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How Ukraine Pulled Off Its 'Audacious' Russian Attack

Drones smuggled into Russia well in advance were launched in long-planned assault

(Newser) - The drone assault that Ukraine unleashed on Russia over the weekend went well beyond the ordinary. It was, reports NBC News , "a stunning, audacious attack whose widespread effects are only just becoming clear." Details:
  • In "Operation Spiderweb," Ukrainian drones struck planes and military infrastructure behind Moscow'
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Trump on Putin: He's 'Gone Absolutely CRAZY'

US president has some of his harshest words yet for Russian counterpart

(Newser) - President Trump on Sunday delivered some remarkably harsh comments on the subject of his Russian counterpart. Asked by reporters as he was preparing to board Air Force One from New Jersey back to Washington, DC, for an update on the Russia situation, Trump responded, "Yeah, I'll give you...

Amid Massive Russian Strikes, Moscow, Kyiv Swap POWs

Each side brings home 303 soldiers, as Moscow hits Ukraine with biggest assault of the war

(Newser) - Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Sunday, the third and last part of a major exchange that reflected a rare moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire in more than three years of war. Just hours earlier, Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other regions came...

Russia, Ukraine Send Prisoners Home to Families

Largest exchange so far sends 390 captives back to each side

(Newser) - Hundreds of prisoners of war returned home Friday to emotional reunions as Russia and Ukraine carried out their largest swap since the fighting began. More exchanges are ahead over the next few days, the New York Times reports, until each side has received 1,000 freed prisoners. "We...

After Trump-Putin Call, 'the Ground Shifted Again'
After Trump-Putin Call,
'the Ground Shifted Again'
the rundown
May 20, 2025 6:37 AM CDT

After Trump-Putin Call, 'the Ground Shifted Again'

Despite hopes for a breakthrough, a ceasefire now might be further away

(Newser) - Monday held great promise for progress in ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The gist of coverage on Tuesday is that there is no resolution in sight after President Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin , and also with Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders.
  • Trump suggested progress: "Russia and Ukraine will immediately start
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No Ceasefire Deal After Trump's 2-Hour Call With Putin

But it 'went very well,' Trump says

(Newser) - There was no announcement of a ceasefire after President Trump's two-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin on Monday, but Trump said he believes it "went very well." In a Truth Social post, Trump said, "Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a Ceasefire and, more...

Trump, Putin Set High-Stakes Phone Call

Russia-Ukraine war is high on the agenda

(Newser) - Monday has the potential to be a big day with regard to the Russia-Ukraine war: President Trump speaks with Vladimir Putin by phone on Monday morning, followed by a call later to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky. "Hopefully it will be a productive day, a ceasefire will take place, and...

Trump Plans Talks With Putin, Zelensky on Monday

Separate calls will address trade as well as a ceasefire, post says

(Newser) - After saying there'll be no movement toward peace in the war over Ukraine until he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have a meeting of the minds , President Trump said he plans to talk to him on Monday. Trump posted Saturday that he plans to talk to Putin and Ukrainian...

First Direct Ukraine-Russia Talks in Years Didn't Last Long

Ukrainian source says Russian demands were 'detached from reality'

(Newser) - Ukrainian and Russian officials met for their first direct negotiations in more than three years on Friday, but they didn't last long. The Telegraph reports that the talks in Istanbul lasted just 90 minutes. A Ukrainian diplomatic source tells Reuters that the Russian side's demands were "detached...

Trump: No Peace 'Until Putin and I Get Together'

President is asked about Russian leader's decision to skip peace talks with Ukraine

(Newser) - Thursday might have been a big day in the quest for Russia-Ukraine peace, but Vladimir Putin opted to skip direct talks in Turkey. He sent a mid-level delegation instead, which Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed as "decorative," reports Reuters . Putin's decision ended any hope of a quick...

