Ukraine's UN rep signals possible shift in approach: "Our patience is ​not endless"

Ukraine May Recalibrate Ceasefire Offer to Russia, Ukrainian Envoy Tells UN | Dawn News English

Ukraine may recalibrate its ceasefire proposal to Russia, according to comments made by a Ukrainian envoy at the United Nations. The remarks come as diplomatic efforts continue amid the ongoing war, with international attention focused on prospects for negotiations and conflict de-escalation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #ceasefire #unitednations #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Budanov Says Ukraine Conflict Could Enter Final Phase in 2026

Kyrylo Budanov (included on the Rosfinmonitoring list of terrorists and extremists), head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office, gave an extensive interview to RBC-Ukraine, in which he spoke about his relationship with the Ukrainian leader, offered an unexpected forecast on the conflict with Russia, discussed the possibility of war with Belarus, and commented on territorial concessions. According to Budanov, there is a possibility that the active phase of the fighting could end as early as 2026, but this would require the conflict to pass through a period of maximum escalation. There is a chance, and negotiations had a very good pace in the spring. Now we have all entered a phase of escalation, and everyone understands that. To get out of escalation, maximum escalation is usually required. So there is escalation now, then de-escalation, and after that the dialogue continues-if the sides are interested in it.

How the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska spawned the Kremlin’s myth of the ‘spirit of Anchorage’ — and why it collapsed

Putin’s meeting with Trump in August 2025 gave rise to a new term in the arsenal of Russian diplomacy and propaganda: the “spirit of Anchorage.” The claim was that during the Russian president’s visit to Alaska, Russia and the United States had reached certain agreements on peace in Ukraine — agreements that were directly shaping events on the front and in diplomacy. For a full year, Russian politicians and pro-Kremlin journalists insisted that following the “spirit of Anchorage” was the key to breaking the deadlock in peace talks. After Putin rejected Zelensky’s public peace proposal — and as a fuel crisis triggered by Ukrainian strikes intensified — it became definitively clear that the “spirit of Anchorage” had evaporated. Trump acknowledged as much, and within days so did Putin. Writing exclusively for Meduza, political scientist and researcher at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs Sergejs Potapkins explains how the “spirit of Anchorage” came into being — and why it lasted as long as it did.

1.4M casualties: Russia is 'losing at historical numbers'

Now, for the first time in a conflict that is in its fifth year, the stark reality of what the Kremlin still insists on calling a “special military operation” has become impossible for ordinary Russians to comfortably ignore. In the past month, Ukraine’s unprecedented drone campaign has been extraordinary in scale and impact. On a single night last week, Russia reported intercepting 660 drones across 12 regions — one of the largest Ukrainian attacks since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. CNN takes a look at the recent offensive and whether or not it’ll make Russia change course. 0:00 Russia is ”losing at historical numbers” 3:46 How Russia retaliated against recent Ukrainian strikes 7:21 Is pressure growing on Putin? 14:28 Will Ukraine’s new strategy get Putin to the negotiation table? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News #ukraine #russia

Russia claims capture of Kostiantynivka as battle for eastern Ukraine intensifies

Russia says its forces have captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka after months of intense fighting. Ukraine has denied the claim, saying the battle for the strategic city is ongoing. Kostiantynivka is considered a key transport hub in Ukraine's Donetsk region. Military analysts say its capture could strengthen Russia's position for further advances toward the Ukrainian-held cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, as fighting continues across eastern Ukraine. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #Ukraine #Russia #Kostiantynivka #Donetsk #Donbas #UkraineWar #Putin #AlJazeera

Why Russians are having to queue for hours for fuel

Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure in an effort to pressure Moscow to make a peace deal, leading to fuel restrictions in most regions and growing public disquiet. Reuters correspondent Alessandra Prentice explains. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #russiaukrainewar #russiaukraineconflict #russia #russiafuelshortage #fuelshortage #energyinfrastructure Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4aC4BTb 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Is Russia testing NATO? Poland gives a stark warning of a palpable Russian threat | DW News

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the coming months could be "critical", as Warsaw prepares for what he calls "various scenarios" involving Russia. The US has reportedly warned Poland about a possible Russian plot, while the Baltic states have long voiced concerns about the threat from Moscow. So is Vladimir Putin looking to widen the confrontation beyond Ukraine? We put that to European foreign policy analyst Kirill Shamiev. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #dwnews #Poland #russia #nato

More STRIKES on Iran. Kurt Volker, Former US Ambassador To NATO on GNT

On Global News Today, Tom Burges Watson speaks with former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker as President Donald Trump declares the US-Iran memorandum of understanding is "all but over" following a fresh exchange of strikes. The program examines the latest military escalation between the United States and Iran, the prospects for diplomacy, and what the renewed fighting means for regional security. With NATO leaders gathered in Türkiye, the discussion also explores how the Iran crisis is shaping the alliance's agenda alongside Ukraine, defense spending, and transatlantic unity. Guest: Kurt Volker – Former US Ambassador to NATO and Former US Special Envoy for Ukraine Negotiations #BreakingNews #Iran #Trump #US #NATO #Israel #Tehran #Washington #StraitOfHormuz #Ukraine #Turkey #MiddleEast #Geopolitics

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.

Russian Defense Ministry: Ukrainian positions hit in multiple regions

Russian Defense Ministry: Ukrainian positions hit in multiple regions

Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse

The region enters a fragile pause - with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the center At the start of the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, we identified seven lessons from the new conflict. Sanctions, we noted, are often followed by force; pressure on Iran would be long-term; concessions to

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 []

Intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russia to only delay peace agreement conclusion — expert

According to Vladimir Karasev, the longer the conflict escalates, the more territory the Russian Armed Forces will liberate

US strikes kill 14 in Iran as Hormuz traffic grinds to halt

The conflict between the US and Iran has intensified once again. Fresh US strikes have killed at least 14 people in Iran and damaged Iran’s railway infrastructure, Iranian authorities say, as the latest escalation triggered major disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns over global energy supplies. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Midrange drones are reshaping the battlefield for Ukraine

By repeatedly striking the highways that carry fuel, ammunition and reinforcements, Ukrainian commanders say they have stalled Russian advances and enabled Ukrainian counterattacks and strikes into illegally annexed Crimea to isolate the peninsula from the mainland. (AP video Srdjan Nedeljkovic and Dmytro Zhyhinas) #drone #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Could the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Finally End?

Could the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Finally End?

Budanov Sees Chance to End Active Phase of War This Year, Rejects Territorial Concessions

The head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office said there is still a chance to end the active phase of Russia's war against Ukraine this year, although fighting is expected to intensify first. In an interview with RBC-Ukraine published Tuesday, Budanov rejected territorial concessions, stressed that Ukraine must continue achieving battlefield successes to maintain US support, cautioned Poland against issuing ultimatums, and warned that Russia still has the capacity to carry out another large-scale mobilization.