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Orban to reportedly block EU's Russia sanctions extension until Trump takes office

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told EU leaders he plans to wait until U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office before deciding on an extension of the bloc's sanctions against Russia, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 19, citing undisclosed sources. The EU sanctions must be extended by unanimous vote every six months, with the deadline for the […]

Ukraine

December 20, 2024

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One of Russia's largest chemical plants reportedly attacked in Rostov Oblast

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being edited. The Kamensky Combine, one of the largest chemical plants in Russia, was hit in an attack on Rostov Oblast, Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's counter-disinformation center, claimed on Dec. 18. The factory produces rocket fuel and components of ammunition and explosives, Kovalenko said. Russian […]

Ukraine

December 18, 2024

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Two Russian oil tankers reportedly sink in Kerch Strait

Two Russian tankers have suffered significant damage in the Kerch Strait due to severe weather conditions and have already sunk, Russian media outlets Mash and Baza reported on Dec. 15. Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry also reported that the tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, had been damaged. Both vessels were carrying approximately 4,000 tons of […]

Ukraine

December 15, 2024

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Ukraine reportedly strikes oil depot in Russia's Oryol Oblast

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil depot in the city of Oryol overnight on Dec. 14, causing a large fire, Russian Telegram channels reported. Explosions were reported by residents in the city around midnight local time. Videos posted on social media and shot by […]

Ukraine

December 13, 2024

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Former prosecutor general reportedly appointed Ukraine's ambassador to Netherlands

Former Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin has been appointed as Ukraine's ambassador to the Netherlands, lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said on his Telegram on Dec. 13. Several Ukrainian media outlets, including Suspilne, also reported that Kostin had been appointed as ambassador to the Netherlands. Meanwhile, it is still unknown who will replace Kostin as prosecutor general. "As […]

Ukraine

December 13, 2024

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Rebels enter Damascus, Assad reportedly flees capital

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane out of Damascus on Dec. 8 as rebel forces swept into the capital, two senior army officers told Reuters. The Syrian government has not officially confirmed the claims. Assad's destination is unknown, the officials told Reuters. Rebel […]

Ukraine

December 7, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones reportedly hit oil depot in Russia's Kaluga Oblast

Key developments on Nov. 25: Ukrainian drones hit oil depot in western Russia's Kaluga Oblast, source says Ukraine can strike Russian territory with ATACMS missiles, White House confirms Russian missile attacks on central Kharkiv, Odesa injures dozens Ukraine's 3rd Brigade says it liberated Kharkiv Oblast village, took POWs Ukraine developing guided aerial bombs domestically, Chief […]

Ukraine

November 25, 2024

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UK national reportedly captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine

A British national fighting for Ukraine has been captured by Russian forces in Kursk Oblast, according to multiple reports from Nov. 24. A video of a man in military fatigues, who identifies himself as former British army signalman James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, began circulating on Russian Telegram channels on Nov. 24. In the video, […]

Ukraine

November 25, 2024

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Ukrainian UAVs reportedly strike Russian border regions, industrial facility hit

Russian authorities reported Ukrainian drone strikes against the border regions of Rostov and Voronezh on Nov. 21, claiming that an industrial facility had been hit. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that its forces intercepted two drones over the two regions, making no mention of possible damage or whether some of the drones slipped through the defenses. […]

Ukraine

November 21, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine reportedly uses ATACMS on Russian territory for first time; Zelensky presents resilience plan

Key developments on Nov. 19: Ukraine used ATACMS on Russian territory for first time, according to Moscow, media Russia claims to capture village near Kurakhove, Kyiv hasn't confirmed Putin approves Russia's updated nuclear doctrine Over 50,000 Ukrainian recruits have received training in UK Denmark to provide over $137 million for Ukrainian defense industry Zelensky presents […]

Ukraine

November 19, 2024

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Russian defense plant over 1,300 km from Ukraine reportedly hit by drone strike

A drone strike damaged a factory on Nov. 17 in the Russian city of Izhevsk, more than 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) from the Ukrainian border, according to Alexander Brechalov, head of Russia's Udmurt Republic. The factory produces air defense systems, radars, and other equipment for the Russian military, said Andrii Kovalenko, the head of the […]

Ukraine

November 17, 2024

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Russian city of Saratov targeted by Ukrainian drone, local official claims, oil refinery reportedly hit

A Ukrainian drone targeted the Russian city of Saratov overnight on Nov. 8, local Governor Ruslan Busargin reported. According to Busargin, air defenses downed the drone over the city and debris fell in the industrial area in the Zavodsky district. He did not report any casualties or damage. The city hosts the Saratov Oil Refinery, […]

Ukraine

November 8, 2024

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