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Russia vs Ukraine

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Russian government
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Matviy Bidnyi
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Volodymyr Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky

The Russo-Ukrainian war, which began in February 2014 with Russia's annexation of Crimea, escalated dramatically with Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

The conflict has devastated Ukraine, isolated Russia from the West, and fueled global economic insecurity.

Recent Russian missile attacks on Kyiv have killed at least nine people, highlighting the ongoing intensity of the war.

Ukraine has also struck deep inside Russia, targeting oil refineries and military infrastructure, though Russian advances have largely stalled.

*AI-generated summary of publicly available data. This is not an official statement of any party.

AI-Generated Russia Narrative

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Supporters of Russia argue that the West, viewing Moscow as a historical rival, has used Ukraine to weaken a once-shared culture, framing the conflict as a necessary defense of Russian identity against foreign encroachment.

Supporters of Russia argue that the West, driven by historical Russophobia, seeks to dismantle their nation through Ukraine, framing the conflict as a defensive cultural stand against NATO's encroachment and the erasure of shared Slavic heritage.

Supporters of Russia counter that the conflict is a defense of shared Slavic and Orthodox heritage, arguing that Ukraine’s cultural identity was historically intertwined with Russia’s, not a separate existential threat.

Supporters of Russia argue that its strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure are lawful acts of self-defense under international law, citing Ukraine's targeting of Russian oil refineries and civilian areas as provocation.

Supporters of Russia argue that its military actions are legally justified under Article 51 self-defense, citing NATO expansion as a threat, and claim strikes target military infrastructure, with civilian casualties resulting from Ukrainian tactics.

Supporters of Russia counter that the 2014 Crimea accession and 2022 actions were legal under treaty obligations and self-defense, citing the right to protect Russian-speaking populations, and they challenge the claim that strikes target civilians, arguing any casualties stem.

Supporters of Russia argue that Moscow’s strikes are a calculated response to Ukraine’s deep-penetration attacks, framing Kyiv’s escalation as a desperate bid to keep Western funding flowing. They maintain that each Ukrainian drone hit on oil hubs or resorts only hardens.

Supporters of Russia argue that Ukraine’s deep strikes are a cynical ploy to market itself as a Western asset, prolonging a war Moscow claims it must win for survival.

Supporters of Russia counter that Ukraine’s strikes are theatrical, not strategic—each hit rallies domestic resolve and exposes Kyiv’s dependence on Western patience, which fades as attrition grinds on and Moscow’s deeper reserves outlast the donor’s will.

Supporters of Russia argue that Moscow's strikes target military infrastructure, and that Ukraine's attacks on Russian civilians, such as the beach drone strike killing seven, reveal a disregard for moral limits that undermines Kyiv's claims to righteous defense.

Supporters of Russia argue that Moscow's strikes target military infrastructure, not civilians, and that Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian resorts and warehouses reveal a disregard for human life that contradicts its claims of moral high ground.

Supporters of Russia counter that true morality demands protecting the innocent in Donbas, where Kyiv's strikes have caused civilian suffering, making Ukraine's self-defense a pretext for aggression against its own people.

Supporters of Russia argue that the West, through Kyiv, wages a crusade against Orthodox Christian civilization, and that Moscow defends traditional faith against a godless, liberal order seeking its destruction.

Supporters of Russia frame the conflict as a sacred defense of Orthodox Christian civilization against Western secular encroachment, citing the Kremlin’s alliance with the Church as moral justification for protecting traditional values in Ukraine.

Supporters of Russia counter that scripture also commands obedience to lawful authority, and that Kyiv’s defiance of its own constitutional order invites chaos, not righteousness. They see the defense of traditional Orthodox values and historical unity as the true protection of.

AI-Generated Ukraine Narrative

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Supporters of Ukraine argue that the war is a defense of Ukrainian cultural identity against an existential threat, viewing Russian attacks on cities as assaults on their nation's heritage and right to self-determination.

Supporters of Ukraine frame the war as a defense of Ukrainian cultural identity against Russian erasure, citing the 2014 Revolution of Dignity as proof of their sovereign will.

Supporters of Ukraine counter that Russia’s framing of a shared culture erases Ukraine’s distinct language and traditions, which Moscow has long suppressed. They argue the invasion is not defense but an attempt to forcibly assimilate a sovereign nation, whose cultural identity.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that under international law, Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and 2022 invasion constitute unlawful aggression, justifying Ukraine's self-defense strikes on Russian military targets, though they insist civilian casualties are not intentional.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that Russia’s 2014 annexation and 2022 invasion violate the UN Charter and international law, framing Ukraine’s strikes as lawful self-defense under Article 51.

Supporters of Ukraine counter that self-defense under international law requires proportionality and necessity, and Russia's strikes on civilian infrastructure—not military targets—violate this threshold. They argue Ukraine's operations are limited to legitimate military.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that every strike on Russian soil is calculated leverage, not escalation—each drone hit markets Kyiv as a worthy Western investment while Moscow's stalled advance proves attrition favors the defender.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that every strike, from Crimea to Moscow, is a calculated bid to keep Western weapons flowing by proving Ukraine remains a useful asset, not a lost cause.

Supporters of Ukraine counter that Moscow’s strikes are not a response but a premeditated campaign of attrition, aimed at breaking civilian morale and freezing Kyiv into submission. They argue that framing Ukraine’s defensive strikes as escalation ignores Russia’s own calculus:.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that Kyiv's self-defense against Russia's unprovoked invasion is a moral duty, and that every strike is a justified act of autonomy, not aggression.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that self-defense against unprovoked invasion is a moral duty, and strikes on Russian military targets are justified as proportional responses to aggression.

Supporters of Ukraine counter that Russia’s strikes deliberately devastate civilian areas, while Ukraine’s defensive actions, though tragic, target legitimate military aims in self-defense, preserving the moral distinction between aggression and survival.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that their defense is a righteous struggle against unprovoked aggression, citing scripture's call to protect the innocent and uphold justice against tyranny.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that their struggle mirrors a righteous defense against unprovoked aggression, citing scripture on protecting the innocent as divine duty.

Supporters of Ukraine counter that Orthodox Christianity thrives in Kyiv, whose clergy remain canonically independent of Moscow and defend the faith against Russian aggression, not liberal godlessness.

AI-Generated Russia Narrative

AI-generated summary of publicly available statements and reporting. This is not an official statement of this party.

