Ukraine Says Russia Launched 36 Ballistic Missiles and 172 Drones Before Talks
Russian strikes damaged Kyiv’s power, water and heating systems and closed a major bridge days before U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi.
G20 Can’t Agree in Atlanta—Even the Group Photo Was Scrapped
The G20’s top diplomats are leaving Atlanta without a joint communiqué after disputes over Russia, Ukraine, Iran, trade and China spilled into a canceled group photo.
Putin Agrees to Restart Three-Way Ukraine Peace Talks After Nov. 10
Russia has agreed in principle to resume U.S.-mediated talks with Ukraine after Nov. 10, reopening a stalled diplomatic channel while major disputes remain unresolved.
Romanian F-16s Shoot Down Two Fast-Moving Drones Over NATO Waters
Romanian fighter jets destroyed two jet-powered attack drones minutes after they entered NATO airspace over the Black Sea, escalating concern over regional shipping and allied defenses.
Trump Pauses Russia Sanctions He Signed Last Month—Days Before They Took Effect
A new executive order waives major sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act before an October 19 deadline, while leaving existing Russia measures intact.
Trump Announces an Energy Ceasefire—Zelenskyy Says He Hadn’t Heard of the Deal
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacks on energy infrastructure immediately. Kyiv says it had not heard a deal was complete, while Moscow has not publicly confirmed it.
Russia Warns Diplomats to Leave Kyiv as Strikes Disrupt 3 of 6 Road Bridges
Russia urged diplomats and foreign nationals to leave Kyiv after another bridge strike disrupted movement across the Dnipro, deepening fears that Moscow is widening its campaign against the capital’s infrastructure before winter.
Russia Says 1,000+ Ukrainian Drones Came in One Day—450 Targeted Moscow
Russia says it intercepted more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones, including roughly 450 aimed at Moscow during the final day of parliamentary voting.
Trump Signed Russia Sanctions With 100% Tariff Power—But the Rates Aren’t Automatic
A new U.S. law targets Russian energy, defense and its shadow tanker fleet while giving President Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. What changes now—and what still depends on presidential action.
Alex Ovechkin Joined a Putin-Party Ad—Then Said He Wants ‘Peace and Love’
The NHL’s career goals leader said he did not hesitate to appear in a United Russia campaign video, drawing scrutiny days before Russia’s parliamentary election.
NATO Jets Shot Down a Drone Over Lithuania—Officials Say It Likely Carried Explosives
NATO fighters intercepted a drone that spent about 30 minutes over Lithuania. Officials say it likely entered from Belarus and may have carried explosives, but its operator and purpose remain unknown.
Zelenskyy Says a Wartime Election Would ‘Destroy’ Ukraine—After His Former Defense Chief Called for One
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says voting during active war could split Ukraine after dismissed defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for a wartime election.