Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, triggering emergency power cuts in parts of the country, as Moscow continues to target energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

Ukraine has not previously stated openly that it uses the advanced U.S.-provided ballistic missile systems on targets inside Russia.

Russia is feeling the pinch from President Donald Trump’s latest sanctions, as world energy markets show the new prohibitions on Rosneft and Lukoil are having some effect.

With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.

A full-scale invasion of Poland, in the manner Russia invaded Ukraine, is rather not viable, given Russia's current military capacities, Poland's military build-up and the collective defense guarantees of NATO membership, Michnik said, "however, this reality must not diminish Poland’s ongoing preparation."

The European Union’s deep economic ties to China are constraining its ability to pressure Beijing over Russia’s war in Ukraine, the bloc’s top diplomat said.

The move came months after Beijing lifted visa requirements for Russian nationals. From Sept 15, 2025 to Sept 14, 2026, a visa-free policy is being tested for holders of ordinary passports from Russia, according to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

An earlier proposed Trump-Putin summit in Hungary was scrapped when it became clear Russia would not agree to the U.S. president's demand for an immediate ceasefire in the Ukraine war.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday, a day after his national security chief announced progress in negotiations.

A Russian national, now in Azerbaijan, is suspected of coordinating a 2024 parcel plot targeting air cargo planes in Europe.