Supporters of Russia argue that the West, viewing Moscow as a historical rival, has used Ukraine to weaken a once-shared culture, framing the conflict as a necessary defense of Russian identity against foreign encroachment.

Supporters of Russia argue that the West, driven by historical Russophobia, seeks to dismantle their nation through Ukraine, framing the conflict as a defensive cultural stand against NATO's encroachment and the erasure of shared Slavic heritage.

Supporters of Russia counter that the conflict is a defense of shared Slavic and Orthodox heritage, arguing that Ukraine’s cultural identity was historically intertwined with Russia’s, not a separate existential threat.

Supporters of Russia argue that its strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure are lawful acts of self-defense under international law, citing Ukraine's targeting of Russian oil refineries and civilian areas as provocation.

Supporters of Russia argue that its military actions are legally justified under Article 51 self-defense, citing NATO expansion as a threat, and claim strikes target military infrastructure, with civilian casualties resulting from Ukrainian tactics.

Supporters of Russia counter that the 2014 Crimea accession and 2022 actions were legal under treaty obligations and self-defense, citing the right to protect Russian-speaking populations, and they challenge the claim that strikes target civilians, arguing any casualties stem.

Supporters of Russia argue that Moscow’s strikes are a calculated response to Ukraine’s deep-penetration attacks, framing Kyiv’s escalation as a desperate bid to keep Western funding flowing. They maintain that each Ukrainian drone hit on oil hubs or resorts only hardens.

Supporters of Russia argue that Ukraine’s deep strikes are a cynical ploy to market itself as a Western asset, prolonging a war Moscow claims it must win for survival.

Supporters of Russia counter that Ukraine’s strikes are theatrical, not strategic—each hit rallies domestic resolve and exposes Kyiv’s dependence on Western patience, which fades as attrition grinds on and Moscow’s deeper reserves outlast the donor’s will.

Supporters of Russia argue that Moscow's strikes target military infrastructure, and that Ukraine's attacks on Russian civilians, such as the beach drone strike killing seven, reveal a disregard for moral limits that undermines Kyiv's claims to righteous defense.

Supporters of Russia argue that Moscow's strikes target military infrastructure, not civilians, and that Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian resorts and warehouses reveal a disregard for human life that contradicts its claims of moral high ground.

Supporters of Russia counter that true morality demands protecting the innocent in Donbas, where Kyiv's strikes have caused civilian suffering, making Ukraine's self-defense a pretext for aggression against its own people.

Supporters of Russia argue that the West, through Kyiv, wages a crusade against Orthodox Christian civilization, and that Moscow defends traditional faith against a godless, liberal order seeking its destruction.

Supporters of Russia frame the conflict as a sacred defense of Orthodox Christian civilization against Western secular encroachment, citing the Kremlin’s alliance with the Church as moral justification for protecting traditional values in Ukraine.

Supporters of Russia counter that scripture also commands obedience to lawful authority, and that Kyiv’s defiance of its own constitutional order invites chaos, not righteousness. They see the defense of traditional Orthodox values and historical unity as the true protection of.

AI-Generated Ukraine Narrative

Supporters of Ukraine argue that the war is a defense of Ukrainian cultural identity against an existential threat, viewing Russian attacks on cities as assaults on their nation's heritage and right to self-determination.

Supporters of Ukraine frame the war as a defense of Ukrainian cultural identity against Russian erasure, citing the 2014 Revolution of Dignity as proof of their sovereign will.

Supporters of Ukraine counter that Russia’s framing of a shared culture erases Ukraine’s distinct language and traditions, which Moscow has long suppressed. They argue the invasion is not defense but an attempt to forcibly assimilate a sovereign nation, whose cultural identity.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that under international law, Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and 2022 invasion constitute unlawful aggression, justifying Ukraine's self-defense strikes on Russian military targets, though they insist civilian casualties are not intentional.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that Russia’s 2014 annexation and 2022 invasion violate the UN Charter and international law, framing Ukraine’s strikes as lawful self-defense under Article 51.

Supporters of Ukraine counter that self-defense under international law requires proportionality and necessity, and Russia's strikes on civilian infrastructure—not military targets—violate this threshold. They argue Ukraine's operations are limited to legitimate military.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that every strike on Russian soil is calculated leverage, not escalation—each drone hit markets Kyiv as a worthy Western investment while Moscow's stalled advance proves attrition favors the defender.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that every strike, from Crimea to Moscow, is a calculated bid to keep Western weapons flowing by proving Ukraine remains a useful asset, not a lost cause.

Supporters of Ukraine counter that Moscow’s strikes are not a response but a premeditated campaign of attrition, aimed at breaking civilian morale and freezing Kyiv into submission. They argue that framing Ukraine’s defensive strikes as escalation ignores Russia’s own calculus:.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that Kyiv's self-defense against Russia's unprovoked invasion is a moral duty, and that every strike is a justified act of autonomy, not aggression.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that self-defense against unprovoked invasion is a moral duty, and strikes on Russian military targets are justified as proportional responses to aggression.

Supporters of Ukraine counter that Russia’s strikes deliberately devastate civilian areas, while Ukraine’s defensive actions, though tragic, target legitimate military aims in self-defense, preserving the moral distinction between aggression and survival.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that their defense is a righteous struggle against unprovoked aggression, citing scripture's call to protect the innocent and uphold justice against tyranny.

Supporters of Ukraine argue that their struggle mirrors a righteous defense against unprovoked aggression, citing scripture on protecting the innocent as divine duty.

Supporters of Ukraine counter that Orthodox Christianity thrives in Kyiv, whose clergy remain canonically independent of Moscow and defend the faith against Russian aggression, not liberal godlessness.

 
 
 
 
 
Sep 17, 2026
Russian Attacks Across Ukraine

Missile and drone strikes targeted Ukraine's capital Kyiv as well as the Zaporizhzhia and Odesa regions.

Sep 17, 2026
Russian Airstrikes on Ukrainian Cities

Russian airstrikes hit apartment buildings and warehouses in Ukraine, injuring several people, including a child.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 16, 2026
Russian drone strike near Nikopol

At least five killed and seven injured in a Russian drone strike near Nikopol in southeastern Ukraine, according to the Dnipropetrovsk governor.

Sep 15, 2026
Will Russia and Ukraine halt attacks on energy infrastructure?

