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Ukraine's president is photographed with a puppy named Freya—Freya is the daughter of Athos, a Bucha survivor—turning a personal gift into a symbolic moment in Kyiv's ongoing conflict with Russia amid broader war-time messaging.
At Lindsey Graham’s funeral, President Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for closed-press talks described as positive, with focus on Iran’s nuclear program and licenses to produce Patriot missiles; officials signaled renewed diplomatic work, including upcoming visits by envoys Kushner and Witkoff to Kyiv, though outlook on lasting impact remains uncertain.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump was positive, with Washington showing renewed backing for Ukraine including discussions on licenses to produce Patriot missiles. The White House visit also featured plans for US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to visit Kyiv to push further efforts to end the war, signaling a shift in Trump’s stance amid ongoing domestic political considerations in both countries. Zelenskyy credited sustained adviser-level engagement for this shift, even as Ukraine faces internal government shakeups and Trump weighs long-term support ahead of elections.
As Lindsey Graham’s funeral brings world leaders to Washington, President Trump is set to host key meetings, including Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy (confirmed) and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu (announced by Netanyahu's office but not yet confirmed by the White House). The talks unfold amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and ongoing strains over Ukraine, with Zelenskyy praising Graham’s bipartisan Ukraine support and broader geopolitical frictions shaping the visit.
Ukraine is undergoing a rapid leadership shakeup after the defense minister's dismissal, signaling a generational overhaul of the armed forces and potentially shifting its defense posture amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s long‑range drone strikes that killed three in the Moscow region were ‘entirely justified’ retaliation for Russia’s attack on Kyiv, as Moscow reported damage around the Gazprom Neft oil refinery after roughly 120 drones were involved; Russia said it shot down hundreds of drones nationwide, while Kyiv pledged further long‑range actions against Russia’s oil sector and those deemed responsible for war crimes as the week of fighting intensified.
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies served Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff, with a formal notice of suspicion in the widening Operation Midas probe tied to Energoatom and a broader alleged “criminal group.” The development follows raids, allied resignations, and warrants linked to the president’s inner circle, underscoring ongoing anti-corruption efforts as Ukraine pursues EU membership and Western support.
EU leaders are weighing the possibility of negotiating with Vladimir Putin with Kyiv’s backing, as frustration grows over stalled peace talks. Costa says there is potential to engage Putin, but there’s no sign Moscow is willing to negotiate yet, and Brussels plans to coordinate the approach without undermining the US-led process. Zelenskyy’s office has encouraged European-level coordination, with some leaders calling for a channel to the Kremlin while others seek consensus on who should speak and when. The last trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine date to February, highlighting the stalled diplomatic track.
Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another at the Oscars but skipped the ceremony to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine, with Zelenskyy praising him as a true friend of Ukraine in a public post.
Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy maintains 2027 as the target for EU membership, while Hungary’s Viktor Orbán intensifies opposition, claiming Brussels aims to admit Kyiv in 2027 to access the next seven‑year EU budget and arguing Ukraine would drag Europe into war. The clash is tied to Hungary’s domestic election, with polls showing Orbán’s party trailing the opposition. EU officials say Ukraine is progressing toward enlargement, but the timing remains unresolved and requires unanimity among member states.
President Trump expressed his commitment to pursuing peace between Russia and Ukraine, despite ongoing conflicts and uncertainties, emphasizing his approach of bringing leaders together for negotiations and claiming credit for previous peace efforts, while noting that the current situation remains complex and unresolved.
European leaders are showing strong support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of a scheduled meeting with Donald Trump, highlighting international backing amidst ongoing political developments.
According to sources briefed on the call, Donald Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy if Ukraine could strike Moscow, raising concerns about potential escalation in the conflict.
Russia has launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with President Zelenskyy calling it one of the largest strikes since the war began. The attack involved 93 missiles and 200 drones, targeting power facilities across Ukraine, leading to severe power shortages as winter approaches. Zelenskyy criticized Russia's actions as a form of terror and called for international support to weaken Russia's economy. The attack follows a Ukrainian strike on a Russian airfield, escalating tensions further.
Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting its energy infrastructure with 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones, marking one of the heaviest bombardments since the invasion began. Ukrainian defenses intercepted 81 missiles, aided by Western-supplied F-16s. President Zelenskyy called for international unity against Russia, while concerns grow over future U.S. support under President-elect Trump. The attacks aim to cripple Ukraine's energy and defense sectors, with significant damage reported. Russia has been stockpiling missiles for further assaults, exacerbating Ukraine's energy crisis.