Russia - Ukraine War

Hubbard, who was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison in 2024, had been designated wrongfully detained by the US government under former President Joe Biden.

Trump says Russia is gaining territory as US envoy Steve Witkoff heads to St Petersburg for talks, with Rubio citing Washington’s role in Ukraine’s survival.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk directed a slowdown of Ukraine's Starlink network, while US officials deny ordering restrictions.

Ukraine welcomes renewed US intelligence after Rubio call as Russian strikes kill civilians, damage infrastructure and cause power outages across 12 regions.

The attacks killed a woman in Kyiv and disrupted essential services, while delays in US supplies and intelligence warnings add to Ukraine's concerns.

Trump defended his diplomatic approach towards Moscow and blamed Zelenskyy for failing to secure a better deal,while Ukraine reported Russian strikes on energy infrastructure

The attacks killed one person and wounded five in Russia, as Kyiv accused Moscow of striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure 76 times in a week.

Russia said its forces struck port infrastructure and a supply vessel in Ukraine’s Odesa region, while Ukraine reported damage to energy infrastructure.

Zelenskyy meets EU chiefs in Brussels to discuss financial support as Ukraine faces a wartime budget crisis and uncertainty over US intelligence sharing.

Trump called Zelenskyy difficult to negotiate with as Kyiv withdrew support for a proposed energy ceasefire, citing continued Russian attacks.

US military aid, intelligence support and Elon Musk’s Starlink network influence Ukraine’s ability to fight Russia. Here’s how Washington and SpaceX is shaping Kyiv’s battlefield options.

Russia stated that its air defences downed four Ukrainian Flamingo missiles and 69 drones attacking a refinery.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised concerns over reported Starlink connectivity disruptions, warning of potential consequences for military operations and civilian safety amid continued Russian attacks.