Russia’s regions and ethnic republics have borne a disproportionate share of the burden in supplying manpower for the front lines in Ukraine since the onset of Moscow’s full-scale invasion. With no peace deal in sight,

It’s not often someone gets to collect the bounty on their own head. Denis Nikitin was on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hit list. He still is, but now he’s evading Russian hit squads using the Kremlin’s own money. Related: Ukraine’s new, drone-delivered weapon is basically a phallic claymore

Ukraine's commander in chief said December was the first month that its drones "neutralized" roughly as many Russians as were called up.

Off the battlefield, each side is trying to influence President Trump’s perception of the military conflict as they look to negotiate a peace settlement in their favor.

President Donald Trump engaged Ukraine, Russian leaders throughout 2025 in unprecedented diplomatic push to end the war, including Alaska summit and Mar-a-Lago meetings.

The UK military expected to see more high-end Russian equipment, like T-14s and Su-57s, in Ukraine, an officer said. They're not there though.

The Ukrainian leader also said the “Coalition of the Willing” plans to hold its first leaders’ meeting of the year in France, as European countries look to strengthen Ukraine’s defences against Russia