Ukraine
Iranian ship struck by Ukraine contained drone, missile components, Kyiv's Israel envoy reveals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine had conducted "long‑range strikes in the Caspian Sea - including vessels used in military cargo shipments involving Iran."
Russia assisting Iran's Islamic regime, Zelensky says after Ukrainian attack on ship
Major fire destroys main building at Chabad founder's grave in Ukraine
Zelensky: Ukrainian long-range strikes hit Russian warship, vessels transporting Iran-linked cargo
Romania says it shot down second drone breaching its airspace
The first drone, which Romanian prosecutors investigating the fragments said was Russian, was shot down by the NATO state on Friday, the first time it has done so after dozens of airspace breaches.
MAGA influencer Laura Loomer mounts Jewish apology tour in Ukraine, meeting with Zelensky and rabbi
Loomer formerly exhibited pro-Russia tendencies, including writing for the Russian-owned English-language outlet Russia Today.
In first, NATO fighters in Romania shoot down drone in airspace incursion
Later that day, NATO Air Command confirmed that a drone was shot down by allied fighters under NATO command and control in Romanian airspace.
US, Ukraine pushing to bring Russia back to negotiating table, hopeful for partial ceasefire
Ukrainian officials believe that Russia is unlikely to end the war full stop and think that a partial ceasefire, which has been floated before, seems like the most realistic option.
Kremlin warns against optimism on peace after Rubio, Lavrov meet in Manila
Rubio said that it was a challenge to find an "end that both sides can accept," but that the US is "prepared to play that role in a positive way."
Russia intensifies Black Sea attacks as shipowners suspend Ukraine port arrivals
"Yesterday... not a single ship entered the port," Zelensky told reporters on Thursday. "They've been hitting all the ships. They're going to step this up."
Why Ukraine is targeting Russia’s Wildberries warehouses? - analysis
Ukraine has become increasingly proficient in using tens of thousands of drones a week in its war with Russia.
Ukraine recaptured 700 sq km of territory this year, outgoing commander-in-chief says
Oleksandr Syrskyi said Ukraine is on the offensive while also holding the defensive line against Russia, as he prepares to hand command of the army to young general Mykhailo Drapatyi.
Europe turns to Israeli air defenses amid rising Russian drone incursions
The breaches have resulted in the violation of the air sovereignty of 12 countries, repeatedly forcing the closure of major airports and disrupting military activity.
Zelensky names new commander-in-chief of Ukraine's military in major shakeup of military leadership
The change follows days of street protests sparked by a surprise governmental reshuffle that ousted the popular defense minister.
