
Exclusive: Finnish president warns Europe that US likely talked with Russia while negotiating with Ukraine
The discussion reflected growing concern in European capitals over Washington's posture as the latest peace push moves forward.

The discussion reflected growing concern in European capitals over Washington's posture as the latest peace push moves forward.
The attack comes less than a week after Russia launched a massive combined strike against Kremenchuk on Dec. 7 that damaged several energy facilities.

The $900 billion spending package upholds many of U.S. President Donald Trump's national security policies but places limits on his ability to reduce American troops in Europe and withhold support to Ukraine.

At least 31 drones have been shot down over the Russian capital, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. All four airports in the region have suspended operations.

Trump did not discuss specific conditions of the peace deal but said Zelensky needs to be "realistic" and asked when Ukraine would hold presidential elections.

"We discussed key elements for recovery, various mechanisms, and visions for reconstruction," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Just last year, the battlefield in Ukraine was most dangerous when the shooting started. Now it is often the moments before and after, when soldiers change positions under the eyes of prowling drones. For two Ukrainian soldiers — Oleksandr Tishaiev and Oleksandr Aliksieienko — this modern battlefield reality turned what should have been a relatively routine month-long deployment, into a gruelling 165-day battle against not only Russian forces but also starvation, dehydration, and insanity. "We


Protesters recorded a video appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the removal of support would leave them unable to survive financially.