Russia-Ukraine war

Von der Leyen links Iran war to Ukraine fallout as oil shock hits global economy

The United States and Iran must return to negotiations to end the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz and halt hostilities in the Middle East, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, warning of escalating economic shock, The Guardian reported on March 24.

24 March, 03:50 PM

Russia's war against Ukraine ended era of international law, says Zaluzhnyi

Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom and former Armed Forces commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi declared that Russia's war against Ukraine has led to the collapse of international law, he wrote in a blog post for NV on March 23.

23 March, 12:20 PM

Zelenskyy declares Russia’s spring offensive has already collapsed

Russia’s planned spring offensive has already failed because it was supposed to be at full force by the start of the season, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a meeting with journalists on March 14, Liga.net reported.

16 March, 08:22 PM

Ukraine-Russia peace talks enter ‘danger zone’ as Trump shifts focus to Iran

Peace talks aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine are entering a “danger zone,” the Financial Times reported on March 15, citing European officials.

15 March, 12:20 PM

Lukashenko threatens NATO, Ukraine over Oreshnik missiles in Belarus

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko threatened the possible use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile system and warned Ukraine and NATO against targeting Belarus, Belarusian state news agency Belta reported.

13 March, 06:38 PM

Russia’s defense bank PSB posts 19.2B ruble loss as war lending strains system

PSB Bank, a key lender to Russia’s military-industrial complex, reported a 19.2 billion ruble loss in 2025 after posting a profit a year earlier, The Moscow Times reported on Feb. 24.

13 March, 03:46 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine retakes 435 sq. km in south after six weeks of fighting

Ukraine’s Defense Forces have recaptured 400–435 square kilometers of territory in southern Ukraine over the past six weeks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 8, Ukraine’s Ukrinform news agency reported.

8 March, 06:02 PM

Nine settlements retaken on Oleksandrivsk front as operation continues since Jan. 29 — General Staff

Ukrainian forces have retaken nine settlements on the Oleksandrivsk sector as part of an operation underway since Jan. 29, 2026, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces said on March 2, citing the Air Assault Forces Command.

2 March, 07:30 PM

Rubio declares Russia’s war against Ukraine has no military solution

Russia’s war against Ukraine has no military solution and that peace can be achieved only through negotiations, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Feb. 25.

26 February, 12:17 PM

Fifth wartime February: Photo chronicle of Russia's war on Ukraine

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, NV compiled a photo chronicle of the past year of war — defined by failed U.S. attempts to fulfill Donald Trump's boast of ending the conflict in 24 hours, the highest civilian death toll, Russia's genocidal campaign against Ukraine's energy grid in freezing temperatures, and Kyiv's growing ability to impose sanctions through devastating strikes on Russian strategic aviation and oil facilities.

24 February, 03:13 PM

Up to 2,000 Colombians serve in Ukraine’s Armed Forces

Between 1,000 and 2,000 Colombians are currently serving in Ukraine’s Armed Forces, with up to 7,000 having passed through the country’s defense forces since the full-scale war began, according to an NV investigation published on Feb. 8.

24 February, 02:14 PM

Merz sees no fast deal as Russia keeps military machine running

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz considers a swift end to Russia’s war against Ukraine through negotiations unlikely, Spiegel reported.

19 February, 12:29 PM

Geneva Ukraine-Russia-U.S. talks wrap after two days

Trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States concluded in Geneva on Feb. 18, after a two-hour second day, with Ukraine’s delegation now briefing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the results, National Security and Defense Council spokesperson Diana Davitian told journalists.

18 February, 02:31 PM

Kremlin pushes ‘traditional values’ drive to ready Russians for long war

The Kremlin is creating conditions in Russia for a prolonged war against Ukraine and the collective West by embedding a state narrative of “traditional values,” Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service said.

18 February, 01:03 PM

Rheinmetall CEO Papperger sees no Ukraine peace in 2026

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger does not expect Russia’s war against Ukraine to end in 2026 because Moscow shows no interest in concluding the conflict, German broadcaster ntv quoted him as saying on Feb. 16.

16 February, 01:09 PM

Rutte vows alliance dominance if Moscow tests NATO defenses

NATO would win every battle against Russia if it attacked now, Secretary-General Mark Rutte said at the Munich Security Conference, citing what he described as heavy Russian losses in Ukraine and the alliance’s current military strength, Reuters reported on Feb. 14.

15 February, 07:16 PM

Nearly all missiles Russia fired this week were ballistic, Zelenskyy says

Nearly all of the roughly 50 missiles Russia launched at Ukraine this week were ballistic, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Feb. 15, as Moscow intensified strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure ahead of the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion.

15 February, 03:42 PM

Rubio: UN failed to stop Ukraine war

The United Nations has failed to play a meaningful role in resolving global conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14, according to Sky News.

14 February, 06:25 PM

Rubio: US unsure of Russia’s seriousness on ending Ukraine war

The issues blocking an end to the war in Ukraine have narrowed to the most difficult questions, but Washington remains uncertain about how serious Russia is about ending the conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Feb. 14, according to Sky News.

14 February, 05:05 PM

Norway prepares for potential Russian invasion, military chief says

Norway is preparing for a scenario in which Russia could attempt to seize part of its territory, the country’s top military commander told The Guardian on Feb. 10.

11 February, 11:03 AM

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