Zelensky proposes new compromise for Russian occupied areas of Ukraine — Will include new DMZ territory. Putin hasn’t responded to new proposal, status uncertain. Russian citizens expect war to end next year.

When a country starts talking about demilitarized zones on its own soil, the leverage is already gone. Wars don’t end this way unless someone is running out of options. Ukraine’s president has floated a possible compromise to a key Russian demand that Kyiv give up territory in eastern Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal could address one …

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Looks like another large Russian air strike is beginning in Ukraine.

❗️Monitoring channels report the takeoff of a group of Russian strategic bombers Tu-95/160. A missile attack on Ukraine is possible at night pic.twitter.com/WMPEZfRgLE — 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) December 22, 2025 🚨 Urgent warning for Ukraine: Multiple indicators point to Russia preparing a large-scale missile and drone attack tonight. — Strategic News of Ua (@2_vatalive) December 22, …

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Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow. Moscow says Ukraine may be behind deadly car bomb attack of Russian general

A Russian general was killed Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in southern Moscow, investigators said. 👀A Russian general was killed in a car bomb ‌in southeastern Moscow this morning, per Investigative Committee: Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov, who heads the operational training directorate for the General Staff, died in the blast. …

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Viktor Orban — Plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine war is now dead.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Thursday he believes proposals to use immobilized Russian assets as a means to support Ukraine have been “killed.” Hungary, Belgium, Italy and Bulgaria have expressed doubts over the plans. Russia has said such a move would be tantamount to justification for war. One of Russia’s last remaining allies in the …

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EU Freezes $245 Billion Russian Assets Indefinitely, Eyes Big Loan For Ukraine Amid Lawsuit Threat

The European Union has agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets worth around 245 billion dollars, moving closer to securing a long-term financial lifeline for Ukraine amid the ongoing war. The decision removes the need for renewals of sanctions every six months that risked vetoes from Kremlin-friendly member states and follows Russia’s central bank …

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BRICS gold pact expands to 33 countries under Russian leadership.

The BRICS gold pact now spans 33 nations as Russia leads efforts to establish a precious metals exchange. This would enable member countries to trade gold, platinum, and rare earth minerals outside Western-controlled platforms. The system includes eleven full participants with twenty-two additional countries in application stages, building infrastructure that facilitates dollar-free commerce backed by …

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Russian State TV calls for the asassination of EU President Ursula von der Leyen

Vladimir Solovyov called for assassinations of Ursula von der Leyen, Kaja Kallas and others. Solovyov rejoiced that Trump is echoing Russian rhetoric and expressed hope he’ll imprison former US Ambassador Michael McFaul. Vladimir Putin’s propagandist has called on Russia to assassinate two European leaders, including Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. Vladimir Solovyov appeared on …

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WW3: Putin Warns ‘Ready for War’ Against Europe If Attacks on Russian Tankers, Energy Continue

Vladimir Putin warns that Russia is ready to go to war with all of Europe ! pic.twitter.com/1es4t88JhN — 🇺🇸BellaLovesUSA🍊🇺🇸 (@Bellamari8mazz) December 2, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMJ4zDrFW3A Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law and unofficial diplomat Jared Kushner have been at the Kremlin on Tuesday for high-level talks with President Vladimir Putin. The Americans are presenting Trump’s …

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A third Russian tanker is rocked by multiple blasts

Bloomberg reports that a third tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet has exploded at sea. On the tanker Mersin, which was carrying Russian oil, four external explosions occurred. The ship was stabilized by partially flooding it. Bloomberg reports that a third tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet has exploded at sea.On the tanker Mersin, which …

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Top Russian general in Venezuela, leading several hundred soldiers…

Russian General In Venezuela Leading Advisory Mission: Ukraine’s Intel Chief The long-standing Russian mission in Venezuela is not directly related to the ongoing U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean. Acontroversial Russian general is now in Venezuela leading a rotational advisory mission, the head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) told The War Zone exclusively. Colonel …

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Trump Army secretary heads to Abu Dhabi for Russian meetings after US, Ukraine agree 19-point peace plan

🇺🇸🇷🇺 U.S & RUSSIA SET FOR MORE UKRAINE PEACE TALKS AS STRIKES HIT KYIV The next round of Ukraine peace maneuvering isn’t happening in Europe – it’s taking place in Abu Dhabi today. US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has flown in for a planned sit-down with a Russian delegation, even… https://t.co/ZW4inxLT7v pic.twitter.com/niJByohXBn — Mario Nawfal …

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Fico says no weapons. EU plan to use €200B Russian assets now stuck.

🇸🇰🇷🇺 EU’S UKRAINE FUND HITS A SLAVIC WALL Brussels wants to raid frozen Russian assets – €200 billion worth – and spin the profits into a €140 billion lifeline for Ukraine. Sounds bold. Sounds united. Except it’s not. Slovakia just slammed the brakes. Prime Minister Robert… https://t.co/kukc5QqgGC pic.twitter.com/9PR5KjB6PG — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 9, 2025

Mass Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities overnight, blackouts and casualties reported.

They are not just hitting cities, they are trying to turn the country dark. Massive Russian overnight strikes hit Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Poltava, and Mykolaiv. Power infrastructure was targeted, causing blackouts and fires. A woman was killed and dozens injured. Emergency outages are now in place across several regions. pic.twitter.com/yQcgMJZ70o — NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 …

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Putin tests Poseidon drone powered by a reactor 100× smaller than submarines. NATO shoots down a Russian drone days later.

