Budanov Says Ukraine Conflict Could Enter Final Phase in 2026

🇷🇺🇺🇦⚡️ — There are about 2 km left until the final encirclement of the Ukrainian Armed Forces [...]

— There are about 2 km left until the final encirclement of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Stary Oskol - Putin@Intelslava

Could the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Finally End?

Could the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Finally End?

Ukraine says it sees ‘concrete results’ on bolstering air defenses at NATO summit

Foreign minister says proposals Ukraine has today are ‘certainly a chance for Putin to end this war and actually avoid collapse’

What Russian Escalation Could Look Like

With the tide in the war turning to Ukraine’s favor, it is highly likely that Russia will choose to escalation. Given the current situation, a number of scenarios – and potential off-ramps – present themselves.

Kiev tries to draw Minsk into conflict through strikes on Belarusian buses — Russian MFA

Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stressed that Ukraine attempts to further destabilize the situation

Why a broken Russia is bad for the world

When the war in Ukraine ends, Moscow will need to be part of the new security architecture, argues Andrey Melnichenko

Putin Likely to Escalate Ukraine War, Sources Say

Russian President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls for peace negotiations with Ukraine and is instead likely to intensify the war in the coming months, according to three sources close to the Kremlin, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent optimism about prospects for ending the conflict. The sources told Reuters that recent Ukrainian drone strikes on [] The post Putin Likely to Escalate Ukraine War, Sources Say appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Zelenskyy: "Putin's friends" have heard from us that talks on ending war are possible

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine has conveyed proposals for a possible meeting on ending the war to Putin's friends.

Putin could escalate Ukraine war after September elections, Czech president warns

Russia could further escalate its war in Ukraine after September’s parliamentary elections, Czech President Petr Pavel warned. Pavel’s warning comes as Ukraine continues to target Russia’s oil and energy infrastructure, in addition to targeting Russian supply lines, which have caused newfound challenges for their forces. “I believe that the window is there for us to []

The peace in Ukraine that worries NATO

A potential ceasefire would provide Ukraine a much-needed respite — but would raise difficult security questions for NATO states along Russia's frontier.Even as the U.S.-led peace push has slowed, officials in Kyiv still hope they can end the active phase of fighting before winter.And

Russia tuduh Ukraine tolak gencatan senjata sementara

MOSCOW: Kementerian Pertahanan Russia menuduh Ukraine menolak cadangan gencatan senjata sementara di bandar Kostiantynivka yang sepatutnya bertujuan membolehkan Moscow menyerahkan mayat tentera Ukraine yang terkorban. Menurut kementerian itu pada Ahad, pihaknya telah mengusulkan gencatan senjata selama enam jam di Kostiantynivka dan kawasan sekitarnya pada Isnin bagi memudahkan proses penyerahan tersebut. Ia turut memberi tempoh sehingga ... Read more The post Russia tuduh Ukraine tolak gencatan senjata sementara appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline

The escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a highly destructive turn along the frontlines and border zones, shifting the focus of tactical strikes heavily onto retail energy networks. In recent months, Russian forces have initiated a systematic campaign targeting civilian petrol stations within a 30 to 50-kilometer radius of the Ukrainian border. Utilizing a combination of kamikaze drones, heavy artillery, and precision guided missiles, these strikes have left hundreds of local distribution points in ruins across regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv.

Putin to launch an attack from Belarus?; Orders reportedly issued to the Russian General Staff

Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, believes that Russia could launch an offensive into the Chernihiv region from Bryansk Oblast, as well as from the territory of Belarus.

Kremlin accuses Ukraine of threatening sovereignty of Belarus

MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin on Monday accused Ukraine of threatening the sovereignty of close Russian ‌ally Belarus after Kyiv gave Minsk a week to remove signal relay stations it said were being used to help guide Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that a week should be enough for Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko [] The post Kremlin accuses Ukraine of threatening sovereignty of Belarus appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Zelensky could end the war tomorrow – Moscow (VIDEO)

The Ukraine conflict could end tomorrow if Kiev withdraws its troops from Donbass, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

As Dr Ironfist, he dominated in the boxing ring. Now, Kyiv’s mayor is fighting for his city’s life

In a rare interview with an Australian media outlet, Vitali Klitschko is adamant that Ukraine will stop Russia after four years of full-scale invasion.

Ukraine and NATO Launch Initiative to Target Russian Airfields

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has announced another set of what it calls offensive plans, or, as Ukrainian officials often describe them, long-range sanctions. The initiative has been presented in the following terms: Every Russian air sortie against Ukraine begins at an airfield. Therefore, Ukraine, together with NATO, is beginning to seek solutions for the permanent denial of Russian Aerospace Forces airfields. There is no great mystery in this announcement. Military logic alone points in this direction. While Russia is increasingly focusing its efforts on protecting oil refineries, defense-industry enterprises, roads, and other critical facilities, Kyiv appears to be preparing its next move. Ukrainian forces have targeted military airfields before, though primarily those located near the combat zone. Now, however, Kyiv appears ready to extend its reach much farther.

Russia Offers Ceasefire Window to Hand Over Ukrainian Bodies After Konstantinovka Capture

Russia's Defense Ministry proposed a six-hour ceasefire in Konstantinovka on July 6 to hand over bodies of Ukrainian servicemen, requiring Kyiv to respond by Saturday noon Moscow time. General Staff Chief Gerasimov had reported full control of the city to Putin on Friday; Putin said the capture opens the road toward Slavyansk and Kramatorsk.

Russian Defense Ministry: Targeting Ukrainian Forces' Positions on Multiple Fronts

Russian Defense Ministry: Targeting Ukrainian Forces' Positions on Multiple Fronts

Tajikistan and Ukraine discuss development of bilateral relations

Tajikistan and Ukraine discuss development of bilateral relations

Lavrov accuses Europe of threatening international security

Russia says they’re ready to resume peace talks with Ukraine in the same format that they were conducted in 2022, in Istanbul. It comes after Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Europe of threatening international security. He also said the US was no longer being an ‘objective mediator’ over the war in Ukraine. G7 leaders including US President Donald Trump agreed to new measures to put pressure on Moscow. Kristina Simich reports.

Armenia's Return to CSTO Would Meet Republic's Interests - Russian Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is convinced that the resumption of Armenia's work in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) would meet the interests of the republic, and the organization remains the guarantor of regional stability, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.