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'Deliberate distraction': EU's foreign policy chief rejects Moscow's claim of Ukraine targetting Russian govt sites

Brussels, Dec 31: European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on Wednesday termed Russia's claim of Ukraine targetting its key government sites a "deliberate distraction."

Ukraine launched drones at Putin's residence from Sumy, Chernihiv: Russian Defence Ministry

Moscow, Dec 31: The drone attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region was launched from Sumy and Chernihiv regions, Major General Alexander Romanenkov, Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces' Anti-Aircraft Missile Troops, said on Wednesday.

Russia alleges Ukraine fired 91 missiles towards Putin's residence

Moscow, December 30: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a statement that Ukraine launched 91 missiles towards the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia to toughen stance in talks after Ukraine's alleged attack on Putin's residence

Moscow, Dec 30: Russia will toughen its position in the Ukraine negotiations following an alleged Ukrainian attack on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod Region, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.

Zelenskyy presents housing certificates to Ukrainian Security, Defence Forces personnel conferred with title 'Hero of Ukraine'

Kyiv, December 30: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented housing certificates to the warriors of Ukraine's Security and Defense Forces who have been conferred the title Hero of Ukraine, as well as to the families of fallen Heroes, in a gesture of gratitude for their service to the country.

PM Modi concerned over targeting of President Putin's residence, stresses diplomatic end to Russia-Ukraine hostilities

New Delhi, Dec 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that he is "deeply concerned" by reports of the targeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence, and stressed that the ongoing diplomatic efforts are the most viable path towards ending hostilities and achieving peace.

Russia says Kyiv launched drone attack on presidential residence in Novgorod

Moscow, Dec 30: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Kyiv launched an overnight drone attack targeting the presidential residence in Russia's northwestern region of Novgorod.

Zelenskyy dismisses allegations of attack on Putin's residence as 'fabrication'

Kyiv, December 29: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said that the alleged strike by Ukraine on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence is a "fabrication" and that Ukraine will not take steps to undermine diplomacy.

Zelenskyy 'interested' in getting war reparations from Russia

Kyiv, December 29: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said that they were interested in receiving money from Russia for war reparations, and said he may use it in defence if need be.

Overnight Russian strikes in Donetsk region kill 1, injure 5 amid Trump-Zelenskyy talks in Florida

Kyiv, December 29: Ukrainian authorities on Monday said Russia had continued its overnight shelling on the Kyiv-controlled Donetsk region, which hit multiple districts across eastern Ukraine, amid peace talks between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida in order to end the war in Europe.

"Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed," Trump says as Zelenskyy stands beside him after peace talks

Florida, December 29: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stood by his side while addressing the media, following hours of peace talks at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

"I don't have deadlines": Trump on Russia-Ukraine peace deal as he meets Zelesnkyy

Florida, December 29: Trump, who is known for setting deadlines on most issues, said he has no deadline this time for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal as he welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida on Sunday.

"It'll either end or go on for a long time": Trump on Russia-Ukraine war as peace talks enter final stages

Florida, December 29: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are in the final stages and that from here either the war will end or it will continue for a long time, as he welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. The meeting is underway and is being seen as a key moment in efforts to bring the nearly four-year conflict to an end.

Trump calls talks with Putin "very productive" ahead of Zelenskyy meeting at Mar-a-Lago

Washington, DC, December 29: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he had a "good and very productive" phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, shortly before his scheduled meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida.

Zelenskyy briefs UK PM on preparations for Trump meet and Russian strikes

Florida, December 28: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and updated him on the preparations for the meeting with US President Donald Trump.

If Kiev does not want peace, Russia will achieve all special military operation goals by military means: Putin

Moscow, December 28: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday visited a command post of the Russian Armed Forces and his remarks there that if Ukraine refuses to end things peacefully, Russia would meet the challenges with force, as reported by TASS.