Will Russia and Ukraine halt attacks on energy infrastructure?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 15, 2026
Ukraine's Conditional Pause on Attacks vs. Russia's Readiness to Stop War

Zelenskyy insists de-escalation depends on US ensuring Russia's genuine readiness to stop war and attacks on Ukraine.

Sep 15, 2026
Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire

The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 14, 2026
Ukraine and Russia Agree to Halt Strikes on Diesel Infrastructure

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop targeting each other’s diesel-related infrastructure, US President Donald Trump has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Sep 14, 2026
Russia vs Ukraine: AI Warfare Race

Automated AI drones are just one component of an ultimate chain of destruction both sides are building.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 14, 2026
Drone strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border

A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border, shortly after former UK PM Boris Johnson left the station.

Sep 14, 2026
Russian drone strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border

A Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area; no casualties were reported.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 14, 2026
Russian drone strikes train near Ukraine-Poland border

A Russian drone hit a train near the Ukraine-Poland border soon after dignitaries had passed through; another train with former CIA Director David Petraeus on board was still at Yahodyn station when the drone struck, according to Ukrzaliznytsia.

Sep 13, 2026
Ukraine vs Russia: Drone Strike on Russian Oil Tanker

Ukraine has released footage showing a drone evading fire from a Russian helicopter before striking a Russian oil tanker

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 13, 2026
Ukraine and Russia Drone Strikes

Russia says four people killed in Ukrainian strikes as both sides continue to attack each other with waves of drones.

Sep 13, 2026
Ukraine Peace Talks: Territorial Dispute

Territory remains the biggest divide in Ukraine peace talks, Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner has said, while touting progress on other points Read Full Article at RT.com

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 13, 2026
Russian missile strike on Odesa flat

Dayana Yastremska's flat in Odesa took a direct hit by a Russian missile, leaving only her Roland Garros towel.

Sep 13, 2026
Drone strike on Warsaw-bound passenger train locomotive

Drone strikes near the Polish border hit a locomotive of a passenger train headed to Warsaw, which Ukrainian officials described as part of a systemic attack on railways.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 13, 2026
Train station visit by Boris Johnson and European officials

Boris Johnson and top European officials visited a train station in Ukraine and departed shortly before the attack.

Sep 13, 2026
Russian strike on Ukrainian train

A Russian attack destroyed a stationary Ukrainian locomotive near the Polish border.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 12, 2026
Russia vs Ukraine: Military Strikes on Industrial Facilities

Russia's Defence Ministry says its forces have struck several industrial facilities across Ukraine.

Sep 12, 2026
Russian strikes across Ukraine

Local authorities reported several civilians killed and dozens wounded by Russian strikes across Ukraine.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 12, 2026
Kremlin rejects Zelenskyy's Miami meeting proposal

The Kremlin rejected Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal to meet with the Russian leader in Miami.

Sep 11, 2026
Russian strike on Pavlohrad shopping centre

A Russian strike on a shopping centre in Pavlohrad, central Ukraine, killed at least four people.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 11, 2026
Russian strike on Pavlohrad shopping centre

Five killed and 67 injured in a Russian strike on a shopping centre in Pavlohrad city centre, the third such strike on a mall within days.

Sep 11, 2026
Russian strike on Kyiv gas station

Russian strike on a gas station in Kyiv kills 2 people.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 11, 2026
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia

Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia kill three people on Friday.

Sep 11, 2026
Russian strikes on Kyiv fuel stations

Second day of strikes on fuel stations in Kyiv, killing two people.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 10, 2026
Evacuation of civilians from Kramatorsk and Slovyansk amid Russian ground assaults

Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.

Sep 10, 2026
Ukraine's Deep-Strike Drone Campaign Against Russian Gas Infrastructure

Long-range Ukrainian drones hit Russia's key gas plants, raising questions about the conflict's next phase.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 10, 2026
Russia's New Shelling Tactics in Ukraine

Ukrainians are losing more sleep, shopping for food is becoming harder and travel is often fraught with risk and delays.

Sep 10, 2026
Russia's jet-powered drones vs Ukraine's air defences

The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 9, 2026
Russian missile strike on Kyiv

A Russian missile struck near police in Kyiv, captured on bodycam video.

Sep 7, 2026
Prospects for restarting Russia-Ukraine peace talks

The Witkoff-Kushner visit to Moscow and Kyiv did not produce a breakthrough, but it can help begin a new process.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 7, 2026
Russia-Ukraine War Duration and Diplomatic Efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says there appears to be no end in sight in Russia's war against his country. His words come after another round of US-led diplomacy. DW has the latest.

Sep 7, 2026
US-brokered peace talks

US envoys held talks with both Putin and Zelensky, but fundamental differences remain.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 7, 2026
Record-high air raid alerts in Kyiv

Kyiv experiences a surge in Russian air attacks, leading to record-high air raid alerts affecting schools, businesses, and public transport.

Sep 6, 2026
Peace talks in Ukraine: progress or stalemate?

Witkoff says peace talks have been ‘very meaningful’ in Ukraine

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 6, 2026
Russia-Ukraine peace talks progress

US envoy Steve Witkoff has expressed optimism after peace talks in Moscow and Kiev as Washington seeks a solution to the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

Sep 6, 2026
US-Russia diplomacy on Ukraine war

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin and headed to Kyiv as part of Trump's new efforts to broker agreement.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 5, 2026
US peace plan for Ukraine

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have reportedly arrived in Moscow to revive Ukraine peace talks. The trip is the pair's first visit to Kyiv since US President Donald Trump's reelection.

Sep 5, 2026
US peace plan for Russia-Ukraine conflict

Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett reports that US President Donald Trump is sending envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 5, 2026
US peace plan for ending the Russia-Ukraine war

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are set to travel to Russia and Ukraine to revive peace talks. The trip would be the pair's first visit to Kyiv since US President Donald Trump's reelection.

Sep 5, 2026
US envoys visit Moscow

US envoys are in Moscow for talks, with a subsequent trip to Kyiv planned.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 5, 2026
Talks in Moscow and Kyiv

US envoys meet with Russian and Ukrainian officials to discuss a Trump proposal to end the war.

Sep 4, 2026
Russia's drone warfare against Ukraine

As Ukrainian civilians suffer from air attacks, Russian ground forces struggle to advance.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 4, 2026
US mediation in Russia-Ukraine war

The return of Washington's negotiators raises hope of progress towards a settlement to end Moscow's war on Ukraine.