Putin dropped a nuclear-powered torpedo story the same week one of his Balkan allies got off the hook in Washington and a Russian drone wandered over a NATO base. “Putin said the Poseidon drone was tested while running on nuclear power for the first time Tuesday… describing it as a ‘huge success’… the nuclear reactor …

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China suspends Russian oil purchases over U.S. sanctions

SINGAPORE: Chinese state oil majors have suspended purchases of seaborne Russian oil after the United States imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Moscow’s two biggest oil companies, multiple trade sources said on Thursday (Oct 23). The move comes as refiners in India, the largest buyer of seaborne Russian oil, are set to sharply cut their …

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U.S. B-1B bombers buzz Venezuela in “attack demonstration”, Maduro mobilizes Russian S-300 missiles and warns of war

The bombers didn’t just fly. They sent a message. Two B-1B Lancers, heavy strategic bombers capable of carrying 75,000 pounds of ordnance, moved within range of Venezuelan airspace. This was not surveillance and not routine. It was a deliberate show of reach and precision, complete with midair refueling and fighter escort. The Pentagon called it …

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Explosion on Russian railway paralyzes logistics, sources say

https://twitter.com/tweet4Anna_NAFO/status/1980771978685608289 A source of the outlet reported that the explosion caused a partial fire on the rolling stock of a freight train. Special services of the aggressor country immediately rushed to the scene. In addition, the mobile internet was not working in the area of the incident. Sources in Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) stated that …

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Kyiv: EU ‘reparations loan’ is bridge to frozen Russian assets transfer

$200 Billion in frozen russian assets may finally reach Ukraine. The EU is preparing a creative plan: issue a “reparations loan” to Ukraine. Kyiv would only need to repay the loan once Moscow pays war reparations. Of course, everyone knows russia will never do that. But… pic.twitter.com/U95OY38bLD — Roman Sheremeta 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@rshereme) October 2, 2025 …

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US says India halves Russian oil imports, sources say no cuts seen

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India has halved its purchases of Russian oil, a White House official said, but Indian sources said no immediate reduction had been seen, as President Donald Trump’s administration presses New Delhi and other nations to buy less Russian crude. Russian oil is a main irritant for Trump in prolonged trade talks with …

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At least half of Kyiv is without power following explosions across the Ukrainian capital from a Russian attack

At least half of Kyiv is without power following explosions across the Ukrainian capital from a Russian attack – FT — Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) October 10, 2025 Half of Kyiv is without electricity at the moment. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and city military administration head Timur Tkachenko report now that the eastern district of the …

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Ukraine already deploying new Flamingo missiles in strikes on Russian energy assets

UKRAINE UNLEASHES FP-5 CRUISE MISSILES, AND RUSSIA’S OIL IS GOING UP IN SMOKE Ukraine has begun deploying its FP-5 “Flamingo” cruise missiles – low-flying, 3,000km-range weapons with 1,150kg warheads that are now hammering Russian energy infrastructure deep behind enemy lines. Built from repurposed Soviet turbofan engines and carbon fiber bodies that take just 6 hours …

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Domestic Gasoline Crisis Worsens: 38% of Russian Refining Capacity Shut Down by Drone Attacks

https://twitter.com/Minutes_ae/status/1973755096820326611 Ukraine’s new strategy of targeting oil refineries is taking its toll on Russia’s economy, dramatically cutting its refining capacity as the government seeks to balance massive military spending with falling revenue. Citing data from Seala, a Russian energy markets analysis agency, the Russian business daily RBC reported that nearly 40 percent of the country’s …

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EU may cut off Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia via Druzhba pipeline, says Bloomberg

The EU is preparing a plan to cut off the “Druzhba” pipeline for Hungary and Slovakia, – Bloomberg. The European Commission is reviewing the issue of continued imports of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Hungary and Slovakia. These plans are separate… pic.twitter.com/Wd1qKOyo9I — Maria Drutska 🇺🇦 (@maria_drutska) September 21, 2025 Budapest and …

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Europe braces for conflict, UK and Poland vow to confront Russian jets, Germany prepares for 1,000 war casualties per day, Iran and Moscow strike nuclear deal

“Realistically, we are talking about a figure of around 1,000 wounded troops per day,” said Germany’s Surgeon General Ralf Hoffmann. “The Ukrainians often cannot evacuate their wounded fast enough because drones are buzzing overhead everywhere. The nature of warfare has changed dramatically in Ukraine. Injuries now come less from gunfire and more from explosions and …

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Ukrainian air defences destroy 71 Russian drones: attack rages on as Moscow launches new UAV group

🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Defence shot down 71/86 Russian drones! pic.twitter.com/JvdNQc5nsS — MAKS 25 🇺🇦👀 (@Maks_NAFO_FELLA) September 19, 2025 Quote from the Ukrainian Air Force: “As of 09:00, air defence units had shot down or jammed 71 enemy Shahed, Gerbera and drones of other types in the north, east and centre of the country. Hits by …

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Ukraine reveals Flamingo missile with 1,864-mile range, capable of hitting deep into Russian targets

Ukraine has recently taken a significant step forward in its defense capabilities with the introduction of the “Flamingo” missile. This sophisticated long-range cruise missile is capable of reaching targets over 1,864 miles away, marking a pivotal moment in Ukraine’s military strategy. As tensions with Russia persist, the Flamingo represents a substantial development in Ukraine’s ongoing …

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