Russia and Ukraine exchanged 307 military personnel each on Saturday, marking the second day of what is expected to become the largest prisoner swap since the war between the two countries began three years ago.
Kyiv faced a large-scale Russian drone and missile assault overnight, with explosions and gunfire echoing throughout the city, forcing residents to shelter in subway stations.
Russia and Ukraine have carried out a major prisoner exchange, each returning 270 military personnel and 120 civilians to the other side, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
The preliminary cause of the crash was a technical malfunction according to Russian media.
The settlement of Radkivka in Ukraine's Kharkiv region was captured in an operation, according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that a major prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine has been completed, describing the development as a potential turning point in efforts to ease tensions between the two countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday that Russian forces are actively establishing a “security buffer zone” along the Russia–Ukraine border, a move that has drawn immediate criticism from Kyiv and international observers as a further escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Finland is ramping up security along its eastern border, warning of a potential Russian troop buildup once the war in Ukraine ends. The development comes as Helsinki continues to bolster its border security with a new fence aimed at deterring hybrid threats.
Russia has voiced serious concern over the U.S. Golden Dome defense initiative, a $175 billion project aimed at countering threats from China and Russia.
The Kremlin, asked on Thursday about a planned prisoner of war swap with Ukraine of 1,000 captives each, said that work was underway, and that each side wants to complete the exchange as quickly as possible.
Polish authorities are investigating whether explosive devices were planted near a critical undersea power cable linking Poland and Sweden, following suspicious activity by a Russian “shadow fleet” vessel in the area, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday.
Iran’s parliament on Wednesday ratified a 20-year strategic cooperation agreement with Russia, a move that signals deeper military and economic alignment between the two countries.
Russia and Ukraine could meet for technical-level talks as early as next week, potentially at the Vatican, according to Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
Brazilian police have exposed a Russian spy network operating under false documents, dealing a major blow to Moscow’s intelligence program.
Russian state-sponsored hackers are actively targeting Western organizations supporting Ukraine, prompting a joint cybersecurity warning from the UK, US, and several allies, according to sources.
Anton Kobyakov, adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, claimed at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum that the USSR’s dissolution was legally invalid and that the Soviet Union still exists under constitutional law, framing the Ukraine war as an “internal process.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the western Kursk region for the first time since Russian forces pushed Ukrainian troops out last month.
Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down 159 Ukrainian drones on Wednesday, including several near the heavily populated Moscow region, marking one of the largest reported drone attacks on Russian territory.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV confirmed his readiness to host the next round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks at the Vatican, expressing her gratitude for his support.
U.S. Secretary of State MARCO RUBIO warned that Washington will impose new sanctions on Russia if peace talks do not move forward.
The European Union has adopted four new sanctions packages against Russia—its 17th targeting Moscow’s shadow oil fleet—as part of ongoing efforts to tighten pressure over the war in Ukraine.
The EU and UK unveiled new sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow oil fleet and financial networks, acting independently of the US after talks failed to yield a Ukraine ceasefire.
Norway's Crown Prince makes a historic visit to Ukraine, showing strong solidarity. His trip includes meetings, memorial visits, and aid program oversight.
EU pushes ahead with its 17th sanctions package against Russia, while preparing even stronger measures. Ukraine-Russia talks may begin soon, following a call between Putin and Trump.
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