Sep 4, 2026
Drone attack on Ukrainian security headquarters

Russia launched a drone attack on Ukrainian security headquarters in Kyiv, striking without warning.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 4, 2026
Reported visit of US envoys to Moscow and Kyiv

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend to push for peace talks.

Sep 4, 2026
Russian drone strike on Ukraine's security service headquarters

A Russian drone struck the domestic intelligence headquarters in central Kyiv, injuring five people.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 3, 2026
Ukraine's strikes on Russia's space infrastructure

From Moscow to Plesetsk, Ukraine appears to be trying to hit infrastructure that powers Russia’s war from space.

Sep 2, 2026
Ukrainian drone strikes vs Russian airspace closure

What happens if the airspace of the world's largest country by land mass is out of bounds because of Ukrainian drones?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 2, 2026
Putin and Zelenskyy trade threats amid ongoing strikes

Putin accuses Zelenskyy of 'terrorism', while Ukraine warns foreign airlines against using Russian airspace.

Sep 2, 2026
Russian Airspace Safety Dispute

“Although Russian authorities are not properly announcing it, Russian airspace will effectively be closing,” Ukraine’s president said.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 2, 2026
Russia's military strategy and targets in Ukraine

Putin outlines battlefield gains, warns of intensified strikes on Ukraine and comments on contacts with Washington and tensions with Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

Sep 2, 2026
Zelenskyy warns airlines to avoid Russian airspace

Zelenskyy warns that Ukrainian drone activity will effectively close Russian airspace to airlines.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 2, 2026
Russian drones hit Kyiv for seventh straight day

Russian drones have struck Kyiv for seven consecutive days.

Sep 1, 2026
Ukrainian drone operations over Russian airspace

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukrainian drones will continue operating over Russia.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 1, 2026
Russian strike on Myla

A Russian strike on Myla killed Taras Didych, a Ukrainian community leader, while he was rushing to help.

Sep 1, 2026
Russian attack on Kyiv

Russian strikes hit rail workers in Kyiv, injuring 20 people including two children.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 31, 2026
Escalating attacks on Black Sea grain terminals

Russia and Ukraine have stepped up attacks on their respective grain terminals in the Black Sea.

Aug 31, 2026
Russian strike on warehouse west of Kyiv

Deadliest attack this year, death toll rose to 38 with four missing.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 29, 2026
Strike on Kyiv warehouse

At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after a strike on a warehouse in Kyiv.

Aug 29, 2026
Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv

Russian attack on a warehouse near Kyiv caused fire and explosions, killing dozens and forcing evacuations.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 29, 2026
Deadly strike on Kyiv warehouse

A strike on a warehouse in Kyiv killed more than 30 people and prompted evacuations.

Aug 29, 2026
Russian strike on ammunition depot near Kyiv

Russian attack on an arms depot near Kyiv caused a huge fire and explosions, killing dozens and forcing hundreds to flee.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 29, 2026
Russian strike on munitions depot near Kyiv

Russian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv sparked fires and explosions, killing at least 38 people and wounding dozens.

Aug 28, 2026
Russian strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine

Russia intensified attacks across Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging homes and warehouses near Kyiv

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 28, 2026
Ukraine's shift from US Patriots to European weapons for attacking Russia

After repeated disappointments over US Patriots, Kyiv switches to attacking Russia using European weapons.

Aug 28, 2026
Overnight bombardment of nine Ukrainian cities

Russia launched massive strikes on nine Ukrainian cities, killing a 78-year-old woman in Zaporizhzhia and another person in Kharkiv.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 28, 2026
Russian drone attack on parking lot near Kyiv

A Russian drone strike hit a parking lot near Ukraine's capital, narrowly missing a woman.

Aug 28, 2026
Ongoing Russian attacks

Russian attacks have killed several people and wounded dozens across Ukraine.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 27, 2026
Drone attack on Turkish cargo ship in the Black Sea

A Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying fresh vegetables to Russia has been hit by drones in the Black Sea, according to media reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Aug 27, 2026
Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries

Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian e-commerce hub Wildberries, marking a repeated attack on the company.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 27, 2026
Car blast in St. Petersburg

A Russian serviceman died in a car explosion in St. Petersburg.

Aug 27, 2026
Car blast in St Petersburg

A Russian military serviceman was killed in a car explosion in St Petersburg, the latest in a series of blasts targeting military personnel and others linked to Russia's war on Ukraine.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 26, 2026
Drone strike on Wildberries

Ukraine launched a drone strike on Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries.

Aug 26, 2026
Second drone strike on rescue ship

A Turkish sailor who survived an initial drone strike was killed when the ship that rescued him was attacked by a second drone strike off Novorossiysk.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 26, 2026
Ukraine airstrike on bus in Luhansk

Ukrainian drone attack on a bus in Russian-occupied Luhansk killed nine people, according to Russian authorities.

Aug 25, 2026
Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries vs Russia's attacks on Ukrainian fuel infrastructure

Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 25, 2026
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian Black Sea ports

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure on the Black Sea are disrupting grain and oil exports from the port of Novorossiysk and other key hubs.

Aug 25, 2026
Drone attack on Afipsky oil refinery and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukraine struck Russian oil refinery and nuclear plant, causing deaths and fire.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 24, 2026
Storm Shadow missile's impact on Russia-Ukraine war

Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Aug 24, 2026
Ukraine's offensive against Russia causes fuel shortages in Central Asia

War-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia's allies.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 24, 2026
Ukraine's 35th Independence Day

Ukraine celebrates its 35th Independence Day amid ongoing conflict.

Aug 24, 2026
Overnight strikes on Ozon warehouses

Ukrainian strikes hit Ozon warehouses in southern Russia, including Dagestan and Krasnodar.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 22, 2026
Putin rejects peace proposals and warns Ukraine of economic retaliation

In an interview with the Russian channel Vesti, Vladimir Putin threatened Ukraine's 'most vulnerable' economic sectors.

Aug 21, 2026
Ukraine sanctions 'Masha and the Bear' cartoon

Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the hit Russian children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear," a step towards banning it. The culture minister called the show propaganda. Russia said the move showed Kyiv's "ugly nature."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 21, 2026
Russia-Ukraine war: civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction

Putin's forces continue to bring horror to Ukrainian civilians as Kyiv destroys key sections of Russian infrastructure.

