As U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials reconvene for a second round of technical talks, a massive overnight bombardment of Ukrainian energy infrastructure casts a long shadow over the prospects for diplomacy, deepening skepticism on the ground.
The final pillar of post-Cold War nuclear arms control between the United States and Russia crumbles as the New START treaty lapses, raising urgent questions about strategic stability, a rising China, and global proliferation risks.
The expiration of the last major U.S.-Russia nuclear arms pact strips Moscow of a key diplomatic platform while raising global security concerns.
The last major nuclear arms control pact between the United States and Russia, the New START treaty, has lapsed, raising profound questions about strategic stability and the future of global arms control in an era of heightened geopolitical tensions.
In a massive overnight assault, Russia fired over 70 missiles and 450 drones at Ukrainian energy infrastructure, injuring civilians, just one day before diplomatic negotiations were set to resume in Abu Dhabi.
On the eve of a critical diplomatic summit, Russian forces unleashed a massive barrage of drones and missiles against Ukrainian energy facilities, shattering a brief truce and plunging Kyiv residents into a deepening winter crisis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned Russia's latest wave of attacks on energy infrastructure, calling them a deliberate blow to U.S.-led diplomatic efforts. He vowed to coordinate with Washington on potential consequences.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announces a reassessment of Ukraine's negotiation approach after Russia launches a record ballistic missile strike on energy infrastructure, accusing Moscow of exploiting a diplomatic pause to prepare for winter attacks.
With the New START treaty set to expire, a senior Russian diplomat states Moscow is prepared for a world without bilateral nuclear arms limits, raising global concerns over a potential new arms race and the erosion of decades of strategic stability.
In a major overnight assault, Russia launched approximately 450 drones and 70 missiles against Ukrainian infrastructure, wounding civilians and crippling power supplies amid a deep freeze, just one day before scheduled peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi.
A brief humanitarian pause brokered by the U.S. collapsed as Russia launched fresh attacks on Ukrainian cities, targeting energy infrastructure during a severe cold snap that has seen temperatures plummet below -20°C.
Russian forces launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and second city Kharkiv early Tuesday, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas amid sub-zero temperatures, officials said.
In a significant diplomatic and economic breakthrough, the U.S. agrees to slash tariffs on Indian goods after Prime Minister Modi commits to halt purchases of Russian crude, easing bilateral tensions and reshaping trade dynamics.
A Russian drone strike targeted a bus carrying coal miners in central Ukraine, killing at least a dozen workers hours after Kyiv announced a postponement of diplomatic negotiations. The attack, condemned as a deliberate strike on civilians, marks one of the deadliest single incidents for Ukraine's energy sector since the invasion began.
As winter deepens and Russian strikes intensify, President Zelenskyy announces a new diplomatic push for peace, with talks scheduled this week in the UAE. The negotiations unfold against a backdrop of skepticism and a humanitarian crisis fueled by attacks on critical infrastructure.
A second round of trilateral talks on a US-backed peace plan for Ukraine has been delayed to Wednesday, President Zelensky announced. The postponement follows undisclosed discussions between senior Russian and US officials in Florida, raising questions about diplomatic coordination and the path forward.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms a new round of trilateral negotiations with Russia and the U.S. is scheduled for early February, even as drone attacks continue to target civilian infrastructure.
As a temporary halt in Russian airstrikes on Kyiv brokered by former U.S. President Trump nears its end, Ukraine is urgently working to strengthen its air defenses. Analysts caution the lull may be a tactical move by Moscow to bolster its diplomatic leverage rather than a step toward peace.
Ukrainian forces conducted a series of long-range strikes in January targeting infrastructure at a Russian ballistic missile launch site, damaging buildings and a hangar at the Kapustin Yar test range, military officials confirmed.
Ukraine's energy minister has issued a stark warning that planned power outages could intensify in the coming days, citing significant generation shortfalls and the threat of new Russian aerial attacks targeting the nation's critical energy infrastructure.
