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Ukraine's path to EU accession narrows as war drags on
EU officials signal Ukraine's membership timeline is slipping while Moldova advances, raising questions about Kyiv's European future amid ongoing war.
Russia-Ukraine War
47 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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This Shipping Lane Is Now the World’s Deadliest. It Isn’t Hormuz.
The Black Sea has become the world's deadliest shipping lane, with war risk insurance premiums climbing as high as 20% of vessel value.
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EU's Kallas: Russia 'pretending' to negotiate on Ukraine while 'bombing civilians'
European officials and diplomats demand a seat at upcoming Ukraine peace talks amid concerns over Russian negotiations.
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2 soldiers a minute
Ukraine’s General Staff says Russia lost 2,980 soldiers in a single day, about two soldiers every minute.
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‘No concession’: What to expect from Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
Russia, Ukraine and the United States held two days of U.S.-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi, ending without a breakthrough on a ceasefire or territorial settlement.
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Ukraine Peace Talks Are Restarting After 9 Months. Here’s What to Expect.
Russia, Ukraine and the US open talks in Abu Dhabi with US officials seeking a final end to the war and Kyiv claiming battlefield leverage.
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Rebuilding US foreign policy after Trump
G7 foreign ministers meet in Paris amid uncertainty over U.S. policy after Republican midterm losses, with Rubio facing questions on Ukraine, Iran, and the ICC.
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War widens in the Black Sea in a test of NATO red lines
Russian drone strikes turn the Black Sea into a lethal battlefield, testing NATO’s red‑line commitments.
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Russian drone kills 14 at Ukraine train station, but local truce credited to Melania Trump brings some hope
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Ukraine's 'Veles' pipeline operation near Kupiansk 'eliminates' over 100 Russian troops, Zelensky says
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Ukraine's military debuts aerial rescue drones hoping to cut evacuation times from hours to minutes
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McConnell: Latest Trump bid to end Russia-Ukraine war ‘certain to fail’
Mitch McConnell publishes a scathing op-ed warning against Trump's strategy on Russia and Ukraine.
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Ukraine using signal repeater drones to let operators fly mission drones further
Ukraine deploys signal repeater drones to extend operational flight ranges, according to recent reporting.
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European Parliament Vice President ends hunger strike following Oleshky ceasefire announcement
A European Parliament Vice President has ended a hunger strike after a ceasefire was announced for the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.
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Elina Svitolina announces divorce from Gaël Monfils, cites emotional fallout from Russia-Ukraine war
Tennis star Elina Svitolina announces her separation and divorce from Gaël Monfils, citing the severe toll of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Operation Vivaldi: the four seasons
Operation Vivaldi emerges across multiple reports tracking intensifying attacks, military updates, and ongoing developments in the ongoing conflict.
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Bomb by Bomb, the Slow Death of My Hometown in Ukraine
Reports detail a series of Russian strikes across the Donetsk region, including fatal aerial bombings in Oleksandrivka and MLRS attacks in Kramatorsk.
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‘We will turn Putin’s new foot soldiers into stewed meat’
President Zelenskyy warns of new Russian mobilization efforts and the deployment of 10,000 additional North Korean troops.
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Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres and internet providers
President Zelensky reports a Russian strategic shift toward targeting Ukraine's data centers and internet service providers to disrupt digital infrastructure.
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Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 5, including 14-year-old boy, injure 43 as drone strikes continue into daytime
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Wheat buyers brace for higher costs as Russia-Ukraine war drags on
Global food markets face volatility as the EU and international partners push for a Black Sea grain deal revival amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Vivaldi’s First Season, Faster Drones, Slower Diplomacy and an Authoritarian Confrontation Without End, The Big Five 20 September edition
Russia’s claimed battlefield gains are being questioned as analysts cite drone warfare, stalled diplomacy and an unending authoritarian clash.