Aug 21, 2026
Russian attacks on Black Sea ports vs Ukraine's agricultural exports

Russian attacks on ships and ports in the Black Sea are threatening Ukraine's agricultural sector. Grain exports are severely restricted, and Kyiv is seeking solutions.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 21, 2026
Strikes on TANECO oil refinery and oil terminal

Ukraine's military conducted strikes on Russia's TANECO oil refinery and an oil terminal.

Aug 21, 2026
Double-tap drone strike on Ukrainian mall

Russian drone strike killed 15 and injured over 130 in a shopping mall in Ukraine.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 21, 2026
Drone strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping centre

Russian drone strike killed 14 and injured over 100 at a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.

Aug 20, 2026
Russian strikes on Kyiv

Fresh Russian strikes on Kyiv and surrounding regions killed several and injured dozens.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 20, 2026
Russian strike on Kyiv

At least 3 killed and 20 wounded in a Russian strike on Kyiv, with 14 of the wounded hospitalized.

Aug 20, 2026
Capture of Vodnyanskoye

Russia claims to have captured the settlement of Vodnyanskoye in Donetsk Region.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 20, 2026
Russian missile strike on Kyiv

Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens.

Aug 20, 2026
Overnight missile barrage on Kyiv

Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 19, 2026
Russian air attacks on Ukraine

At least five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine; Russia claims 453 Ukrainian drones downed overnight.

Aug 18, 2026
Russian missile strike on Kharkiv region

A Russian missile strike on Pechenihy, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17 others.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 18, 2026
Russia's missile attacks on Ukraine vs Western support

Deaths mount as Russia ramps up missile attacks on Ukraine, while Washington's promises of support remain elusive.

Aug 18, 2026
Russia warns Britain of 'consequences' for supplying drones to Ukraine

Russia warns Britain of 'consequences' for supplying drones to Ukraine

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 17, 2026
Russia-Ukraine military strikes

Russia, Ukraine strikes kill 19 as drone and missile attacks surge

Aug 17, 2026
Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod

Strikes kill six and injure five, including a 14-year-old child.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 16, 2026
Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries warehouses

Ukraine has been striking warehouses belonging to Russia's largest online marketplace, saying the attacks disrupt Moscow's military logistics. But experts see wider risks for Russia's economy.

Aug 16, 2026
North Korean troops in Russia's war against Ukraine

Intelligence agencies report that North Korea is preparing to send up to 50,000 troops to Russia. But military experts doubt that this will make a fundamental difference in the course of Russia's war with Ukraine.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 16, 2026
North Korean troop deployment to Russia in Ukraine war

Intelligence agencies report that North Korea could send up to 50,000 troops to support Russia in its war on Ukraine, though experts doubt this will fundamentally shift the military balance in Moscow’s favor.

Aug 16, 2026
Mass drone attack on Moscow

Ukraine targeted Moscow with a mass drone attack; Russian authorities reported 201 drones downed overnight.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 16, 2026
Fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine

Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine, killing five people.

Aug 16, 2026
Ukraine launches large drone attack on Russia

Hundreds of drones targeted Moscow and southern Rostov region, with six fatalities reported in Russia.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 15, 2026
Russian construction in occupied Mariupol on destroyed sites

Russia is constructing high-rises in the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, on the sites of buildings it destroyed. Who's buying these properties? And what happened to the Ukrainians who used to lived here?

Aug 15, 2026
Ukraine drone strikes on Russia

Drone strikes resulting in 201 deaths in Russia's deadliest month in two years.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 15, 2026
Flamingo missile strikes on Samara region

Ukraine used domestically produced Flamingo missiles to hit targets in Russia's Samara region.

Aug 14, 2026
Russian retribution against Ukraine and the rise of Islamic NATO

RT looks at the stories that shaped the week, including Russia’s harsh measures against Ukraine and the rise of Islamic NATO Read Full Article at RT.com

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 14, 2026
Ukraine's counteroffensive vs Russia's ballistic attacks

Ukraine says it has liberated 26 settlements in the south as it retools under heavy bombardment.

Aug 14, 2026
Russia-Ukraine strikes on each other's infrastructure

Kyiv targets Baltic oil hub and warehouse near Moscow with drones.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 13, 2026
Ukraine's Patriot missile request vs Russia's ballistic attack rate

The Ukrainian leader’s latest request to Washington falls apart when measured against Moscow’s current rate of ballistic attacks Read Full Article at RT.com

Aug 13, 2026
North Korean troop deployment to Russia in Ukraine war

Ukraine is claiming that North Korea is preparing to send tens of thousands more troops to Russia, where they'll gain valuable battlefield experience. President Zelenskyy has urged South Korea to work closer with Kyiv.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 13, 2026
North Korean troop deployment to Russia in Ukraine war

Ukraine is claiming that North Korea is preparing to send tens of thousands more troops to Russia, where they'll gain valuable battlefield experience.

Aug 13, 2026
Attack on Novorossiysk port

Ukraine damaged Russia's grain export terminals at the Novorossiysk port.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 12, 2026
Attacks on grain export infrastructure in the Black Sea

Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.

Aug 12, 2026
Russia's economic stability amid war and sanctions

A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 12, 2026
Ukraine's dependence on US Patriot missiles

Russia is putting pressure on Ukraine with ballistic missiles, but Kyiv is short of Patriot interceptors. Domestic production and European alternatives take time. Can Kyiv realistically reduce its dependence on the US?

Aug 12, 2026
Ukraine's targeting of Russian retail giant Wildberries

The company akin to Amazon has come under heavy attacks in Russia as Kyiv tries to bring the sense of war home.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 12, 2026
Overnight attacks in southern Russia and Ukraine

Four killed in attacks, with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged in Novorossiysk.

Aug 11, 2026
Russia's strategy for ending the Ukraine war

The old transatlantic order is weakening, but Moscow cannot afford to wait for Western divisions to solve the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 11, 2026
Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv

Russian strikes kill six in Zaporizhzhia and hit a children's hospital in Kyiv.

Aug 10, 2026
Ukraine's use of long-range drones in the conflict with Russia

AJ's Audrey MacAlpine reports from a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine, where soldiers prepare long-range drones.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 10, 2026
Ukraine's long-range drone strikes on Russia

Al Jazeera is given rare access to one of Ukraine's long-range drone units tasked with targeting Russia.

Aug 10, 2026
Ukraine's Ground Robots in Warfare

They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 10, 2026
Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk

At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Nizhnekamsk, leading to a day of mourning in Tatarstan.

