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Announcing Retirement, McCaul Issues Warning on World War III

House Republican says Putin is playing Trump on Ukraine 'as a KGB officer would'

(Newser) - Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announced Sunday that he plans to retire after his 11th term, taking the opportunity to warn that in light of Russia's escalation of its invasion of Ukraine, "We got to be very careful not to be on the precipice of a World War III....

Poland, Allies Deploy Planes Over Drone Threat to Ukraine

Russian drones had crossed into Poland's airspace earlier in the week

(Newser) - Polish and allied aircraft were deployed Saturday in what officials described as a preventive operation to guard the nation's airspace in response to the threat of drone strikes in neighboring areas of Ukraine. In addition, the airport in the eastern Polish city of Lublin was closed, the AP reports....

Prince Harry Makes Surprise Visit to Kyiv

He's there to support wounded service members

(Newser) - Britain's Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members. Harry's representatives confirmed they were in the capital, Kyiv, on Friday, though he declined to discuss the prince's schedule for security reasons. This is the second time Harry has visited...

Poland Isn't Messing Around After Russian Drone Invasion

Country invokes NATO's Article 4, calls emergency UN Security Council meeting after drone incursion

(Newser) - The United Nations Security Council is set for an emergency session at Poland's request after shooting down Russian drones that crossed into Polish airspace, a move that Poland's president described as a test of both Poland and NATO's readiness. Following the incident—the first armed response...

Trump Makes New Move to Pressure Russia on Ukraine

President is reportedly mulling 100% tariffs on China, India, but only if the EU does the same

(Newser) - President Trump is reportedly urging the European Union to act with the US in slapping China and India with tariffs as high as 100%, in a bold move meant to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine. Trump made the demand of EU officials during a Tuesday meeting, where...

Polish PM: 'A Line Has Been Crossed' With Russian Drones

Poland says it shot down Russian drones violating its airspace, upping tension in already tense region

(Newser) - Poland said early Wednesday that multiple Russian drones entered and were shot down over its territory with help from NATO allies, describing the incident as an "act of aggression" carried out during a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine. Several European leaders said they believed Russia was intentionally escalating...

Russian Attack Kills Dozens of Ukrainians Collecting Pensions

At least 24 killed, 19 injured

(Newser) - A Russian glide bomb struck a village in eastern Ukraine as people stood in line in the open air Tuesday morning to collect their monthly pension, the AP reports. The blast killed at least 24 people and injured 19 others, the Ukraine Emergency Service said. The Russian glide bomb on...

Largest Airstrike Yet Hits Ukraine's Cabinet Building

Woman and her 3-month-old child are killed in Russian attack

(Newser) - Russia hit Ukraine's capital with drone and missiles Sunday in the largest aerial attack on the country since the war began, killing at least two people and leaving smoke rising from the roof of the nation's main government building. Russia attacked Ukraine with 810 drones and decoys, Ukraine'...

Putin Wants a Moscow Meet. Zelensky Has Other Ideas

'Come to Kyiv," Ukrainian leader said Friday about possible gathering to talk Russia's war on Ukraine

(Newser) - Volodymyr Zelensky has RSVP'd to Vladimir Putin's "invite" for him to head to the Russian capital to discuss ways to end that country's invasion of Ukraine, and it's a no. "I can't go to Moscow when my country's under missiles, under attack,...

US to Sell Ukraine Arms Totaling $825M

State Department announces deal for extended-range missiles

(Newser) - The Trump administration has approved a $825 million arms sale to Ukraine that will include extended-range missiles and related equipment to boost its defensive capabilities as US efforts to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia appear stalled. The State Department announced Thursday that it had notified Congress of the sale...

Report: Russian Drones Are Tracking Supplies to Ukraine

Surveillance flights raise alarms over potential sabotage on European routes used by US

(Newser) - US and European officials say Russian surveillance drones are being flown over key military supply routes in eastern Germany, gathering intelligence that could help Moscow's sabotage efforts in its war in Ukraine. The activity along routes used by the US and its allies, described as "straight-up espionage"...

Russia Accused of Mocking Peace Efforts With Kyiv Attack

Massive air attack kills at least 21, damages European Union offices

(Newser) - Russia launched a major air attack early Thursday on Kyiv that included a rare strike on the city center, killing at least 21 people, wounding 48 and damaging European Union diplomatic offices, authorities said. The bombardment of drones and missiles was the first major Russian attack on Kyiv in weeks...

Woody Allen Headlines Russian Film Festival, Sparking Outcry
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Aug 26, 2025 12:00 AM CDT

Ukraine Condemns Woody Allen

Filmmaker headlined a Russian film festival

(Newser) - The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned Woody Allen for speaking virtually at a Russian film festival over the weekend, calling his participation in the event "a disgrace and an insult" to the victims of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the AP reports. According to Russian media, Allen...

Ukraine Hits Nuclear Plant on Independence Day

Zelensky gives a defiant speech

(Newser) - Russia accused Ukraine on Sunday of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine celebrated 34 years since its independence. Russian officials said several power and energy facilities were targeted in the overnight strikes, per the AP . The...

Russian Minister Puts Sour Note on Prospects for Summit

The 'agenda is not ready at all,' says Sergey Lavrov, referring to a meeting with Ukraine

(Newser) - Momentum toward a peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war appears to have slowed to a crawl. Russia's foreign minister put a decidedly sour note on the prospects of a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky happening anytime soon:
  • "Putin is ready to meet with
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Lead Contender Emerges to Host Russian Summit

White House reportedly favors Hungary

(Newser) - If talks between Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, and President Trump come to pass, the White House is leaning toward Hungary as the host nation, reports Politico . The hypothetical summit would be presided over by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a staunch Trump ally. The White House hasn't confirmed, but Politico...

Switzerland: We Promise Not to Arrest Putin

Geneva is seen as a possible location for a Putin-Zelensky summit

(Newser) - It's about as warm a welcome as Switzerland can muster for Vladimir Putin should he travel there for peace talks: We won't arrest you. The nation's foreign minister said the Swiss would grant immunity to Putin, who Politico notes has been the subject of an International Criminal...

In Hot Mic Moment, Trump Sounds Confident on Putin

"I think he wants to make a deal for me," president is heard telling France's Macron

(Newser) - President Trump didn't realize his mic was on as he chatted with France's Emmanuel Macron before a group photo on Monday, but what the president said in private about Vladimir Putin wasn't that much different than what he's been saying in public:
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Next 10 Days May Be Crucial for Ukraine's Fate
Next 10 Days May Be
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Aug 19, 2025 11:28 AM CDT

Next 10 Days May Be Crucial for Ukraine's Fate

Zelensky says security guarantees can be worked out in that timeframe, though it's a steep hurdle

(Newser) - We may now be closer to a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia—but "the road to any settlement seems long," reports the Washington Post , noting that while European leaders seem to have convinced President Trump that granting Russia a chunk of Ukrainian territory is not immediately necessary,...

Trump Promises No US Troops Are Going to Ukraine

He also suggests Putin and Zelensky are 'getting along' better than thought

(Newser) - Much remains unclear about how the Russia-Ukraine situation will shake out, but President Trump is taking one possibility off the table: The US will not send ground troops to Ukraine to enforce any peace agreement, he told Fox News on Tuesday. "You have my assurance," he told Fox ...

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