The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Russia claims to have moved nuclear-capable missile system into Belarus

Assertion comes after the Kremlin accused Ukraine of attacking Vladimir Putin’s palace in Novgorod

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025

Iran to listen to protesters’ ‘legitimate demands’ after widespread dissent

President calls for talks with leaders of demonstrations caused by decline in currency and living standards

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025

US issues new sanctions targeting Iran and Venezuela after Trump’s military strike threat

Trump issued a warning to Iran this week as he held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Did Ukraine target Putin’s residence or is Russian claim a ploy to sway Trump?

Ukraine has denied the claim and accused Russia of trying to undermine diplomatic progress – so who believes what?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025

Russian losses in Ukraine rising faster than ever, finds new analysis

Analysis reveals a significant rise in the number of obituaries of soldiers published in Russia in the past five months

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Russia says it has moved its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles into Belarus – as it happened

Move could feasibly allow Russian missiles to reach European targets faster from Belarus, its neighbouring ally that also shares a border with Nato countries Poland, Lithuania and Latvia

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025

Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service

The announcement coincides with a sensitive period for Russia-Ukraine peace discussions

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Trump shows customary disdain for protocol as poker-faced Netanyahu looks on

President’s impromptu news conference in company of Benjamin Netanyahu touched on Gaza, the possibility of further strikes on Iran’s nuclear program and Israel’s tensions with Syria

The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2025

Trump, top aides asked Netanyahu to change policy in occupied West Bank

Trump asked Netanyahu to avoid provocative steps and "calm things down,"

Axios · Dec 30, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Kyiv cannot win without US support as Putin orders advance in Zaporizhzhia

Ukrainian president calls latest talks with Trump productive; Zelenskyy says attack on Putin’s residence is ‘lies’. What we know on day 1,406

The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2025