Russia is advancing around Kostyantynivka and in the Sumy region with small, fast-moving units as both sides try a new tactic of using motorcycles and civilian cars to quickly cross open terrain.

Russian forces have claimed the capture of Yablunivka in the Sumy region, marking advances near the regional capital as part of Putin's "buffer zone" strategy. This offensive follows Kyiv's incursion into Russia's Kursk region,

US President Donald Trump confirmed that his and Russian President Vladimir Putin phone call on Saturday lasted approximately an hour. The latter condemned the Israeli military operation against Iran.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth resisted senators’ efforts to secure his support for a bipartisan bill that would further punish Russia for its war on Ukraine.

Israel's "preemptive" strikes against Iran targeting the country's nuclear program and killing top military officials could have far-reaching implications for Ukraine and could boost Russia's ability to continue its full-scale invasion,

Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange on Thursday, as reported by Russian news agencies citing the defense ministry. The exact number of prisoners exchanged remains undisclosed, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two nations despite the exchange.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declined to specify who the US wants to win the Russia-Ukraine war, instead saying that the president is "committed" to peace.

After closing out its best month since 2023, Wall Street opened with losses on Monday as the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalated over the weekend, contributing to broader market anxiety and a jump in oil prices.

During the conversation, Putin reiterated Russia’s proposal to seek mutually acceptable solutions on the Iranian nuclear issue.

A sharp rise in global oil prices following Israeli strikes on Iran will benefit Russia and bolster its military capabilities in the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday in comments that were under embargo until Saturday afternoon.