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Russia Bombards Kyiv With Deadly Missile Attack as Ceasefire Talks Falter
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Wednesday, killing at least one person and wounding several others, as the Kremlin ruled out a potential land-swap agreement proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The strikes damaged residential buildings, office complexes, and infrastructure across multiple districts of the capital, adding pressure on Ukraine's air defenses as the nearly three-year war drags on. 
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Wednesday, killing at least one person and wounding several others, as the Kremlin ruled out a potential land-swap agreement proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The strikes damaged residential buildings, office complexes, and infrastructure across multiple districts of the capital, adding pressure on Ukraine's air defenses as the nearly three-year war drags on. -
Israel Threatens Renewed Gaza Offensive If Hostages Are Not Released by Saturday
Israel's fragile ceasefire with Hamas is under threat as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that fighting in Gaza would resume if the militant group does not release hostages by Saturday. The ultimatum came after Hamas postponed further hostage releases, citing Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, including restrictions on humanitarian aid and displaced persons returning to northern Gaza. 
Israel's fragile ceasefire with Hamas is under threat as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that fighting in Gaza would resume if the militant group does not release hostages by Saturday. The ultimatum came after Hamas postponed further hostage releases, citing Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, including restrictions on humanitarian aid and displaced persons returning to northern Gaza. -
Trump Seeks $500B Rare Earth Deal With Ukraine in Exchange for Military Aid
President Donald Trump said Ukraine has "essentially agreed" to grant the U.S. access to an estimated $500 billion worth of rare earth minerals as part of a proposed deal to secure continued American military support for Kyiv. The agreement, still in early discussions, comes as Ukraine looks to leverage its vast untapped reserves of critical minerals to strengthen its strategic alliance with Washington. 
President Donald Trump said Ukraine has "essentially agreed" to grant the U.S. access to an estimated $500 billion worth of rare earth minerals as part of a proposed deal to secure continued American military support for Kyiv. The agreement, still in early discussions, comes as Ukraine looks to leverage its vast untapped reserves of critical minerals to strengthen its strategic alliance with Washington. -
Hamas Halts Hostage Release, Accuses Israel of Ceasefire Violations as Netanyahu Holds Emergency Talks
Hamas announced Monday that it is postponing the next scheduled hostage release under the ongoing ceasefire agreement, accusing Israel of failing to meet its obligations under the deal. The decision, disclosed in a statement by Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas' military wing, threatens to derail the fragile truce that has facilitated multiple exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. 
Hamas announced Monday that it is postponing the next scheduled hostage release under the ongoing ceasefire agreement, accusing Israel of failing to meet its obligations under the deal. The decision, disclosed in a statement by Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas' military wing, threatens to derail the fragile truce that has facilitated multiple exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. -
Russia Rejects Trump’s Ukraine Peace Efforts, Insists on Full Concessions
Russia has reaffirmed its demand that all of President Vladimir Putin's conditions be met in full before any resolution to the war in Ukraine, signaling a hardline stance following President Donald Trump's recent comments about potential negotiations. 
Russia has reaffirmed its demand that all of President Vladimir Putin's conditions be met in full before any resolution to the war in Ukraine, signaling a hardline stance following President Donald Trump's recent comments about potential negotiations. -
Israeli Forces Withdraw from Key Gaza Corridor as Ceasefire Holds Amid Uncertainty
Israeli forces have withdrawn from the Netzarim corridor in Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, officials from both sides confirmed Sunday. The move marks a key step in the fragile truce that has paused the 15-month war but faces significant hurdles in negotiations for an extension. 
Israeli forces have withdrawn from the Netzarim corridor in Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, officials from both sides confirmed Sunday. The move marks a key step in the fragile truce that has paused the 15-month war but faces significant hurdles in negotiations for an extension. -
Trump Claims Phone Call with Putin on Ukraine War, Kremlin Declines to Confirm
Former President Donald Trump has spoken by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, according to comments Trump made in an exclusive interview aboard Air Force One. The disclosure, which has not been confirmed by the Kremlin or U.S. officials, comes as Trump positions himself as a potential intermediary in the ongoing conflict. Former President Donald Trump has spoken by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, according to comments Trump made in an exclusive interview aboard Air Force One. The disclosure, which has not been confirmed by the Kremlin or U.S. officials, comes as Trump positions himself as a potential intermediary in the ongoing conflict. -
Trump Signals Ukraine Peace Talks, but Putin Shows No Interest in Compromise
Former President Donald Trump has suggested that the U.S. and Russia are engaged in discussions about ending the war in Ukraine, though it remains unclear whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has any real interest in negotiations. Nearly three years after Russia's invasion, Moscow's forces are advancing, while Ukraine faces shortages of troops and military supplies. Trump, who has repeatedly claimed he could broker peace, has indicated that "very serious" talks are already underway, though Kyiv has been left out of the process. Former President Donald Trump has suggested that the U.S. and Russia are engaged in discussions about ending the war in Ukraine, though it remains unclear whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has any real interest in negotiations. Nearly three years after Russia's invasion, Moscow's forces are advancing, while Ukraine faces shortages of troops and military supplies. Trump, who has repeatedly claimed he could broker peace, has indicated that "very serious" talks are already underway, though Kyiv has been left out of the process. -
Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Exchanged as Ceasefire Continues
Three Israeli hostages were released Saturday in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas continued to hold. The latest exchange marked the fifth round of swaps under the first phase of the deal, which began on January 19. 
Three Israeli hostages were released Saturday in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas continued to hold. The latest exchange marked the fifth round of swaps under the first phase of the deal, which began on January 19. -
Baltic States Cut Final Ties to Russia’s Power Grid, Brace for Possible Retaliation
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are set to sever their last remaining energy ties with Russia this weekend, completing a decades-long effort to break free from Soviet-era infrastructure. The three Baltic nations will disconnect from the Moscow-controlled BRELL power grid on Saturday before fully synchronizing with the European electricity network on Sunday, a move seen as both a geopolitical and energy security milestone. 
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are set to sever their last remaining energy ties with Russia this weekend, completing a decades-long effort to break free from Soviet-era infrastructure. The three Baltic nations will disconnect from the Moscow-controlled BRELL power grid on Saturday before fully synchronizing with the European electricity network on Sunday, a move seen as both a geopolitical and energy security milestone.
