Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state pollster says

Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state pollster says
Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state pollster says

Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state pollster says
Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for Ukraine peace plan, the Kremlin says

Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for Ukraine peace plan, the Kremlin says
Zelenskiy seeks meeting with Trump to hammer out issue of territory

Zelenskiy seeks meeting with Trump to hammer out issue of territory
Russian air defence downs 25 Moscow-bound Ukrainian drones, mayor says
Russian air defence downs 25 Moscow-bound Ukrainian drones, mayor says
Two police officers killed by bomb in Moscow near site of Russian general's killing

Two police officers killed by bomb in Moscow near site of Russian general's killing
Ukrainian troops withdraw from eastern town of Siversk
Ukrainian troops withdraw from eastern town of Siversk
CSG will supply trucks to Slovak army under framework deal worth up to $1.2 billion
CSG will supply trucks to Slovak army under framework deal worth up to $1.2 billion
Syria ministers meet Putin to discuss defence, economic cooperation, SANA says

Syria ministers meet Putin to discuss defence, economic cooperation, SANA says
Jared Kushner's withdrawal from Serbia will hurt investment, official says

Jared Kushner's withdrawal from Serbia will hurt investment, official says
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says several draft documents ready after Miami talks

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says several draft documents ready after Miami talks
Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia strikes Ukraine, Polish armed forces say
Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia strikes Ukraine, Polish armed forces say
Russian air attack on Ukraine kills three and sparks sweeping outages

Russian air attack on Ukraine kills three and sparks sweeping outages
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at industrial site in Russia's Stavropol region, governor says
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at industrial site in Russia's Stavropol region, governor says
Kremlin says weekend Ukraine peace talks not breakthrough, Izvestia reports

Kremlin says weekend Ukraine peace talks not breakthrough, Izvestia reports
Russian forces attack Odesa, governor says, in second regional strike in less than 24 hours
Russian forces attack Odesa, governor says, in second regional strike in less than 24 hours
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says negotiations on war settlement 'close to a real result'

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says negotiations on war settlement 'close to a real result'
Freed Belarus opposition leaders delay public appearance to recover

Freed Belarus opposition leaders delay public appearance to recover
Polish president appoints new Monetary Policy Council member Zarzecki
Polish president appoints new Monetary Policy Council member Zarzecki
Romanian president says judiciary will be investigated to address claims of abuses

Romanian president says judiciary will be investigated to address claims of abuses
Far-right surge in western Spain shapes outcome of regional election

Far-right surge in western Spain shapes outcome of regional election
Analysis-Orban's giveaways still not turning election tide in Hungary

Analysis-Orban's giveaways still not turning election tide in Hungary
Kremlin says US intelligence conclusions cited by Reuters 'not true'

Kremlin says US intelligence conclusions cited by Reuters 'not true'
Factbox-High-profile Russians assassinated since start of Ukraine war

Factbox-High-profile Russians assassinated since start of Ukraine war
Kosovo heads to polls as political deadlock threatens vital funds

Kosovo heads to polls as political deadlock threatens vital funds
Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow, investigators say

Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow, investigators say
US envoy Witkoff calls Ukraine, Russia talks productive

US envoy Witkoff calls Ukraine, Russia talks productive
Serbia's students protest against university pressure after railway station tragedy

Serbia's students protest against university pressure after railway station tragedy
Kremlin says peace prospects not improved by Europe, Ukraine changes to US proposals

Kremlin says peace prospects not improved by Europe, Ukraine changes to US proposals
Zelenskiy favours US proposal of three-way talks if it produces results

Zelenskiy favours US proposal of three-way talks if it produces results
US offers new talks format including Russia and Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

US offers new talks format including Russia and Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
Escalating Russian airstrikes aim to cut Ukraine off from sea, Zelenskiy says

Escalating Russian airstrikes aim to cut Ukraine off from sea, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine and Portugal agree on co-production of Ukrainian sea drones
Ukraine and Portugal agree on co-production of Ukrainian sea drones
US, Russian officials meet in Florida for more Ukraine talks

US, Russian officials meet in Florida for more Ukraine talks
Russian missiles attack port near Ukraine's Odesa, kill seven, officials say
Russian missiles attack port near Ukraine's Odesa, kill seven, officials say
US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged

US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged
Ukraine starts new round of talks with US, Kyiv negotiator says

Ukraine starts new round of talks with US, Kyiv negotiator says
NATO sees positive signs Czech ammunition scheme for Kyiv may continue

NATO sees positive signs Czech ammunition scheme for Kyiv may continue
Markets quietly welcome EU shift to joint borrowing for Ukraine loan

Markets quietly welcome EU shift to joint borrowing for Ukraine loan
Putin promises to look into case of jailed Frenchman Laurent Vinatier

Putin promises to look into case of jailed Frenchman Laurent Vinatier
Macron says Europe will need to engage with Putin if US peace talks fail

Macron says Europe will need to engage with Putin if US peace talks fail
Rogue texts, aliens and a marriage proposal - welcome to Vladimir Putin's phone-in

Rogue texts, aliens and a marriage proposal - welcome to Vladimir Putin's phone-in
Putin says Trump is right to sue BBC over speech edit

Putin says Trump is right to sue BBC over speech edit
Ukraine can advise Poland on drone defence, Zelenskiy says in Warsaw

Ukraine can advise Poland on drone defence, Zelenskiy says in Warsaw
UK welcomes EU funding agreement for Ukraine

UK welcomes EU funding agreement for Ukraine
Ukraine strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in Mediterranean

Ukraine strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in Mediterranean
How will the EU's $105 billion loan to Ukraine work without frozen Russian assets?

How will the EU's $105 billion loan to Ukraine work without frozen Russian assets?
Russia, Ukraine carry out new exchange of bodies
Russia, Ukraine carry out new exchange of bodies
Russia's Putin warns of risks for top oil producers' reserves in EU

Russia's Putin warns of risks for top oil producers' reserves in EU
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years