U.S. President Says Military Action Prevented Iran From Obtaining a Nuclear Weapon as He Renews Push for Russia-Ukraine Peace

U.S. President Says Military Action Prevented Iran From Obtaining a Nuclear Weapon as He Renews Push for Russia-Ukraine Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump has defended U.S. military action against Iran, saying the operation was necessary to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and insisting that he has no regrets over the decision. Trump said the United States took action to address what he described as a serious nuclear threat from Iran, while acknowledging […]

Putin Says Ukraine Peace Deal Remains Possible as Kyiv Sees “New Dynamic”

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said there is still a possibility of reaching a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while Kyiv described recent diplomatic developments as creating a “new dynamic” toward resolving the conflict. Speaking at an economic forum in Russia’s Far East, Putin said several countries, including the United States and […]

Kyiv Reportedly Wants Starlink-Connected Drones to Strike Targets Deep Inside Russia

Kyiv Reportedly Wants Starlink Connected Drones to Strike Targets Deep Inside Russia

Ukraine is reportedly seeking approval from Elon Musk and SpaceX to use drones equipped with Starlink satellite connectivity to target Russian ballistic missile launchers located deep inside Russian territory. The reported request comes as Ukraine faces a shortage of Patriot air defence interceptor missiles while Russian ballistic-missile attacks continue to place pressure on Ukrainian cities […]

Russia and Ukraine Exchange 103 Captured Soldiers Each in Latest Prisoner Swap

Prisoner Swap Completed With UAE Mediation Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 103 prisoners of war each in their latest prisoner swap, providing another rare point of cooperation between the two sides as broader efforts to end the war. The exchange took place on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) helping to […]

Russia Says It Hit Military Warehouses and Steel Plant in Overnight Strikes on Ukraine

Russia’s Defence Ministry said its forces carried out overnight missile and drone strikes against what it described as military-related warehouses, logistics facilities, and a major steelworks in Ukraine, in one of the latest waves of attacks in the more than four-year-old war. According to the ministry, the strikes targeted facilities in Kyiv allegedly used to […]

Russia Says It Struck Seven Ukrainian Warehouses Storing Drone Components

Moscow claims precision strikes targeted drone infrastructure as fighting intensifies across eastern Ukraine Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had carried out a series of precision strikes against seven Ukrainian warehouses allegedly used to store components for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as both sides continued to escalate their use of drones in […]

Russia Says It Will Wait for New Trump Proposals on Ending Ukraine War

Russia says it is prepared to wait for new peace proposals from U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, while making clear that its military campaign will continue until Moscow achieves what it describes as its strategic objectives. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that Russia believes President Trump remains […]

Secretary Marco Rubio Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Ending Russia-Ukraine War

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to helping bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, saying Washington remains actively engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a lasting peace while continuing to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. Rubio’s remarks come as the Trump administration intensifies diplomatic outreach with European […]

Estonia Says U.S. Arms Delayed by Iran Conflict Will Arrive in Coming Months

Estonia has confirmed that U.S. weapons shipments delayed by the recent conflict involving Iran are now expected to arrive within the coming months, providing reassurance that critical military modernization efforts remain on track despite temporary disruptions to global defense logistics. The announcement comes as NATO members continue strengthening their defense capabilities amid heightened security concerns […]

President Trump Signals Progress After Call With Russia’s President

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “very productive” telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising hopes that diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Washington and Moscow and advance negotiations over the war in Ukraine may be gaining momentum. The call, which lasted more than an hour according to officials familiar with the […]