Zelenskyy meets US envoys to discuss peace strategy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to map out diplomatic next steps, emphasizing peace through strength and trust-based cooperation.

Russia struck Ukraine power grid 76 times despite truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that Russian forces launched 76 targeted strikes against Ukraine’s energy, oil, and gas infrastructure over the past week despite a declared ceasefire.

Macron to address France after violent protests shake Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Sunday evening after massive cost-of-living demonstrations erupted into unprecedented violence across several major cities, leaving hundreds injured and historic buildings destroyed.

Ukraine gas reserves reach 16 bcm ahead of winter

Ukraine stored 16 billion cubic meters of natural gas in underground facilities ahead of the winter heating season, marking its highest reserve level since 2020 despite escalating Russian attacks.

Fatalities reported after massive blaze hits CFB Wainwright

Canadian officials confirmed casualties following a massive fire Saturday at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, as emergency crews worked through strong winds to contain the advancing flames, CNN reported.

Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg oil terminal and data center

Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal, an electrical substation, and a key data center in Saint Petersburg overnight, sparking fires and disrupting major Russian digital services, regional officials and media reported.

Two drones were shot down by F-16s in Romanian airspace over the Black Sea

Two drones were shot down by Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter jets after entering the country’s airspace on Saturday, October 17. Both drones were intercepted and destroyed over Romania’s territorial waters in the Black Sea, the Ministry of National Defence in Bucharest announced.

UK pledges £45 million in missiles as Zelensky visits London

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky secured accelerated British air defence missile shipments on Tuesday during high-level London talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham and King Charles III.

Ukraine resumes drone strikes on Russian refineries

The Ukrainian military resumed strikes against Russian oil refineries overnight on Thursday, targeting industrial facilities and a military airfield as Kyiv ended a brief pause requested by Washington, officials said.

Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after Washington curbed intelligence sharing and throttled Starlink access during intensified Russian bombardments, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Financial Times interview.

EU summit confronts budget rift as Moldova advances accession

European Union leaders convened in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit to negotiate the bloc's 2028–2034 long-term budget, while reaffirming broad consensus over Moldova's accession path.

Ukrainian drone barrage hits Russian data centers and airports

Ukrainian forces launched more than 500 drones across several Russian regions overnight, sparking fires in Saratov industrial sites, crippling online services, and grounding flights across all four major Moscow airports.