A former Ukrainian science teacher was awarded Hero of Ukraine for saving wounded troops.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Russian strike on a Ukrainian shopping center killed 16 people and wounded 130.
Oil prices fell to pre-war levels as Middle Eastern supply expectations rose, with Brent crude dropping 1.46 percent to $72.66 barrel and WTI losing 1.19 percent, while Iraq threatened OPEC exit over quota disputes.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast on Wednesday.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy discussed drone technology and food security with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, leveraging Ukraine's combat-proven expertise to strengthen Middle Eastern partnerships following their March military cooperation agreement.
Kim Jong Un approves North Korea's largest act of war in decades, sparking WW3 fears in support of Putin.
North Korea deployed approximately 14,000-15,000 troops, millions of artillery rounds, ballistic missiles, and a missile unit to Russia's war against Ukraine since late 2024, representing Pyongyang's most significant military involvement since the 1950s.
Iran and Oman made progress on a Strait of Hormuz shipping agreement, lifting oil prices modestly as Brent crude gained 0.60% to $79.93 barrel, though traders remain skeptical amid persistent regional supply tensions and attacks on tankers.
Ukraine drones 'kill eight,' hit Wildberries warehouse
Russia strikes Kyiv and other Ukraine cities, killing at least six people.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed Ukrainian President Zelenskiy as his first foreign visitor, affirming Britain's unwavering support for Ukraine and announcing new drone-jamming technology amid ongoing UK military assistance exceeding twenty-five billion pounds.
Ukrainian drone attacks kill seven warehouse workers in Russia, spark fire at Moscow region oil depot
France showcased its military power and unity with allies in a large parade.
Ukraine will showcase its anti-ballistic missile program in Paris amid rising tensions with Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy urged international allies to provide air-defense systems and utilize frozen Russian assets to address Ukraine's €27 billion 2026 funding gap, reflecting the nation's struggle sustaining defensive capabilities amid ongoing Russian attacks.
Russia establishes a dedicated military branch for unmanned systems, led by General Denis Lyamin.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy nominates new defense and foreign ministers amid a political crisis.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast ahead of US-South Korea military drills.
Russia captures two villages in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
Oil prices fell to pre-war levels as Middle Eastern supply increased following a ceasefire agreement, with Brent crude dropping 1.46% to $72.66 per barrel, while Iraq threatened OPEC exit over quota disputes.
Russia seeks an additional 30,000 North Korean troops to support its Ukraine war effort, marking Pyongyang's most significant military involvement since the 1950s, driven by strategic partnership agreements and economic incentives for North Korea.
North Korea deployed approximately 12,000-15,000 troops, a missile unit with 120 ballistic missiles, and millions of artillery rounds to Russia's war in Ukraine, marking Pyongyang's most significant military involvement since the 1950s Korean War.
Nordic and Baltic states are deepening security cooperation through the Nordic-Baltic-B9 alliance to counter Russian threats, strengthen NATO's eastern flank, and support Ukraine as the EU struggles with unified decision-making.
Ukrainian drone kills one child, injures two in playground in Russia
Why NATO should ask Ukraine for help
Ukrainian drone strikes destroyed eight Wildberries warehouses since July, causing Russian entrepreneurs significant losses and threatening thousands of small businesses dependent on the platform for sales amid Ukraine's campaign to impact ordinary Russians economically.
Ukraine's president dismisses defense chief, sparking protests and a political crisis.
Ukraine strengthens defense with Franco-Italian air systems and Rafale jets to operate by 2029.
Despite Trump's peace overtures, Putin is rejecting negotiations and likely escalating the Ukraine conflict into its fifth year, with sources citing his determination to capture eastern Donbas and dismissing ceasefire compromises.
Ukraine warns of potential Russian mobilization plans amid ongoing tensions.
Democrat Angie Nixon defeats Alexander Vindman in Florida's Senate primary.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov pledged to North Korea that their countries would establish a "new and righteous world order," following Pyongyang's deployment of approximately 14,000 troops to help Russia repel Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region in 2024.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast ahead of US-South Korea drills.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy confirmed Russian forces deployed North Korean ballistic missiles in a strike killing six civilians, marking a dangerous military escalation between Moscow and Pyongyang that threatens global security and commodity markets.
Russia seeks 30,000 additional North Korean troops to fight Ukraine, marking Pyongyang's most significant military involvement since the 1950s, as the two nations deepen strategic ties through weapons transfers and personnel deployment amid Western security concerns.
Putin seeks 30,000 additional North Korean troops for Ukraine war, marking Pyongyang's most significant military involvement since the 1950s, as Russia and North Korea strengthen strategic partnership through weapons transfers and battlefield experience exchanges.
Ukraine faces a deadly shortage of missile defense systems amid ongoing conflict.
Ukraine Says It Retook Two Villages As Counteroffensive Gathers Steam
The US Senate passed Russia sanctions legislation in an 86-12 procedural vote Tuesday, risking 100% tariffs on India, China, Slovakia, Hungary, and Azerbaijan to reduce their Russian energy dependence amid Ukraine invasion pressures.
Eleven killed in Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine cities and Black Sea
Ukraine's defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov was dismissed six months into his tenure by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
France allows Ukraine to produce French-made missiles and bombs to strengthen its military capabilities.
