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Ukraine Gives Russian Soldier Life for Executing POW

It's the first such conviction since the war began

(Newser) - A Ukrainian court has handed a life sentence to Russian soldier Dmitriy Kurashov for the execution-style killing of a prisoner of war, marking the first conviction of its kind since the conflict began. Kurashov, 27, was found guilty in Zaporizhzhia of shooting a surrendered, unarmed Ukrainian soldier during a January...

Why All Eyes Are on Ukraine's Pokrovsk

Russia has spent more than a year trying to seize the eastern city

(Newser) - Russian forces have been gunning for the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk for a year as part of their campaign to seize control of the Donbas region, and reports indicate they may be "tightening their grip," as the Guardian puts it. NBC News describes the city's front...

Report: Russian Commanders Are Killing Their Own Troops

Independent report from Verstka alleges torture, extortion, internal executions

(Newser) - Some Russian casualties in the country's war against Ukraine are inflicted from within, or so claims a new investigation from the independent Russian outlet Verstka . Its journalists allege that Russian army commanders are executing soldiers who refuse to fight in a practice called "zeroing." Using testimonies from...

Switzerland Decides It's Time to Upgrade Civilian Bunkers

Citing global tension and war, nation invests in modernizing 370,000 shelters for new threats

(Newser) - Switzerland, long known for its neutrality in global conflicts, is making a major investment in its famous network of bunkers. The country is set to spend more than $1 billion over 15 years to overhaul and modernize public and private shelters, a move driven by security concerns and the war...

Trump Says Meeting With Putin Now Could Be a 'Waste'

White House shelves summit as Trump shifts Ukraine strategy

(Newser) - After the White House revealed the expected Trump-Putin summit would not be happening , President Trump gave some insight into why that might be, the Wall Street Journal reports. "I don't want to have a wasted meeting. I don't want to have a waste of time—so we'...

Trump-Putin Summit Is Called Off
Trump-Putin Summit
Is Called Off
Oct 21, 2025 11:50 AM CDT

Trump-Putin Summit Is Called Off

White House says the two won't be meeting in the immediate future, as was expected

(Newser) - An expected summit between President Trump and Vladimir Putin won't be happening after all. The White House said Tuesday there were "no plans" for an imminent meeting between the two leaders, reports the Washington Post . Trump had raised the possibility of meeting with Putin in Hungary soon to...

Trump: Ukraine's Donbas Region Should Be 'Cut Up' to End War

US president has shifted again, thinks Ukraine should cede territory

(Newser) - US President Trump said Sunday that the Donbas region of Ukraine should be "cut up," leaving most of it in Russian hands, to end a war that has dragged on for nearly four years, the AP reports. "Let it be cut the way it is," he...

Every Day at 9am, Ukraine Stops
Every Day at 9am, Ukraine Stops
Oct 13, 2025 5:24 PM CDT

Every Day at 9am, Ukraine Stops

Nation takes a minute every day to remember its war dead

(Newser) - Each morning at 9am, Kyiv stops for a minute. Traffic lights turn red, and the steady beat of a metronome on loudspeakers signals 60 seconds of reflection. Cars idle in the middle of the street as drivers step out and stand with heads bowed. Across Ukraine—in cafes, gyms, schools,...

Russia Not Happy With Trump's Remarks on Tomahawk Missiles

After call with Zelensky, Trump floated the idea of sending the weapons to Ukraine

(Newser) - While flying to Israel aboard Air Force One Sunday, President Trump issued a warning to Russia regarding its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, the AP reports. "I might say, 'Look: if this war is not going to get settled, I'm going to send them Tomahawks.' The...

Putin: Nobel Committee's 'Credibility' Has Been Lost

He praises Trump's 'efforts to resolve complex crises'

(Newser) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday gave a nod to President Trump's efforts to broker peace—even though the Nobel Peace Prize went to somebody else. Speaking at a summit in Tajikistan, Putin praised Trump for his ceasefire efforts in Gaza and Ukraine, the Washington Post reports. "...

Report: Trump Has Approved Escalation in Ukraine Support

Officials say administration will provide intel for strikes on Russian energy infrastructure

(Newser) - The US is set to provide Ukraine with intelligence for launching long-range missile strikes deep into Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in support amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, sources tell the Wall Street Journal and Reuters . The officials say President Trump has approved the move, and the...

Russia Accused of Sabotaging Ukrainian Nuclear Plant

Zaporizhzhia's diesel generators are the only thing keeping reactors cool at present

(Newser) - Outside power at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine has been down for eight days now, a record—and Greenpeace is now accusing Russia of deliberately sabotaging the final remaining power line into the facility, the Guardian reports. Russia claims Ukrainian shelling has prevented repairs from being made, but...

Possible US Move Would Put Moscow in Ukraine's Range

Vance says US will consider request to send long-range Tomahawk missiles

(Newser) - The US is weighing a move that could have a big impact on the Russia-Ukraine war: It might supply Kyiv with long-range Tomahawk missiles, Vice President JD Vance told Fox News over the weekend. His comments came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky directly appealed to President Trump for the...

Why Iran's Shahed Drone Has the World Playing Catch-Up

Cheap, long-range drones force militaries to rethink defense strategies

(Newser) - Iran's Shahed drone has become a battlefield celebrity—and a headache for advanced militaries. First fielded by Iran in 2021 and now a staple in Russia's campaign against Ukraine, the Shahed-136 stands out for its five-figure price and 1,500-mile range. Under a nearly three-year-old agreement with...

With Tensions Rising in Europe, Russia Warns the West at UN

Lavrov warns aggression would be met with a strong response

(Newser) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov issued a stark warning to the West on Saturday, telling the United Nations General Assembly that any attack by NATO or the European Union would be met with a "decisive response." His comments were delivered against a backdrop of the war on...

Kremlin to Trump: Russia Is a 'Real Bear'

Spokesman denies economy is in trouble

(Newser) - The Kremlin pushed back Wednesday after President Trump made comments suggesting Russia is faltering in its war with Ukraine, with Moscow insisting it's no "paper tiger." Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, speaking on Russia's RBC Radio, reminded listeners of Russia's reputation, Politico reports. "Russia...

Denmark to Invest in Long-Range Weapons

Prime minister cites ongoing threat from Russia, which denounced the purchase, in announcement

(Newser) - Denmark is ramping up its military with new long-range precision weapons, signaling a sharp shift in defense strategy amid rising concerns over Russia's threat to Europe. The move marks the country's most significant arms investment to date, even as leaders stress there's no immediate danger at...

US Officers Make Surprise Appearance at Belarus War Games

Defense minister told US officers they could inspect 'whatever is of interest to you'

(Newser) - US military officers made an unexpected appearance at joint Russian-Belarusian war games on Monday, getting an up-close look at the "Zapad-2025" drills as guests of Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin. The officers, who were among delegates from 23 nations—including NATO members Turkey and Hungary—were told by...

Why Soldiers Are Covering Tanks in Cages and Rubber

Crews resort to makeshift armor and inventive fixes to keep drones at bay

(Newser) - When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, tanks on both sides looked exactly as you'd expect them to—heavy, low-slung, and designed to withstand frontal assaults. But as the war ground on, these armored vehicles began sprouting makeshift cages, nets, spikes, and dangling chains, all signs of a rapidly...

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...

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