Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow and Kyiv ‘exchange drone strikes on energy grids’ in New Year attacks Zelensky says is ‘10 per cent’ away from deal to end war with Russia but not ‘at any cost’ The Independent UK · Jan 1
Ukraine war briefing: 10% away from peace, Zelenskyy tells Ukrainians US intelligence officials persuade Donald Trump that Ukrainians did not target Putin with drones – reports. What we know on day 1,408 The Guardian - AU · Jan 1
Trump riffed on Ukraine’s ‘beautiful’ women during peace talks and called former Miss Ukraine to speak with Zelensky, report says Trump’s side conversation about Ukrainian women ultimately lowered the ‘temperature’ of peace talks with Zelensky, an official claimed The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Marla Maples warned Trump something was ‘off’ with Epstein, new report reveals, before he was kicked out of Mar-a-Lago Trump’s second wife reportedly worried about Epstein’s influence on her husband, according to the report The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Zelensky to Trump: Come to Ukraine and Help 'End the War' While answering questions from journalists, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that it would be "very useful" if U.S. President Donald Trump were to fly to Ukraine. International Business Times · Dec 31, 2025
A Happy MAGA New Year! Trump and allies party down at Mar-a-Lago as polls plummet and he wishes misery on Republican colleagues The president and MAGA influencers will gather for joyous bash as Republican power splinters and recedes in Washington The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Did Ukraine launch 91-drone attack on Putin’s presidential residence – or is it a Russian show for Trump? IN DEPTH: Experts tell Maira Butt that despite what the Kremlin says, it is still unclear if such an attack took place The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Xi Jinping vows to reunify China and Taiwan in New Year’s Eve speech Reunification ‘is unstoppable’, says Chinese president, a day after the conclusion of intense military drills The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025
Russia sticks to Putin residence attack claims as allies question Moscow's motives Moscow has continued to claim a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence on Wednesday, in what Kyiv, EU, and US officials have seen as a means to disrupt US-led peace talks. Euronews · Dec 31, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says peace 10% away as Kyiv strikes key Russian oil depot President optimistic about security guarantees as at least six people injured in Russian attacks The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Attack on global food security’ as Russia hits wheat ships and ports US has verified as fake the claimed attack on Putin residence, says Zelenskyy; leaders of Ukraine’s allies to meet in France next week. What we know on day 1,407 The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2025
‘It’s not the right time’: Trump speaks out after Putin claims 91 drones were sent to attack his home, and he’s not happy about it So much for those peace talks. We Got This Covered · Dec 30, 2025
Zelensky Dismisses 'Typical Russian Lies' Denying Attack on Putin's Home With Drones Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov alleged that 91 drones were sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin's home on Sunday night. International Business Times · Dec 30, 2025
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
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025 Major protests break out across Iran as government seeks rare dialogue with demonstrators Iran’s regime faces mounting pressure from below as Trump and Netanyahu weigh fresh strikes
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025 Nézet-Séguin’s path to the Vienna New Year’s concert began when he replaced banned conductor in 2022 Yannick Nézet-Séguin's journey to conducting the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year’s Day concert began when he stepped in for a banned Russian conductor at Carnegie Hall in 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025 How a MAGA activist who reportedly admitted he had a ‘Nazi streak’ ended up with a key role in Trump’s administration Some officials are reportedly questioning Paul Ingrassia’s qualifications after he was tapped for a key role at the General Services Administration
International Business Times UK · Dec 30, 2025 Trump Furious Over Alleged Ukraine Drone Strike on Putin's Home Amid Fragile Peace Talks Donald Trump condemned Russia's claim that Ukraine targeted Putin's residence with drones, calling it ill-timed, while Ukraine dismissed the reports as propaganda.
International Business Times UK · Dec 30, 2025 Putin's 'Unstoppable' Nuke Missile Could Hit London in Minutes from Belarus Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile, now deployed in Belarus, could reach London in minutes at hypersonic speeds, raising UK security fears amid the Ukraine conflict.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025 Putin raises stakes in peace talks with boast of Oreshnik missiles in Belarus Images are released of Moscow’s intermediate-range weapons a day after Moscow accused Ukraine attacking Putin’s house
International Business Times UK · Dec 30, 2025 Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Could Be Doomed Because of the Alleged Drone Attack on Putin's Official Residence Ukraine-Russia peace talks are now at risk as the Russian government warned that negotiations will be tougher after accusing Ukraine of conducting a drone strike on a presidential residence.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025 Trump reacts to claims of drone strike on Putin’s home Donald Trump said he is “very angry” after hearing reports that Vladimir Putin’s home was attacked.
Euronews · Dec 30, 2025 Von der Leyen signals push for Ukraine's EU accession as Russia derails talks with attack claim High-stakes diplomacy is set to continue next week, with the "Coalition of the Willing" convening as Ukraine seeks to secure European support. Meanwhile, Von der Leyen doubled down on Ukraine's EU membership as part of a security guarantees package for Kyiv after talks with European leaders.
We Got This Covered · Dec 30, 2025 Russian newspaper cheers Trump/Putin alliance, says both see Europe as ‘liberal stronghold that must be destroyed’ "America no longer sees our country as a threat."
International Business Times UK · Dec 30, 2025 'Demented' Trump Faces Fury After Bragging About Dismantling Human Rights on Christmas Trump criticised opponents in his Christmas message while Putin flew nuclear-capable bombers over the Norwegian Sea, showing how both leaders used the festive season for divisiveness as American approval ratings fell to 41%.