Defense Spending & Budget News June 2 Ukraine’s surprise attack shows it may take a ‘major drone strike’ to change US defense policy, experts say The conflict underscores need for coordinated federal and private efforts to close gaps in homeland drone protection
Ukraine June 2 Ukraine-Russia peace talks yield no ceasefire, Zelenskyy warns Putin should not be 'rewarded' Ukraine reviews Russia's ceasefire terms after failed talks. Zelenskyy emphasizes no rewards for Putin and highlights NATO's importance in curbing Russian aggression.
United Kingdom June 2 British PM Keir Starmer moves UK military into 'war-fighting readiness' British Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled plans to boost the U.K. military to "war-fighting readiness" and support NATO with new innovations.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy June 2 Ukraine, Russia meet for peace talks in Istanbul after explosive weekend Istanbul is hosting Russian-Ukrainian peace talks Monday amid heightened tensions after Ukraine's drone attack on Russian airfields, and unclaimed bridge explosions.
Ukraine June 1 Ukraine’s 'Spider’s Web' drone strike burns over 40 Russian warplanes, Moscow calls it 'terrorist attack' Ukraine launched a massive drone strike deep into Russia, hitting airbases and destroying over 40 bombers in its longest-range operation since the war began, according to officials.
Ukraine June 1 Ukraine destroys dozens of Russian warplanes with drone attack deep inside Russia Ukrainian drones destroyed 40 Russian aircraft in a strategic attack on airfields. The operation was a year in the making, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukraine June 1 Bridge explosions in Russia near Ukraine border escalate tensions ahead of peace talks Explosions in Russian border regions kill seven and injure 69 as officials blame Ukraine for sabotage aimed at disrupting peace talks amid the ongoing war.
Emmanuel Macron May 30 Macron chides Trump, China over trade, Ukraine, Gaza: policies 'will kill global order' At the Shangri-La forum, Macron warns that forcing nations to choose sides in U.S.-China tensions could dismantle post-WWII institutions and global peace efforts.
Vladimir Putin May 29 Putin masses 50,000 troops on Ukraine's north front as Trump again agrees to meet Russian, Ukrainian leaders Russia's troop buildup on Ukraine's border raises tensions. Zelenskyy and Trump push for peace talks, but Moscow's refusal to hand over memorandum stalls negotiations.
Opinion May 29 SEN. JEANNE SHAHEEN: If Trump wants a Ukraine deal, he should reread his own book Trump could read Putin like a book, if only he reread his own. Instead, the president has mismanaged the Ukraine peace negotiations and Putin has benefitted.
World May 28 Franklin Graham meets with Zelenskyy in Berlin, offers prayer as Russia-Ukraine war escalates Franklin Graham reflected on a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying he prayed for peace in Ukraine and believes “only God can solve" the conflict with Russia.