Russian drone and glide-bomb attacks intensify around Zaporizhzhia as civilians flee villages south of the city
Residents in villages south of Zaporizhzhia say Russian drone attacks are making daily life increasingly dangerous, with some people leaving homes they had hoped would remain a refuge. One displaced resident described sheltering in a cellar when drones began striking, saying he was badly burned before fleeing to the regional capital. The account points to a widening threat around Zaporizhzhia, where civilians say the pattern of attacks is changing the security situation on the ground.The supplied material says the villages south of the city have been coming under escalating Russian attacks, including FPV drones and glide bombs. It says that... [Continue Reading]
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Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal is close as Abu Dhabi talks approach
US President Donald Trump said a Russia-Ukraine agreement could be close after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, at the White House. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said he believed the sides were "very close" to settling the war, but he declined to give details of his conversation. He also said any agreement could involve "more than Ukraine" and might extend to "all of Europe".The comments came after a diplomatic gathering hosted by First Lady Melania Trump that brought Russian and Ukrainian representatives together in Washington. That event was linked to a six-day local truce in... [Continue Reading]
Zelenskyy sees Democratic midterm gains as chance for more US aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Democratic Party's gains in the United States midterm elections could improve prospects for more support for Kyiv. His comments came as European officials urged the new US Congress to increase pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine. The remarks were made on Wednesday in an interview with German broadcaster ZDF, shortly after American voters handed control of both chambers of Congress to the Democrats.Zelenskyy said the election result could work to Ukraine's advantage. He said he was grateful to Republicans as well, but argued that Democrats had been clearer in their... [Continue Reading]