Aug 9, 2026
Russian attacks on Odesa port and global food security

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of harming global food security amid a plate of attacks on Odesa's port.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 9, 2026
Overnight drone and missile attacks

Drone and missile attacks killed several and injured dozens in both Ukraine and Russia.

Aug 8, 2026
Russia's retaliatory strikes on Ukraine and the West's response

RT looks back at the essential stories that shaped the week’s news, from Russia’s retaliatory strikes on Ukraine to another AI escape Read Full Article at RT.com

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 8, 2026
Zelenskyy's visit to Serbia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Serbia, a country traditionally friendly with Moscow.

Aug 8, 2026
Russian strikes on Kyiv region

Russia strikes the Kyiv region again during Zelenskyy's visit.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 7, 2026
Ukraine's strikes on Russian logistics hubs

Ukraine continues to strike warehouses and logistics hubs run by Wildberries, which it says aid Moscow's war efforts.

Aug 7, 2026
Russia's glide bomb campaign vs Ukraine's air defense response

Moscow's troops suffer high rate of losses as Zelenskyy renews air campaign against Russia.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 7, 2026
UN chief condemns both Ukraine and Russia amid escalation in war

UN chief Guterres calls for de-escalation and a ceasefire as Russia-Ukraine attacks intensify.

Aug 6, 2026
Germany arrests Ukrainian suspected of spying on arms firm

Investigators say the suspect photographed a Bavarian defense site for a foreign intelligence service in preparation for possible sabotage.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 6, 2026
Russia's Black Sea strikes on Odesa

Blackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia's recent surge of attacks on Ukraine's coastline.

Aug 6, 2026
Indiana's energy emergency declaration over Russia-Ukraine drone warfare

The US state of Indiana has declared an energy emergency, citing maritime drone warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 6, 2026
Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian shipping

Ukraine strikes hundreds of targets in Crimea over several weeks to pressure Russia's hold on the region.

Aug 6, 2026
Strikes on Russian oil refineries

Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory to limit revenues financing Russia's war.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 6, 2026
Ukrainian strikes on Russian supply chains

Ukraine has conducted strikes targeting key economic and military supply chains inside Russia in recent weeks.

Aug 5, 2026
Russia's New Mobilization Campaign

Russia is preparing a new mobilization campaign to boost troop numbers, Ukrainian officials and independent Russian media outlets report. The Kremlin denies this.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 5, 2026
Ukraine's air defence capabilities vs Russia's missile attacks

Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.

Aug 5, 2026
Russia-Ukraine conflict escalation

The war sees a surge in attacks by both sides with little diplomatic movement.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 5, 2026
Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian civilians

A Ukrainian man has relived the moment a suspected Russian drone chased him before it blew up.

Aug 5, 2026
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv

Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing two and injuring others, hitting residential buildings.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 5, 2026
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region

Russian missiles hit residential buildings and warehouses, killing at least 17 people.

Aug 5, 2026
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine

Russian forces used 29 missiles and 115 drones, killing 17 people.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 5, 2026
Overnight ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Russia launched a ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people.

Aug 4, 2026
Russian drone attacks on civilians in Ukraine

A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 4, 2026
Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian civilians as war crimes

Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.

Aug 4, 2026
Long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine

Missile and drone strikes far beyond the front lines are causing a mounting civilian death toll in both countries.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 4, 2026
Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes on each other's territory

Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit, while at least one was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.

Aug 4, 2026
Russia-Ukraine clashes escalate near Black Sea

Ukrainian drones targeted multiple Russian resort cities along the Black Sea coast, while Russia struck Ukrainian vessels transporting military supplies.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 4, 2026
Attack on Turkish cargo ship

A Turkish cargo ship was struck by suspected Ukrainian drones near a Russian Black Sea port.

Aug 4, 2026
Ukrainian drone strikes near Moscow and St Petersburg

Ukrainian drones hit industrial and warehouse sites, killing five people.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 4, 2026
Soldier kills four in Russian-controlled Crimea

A soldier killed four people in Russian-controlled Crimea.

Aug 3, 2026
Russia-North Korea Road Bridge Project

In the far east, well away from world events, Russia and North Korea are building their first road connection. The project has set alarm bells ringing in Ukraine.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 3, 2026
Drone strike on Wildberries warehouse

Ukraine struck another warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries in a long-range drone attack.

Aug 3, 2026
Strike on Black Sea resort

Russia claims civilians were killed in a strike on a Black Sea resort, accusing Ukraine of targeting civilians.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 3, 2026
Drone strike on beach

Ukrainian drone hit a popular resort on the Black Sea, killing seven and injuring 40.

Aug 2, 2026
Impact of Russian attacks on Ukrainian grain exports

Russian attacks disrupt Black Sea exports, forcing Ukrainian farmers to use temporary grain storage.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 2, 2026
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil hubs and high-rises

Ukrainian drone strikes kill eight in response to Russian missile attacks.

Aug 1, 2026
Ukraine's attacks on Crimea as a war strategy

Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian logistics centers and energy facilities in Crimea. What are the consequences for local supplies, and how does Kyiv hope this strategy will affect the course of the war?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 1, 2026
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv

Missile strikes kill at least nine and cause building collapses and fires.

Aug 1, 2026
Kyiv attack

Attack on Kyiv causing one death and three injuries.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 1, 2026
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv

Missile strikes on Kyiv killing at least 9 people and injuring dozens.

Jul 31, 2026
Ukraine's global military operations as a strategy to secure Western support

From Africa to the Caspian Sea, each strike is an attempt to market Ukraine as a useful Western asset that still deserves cash and weapons Read Full Article at RT.com

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jul 31, 2026
Western Europe's interest in the continuation of the Ukraine conflict

Drone warfare has altered the balance in Ukraine, weakened the spirit of Anchorage, and given Europe a new political case for the conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

Jul 29, 2026
Russia's Survival and the Ukraine Conflict

Russia can only preserve itself by winning the Ukraine conflict because the West seeks to destroy it through Kiev, Dmitry Medvedev has said Read Full Article at RT.com

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jul 28, 2026
Russia's Victory in Ukraine Conflict

Russia’s win in the Ukraine conflict would serve peace-loving humanity, Greek philosophy professor Dimitrios Patelis has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Jul 24, 2026
Starlink Services to Ukrainian Military

Elon Musk should stop providing Starlink services to the Ukrainian military if he cares about the death toll in the conflict, Russia said Read Full Article at RT.com

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
May 14, 2026
US envoys visit Kyiv

Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow.

