Ukraine war

Ukraine marks 34th Independence Day under war, global leaders send support

On Aug. 24, Ukraine marks its 34th Independence Day — commemorating the 1991 parliamentary vote that declared independence from the Soviet Union.

24 August 2025, 11:03 AM

Ukrainian officer Filatov: We’ve paid in blood for this land, we won’t just walk away

In an exclusive interview with The New Voice of Ukraine, Dmytro Filatov, commander of the 1st Separate Assault Regiment named after Dmytro Kotsiubailo “Da Vinci,” spoke with journalist Demian Shevko about the unit’s frontline experience, its transformation from a volunteer battalion into a key assault formation, and the challenges of fighting on some of the war’s most difficult battlefields.

20 August 2025, 06:15 PM

Syrskyi: False frontline reports put Ukrainian troops at risk

Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Aug. 18 that false or distorted reports from some parts of the frontline occasionally reach military leadership and can lead to losses among Defense Forces units.

18 August 2025, 06:55 PM

Bessent: Trump will keep ‘all options on the table’ on Russia sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to discuss sanctions with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin during their Aug. 15 meeting in Alaska, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Sky News.

13 August 2025, 06:35 PM

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian sabotage units in Pokrovsk sector

Russian sabotage units have infiltrated the villages of Vesele, Vilne, Rubizhne, and Kucheriv Yar in the Pokrovsk sector of Donetsk Oblast, but some have already been eliminated by Ukrainian forces, General Staff spokesperson Andriy Kovalev said on Aug. 13.

13 August 2025, 04:46 PM

Fierce fighting as Ukraine counters Russian infiltration near Pokrovsk

Ukraine’s Defense Forces are taking active measures to halt Russian advances near Dobropillia and Pokrovsk, the General Staff reported on Aug. 12.

13 August 2025, 11:50 AM

North Korean aides visit Beijing as economic ties with China grow

Two close aides to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un traveled to Beijing in July, likely in connection with construction projects, Japan’s Kyodo News reported.

12 August 2025, 11:11 AM

Ukrainian intel spots new Russian reinforcements in Zaporizhzhya

Russian occupation forces are moving additional troops and military equipment to two sectors in Zaporizhzhya Oblast, Southern Defense Forces spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn told Ukrinform on Aug. 11.

11 August 2025, 04:30 PM

Ukrainian drones cripple Russian supply lines in Sumy Oblast — HUR

Russian logistics in Sumy Oblast remain under constant attack by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) drone units, the agency reported on Aug. 11, releasing footage of precision strikes on enemy targets.

11 August 2025, 10:38 AM

Janis Kluge: Western pressure alone won’t cripple Russia’s war machine

As Western nations escalate sanctions against Russia, questions persist about their real impact on the Kremlin’s war economy. To unpack the latest U.S. and EU measures—and whether they can truly hinder Vladimir Putin’s ability to wage war—NV special correspondent Nataliia Rop spoke with Dr. Janis Kluge, deputy head of the Eastern Europe and Eurasia Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP Berlin) and a leading expert on the Russian economy and sanctions policy.

8 August 2025, 04:30 PM

Ukraine's DTEK energy facility damaged in latest Russian drone assault

A DTEK energy facility was damaged in a Russian drone strike on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, the company reported on Aug. 7.

7 August 2025, 03:00 PM

State Dept.: Trump’s patience on Ukraine war misread by Russia

The Kremlin has misinterpreted President Donald Trump’s patience in reaching a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said during the July 29 press briefing.

30 July 2025, 10:05 AM

Pro-Russian pianist banned from Bologna stage after Mariupol performance

The mayor of Bologna, Matteo Lepore, has confirmed the cancellation of a concert by pro-Russian pianist Oleksandr Romanovsky, who previously played in front of the ruins of the drama theater in occupied Mariupol. The announcement was reported by Italy’s Rai News on July 21.

23 July 2025, 02:45 PM

Zelenskyy: Putin holds back attacks while Trump’s envoy visits Ukraine

Russia significantly scaled back its missile and drone strikes on Ukraine during a recent visit by U.S. presidential envoy Keith Kellogg, suggesting Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is afraid of the United States, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Newsmax on July 16.

16 July 2025, 03:48 PM

Death of ethnic Hungarian soldier sparks row between Budapest and Kyiv

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the European Union to take action over what he described as “forced conscription” in Ukraine, following the death of a man with Hungarian citizenship from Ukraine’s Zakarpattia Oblast, Hungarian outlet Origo reported on July 13.

15 July 2025, 11:46 AM

Rubio: Ending Ukraine war remains Trump’s top foreign goal

It remains a priority of U.S. President Donald Trump to bring the war in Ukraine to an end through a durable negotiated settlement, State Secretary Marco Rubio told the Transatlantic Quad foreign ministers during a joint phone call on July 14.

15 July 2025, 08:03 AM

EU to propose floating price cap on Russian oil

The European Commission is expected to propose a floating price cap on Russian oil this week as part of its new sanctions package, Reuters reported on July 10.

11 July 2025, 10:15 AM

Ukraine says 92% of foreign drone parts in Russia’s arsenal come from China

Chinese suppliers are playing a key role in providing Russia with components for the production of attack drones used in its war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on July 8, citing documents reviewed by the outlet.

8 July 2025, 01:33 PM

EU pledges more aid after Russia’s massive strike on Kyiv

European Commission spokesperson for foreign affairs Anitta Hipper said the European Union will ramp up its support for Ukraine following Russia’s massive air attack on Kyiv on July 4, according to Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne.

4 July 2025, 11:04 PM

Poland warns U.S. aid halt weakens Ukraine’s defense

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has voiced concern over the United States’ decision to halt certain arms deliveries to Ukraine, calling the move “not good news” for Poland, TVN24 reported on 2 July.

3 July 2025, 11:41 AM

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