Ukrainian drones targeted a Russian oil depot in Volgograd, causing a fire, amid Russia's launch of a hypersonic missile and drone attacks that disrupted Ukrainian power and infrastructure, with ongoing tensions and military exchanges in the region.
Kyiv is struggling to stabilize its power grid after Russian missile strikes, amid ongoing conflict and international diplomatic efforts, including an emergency UN Security Council meeting. Both Ukraine and Russia report attacks affecting civilians and infrastructure, with Ukraine seeking support from the US to end the war.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is navigating multiple crises, including US intervention in Venezuela, international tensions over Greenland, and ongoing support for Ukraine, while also facing domestic political challenges and cabinet reshuffles to address communication and economic issues.
Russia launched a hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine near the Polish border, marking a significant escalation in the conflict and raising concerns about European security, amid stalled peace talks and ongoing tensions with NATO.
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a Russian oil depot in Volgograd, amid ongoing Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, including the use of a hypersonic missile, as tensions escalate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
European allies, including France, the UK, and Germany, are considering deploying troops to Ukraine in a post-war scenario, with discussions focusing on multinational forces and security guarantees, but the absence of US support remains a significant obstacle to their plans.
European countries including France, the UK, Germany, and Spain are planning to deploy troops to Ukraine in a postwar scenario, with France and the UK formalizing their intentions. However, the US has not committed to protecting these troops, raising concerns about the security guarantees for a potential European-led force. The coalition of the willing, comprising about 30 countries, aims to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction, but key questions remain about the specifics of troop contributions and US involvement.
Russian forces conducted a missile strike on Lviv Oblast as part of a broader campaign to deter Western support for Ukraine, while also launching extensive drone and missile attacks causing significant damage and power outages across Ukraine. The US Navy seized a Russian-linked oil tanker attempting to bypass sanctions, and Ukrainian forces continue their operations against Russian military targets. The conflict remains intense with ongoing military advances and strategic moves on multiple fronts.
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine using drones and its new hypersonic missile, the Oreshnik, marking only the second time this missile has been used. The attack resulted in casualties, damage to infrastructure, and a diplomatic escalation, with Western leaders condemning Russia's actions as unacceptable and escalatory.
President Donald Trump has approved a sanctions bill aimed at economically crippling Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, with Senator Lindsey Graham confirming the president's support. The legislation, primarily authored by Graham and Senator Richard Blumenthal, targets countries purchasing Russian exports to cut off funding for Russia's military actions. A vote could occur as early as next week, amid ongoing efforts to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine.
Russia launched a nuclear-capable missile in a large-scale attack on Ukraine, claiming retaliation for a drone attack, amid concerns over Moscow's nuclear arsenal and a faltering peace plan.
The UK, Germany, and France condemned Russia's use of the hypersonic missile Oreshnik in Ukraine, calling it unacceptable and escalatory, with Ukraine planning international action. Russia claimed the attack was a response to an alleged Ukrainian attempt on Putin, which Ukraine and the US deny. The missile strike damaged infrastructure in Ukraine, and Kyiv suffered a severe missile and drone attack that left half the city without heat amid cold weather, causing casualties and infrastructure damage.
Russia launched the Oreshnik missile into Ukraine, marking its second use since 2022, with the missile capable of carrying nuclear or conventional payloads and designed to be highly destructive and difficult to intercept, signaling an escalation and warning to the West amid ongoing tensions.
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, including the use of a new hypersonic missile, the Oreshnik, marking only the second time it has used this weapon, as a warning to NATO and the West amid ongoing tensions and conflict escalation.
Russia opposes plans for European and US-led troops in Ukraine, warning they are dangerous and could be targeted militarily. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks, causing casualties and infrastructure damage, amid warnings of a potential massive Russian offensive. Western efforts to establish a stabilisation force are discussed, but tensions remain high as European countries continue to import Russian LNG, and political debates in the UK about military involvement in Ukraine persist.