2026
Heavy attacks exchange

Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks, killing more than 10 people, as the war enters its fifth year.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dec 18, 2025
Coalition of the Willing meeting in Kyiv

Leaders of the 'Coalition of the Willing' convene in Kyiv to discuss air defence shortages and drone attacks.

October 2025
New trilateral talks

New trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US could begin in October.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 13, 2025
Russian attack on warehouse near Kyiv

Russian strike on a warehouse outside Kyiv, followed by a detonation, causing a major fire and explosions, killing at least 27 people.

September 2025
Potential Ukraine-Russia talks

Possible negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in September, as suggested by Zelenskyy's top aide.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jun 22, 2025
Drone strike on beach

A drone struck a crowded beach near Gelendzhik, killing at least seven people.

Apr 25, 2025
Deadly Kyiv strike

A Russian missile strike on Kyiv that killed civilians, highlighting Ukraine's interceptor shortage.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 20, 2025
US envoys meet with Putin in Moscow

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss reviving talks to end the war in Ukraine.

Apr 20, 2025
US envoys scheduled to visit Kyiv

The envoys are scheduled to visit Kyiv on Sunday as part of their diplomatic efforts.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 15, 2025
Russian drone strikes on Kyiv

Russian forces launched drone strikes on Kyiv, killing at least two people.

Apr 14, 2025
Drone attack on ambulance in Kherson

A drone attack on an ambulance in Kherson killed a 25-year-old medic and injured a doctor.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 13, 2025
Russian strike on Ukrainian warehouse

Missile attack on a warehouse in Khmelnytskyi killed 37 people and damaged 50 residential buildings.

Apr 12, 2025
Envoy visits to Russia and Ukraine

US envoys travel to Russia and Ukraine for talks on ceasefire and peace settlement.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 6, 2025
Drone attack near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

A drone attack near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant killed one person, according to the IAEA.

Apr 6, 2025
Russian attack on Ukraine

Ten injured in Ukraine from Russian attacks.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 6, 2025
Ukrainian drone strike in Horlivka

Ukrainian drone struck a bus in Russian-controlled Horlivka, killing one and injuring five.

Apr 4, 2025
Russian drone attack on Kryvyi Rih

A Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih killed 14 and injured over 120.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 4, 2025
Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih mall

Russian 'double-tap' drone strike on a mall in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing several people.

Apr 4, 2025
Double tap attack on Kryvyi Rih mall

Russian missile strike on a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, killing 16 and wounding many, including children.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 4, 2025
Jaishankar's visit to Kyiv

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar visits Kyiv and offers India's help to end the war in Ukraine.

Apr 2, 2025
Ukrainian drone strike on Tatarstan

At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tatarstan region, one of the deadliest since the war started.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 2025
US-Ukraine talks

Kyiv expects talks with US envoys in coming days.

Mar 27, 2025
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv

Russian ballistic missiles killed at least six and injured over two dozen in Kyiv.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 23, 2025
Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Sumy

Russian strikes killed three people in Kharkiv region and three in Sumy.

Mar 23, 2025
Russian interception of Ukrainian drones

Russia reported intercepting 605 Ukrainian drones.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 20, 2025
Russian missile attack on Kyiv

Russian ballistic missiles killed 12 and injured over 30 in Kyiv, sparking fires.

Mar 19, 2025
Russian missile attack on Kyiv

A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed at least one person on Wednesday morning.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 17, 2025
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery and airfield

Ukraine reports major hits on a Russian oil refinery and an airfield.

Mar 17, 2025
Russia attacks Ukrainian ports and vessels

Russia's military says it attacked Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 14, 2025
Missile strike in Kharkiv oblast

A missile strike in northeastern Kharkiv oblast killed 10 people.

Mar 14, 2025
Drone attack on Moscow

Russia reported more than 600 drones approaching the Moscow area.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 14, 2025
Putin-US envoys meeting

Putin held a three-hour meeting with US envoys in Moscow ahead of their trip to Kyiv.

Mar 14, 2025
Temporary airstrike pause announced

Both Moscow and Kyiv agreed to a three-day pause on capital airstrikes through Monday.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 13, 2025
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv

Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv kill at least nine people, according to Ukrainian officials.

Mar 11, 2025
Ukrainian drone strikes inside Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes killed eight people and targeted military and civilian infrastructure; Russia reported downing 635 drones.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 11, 2025
Drone attack on Moscow region

Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Moscow region, killing five and injuring six.

Mar 11, 2025
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at targets inside Russia, killing at least 13 people, according to Russian officials.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 11, 2025
Largest Ukrainian drone attack on Russia

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people and striking a Wildberries logistics hub; Moscow reported 822 drones shot down.

Mar 11, 2025
Drone attacks on Moscow region

Russia reports over 600 drones targeted the Moscow region, injuring at least three people and damaging a Wildberries warehouse.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 8, 2025
US envoys travel to Ukraine and Russia

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel to restart peace negotiations.

Mar 8, 2025
End of three-day ceasefire

Explosions rock Kyiv and neighboring cities as Russia's three-day ceasefire ends.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 8, 2025
End of Russia's three-day ceasefire

Russia's three-day ceasefire ended, followed by explosions in Kyiv and neighboring cities.

Mar 8, 2025
End of Russia's three-day ceasefire

Explosions in Kyiv and neighboring cities mark the end of Russia's three-day ceasefire, resuming hostilities.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 7, 2025
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv

Russia launched ballistic missiles at the Ukrainian capital, part of ongoing attacks.

Mar 7, 2025
Russian strikes on Kyiv

Massive Russian strikes on Kyiv and surrounding regions, causing casualties and damage.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 7, 2025
Russia strikes Kyiv

Russia resumed strikes on Kyiv after a three-day pause during US envoy visits.

Mar 3, 2025
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian targets

Ukrainian air attacks kill three in Russia, sparking fires at Lukoil's NORSI refinery and a Wildberries hub, with Kyiv claiming 16 targets hit.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 2, 2025
US envoys scheduled to visit Kyiv

The envoys are scheduled to visit Kyiv on Sunday as part of the peace efforts.

March 2025
Highest monthly civilian casualties since 2022

UN monitors report the highest monthly civilian casualty level in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar 1, 2025
Russian strike on Kyiv market

Russian forces struck a second-hand market in Kyiv, injuring six people.

