Russia Ukraine Conflict

Trump's Oval Office Thrashing Of Zelenskyy Shows Limits Of Western Allies' Ability To Sway Trump
Trump-Zelenskyy clash in Oval Office strains US-Ukraine relations amid Russia tensions


Analysis: Zelensky invades Trump’s ‘disinformation space’ | CNN Politics
Zelensky-Trump Oval Office clash raises US-Ukraine tensions.

Furious Trump accuses Zelensky of 'gambling with World War Three'
Trump-Zelensky clash over Russia deal disrupts key minerals agreement.


Ukraine official says minerals deal agreed with US
Ukraine, US clinch minerals deal amid tensions, set new aid precedent


US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on Ukraine
US aligns with Russia at UN, straining ties with Europe on Ukraine war stance


An incendiary device explodes outside Russian Consulate in Marseille, France
Explosive device targets Russian Consulate in Marseille; no injuries reported.


Draft US-Ukraine rare earth minerals deal not one President Zelensky would accept, source says | CNN
US-Ukraine rare earth deal falters amid security, territory tensions


Sweden investigates suspected sabotage of undersea telecoms cable
Sweden probes Baltic Sea cable sabotage amid rising tensions


It took Donald Trump less than a decade to turn the US toward Putin’s Russia | CNN Politics
Trump defends Russia-Ukraine peace talks, blames Zelensky for war.


How Trump friend Steve Witkoff ended up at the center of high-stakes Ukraine, Israel negotiations | CNN Politics
Trump's Envoy Witkoff Takes Center Stage in US-Russia Relations and Mideast Peace Talks

Polish president says US assures him it won’t reduce troop levels as he revives 'Fort Trump' idea
Duda assures U.S. troop presence in Poland, proposes 'Fort Trump'


Four dead in Russian strike on Kursk school, Ukraine says
Zelensky condemns deadly attack on civilians in Kursk region, blames Russia


Europe's Record Clean Energy Use Versus Trump's Fossil Fuels Tilt
EU leads clean energy surge as U.S. shifts towards fossil fuels


Zelensky says two North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured in Kursk region | CNN
Ukrainian forces capture 2 North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region

NATO takes control from US of air defenses in Poland crucial to supporting Ukraine days before Trump takes office | CNN Politics
NATO assumes Poland air defense amid Trump's uncertain Ukraine stance


Russian shelling kills 13 in Zaporizhzhia - Ukraine
Russian shelling kills 13 in Zaporizhzhia; Zelensky urges global pressure


Trump's Strength, Unpredictability Can Help End War With Russia, Ukraine's Zelenskyy Says
Zelenskyy sees Trump's unpredictability as key in Ukraine-Russia conflict.


Trump's strength, unpredictability can help end war with Russia, Ukraine pres. says
Zelenskyy calls Trump 'unpredictable'; hopes for strong US support vs. Russia


A Dutch man jailed for 3 years Russia for punching a police officer
Dutchman jailed in Russia for assaulting police amid rising tensions


Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'
Pope Francis calls for global peace in 'Urbi et Orbi' Christmas message
