Russia-Ukraine War
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine War. On February 24, 2022, Russia's Vladimir Putin began a military invasion of Ukraine, creating the largest military conflict and the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky received international praise for his handling of the conflict, with the international community condemning Russia's Putin and implementing sanctions that have crippled and isolated the Russian economy. In late 2022/early 2023, the United States, Canada, and other countries have supported Ukraine by providing weapons and tanks, significant resources to bolster Ukraine's efforts in the war.
Russia's Kalibr missile vs. US Tomahawk: Which comes out on top?
Find out which long-range cruise missile comes out on top for range, speed, accuracy and performance.
Four signs Russia could be preparing for war with NATO
Developments suggest Russia could be gearing up for a potential face off with the military alliance.
Why China's rogue state allies may worry Beijing
Xi's efforts to repair ties with U.S. allies may be hampered the longer Russian and North Korean forces continue the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine's F-16 combat jet intercepts aerial target in rare footage
Kyiv confirmed in early August last year it had received the first batch of its donated F-16s.
Donald Trump opens Ukraine military sales tap after minerals deal: Report
"Politically it's a good deal for us," Oleksandr Merezhko, Ukraine's parliamentary foreign affairs committee chair, told Newsweek.
US and Ukraine sign rare minerals economic deal: What to know
The deal gives U.S. firms priority access to new investment projects involving resources such as aluminum, graphite, oil and natural gas.
Donald Trump ally plans to put new sanctions on Russia
Graham said the list of backers is evenly split between Republicans and Democrats and includes Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
Trump closes in on Ukraine minerals deal with Zelensky
Ukraine's prime minister Denis Shmyhal said Kyiv is ready to sign a minerals agreement with the U.S. soon.
Ukrainians declare victory in battle of Pokrovsk
Moscow failed to capture the Donetsk town of Pokrovsk, which has seen much of the heaviest fighting of the war since mid-2024.
Putin risks Trump's ire as Zelensky accuses Russia of new strikes
The U.S. president has urged Putin to stop attacks on Ukraine as he seeks to broker peace with Russia.
Kremlin responds to Zelensky's Moscow parade threat
"Right now, they are worried that their parade is in jeopardy, and rightly so," Zelensky said
Putin eyes bigger piece of Ukraine than Trump offered, report says
Russia wants full control of four annexed Ukrainian regions, a new report claims.
North Korea's total troop deaths in Ukraine war revealed by South
The figures comes after the first official acknowledgment by Pyongyang and Moscow of North Korean troops' involvement in the Ukraine war.
Trump threatens to pull US out of Russia-Ukraine talks. What happens next
European and Ukrainian officials are worried that U.S. President Donald Trump might walk away from peace talks.
Russia's GRU spies tasked with "ultra urgent" Europe mission: report
Investigative outlet the Dossier Center said Russian agents have been instructed to monitor and target Kremlin critics abroad with "active measures".
How Donald Trump upended US foreign policy in 100 days
"It's been one of the most exciting starts to a new presidential term since Gorbachev," academic Barry Scott Zellen told Newsweek.
NATO plotting "takeover" of Russia's Baltic stronghold, Putin aide claims
NATO forces are actively rehearsing for the region's capture under the guise of routine military exercises in the Baltic Sea, Nikolai Patrushev claimed.
Kursk map timelapse shows Ukraine's diminishing incursion into Russia
Russia says it has recaptured all its territory in the region, but Kyiv says it is hanging on.
Russia rejects Zelensky ceasefire proposal: "Impossible"
Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral temporary truce to coincide with Russia's "Victory Day" celebrations in May.
Russia TV cuts short Donald Trump's critique of Putin
The U.S. president's recent criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin was notably absent from Kremlin-controlled media.
NATO fighter jets scrambled after long-range Russian strikes
Two Romanian F-16 fighter jets and two Italian Eurofighter Typhoon jets responded to Russian strikes on western Ukraine overnight.
Putin's fear of attacks on Victory Day behind abrupt ceasefire: Kyiv
"Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example," the Kremlin said on Monday.
Michael Gloss obituary removed after he died fighting for Russia
Michael Gloss, the son of a senior CIA official and an Iraq War veteran, died in April 2024 while fighting in Ukraine.
"Frustrated" Trump wants Putin to go further
Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire from the Russian side for a couple of days in May.
Ukraine calls for immediate ceasefire in response to Russia
Ukraine is calling for an immediate ceasefire in response to Moscow's announcement it plans for a three-day pause in fighting next month. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Russia suffering wave of car bomb attacks as electronic warfare chief dies
Ukrainian media reported Yevgeny Ritikov, a military design bureau chief, has been killed.
Putin declares temporary Ukraine ceasefire
The Russian president's declaration was reported by state media.
Ukraine Su-27 fighter jet crashes
The Sukhoi Su-27 fighter was providing air support for Ukrainian troops and repelling a Russian drone attack when the incident occurred.
Russia posts North Korean troops highlights reel after months of denials
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un spoke of the Russian alliance in a statement.
Russia launches massive Ukraine attacks after Trump tells Putin to stop
Russia attacked Ukrainian regions with 149 drones on Sunday night, as Trump tries to end the conflict with peace talks.