The Kremlin is sticking to its war demands, even as President Trump makes new threats of sanctions that would go into effect if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire with

The next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Istanbul on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday. This was reported to him by Ukraine's chief negotiator,

The British defense chief is expected to urge Ukraine’s Western partners at the meeting to launch a “50-day drive” to get Kyiv the weapons it needs to fight Russia’s bigger army.

This figure is also a marked increase from the assessment on June 9 of Ukraine's Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) that Russia plans to increase production capacity to 190 drones per day, by the end of 2025.

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Russia's high recruitment bonuses, vital to help sustain its war effort in Ukraine, are putting a major strain on the country's economy.

Russian state TV took aim at Melania Trump, saying she is responsible for her husband's apparently tougher stance toward Putin.