Trump's special envoys Witkoff and Kushner visited Kyiv and Moscow: what were the results of the talks?
Donald Trump administration special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner said their talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Sunday were "substantive." Witkoff said he was "very encouraged" by their outcome, NPR reports. These talks took place the following day…
Trump said the US will demand that Europe return the money allocated to aid Ukraine.
On September 3, US President Donald Trump announced his intention to demand that European countries compensate the United States for military aid and ammunition previously supplied to Ukraine during the ongoing war with Russia. His remarks could signal a possible pause in supplies…
A family of Ukrainian immigrants who lived in Los Angeles for 15 years explained why they moved from California to Azerbaijan.
After 15 years of living in the United States, Anna Shvygar's family decided to leave Los Angeles and move to Baku. Safety, traditional values, local attitudes, and business opportunities were the main reasons they chose Azerbaijan. In an interview with Minval, Anna explained…
Putin believes the war with Iran has weakened the US: this is confirmed by the CIA chief's visit to Moscow.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow on August 25, 2026. It was an unannounced visit. Ratcliffe arrived on a C-17 Globemaster military transport plane and, during his eight-and-a-half-hour stay, held meetings with representatives of the Russian intelligence services. He also met with President Vladimir Putin…
Zelensky awarded Elon Musk the Ukrainian Order of Freedom.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded American entrepreneur Elon Musk the Order of Freedom. The head of state signed the corresponding decree on August 26, according to Forbes-Ukraine. Musk received one of Ukraine's highest state awards for "outstanding personal achievements in protecting human life and freedom, as well as the development…"
Russia plans to mobilize 300 troops to fight in Ukraine.
Russia will likely mobilize approximately 300 additional troops by the end of the year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated. He added that Moscow plans to complete its seizure of several eastern regions of Ukraine, CNN reports. In comments published on August 23, Zelenskyy noted:…
The US deported a Russian deserter, but he escaped from prison in his home country.
Russian citizen Artem Vovchenko, speaking out against the war in Ukraine, deserted from the Russian army and fled to the United States. There, he spent 13 months in three American detention centers before being denied asylum. The Trump administration deported him…
Colombian cartels are sending their fighters to Ukraine to learn drone warfare techniques.
Colombian drug cartels and illegal armed groups are trying to send their fighters to Ukraine under the guise of volunteers. They hope to gain advanced drone warfare experience and then use these skills against the Colombian army. This is reported by AA and…
Putin has restricted the rights of Russians living abroad: they will not be able to obtain a passport or sell their homes.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law restricting the rights of Russian citizens abroad who have been convicted of criminal or political offenses, Deutsche Welle reports. Putin signed the law "On temporary restrictive measures against persons located outside the Russian Federation…"
J.K. Rowling wrote to a Ukrainian soldier who retold Harry Potter to fellow inmates in Russian captivity.
J.K. Rowling supported a Ukrainian prisoner of war who spent more than four years in one of Russia's most terrifying prisons and helped fellow inmates maintain hope. He recited all seven Harry Potter books to them by heart, the Daily Mail reports. 33-year-old marine Alexander…