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Russian strategic bombers take off for possible attack on Ukraine, Ukraine's military warns

The Ukrainian military later claimed that "probable launches" of cruise missiles from Russian strategic bombers were detected.

A Russian Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bomber flying over Moscow as part of the 2008 Victory Day Parade; illustrative.
US President Donald Trump shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, August 15, 2025; illustrative.

Trump interrupts Ukraine talks with European leaders to call Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia June 23, 2025

Putin's no-NATO demands for Ukraine remain the same over a decade after 2008 conference - opinion

Drone operators from Ukraine's 109th Brigade prepare a test flight of a night-bombing drone on August 10, 2025 in Donetsk Region, Ukraine.

Ukraine drone attack injures train station employee in Russia's Voronezh, governor says


Blast at factory in Russia's Ryazan kills 11, injures 130

While Ukrainian drones have targeted military infrastructures in Ryazan, Russian media outlets reported that the explosion was caused by gunpowder catching fire.

A screenshot of a video in which the explosion at a factory in Ryazan can be seen on August 16, 2025.

Zelensky to visit US on Monday as Europe slams Russia-US summit in Alaska

Trump reportedly pushed for a quick agreement instead of a comprehensive ceasefire in an hour-long phone call with European leaders after meeting Putin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump after a joint news conference following their meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025.

Melania Trump sends letter to Putin about abducted children

Ukraine has called the abductions of tens of thousands of its children taken to Russia or Russian-occupied territory without the consent of family or guardians a war crime.

First lady Melania Trump and US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino greet the crowd before watching the final match of the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025.

Trump to let Ukraine decide on territorial swaps with Russia

Half a dozen Ukrainians interviewed ahead of the Alaska summit said they worried Kyiv's interests would not be taken into account.

US President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One, as he departs for Alaska to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, August 15, 2025

Lost in Alaska: What does Putin have in store for Trump amid Russia's global setbacks? - opinion

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Trump may be an aspiring autocrat, but in fact, he is an autocrat’s caricature. Putin is the real thing.

T-SHIRTS WITH images of Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump are displayed for sale at a gift shop in central Moscow this week.

No Ukraine ceasefire reached in Trump's Alaska summit with Putin

Trump said that he and Putin did not reach an agreement on "probably the most significant" aspect of their meeting, but there was a very good chance of getting there.

US President Trump meets with Russian President Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

Russia, US discuss plan similar to West Bank for post-war Ukraine - report

The plan means that Ukraine’s borders would not change, but Russia would cede control over undisclosed areas.

Ukrainian police officers seen in the frontline town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk, Ukraine, April 12, 2025

Russia starts restricting some calls on Telegram and WhatsApp, Interfax says

Russia has long sought to establish what it calls digital sovereignty by promoting home-grown services.

 An illustrative image of Telegram.

Three firebombs hurled at Russian synagogue for second arson attack this year

The previous July 10, 2024, attack saw vandals set fire to the synagogue's electrical box

In second arson attack in year, three firebombs hurled at Russian synagogue.

Zelensky heads to Berlin for online meeting with Trump, European leaders

Half a dozen senior European officials told Reuters that they see a risk of a deal being struck that is unfavorable for Europe and Ukraine's security.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (L) upon his arrival in the garden of the chancellery in Berlin to join a video conference of European leaders with the US President on August 13, 2025.

Putin holds call with North Korea's Kim, discusses US-Russia talks, Kremlin says

Vladimir Putin expressed appreciation for North Korea's assistance in the war with Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia June 23, 2025