Putin Not Attending Russia-Ukraine Talks
Putin Skipping
Russia-Ukraine Talks
May 15, 2025 2:22 AM CDT

Putin Skipping Russia-Ukraine Talks

Which means his Ukrainian counterpart also will not be in Istanbul for the negotiations

(Newser) - Peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are set to begin in Turkey Thursday, but Russia's president won't be there. The Kremlin confirmed that rather than Vladimir Putin, it will be sending Vladimir Medinsky to head up its delegation. The Guardian refers to Medinsky as a "hardline" Putin...

After Drones Wound 47, Ukraine Blames Thermobaric Warheads

Zelensky says people are being killed "while the world hesitates' After Russian Drones Wound 47

(Newser) - A Russian drone strike on Ukraine's second-largest city wounded 47 people, officials said, and prompted another appeal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for more decisive support from the country's allies. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said drones hit 12 locations across Kharkiv late Friday. Residential buildings, civilian infrastructure, and vehicles...

After Chat With Zelensky, Trump Doubts Putin's Intentions

Ukrainian president says brief talk covered 'a lot'

(Newser) - President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met briefly on Saturday before the funeral for Pope Francis as the American leader steps up pressure to end Russia's war against Ukraine. It was the first face-to-face encounter between the presidents since they argued during a heated Oval Office meeting at...

Trump: 'Crimea Will Stay With Russia'
Trump Delivers Succinct
Judgment on Crimea
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Apr 25, 2025 8:41 AM CDT

Trump Delivers Succinct Judgment on Crimea

'Crimea will stay with Russia,' he tells Time

(Newser) - President Trump spoke five words in an interview with Time that won't please Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky: "Crimea will stay with Russia." It's only the latest development about the Crimean peninsula, which has emerged this week as a sticking point in any peace deal to end...

Trump Demands Putin 'STOP!' Attacks on Ukraine

President is imploring him and Zelensky to strike a peace deal quickly

(Newser) - On Wednesday, President Trump vented frustration at Volodymyr Zelensky . On Thursday, he vented at Vladimir Putin after a major new assault on Kyiv:
  • "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV," Trump wrote on Truth Social . "Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000
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Trump Pressures Zelensky as Russia Launches Big Strike

Ukraine calls assault on Kyiv one of Putin's 'most outrageous'

(Newser) - Big new developments on the Ukraine-Russia front, including a major attack by Russia and new pressure from President Trump on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to strike a deal.
  • Trump blasted Zelensky after the latter said he is not willing to cede any territory to Russia as part of a peace
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With Rubio Out, Ukraine Peace Talks Get a Downgrade

Lower-level conversations will occur in London instead

(Newser) - Top US, British, French, and Ukrainian diplomats had planned to meet in London on Wednesday in hopes of advancing a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. No more. The high-level meeting was scrapped at the 11th hour after Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff canceled their...

Putin Says Russia Won't Attack on Easter Sunday
Zelensky Agrees to
Putin's Easter Pause
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Apr 19, 2025 4:20 PM CDT

Zelensky Agrees to Putin's Easter Pause

At the same time, Ukraine and Russia complete a prisoner exchange

(Newser) - Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Saturday that his forces would observe a ceasefire for humanitarian reasons in its battle against Ukraine on Easter Sunday. He said at the Kremlin that he assumed Ukrainian forces also would stop fighting, NBC News reports. Later in the day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said...

Condemnation Follows Strike on Ukrainian City

Russian missiles killed at least 34, including children, as crowds gathered for Palm Sunday

(Newser) - Russian launched ballistic missiles at a northeastern Ukrainian city on Sunday morning, killing at least 34 and injuring 117 as people gathered for Palm Sunday observances. The head of the presidential office said the missiles employed cluster munitions that spray submunitions over the target area, ABC News reports. "A...

Zelensky Notes US Left 'Russia' Out of Attack Response

'Such a weak reaction' to strike that killed children, post says

(Newser) - Listing the nine children killed in a missile strike , from 3-year-old Tymofiy to 17-year-old Nikita, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday shamed the US for a response that didn't mention the nation that fired the missiles. "Such a powerful country, such a powerful nation—and such a weak...

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