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October 31, 2025 at 7:31 AM

Drones, oil and escalation: Ukraine’s deep strikes impact Russia, altering war

In rural Ukraine, attack drones are assembled in secret to strike deep into Russia
October 31, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Long-range drones An-196 Liutyi of the Ukrainian 14th Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment stand in line before takeoff in undisclosed location, Ukraine, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Russia launches massive drone attack across Ukraine; 4 killed, dozens injured

Russia launched its second largest air attack on Ukraine since the start of the war with 700 drones and missiles, injuring dozens and killing four, one of whom was a 7-year-old girl.
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
VIDEO: Russia launches massive drone attack across Ukraine; 4 killed, dozens injured
October 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Russia reportedly makes offensive gains in Ukraine

ABC News' Patrick Reevell reports on the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.
October 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
VIDEO: Russia reportedly makes offensive gains in Ukraine
October 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM

Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says long-range strikes on Russian refineries have reduced Moscow's oil refining capacity by 20%
October 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaks during a 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting of international partners on Ukraine at the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) in central London, Friday Oct. 24, 2025. (Henry Nicholls/Pool Photo via AP)
October 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM

Russia targets Kyiv with drones, killing 3 and wounding 29

Russia has targeted Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with drones, killing three people in their homes, according to authorities
October 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Emergency workers comfort a man who lost his son in Russia's drone attack that hit residential buildings in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Dan Bashakov)
October 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM

Russian attacks kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pleads for air defense

Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday have killed at least four people and wounded 20, according to officials
October 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Smoke bellows from a warehouse that caught fire following a Russian attack, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Kyiv, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
October 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM

Trump's shifts on Russia and Ukraine, and the significance of new sanctions: ANALYSIS

"Eventually the administration decided it's not enough to just use carrots to pressure Putin, you also need sticks," one analyst said.
October 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, October 22, 2025
October 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Zelenskyy meets with King Charles

ABC News' Patrick Reevell reports on the meeting and the latest as Russia steps up attack on major Ukrainian cities.
October 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
VIDEO: Zelenskyy meets with King Charles
October 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM

Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London for talks on military aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet European leaders in London on Friday
October 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
This photo released by Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyev official telegram channel shows investigators working in the damaged multi-storey apartment building hit by a Ukrainian drone in Krasnogorsk, just outside Moscow, Russia, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyev official telegram channel via AP)
October 23, 2025 at 8:37 AM

EU summit aims for new Russia sanctions and a plan to help Ukraine

The European Union has agreed on a new raft of sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers and banning imports of its liquefied natural gas
October 23, 2025 at 8:37 AM
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, and European Council President Antonio Costa wait for the start of the Tripartite Social Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
October 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM

US slaps sanctions on Russia after deadly attack on Ukrainian kindergarten

Just hours after the second summit was called off between Pres. Trump and Pres. Putin, Russia launched a brutal attack on Ukraine, striking a kindergarten with children inside.
October 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
VIDEO: US slaps sanctions on Russia after deadly attack on Ukrainian kindergarten
October 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM

Ukraine's top slider condemns decision that may allow Russians to compete in Olympics

Ukraine's top Olympic sliding contender is frustrated with the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation's potential decision to allow Russian athletes to compete in the Milan-Cortina Games
October 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
FILE - Vladyslav Heraskevych, of Ukraine, during the second run of the men's skeleton World Cup race, Dec. 16, 2022, in Lake Placid, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)
October 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM

Huge drone, missile attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 2, officials say

Officials say a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack across Ukraine has killed at least six people, including a woman and her two daughters
October 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
An apartment building damaged in Russian attacks, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Kyiv, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
October 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM

How Steve Bannon influenced Trump's combative meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy

It's reported by ABC's Jonathan Karl in his new book, "Retribution."
October 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"Retribution," a new book by Jonathan Karl.
October 21, 2025 at 11:09 AM

Ukrainians brace for another winter of power cuts as Russia shifts tactics

Millions of Ukrainians are preparing for another winter of blackouts as Russia renews its strikes on the country’s energy grid
October 21, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A worker climbs a utility pole while repairing power lines damaged in a Russian attack, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Shostka, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
October 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Tymofii Lifyrynko, 11, holds his hockey stick while waiting out an air raid alarm in an underground shelter, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Shostka, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
October 21, 2025 at 6:33 AM

Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump was 'positive' though he didn't get Tomahawks

President Donald Trump says it's possible that Ukraine can defeat Russia, but he’s doubtful that it will happen
October 21, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to reporters in Lafayette Park across the street from the White House, following a meeting with President Donald Trump, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
October 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Trump denies report he insisted Ukraine cede territory to Russia

ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy discusses developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine ahead of a proposed summit.
October 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
VIDEO: Trump denies report he insisted Ukraine cede territory to Russia
October 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM

Ukrainian drones strike major Russian gas plant

Ukrainian drones have struck a major gas processing plant in southern Russia, causing a fire
October 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
President Donald Trump, left, greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
October 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM

Trump to host Zelenskyy at White House with Tomahawks, Putin call on agenda

President Trump spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Thursday ahead of his face-to-face meeting with Zelenskyy, and the two agreed to meet in Budapest.
October 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office at the White House, Aug. 18, 2025.
October 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM

What Trump and Zelenskyy are saying after White House meeting on ending Russia's war

Zelenskyy was in Washington to make his case for America’s Tomahawk cruise missiles and other military assets.
October 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
President Donald Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he arrives for a meeting at the White House in Washington, October 17, 2025.
October 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM

Zelenskyy seeks US cruise missiles as President Trump prepares to meet with Putin

