Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry announced plans to open four new embassies in Latin America by the end of 2025, targeting Panama, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Uruguay. The expansion will also include over ten new consular offices across Europe. This diplomatic push will be partially funded by a reduction in Ukraine’s operations in Cuba.
Russia has signaled openness to peace negotiations with Ukraine, but the Kremlin insists that its core objectives must be met—chief among them, Ukrainian withdrawal from annexed territories and rejection of NATO membership. The statement came just days after President Donald Trump issued a 50-day deadline for Moscow to accept a ceasefire or face intensified economic pressure.
Russia launched a major overnight assault on Ukraine with over 300 drones and more than 30 cruise missiles, killing at least one person and injuring several others. The attack, among the largest this year, reflects a sharp escalation in Russia’s bombing campaign against Ukrainian cities.
President Donald Trump issued a new policy shift Monday, announcing Russia tariffs and military escalation to pressure Moscow into ending its war on Ukraine.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R‑SC) said President Trump is preparing a major offensive on Russia, targeting frozen assets and ramping up weapons support for Ukraine.
Russia launched a record overnight barrage on Ukraine, firing over 620 drones and long-range missiles in a massive strike that killed at least four people and wounded dozens. The assault included 597 Shahed drones, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is now calling for immediate Western sanctions to halt Moscow’s attacks.
A shocking Kyiv ambush claimed the life of a top Ukrainian intelligence officer Thursday morning, renewing fears of Russian aggression on Ukrainian soil.
