Russia Attacks Ukraine’s Capital Hours After Trump Teases Hope for Peace
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early Tuesday, striking a residential building and killing at least four people, an official said, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump struck a cautiously optimistic tone on hopes for peace. Newsweek contacted the Kremlin for comment. Why It Matters The latest Russian attack on Ukraine comes amid […]
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Ukraine Lays Out ‘Red Lines’ as Donald Trump’s Russia Peace Plan Revealed: Live Updates
Ukraine agreed to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan, the full draft text of which has now emerged, but made clear its “red lines” to the United Nations Security Council—including no recognition of Ukrainian territory as Russian and no limits on Kyiv’s armed forces. What To Know Full text of Trump administration’s 28-point […]
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Ukraine Fires US-Supplied ATACMS Missiles on Russia
Ukraine said it had successfully struck targets in Russia using U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles, ending a months-long absence of the powerful weapon from the battlefield. In a statement shared on Facebook, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine called it “an iconic event that emphasizes Ukraine’s unwavering devotion to its sovereignty.” “Despite the ongoing […]
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Trump moves to disable Russia as petrostate
Countries doing business with Russia could face severe sanctions, President Donald Trump has said as he teased legislation that could further hurt the country’s status as a key energy exporter. Trump told reporters Sunday that congressional Republicans were readying legislation to sanction countries trading with Moscow in a move that comes only weeks after the U.S. sanctioned Russian energy giants Rosneft and […]
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Trump Reveals Sanctions Coming For Countries That Trade With Russia
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Republicans are working on legislation that will impose sanctions on any country doing business with Russia. Newsweek contacted the Kremlin for comment by email outside of office hours. Why It Matters Trump has positioned himself as a “peacemaker,” determined to add the war in Ukraine to his list […]
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Russia Can Attack NATO ‘as Early as Tomorrow’: Top General
A senior German military official responsible for defense planning warned that Russia can launch a limited attack on NATO “as early as tomorrow” if it wanted to, and a much larger assault by 2029 as Moscow heavily re-arms amid its ongoing war in Ukraine. Russia-NATO tensions have risen sharply over the course of the Russian […]
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‘Nuclear Power’: NATO Ally Issues Trump Credibility Warning Over Russia
By Robert Birsel is a Newsweek reporter based in Asia with a focus on political and general news. Robert joined Newsweek in 2025 from Radio Free Asia and had previously worked at Reuters. He is a graduate of the London School of Economics. You can get in touch with Robert by emailing r.birsel@newsweek.com. Languages: English. […]
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Satellite Images Show How Ukraine Territory Has Changed During Russia War
As U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Alaska for the first summit of his second term with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the biggest question is what will happen to Ukraine’s territory. The two leaders will meet at a major U.S. military base in Anchorage later on Friday, in part to discuss an end to more […]
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Over Half of Americans Don’t Trust Trump on Ukraine, Russia War: Poll
Over half of U.S. adults are not confident that President Donald Trump can make “wise decisions” when it comes to the Ukraine and Russia war, a new survey from the Pew Research Center shows on Thursday. Newsweek reached out to the White House via email for additional comment. Why It Matters The poll’s findings frame […]
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Map Shows How Russia and Ukraine Could Swap Land to End War
A land swap between Ukraine and Russia to end the war started by Moscow could be on the agenda for the summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, it has been reported, as a map by Newsweek shows the areas that may be under discussion. The Kremlin said Thursday that Russia and the U.S. had […]
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