Russia’s defence ministry may believe its forces are “defeating” Ukraine’s counter-offensive in the Kursk region, but Vladimir Putin clearly doesn’t.

Russia’s defense systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed eight US-made ATACMS missiles launched by Ukraine targeting the Belgorod region. In a statement, the Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the S-400 and Pantsir-SM systems repelled the attack,

(Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump could be decisive in the outcome of the 34-month-old war with Russia and help stop Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.

After more than 1,000 days of war, Ukraine is running short on manpower while the Kremlin has stepped up bombings of cities and infrastructure, launching missiles, drones and artillery rounds at civilian targets.

President Zelenskyy said that security guarantees for Kyiv would be effective only if provided by the United States and he hoped to meet US President-elect Donald Trump post his inauguration.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the incoming U.S. President Donald Trump as the one who could possibly end the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelensky said ‘strong’ Donald Trump will be able to force Russia into peace talks and end the war in Ukraine.