Trump to meet Zelensky today amid push for Ukraine peace deal

Washington, Dec 28: US President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida on Sunday, as Kyiv presses ahead with a new 20-point peace plan aimed at ending Russia's nearly four-year war in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy calls Putin "a man of war" after Russia's deadly attack on Kyiv

Nova Scotia, December 28: After Russia unleashed a fresh wave of strikes on Kyiv and nearby regions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called Russian leader Vladimir Putin a "man of war."

Teens in UK armed forces to get paid 'gap years' in bid to attract youngsters

London, December 27: Teenagers in the United Kingdom will be offered paid "gap years" with the armed forces under a new "whole of society" approach to national defence that aims to increase recruitment among young people, according to reports quoted by Al Jazeera.

Russian army holds Kupyansk, raids Ukrainian military infrastructure

Moscow, Dec 27: The Russian army holds control of the strategic city of Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region, and conducted a large-scale strike on Ukrainian military-related targets overnight, Moscow said Saturday.

Zelenskyy alleges Russia of ongoing attacks, says residential buildings hit

Kyiv, December 27: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that while Russian attacks continue on Kyiv, since last night there have been almost 500 drones and 40 missiles fired.

Russian diplomat says Ukraine proposed radically different peace plan

Moscow, Dec 27: The potential crisis resolution plan that Kyiv is reportedly proposing differs significantly from the one that Moscow and Washington are working on, a Russian official said.

Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles, drones ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting as peace talks continue

Kyiv, December 27: The capital of Kyiv came under a large-scale missile and drone attack overnight on December 27, with multiple explosions reported across the Ukrainian capital and surrounding regions, one day ahead of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as diplomatic efforts continue to end the four-year-long running war.

Zelensky says willing to bring peace plan for referendum if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire: Report

Washington, Dec 27: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is willing to bring a peace plan to end the Ukraine crisis for a referendum if Russia agrees to a ceasefire of at least 60 days, according to US media outlet Axios.

Trump asserts Zelensky 'doesn't have anything until I approve it': Media

Washington, Dec 27: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "doesn't have anything until I approve it," US President Donald Trump said in an exclusive interview with Politico, two days ahead of his meeting with Zelensky in Florida over a peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict lasting nearly four years.

North Korea's Kim calls for expanding missile, shell production capacity

Seoul, Dec 26: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled a plan to build new munitions factories to expand the production capacity of missiles and shells, stressing that raising their production is critical in bolstering the war deterrent, state media reported on Friday.

"Happier when we not hear music of evil": Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for peace on Christmas

Kyiv, December 26: Wishing Ukrainians on the occasion of Christmas, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for peace while also slamming Russia for launching a massive attack on the eve of the festival.

Putin warned Bush about NATO, Ukraine years before rupture

Washington, Dec 25: Long before Russia's confrontation with the West hardened into open hostility, President Vladimir Putin privately warned U.S. President George W. Bush that NATO expansion into Ukraine and Georgia would create permanent instability, according to newly released transcripts of their meetings from 2001 to 2008.

Moscow analysing peace proposal on Ukraine: Kremlin

Moscow, Dec 25: Moscow is analysing a peace proposal on Ukraine submitted by a Russian special envoy following his recent meeting with US officials, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

Russian forces capture Sviato-Pokrovske settlement in Donetsk

Moscow, Dec 25: The Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday that units of its Southern Group of Forces had taken control of the settlement of Sviato-Pokrovske in the Donetsk region.

"Russia must not sabotage diplomacy": Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for "additional pressure" on Moscow after aerial attacks

Kyiv, December 23: Following one of the largest aerial attacks by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday called for "additional pressure" on the neighbouring country to end the war, while stating that Kyiv has never been an "obstacle to peace."

EU renews Russia sanctions as it pushes to shape US-led peace deal

Brussels, Dec 23: The Council of the European Union (EU) renewed its sweeping economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, even as Europe moves to seek direct contact with Moscow amid US-led talks with Ukraine and Russia.

Over 650 drones, 13 regions hit, 3 dead as Russia launches massive attack, says Zelenskyy

, December 23: Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine overnight on Monday, firing more than 650 drones and over 30 missiles across at least 13 regions, killing three people, including a four-year-old child, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, in an X post.

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