Ukraine launches counterattack in Russian border region as Zelenskyy to ask allies for boost in air defenses

Ukrainian forces launched a counterattack in the western border region of Kursk, warning that Russia was “getting what it deserves.” Though it was not immediately clear how much Ukraine had advanced in the region, the assault comes at a critical juncture in the nearly three-year conflict with both sides seeking to boost their negotiating hand … Read more

Trump says Putin wants a meeting as soon as possible about Ukraine war

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 16, 2024. Brian Snyder | Reuters President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his interest in a meeting regarding the war with Ukraine. “President Putin said that he wants to meet with me as soon as possible,” … Read more

Ukraine says it assassinated top Russian general

Ukraine says it assassinated top Russian general – CBS News Watch CBS News Ukraine is claiming responsibility for the assassination of a top Russian general in Moscow. Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who oversaw Russia’s chemical weapons unit, was killed when a bomb hidden in a scooter went off as he left a Moscow apartment building. … Read more

President-elect Trump says Ukraine to ‘possibly’ receive less military aid

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a meeting with Britain’s Prince William (not pictured) at the residence of the British ambassador to France, on the day of the reopening ceremonies of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral following the 2019 fire, in Paris, France, December 7, 2024.  Aaron Chown | Via Reuters In an exclusive interview with … Read more