September 6, 2026 Putin pauses Ukraine strikes after Kusher, Witkoff meeting Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs analyzes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's diplomatic efforts in Ukraine. She also reacts to U.S. military strikes against three Iranian oil tankers to deter hostile actions in the region.
September 6, 2026 AMB GORDON SONDLAND: The Godfather Test: How Putin turns every attack into a mystery — and gets away with it Former Amb. Gordon Sondland's "Godfather Test" urges NATO and the European Union to presume Vladimir Putin is behind cyberattacks and sabotage targeting the West.
September 5, 2026 Trump negotiators Witkoff, Kushner meet with Putin in Moscow as US pushes for end to Russia-Ukraine war Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow for peace talks before heading to Kyiv, and President Donald Trump says there may be a good chance for a deal.
September 3, 2026 Ukrainian center Kate Koval releases statement regarding her departure from LSU women's hoops team Kate Koval's Instagram statement reveals how Kim Mulkey's signing of Russian center Anna Minaeva drove her away from LSU women's basketball.
September 3, 2026 Russia’s strikes near Moldova raise alarm over Putin’s plans for Europe’s eastern flank President Sandu's national security advisor, Stanislav Secrieru, says Russia's strikes on Ukrainian-Moldovan border infrastructure aim to sever vital grain export corridors to European markets.
September 2, 2026 Putin and Iran 'need each other desperately,' expert says, as Russia voices support for regime Vladimir Putin declared full solidarity with Iran as an expert said both nations "need each other desperately" during the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
September 2, 2026 Explosion near German train station injures 2 Ukrainian citizens Two Ukrainian citizens suffered minor injuries in the Augsburg train station explosion as police investigate a possible motive amid rising tensions.
September 1, 2026 Germany blames Russia after explosive-laden drone found near Ukrainian cargo planes at major airport Germany closed Russia's Bonn consulate after linking Moscow to a failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft.
August 31, 2026 Putin unleashes new fury on Ukraine as report exposes fear hanging over war’s end Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones in four days as Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow aims to exhaust Ukraine, with daytime attacks now disrupting Kyiv.
August 31, 2026 Russia launches massive attack near Kyiv Smoke rises from a warehouse near Kyiv as firefighters battle a blaze following a Russian attack on Aug. 29, according to video released by Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. (Credit: Reuters .)