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Ukraine tennis player's apartment destroyed in Russian strike
Russian missile strikes in the Odesa region have caused significant casualties and destroyed the home of Ukrainian tennis star Dayana Yastremska.
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Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says
Ukrainian officials report five deaths and 67 injuries following a Russian strike on a shopping centre and other targets in the Dnipro region.
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 9, 2026
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Russia Sends 14th-Century Prince’s Relics to Front Line to Help Troops “Win” in Ukraine
Russia deploys medieval warrior prince relics to the Ukraine front lines to boost troop morale.
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Russian drive on Donetsk region puts Kyiv's new commanders to the test
A Russian push into the Donetsk region tests Ukraine's newly restructured military leadership and command strategies.
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,496,440 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Ukraine's General Staff reports that Russian troop losses have surpassed 1.49 million since the start of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022.
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Putin Demands Full Donbas Capture, Rejects Compromise on War
President Vladimir Putin has rejected compromises in the conflict, demanding the full capture of the Donbas as a condition for peace.
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Russian strike on Kyiv-area warehouse sparks detonation, killing 37
A Russian drone strike on an ammunition warehouse near Kyiv has caused a massive detonation, resulting in 37 deaths in the deadliest attack of the year.
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Why Putin Is Fighting On, Even as His Problems Multiply
Vladimir Putin is ordering new military plans for offensives toward Kyiv and Chernihiv as diplomatic negotiations reach a deadlock.
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Supermarket director under investigation after deadly Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping center
Authorities have launched an investigation into a supermarket director following a fatal Russian strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih.
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Ukraine wants peace but won't give in, Zelenskiy says on Independence Day
President Zelenskiy asserts Ukraine's commitment to peace without concession during Independence Day celebrations in Kyiv.
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Western leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine sets sights on Russia's Ozon
Western leaders gather in Kyiv for Independence Day as Ukrainian forces focus on Russia's Ozon and seek advanced Patriot missile systems.
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'Winter is coming': Ukraine fears its toughest test since Russia's full-scale invasion
Ukraine confronts a looming winter energy crisis, warning that the season could become its toughest test since the 2022 invasion.
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ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 1, 2026
The Institute for the Study of War reports that Russia is intensifying drone strikes and capturing more territory, despite minimal gains relative to casualties.
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 22, 2026
Russian forces are intensifying attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, with troop numbers outnumbering Ukrainian forces six to one in some areas.
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Ukraine war latest: Three killed in Kyiv drone attack on Moscow
Ukraine has launched a series of mass drone attacks on the Moscow region, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries during an exchange of strikes.
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Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine
Conflicting reports surround the status of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka.
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Russia threatens escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack
Russia vows "massive" retaliation following Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow and strikes on critical oil infrastructure.
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Russia’s overwhelming manpower advantage against Ukraine is starting to wane
Russia’s military edge in Ukraine is eroding as recruitment slumps and strikes reshape the battlefield
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Over 225,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation
Media investigation reveals over 225,000 Russian soldiers identified as killed in Ukraine since 2022
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ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 11, 2026
Recent reporting tracks the Russian offensive campaign and missile activity in Kyiv as the conflict reaches day 1,564.
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Communist Party lawmaker warns Russia is ‘on the brink of a social explosion’ and demands a ‘clear plan’ to end the war
A Russian Communist lawmaker’s blunt warning of ‘social explosion’ over Ukraine war sparks rare public dissent ahead of elections
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Putin Says Ukrainian Drone Strikes Aim To Divide Russians in Russia Day Comments
Putin’s Russia Day speech frames Ukraine’s drone strikes as a threat to Russia’s unity and economy—while signaling a possible winter offensive.
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Russia's war on Ukraine: the new, the old, and the immutable
Massive Russian strikes and Ukrainian drone attacks on Black Sea infrastructure drive a complex, multi-front escalation.
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Rescuing a Losing War
Russia’s Ukraine campaign faces existential questions as battlefield setbacks spark strategic reassessments