Putin announces 2-day ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian ⁠President ​Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a two-day ⁠ceasefire in ‌the ‌war with Ukraine to observe the anniversary ⁠of the ‌defeat ⁠of Nazi Germany in World War ‌II. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The ceasefire would run Friday and Saturday, according to a statement … Read more

Russia and Ukraine declare separate ceasefires ahead of WWII anniversary

Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, and threatened a “massive missile strike” on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his own ceasefire, saying in a statement posted on X that he has not received … Read more

Hezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in Ukraine

TEL AVIV, Israel — Hezbollah has launched a new weapon against northern Israel in the latest round of fighting: small drones controlled with fiber-optic cables the width of dental floss that avoid electronic detection. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. These drones — used widely in … Read more

Trump says he spoke to Putin about Ukraine and Iran during phone call

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Iranian asylum seekers in limbo with some detained or set for removal during war with Iran 06:04 Trump says blockade will stay until Iran makes nuclear deal 01:39 Now Playing Trump says he spoke to Putin about Ukraine and Iran … Read more

Trump speaks with Putin, says he isn’t sure whether Ukraine war or Iran war will end first

Washington — President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke Wednesday about the possibility of a “little bit of a ceasefire” in Ukraine during a conversation about the wars there and in Iran.  The president told reporters after the call that he thinks Putin might go with his suggestion, and might announce something … Read more

Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis stepping down, but officials deny reports of dispute with Trump

Kyiv — Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will leave her post in June, U.S. officials have confirmed to CBS News.  U.S. officials told CBS News that Davis, who has held the post in Kyiv for almost a year, during a period of abrupt shifts in American policy on Ukraine, is resigning for professional … Read more

Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine used interceptor systems to shoot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago, Ukraine’s defense minister claimed. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Meanwhile, … Read more

82nd Airborne soldiers train on drone-countering maneuvers used in Ukraine

Fayetteville, North Carolina — Three small drones whizzed overhead, piloted by soldiers on laptops. Two of the Bumblebee drones were being steered to collide with the third, as part of the soldiers’ initial training for the kind of drone-on-drone combat that’s been taking place for months on the battlefield in Ukraine. The training was held … Read more