan, two years after annexing southeastern parts of Ukraine that his army still does not fully control.

3:41 PM

Russia intensifies attacks on recaptured Vovchansk plant, uses 'maximum range of weapons,' military says.

"Russia is following its standard practice of destroying what it could not capture," Kharkiv Group of Forces spokesperson Vitalii Sarantsev said on Sept. 30.

2:29 PM

Russia aims to draft 133,000 during new round of fall conscription.

Men aged from 18 to 30 will be drafted as part of the regularly occurring fall conscription campaign, according to a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin on Sept. 30.

1:26 PM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 3, injure 45 over past day.

Ukrainian forces downed 67 out of 73 Shahed-type drones as well as one Iskander-M ballistic missile, Kh-59/69 cruise missile and a Kh-31P missile launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.

11:42 AM

Ukraine's new FM arrives in Hungary, holds talks with Szijjarto.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto are expected to discuss the development of "good neighborly relations," the implementation of joint projects, including protection of the rights of national minorities, and Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO among other topics.

11:31 AM

Some details of Ukraine's victory plan will remain secret, Yermak says.

"Everything that becomes public is heard not only in our country, but also by the enemy. That is why some details of this plan are classified," the head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said.

9:34 AM

Commander of Ukraine's 72nd Brigade transferred amid battle for Vuhledar.

According to Operational Command "North," Vinnik was transferred "for the purpose of promotion and to transfer combat experience."

8:49 AM

Hours of explosions heard in Kyiv as capital fends off waves of Russian attack drones.

Ukraine's Air Force said Russian forces had launched 73 Shahed-type drones against cities across Ukraine overnight, 67 of which were intercepted.

8:06 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 653,060 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

This number includes 1,250 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

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10:40 AM

Air raids in Ukraine began as Trump and Putin spoke, Zelensky calls for more Patriot missiles.

"Patriots and their missiles are real defenders of life," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "It is critically important that partners support against ballistic threats are sustained."

9:11 PM

(Updated: July 4, 2025 9:38 am)

'Nothing but terror and murder' — Russia pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles in massive overnight attack.

Fires broke out across the city as Russia attacked the capital overnight on July 4. At least 19 people have been injured, with 14 of the victims hospitalized.

9:17 AM

'There is also good news' — Ukrainian drones reportedly hit key military optics plant in Russia.

Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's counter-disinformation center, said a drone hit the Azov Optical and Mechanical Plant in the town of Azov, Rostov Oblast. The facility reportedly manufactures critical components for the Russian military, including sights, rangefinders, thermal imaging systems, and fire control equipment for tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, ships, and aircraft.

8:15 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,024,210 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,120 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

6:27 AM

Trump's pause on Russia sanctions under investigation by Senate Democrats.

"Americans should be asking why a president who says he wants to end a major war is instead letting the aggressor run rampant."

4:35 AM

'We haven't' — Trump denies US pausing weapons to Ukraine, despite Pentagon decision to halt shipments.

"You know, Biden emptied out our whole country giving them weapons and we have to make sure that we have enough for ourselves," Trump added after his initial denial.

2:03 AM

China's foreign minister tells EU that Beijing cannot afford Russia to lose in Ukraine, media reports.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi reportedly told the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas on July 3 that the country cannot afford for Russia to lose the war in Ukraine amid fears the U.S. would shift focus towards Beijing, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported, citing sources familiar with the conversation.

1:04 AM

Trump says he 'didn't make any progress' with Putin following phone call.

When asked if he had made any progress with Putin on the call, Trump responded: "No, I didn't make any progress with him today at all."

11:22 PM

Russia becomes first country to recognize Afghanistan's Taliban government.

"We believe that the act of official recognition of the government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan will give impetus to the development of productive bilateral cooperation between our countries in various fields," Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

10:03 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Putin tells Trump Russia won't back down from its war aims in Ukraine.

9:59 PM

Culture

‘Not many events like this left’ — A Ukrainian literary festival in a city falsely claimed by Russia

9:47 PM

Russian propaganda media Sputnik shuts down operations in Azerbaijan amid tensions.

"The conditions for Sputnik Azerbaijan to continue its activities in this country are not in place," Russia Today media group CEO Dmitry Kiselyov said.

8:56 PM

In landmark ruling, same-sex couple recognized as family by Ukrainian court.

Ukraine does not currently recognize same-sex marriages or partnerships, and this court ruling may serve as a critical legal milestone in expanding rights for LGBTQ families.

8:35 PM

Ukrainian bank wins $1.5 billion appeal against Russia over lost Crimea assets.

The ruling orders Russia to pay more than $1.5 billion in damages and an additional 300,000 euros ($330,000) in legal costs to Ukraine's largest state-owned bank, according to a press release.

7:40 PM

(Updated: July 3, 2025 8:24 pm)

Putin tells Trump Russia won't back down from its war aims in Ukraine.

The hour-long conversation between the two presidents focused on Russia's war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov.

6:31 PM

(Updated: July 3, 2025 7:43 pm)

Military aid

Ukraine scrambles to clarify extent of US military aid pause and 'whether everything will continue'

6:28 PM

(Updated: July 3, 2025 6:59 pm)

Ukraine signs major drone co-production deal with US Swift Beat, Zelensky announces.

Ukraine signed a major deal with U.S. company Swift Beat to co-produce various types of drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 3 during his visit to Denmark.

12:54 PM

(Updated: July 3, 2025 6:22 pm)

Deputy commander of Russian Navy killed in Ukrainian strike in Kursk, Russian official confirms.

Major General Mikhail Gudkov also led a brigade involved in combat operations against Ukraine. His death reportedly occurred during a Ukrainian attack on a Russian command post.

11:00 AM

(Updated: July 3, 2025 6:10 pm)

Russia targets Ukrainian conscription offices to disrupt mobilization, military spokesperson says after Poltava attack.

"We will continue to strengthen our army, train our troops, and involve more people in defense to deliver a strong response to the enemy," said Ground Forces spokesperson Vitalii Sarantsev.

4:56 PM

(Updated: July 3, 2025 5:25 pm)

Former Russian proxy mayor reportedly killed in explosion in occupied Luhansk.

Manolis Pilavov had been wanted in Ukraine since 2015 on charges including attempting to violently overthrow the constitutional order and violating Ukraine's territorial integrity.

3:53 PM

Ukrainian Air Force officer acting as 'FSB mole' arrested, SBU says.

The alleged spy, arrested during a special operation in Lviv Oblast, was reportedly recruited through his ex-wife, a former military officer now cooperating with Russian forces in occupied Melitopol.

6:04 AM

(Updated: July 3, 2025 2:59 pm)

'One of Russia's most critical targets' — Ukraine confirms strike on missile battery plant in Lipetsk.

The Energia plant in Yelets produces parts for ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as batteries for drones and glide bombs. The factory was previously targeted multiple times this past May.

7:04 PM

(Updated: July 3, 2025 2:38 pm)

Iran reportedly preparing to mine Strait of Hormuz, a possible boon for Russia's Ukraine war coffers.

If the Strait were mined, Iran could block one-fifth of global oil demand and spike world energy prices — a boon for Russia's oil-dependent economy.

1:26 PM

'A powerful secondary explosion' — Ukrainian drones destroy Russian ammunition depot in Donetsk Oblast, SBU says.

Unconfirmed videos posted to social media show a fire already burning followed by a large explosion and shockwave.

7:20 PM

(Updated: July 3, 2025 12:56 pm)

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