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War & Defense

The war in Ukraine, NATO, European defense and security coverage.

US soldiers rescued by drone after Apache helicopter goes down near the coast of Oman

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command's Task Force 59 and the Army's 82nd Airborne Division led the rescue, with Air Force assets assisting, as well.

Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

05 Jun 2026 · Ukraine

Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast

05 Jun 2026 · Ukraine

Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin

05 Jun 2026 · Ukraine

House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aid

Some 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the measure, after a smaller group broke ranks on another vote in recent days.

Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid

Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens

03 Jun 2026 · Ukraine

Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?

02 Jun 2026 · Ukraine

Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people

02 Jun 2026 · Ukraine