Mar 1, 2025
US envoys arrive in Moscow

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive in Moscow to revive Ukraine peace talks.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Feb 16, 2025
US envoys' talks in Moscow

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to hold talks with Russia in Moscow.

February 2025
US goes to war with Iran

The US initiated military action against Iran, leading to a diversion of Patriot interceptors and causing a shortage for Ukraine.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2025
Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia

Ukraine began striking deep inside Russia, targeting oil refineries and military infrastructure, while Russian advances stalled.

2025
U.S. envoys visit Russia and Ukraine

U.S. envoys visit Russia and Ukraine as part of Washington's push to end the fighting.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dec 20, 2024
Russian missile strike on Kyiv

Russia launched ballistic missiles at Ukraine's capital, killing at least nine people and injuring over 20.

Dec 20, 2024
Russian strike on Kyiv

Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 9 people, according to Ukrainian officials.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dec 20, 2024
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv

Russian forces launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 13 people and targeting apartment blocks and warehouses.

Dec 20, 2024
Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv

Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine's Kyiv.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nov 26, 2024
Drone attack in Kherson

A drone followed a man at a market in Kherson before exploding.

Oct 25, 2024
Putin's warning at BRICS summit

Putin told reporters at the BRICS summit in India that European troop deployment to Ukraine would mean war with Russia.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oct 1, 2024
Russian strike on Ukrainian arms depot

Death toll from the strike rises to 38.

Sep 5, 2024
Putin denies mobilization reports

Putin denies fresh mobilization campaign during an economic forum in Russia's east, calling reports Ukrainian disinformation.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 26, 2024
Ukraine's Independence Day

Ukraine marks its Independence Day, with European leaders in Kyiv announcing new support packages.

Aug 25, 2024
Russian drone strike near Kyiv

Russian drone strike killed 10 and injured around 100 near Kyiv.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 24, 2024
Ukraine Independence Day

European leaders joined President Zelenskyy in Kyiv to mark Ukraine's Independence Day amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

August 2024
Ukraine's 40-day campaign

Ukraine launched a military campaign, reportedly in the Kursk region, aiming to change the course of the war.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 2024
Summer drone attacks

Ukraine conducted drone attacks on Russian territory throughout the summer, causing disruption and raising awareness of the war.

Jul 2, 2024
Russian strikes kill 6 in Ukraine

Russian strikes kill 6 people in Ukraine, day after shopping complex attack.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jul 2, 2024
Ukrainian drone hits home in southern Russia

Ukrainian drone hits home in southern Russia, killing two children and injuring their parents.

July 2024
Civilian casualties in Ukraine

At least 437 civilians killed and 2,610 injured in July, highest since May 2022.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 2024
Start of daily attacks on Wildberries warehouses

Ukraine began targeting Wildberries warehouses almost every day since mid-July.

May 12, 2024
Ukrainian missile attack on Belgorod

At least six people killed in Ukrainian missile attack on Russia's Belgorod region.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
May 12, 2024
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine

Overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill two people and injure 19.

Apr 25, 2024
Russian missile attacks near Kyiv

Overnight missile attacks killed three people, including a child, near Kyiv.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 24, 2024
Russian strikes near Kyiv

Russian missile strikes near the Ukrainian capital killed three people, including a child.

Apr 24, 2024
US Senate passes new Russia sanctions

The US Senate passed new sanctions against Russia, coinciding with the strikes.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 2024
Russian presidential election

Russia's upcoming election, which Zelenskyy says will be used as a pretext for a new mobilization.

Jan 2, 2024
Russian missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia

Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia killed at least six and injured 19, reportedly using North Korean ballistic missiles.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2024
Second arrest in Croatia

A second Ukrainian national was arrested in Croatia in connection with the blast.

Jan 1, 2024
Six days of Russian strikes on Kyiv

Russia launched strikes almost continuously on Kyiv and surrounding areas for six straight days.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2023
First arrest of Ukrainian ex-army officer

A Ukrainian ex-army officer was arrested and transferred to Germany in connection with the blast.

2023
Sanctions imposed on 'Masha and the Bear' producers

Zelenskyy signs decree imposing sanctions on producers of the cartoon, accusing it of spreading pro-Russian propaganda.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nov 15, 2022
Missile strike in Poland

A missile left a 10m-wide crater near Tarnawa Kolonia, Poland, about 100km from the Ukrainian border.

Sep 26, 2022
Nord Stream pipeline blast

Explosions damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Feb 24, 2022
Russia launches full-scale war

Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to ongoing concerns about the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's security.

Feb 24, 2022
Russian invasion of Ukraine begins

Start of the full-scale invasion, leading to repeated power outages at the Zaporizhzhia plant.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
February 2022
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, escalating the conflict dramatically and leading to widespread devastation.

February 2014
Russo-Ukrainian war begins

The Russo-Ukrainian war began in February 2014 following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, when Russia occupied and annexed Crimea.

 
 
 
 
 
Why Should You Care?
The ongoing Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and the broader conflict create real, everyday consequences for ordinary people, especially in Ukraine, where lives are directly at risk, but also globally through economic ripple effects. While the immediate danger is local, the war's continuation affects energy prices, food costs, and international stability, which can touch households far from the front lines.
Safety & Security
For people in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, the threat of missile strikes means a constant risk to life and property, with attacks causing deaths, injuries, and building damage.
Energy & Fuel
The conflict's disruption of energy supplies in the region can lead to higher fuel and heating costs for households, especially in Europe, as seen in past price spikes.
Groceries & Food
Disruptions to grain exports from Ukraine, a major global supplier, can push up bread and cereal prices worldwide, affecting family grocery bills.
Travel & Shipping
The war has made travel to and from Ukraine dangerous and has rerouted shipping in the Black Sea, leading to longer, costlier supply chains that can raise prices on imported goods.
Employment & Wages
Businesses in Ukraine are struggling to operate amid attacks, leading to job losses and reduced incomes for many workers, while global companies face higher costs that may slow hiring.
Investments & Savings
Market uncertainty from the conflict can make investments like stocks and retirement funds more volatile, potentially shrinking savings for ordinary investors.
The bottom line: The war in Ukraine isn't just a distant conflict—it can hit your wallet, your safety, and your future, whether you live in Kyiv or thousands of miles away.
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