The Guardian Europe
Putin, Kushner, and Witkoff Have a Lovely Chat in Moscow While Missiles Keep Flying
Putin and Trump's envoys meet to end a four-year war, while both sides agree not to bomb capitals for three days - diplomacy at its finest.
2026-09-05
The Guardian Europe
2026-09-04
BBC World
Trump's Peace Envoys to Visit Moscow and Kyiv: Because Who Needs a Map When You Have a Gulf?
Trump's peace envoys jet off to Moscow and Kyiv again, because nothing says 'diplomacy' like a weekend trip to two countries at war.
2026-09-02
BBC World
Zelensky to Airlines: Russian Airspace Now With Extra Drones, Please Adjust
Ukraine warns airlines that Russia's sky is filling with drones, Putin calls it terrorism, and airlines are left playing a high-stakes game of 'will they or won't they' overflight.
The Guardian
Germany Finally Points Finger at Russia for Leipzig Drone Stunt, Because Subtlety Is Overrated
Germany finally blames Russia for the Leipzig drone attack, announces sanctions, and evicts a spy-riddled cultural center, because even hybrid warfare needs a response.
2026-08-14
The Guardian Europe
Patriot Missiles: Ukraine's Best Friend Until They Weren't, Now Everyone's Got Their Hands Out
Ukraine's Patriot missiles ran out just when everyone else needed them too - turns out NATO's 'wait and see' approach has consequences.
2026-08-02
The Guardian
Ukraine's Drone Force Brings the War Home to Russia, One Power Station at a Time
Ukraine's drone campaign is turning the tide, one power station and Wildberries warehouse at a time - while mosquitoes remain the only true enemy.
2026-07-02
BBC World
Russia Reminds Everyone It’s Still Doing the Whole ‘Massive Strike’ Thing, Kills 13 in Kyiv
Russia launches a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing 13, including children, and damaging civilian infrastructure - because apparently two weeks without a major strike was too long.
2026-06-14
The Guardian Europe
Trump Tells Putin He'd Be Happy to Help End War in Ukraine, Possibly Between Cage Matches
Trump tells Putin he's ready to help end Ukraine war, but the Russian leader seems more focused on wishing him a happy 80th birthday ahead of a White House cage match.
2026-06-07
BBC World
Zelensky Slams 'Vile' Drone Strike on Chornobyl, Just in Time for a Very Important Tea Party
Zelensky calls a drone strike on Chornobyl 'vile' while world leaders prepare to discuss Ukraine over tea, and Putin continues his one-man show at an economic forum.
2026-06-05
BBC World
Ukraine Strikes Five Ships, Admits Drone Went on Unscheduled Romanian Vacation
Ukraine sinks five grain-stealing ships, admits a drone took a wrong turn into Romania, and Zelensky invites Putin to chat - while Putin ponders whether Zelensky counts as legitimate.
BBC World
Zelensky Proposes Face-to-Face With Putin, Offers to Bring Snacks and Ceasefire
Zelensky writes a very long letter asking Putin to meet, maybe in Switzerland, while Putin suggests the EU can handle the dirty work and Trump offers his enthusiastic but unspecific support.
2026-05-24
BBC World
Russia's Latest 'Warning' to Ukraine: Hundreds of Missiles, Dozens of Drones, and a Hypersonic Missile for Good Measure
Russia's latest 'warning' to Ukraine: hundreds of missiles, dozens of drones, and a hypersonic missile for good measure. Because nothing says 'we're not targeting civilians' like hitting schools.
2026-05-19
The Guardian
Putin Heads to Beijing for State Visit, Because Nothing Says 'I'm Fine' Like 25 Trips to China
Putin makes his 25th pilgrimage to Beijing, days after Trump, as China plays host to global leaders looking for friends - or at least someone who won't sanction them.
2026-05-17
BBC World
Ukraine Sends 556 Drones to Moscow Region, Because Turnabout Is Fair Play
Ukraine sends 556 drones to Moscow region, killing three and hitting oil refineries, as Zelensky calls it 'entirely justified' payback for Russian attacks on Kyiv.
2026-05-10
The Guardian
Putin Suggests Ukraine War Is 'Coming to an End,' Possibly Just in Time for His Next Parade
Putin says the war is ending, right after hosting the saddest Victory Day parade in decades, and names his BFF Gerhard Schröder as his go-to negotiator.
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