The Ukrainian leader is asking President Trump for long-range Tomahawk missiles but left Washington on Friday without a deal.
October 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
VIDEO: Zelenskyy seeks US cruise missiles as President Trump prepares to meet with Putin
October 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM

Trump calls for Ukraine, Russia to end war after face-to-face meeting with Zelenskyy

Pres. Zelenskyy praised Pres. Trump during their face-to-face meeting, saying the president has a "big chance" to end Russia's war on Ukraine - and requested U.S. Tomahawk missiles.
October 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
VIDEO: Trump calls for Ukraine, Russia to end war after face-to-face meeting with Zelenskyy
October 18, 2025 at 12:40 AM

Zelenskyy says Trump has ‘big chance’ to end Russia’s war during White House meeting

Retired Gen. Wesley Clark, the former NATO supreme allied commander, breaks down Friday’s meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
October 18, 2025 at 12:40 AM
VIDEO: Zelenskyy says Trump has ‘big chance’ to end Russia’s war during White House meeting
October 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Trump hosts Ukraine's Zelenskyy at White House

President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, with Zelenskyy hoping to acquire American Tomahawk cruise missiles and other military assets.
October 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
VIDEO: Trump hosts Ukraine's Zelenskyy at White House
October 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Trump to meet with Zelenskyy at White House on Friday

President Donald Trump will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House and says he plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary to discuss ending the war.
October 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy at White House on Friday
October 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM

Tomahawks take center stage in Trump's Russia-Ukraine diplomacy

Zelenskyy said discussions military assets from the U.S. -- including Tomahawk missiles -- motivated Putin to meet with Trump in Budapest.
October 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
This file photo shows a Tomahawk cruise missile being launched from the guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George, on March 23, 2003.
October 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM

Russia convicts 15 captured Ukrainian soldiers on terrorism charges

A court in southern Russia has convicted 15 captured Ukrainian soldiers on terrorism charges
October 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
October 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM

Trump says he and Putin plan to meet again to discuss war in Ukraine

"Strong decisions are possible, decisions that can help," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday.
October 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
President Donald Trump in Washington, Oct. 10, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Oct. 16, 2025.
October 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Zelenskyy to visit White House as Trump warns Putin

ABC News' Patrick Reevell previews the Friday meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
October 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
VIDEO: Zelenskyy to visit White House as Trump warns Putin
October 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM

Trump Tomahawk approval could 'push Russia back,' NATO minister says

A supply of U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine would help "push Russia back," the foreign minister of NATO ally Estonia told ABC News.
October 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This file photo shows a Tomahawk cruise missile being launched from the guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George, on March 23, 2003.
1 month ago

Zelenskyy calls for US, European aid after deadly Russia bombardment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched more than 550 munitions into the country overnight in Moscow's latest deadly long-range barrage.
1 month ago
Ukrainian rescuers and local residents clear the rubble at the site of an air attack in Lapaivka, Lviv region, on Oct. 5, 2025.
1 month ago

Russia carries out massive strikes across Ukraine, Kyiv says

Russia launched more than 400 missiles and drones across Ukraine overnight, most of which were shot down, targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Ukraine said.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Russia carries out massive strikes across Ukraine, Kyiv says
1 month ago

Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in Denmark with Russian invasion top of agenda

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with European leaders in Copenhagen on Thursday, according to a press release from the Danish prime minister's office.
1 month ago
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Oct. 2, 2025.
1 month ago

Zelenskyy meets European leaders in Denmark with Russian invasion top of agenda

"Russia's war in Ukraine sets the tone for the meeting, and the road to a strong and secure Europe is top of the agenda," the press release from Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's office said.
1 month ago
"Russia's war in Ukraine sets the tone for the meeting, and the road to a strong and secure Europe is top of the agenda," the press release from Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's office said.
1 month ago

Russian drone, missile attacks on Ukraine set new record in September

Ukraine faced a 38% jump in Russian drones and missiles through September when compared with August, Ukrainian air force data analyzed by ABC News showed.
1 month ago
This photo shows an explosion of a missile in the sky over the city during a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sept. 28, 2025.
1 month ago

Life in Lviv continues as ongoing Ukraine war casts shadow 

ABC News’ chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz reports on the latest developments in Ukrainians’ daily lives amid the Russia-Ukraine War on “This Week.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: Life in Lviv continues as ongoing Ukraine war casts shadow
1 month ago

Russia hits Ukraine with 593 drones, 50 missiles as NATO scrambles jets in response

NATO fighter jets were scrambled and air defense units put on alert in the early hours of Sunday in response to a major Russian drone and missile strike.
1 month ago
Smoke rises over Kyiv, Ukraine, after Russian drone and missile strikes on Sept. 28, 2025.
1 month ago

Rep. Mike Turner on witnessing devastation in Ukraine firsthand during visit

Rep. Mike Turner, R-Oh., shares his takeaways after leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to Ukraine, Poland and Germany.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Rep. Mike Turner on witnessing devastation in Ukraine firsthand during visit
1 month ago

Trump criticizes Vladimir Putin for continuing war with Ukraine

Trump criticized Putin, saying, "Russia spent millions and millions of dollars in bombs, missiles, ammunition and lives, their lives, and they’ve gained virtually no land.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump criticizes Vladimir Putin for continuing war with Ukraine
1 month ago

What Trump’s shift on Russia and Ukraine means amid talks

ABC News' Linsey Davis discusses President Trump’s shift in position regarding the war in Ukraine with former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Steve Pifer.
1 month ago
VIDEO: What Trump’s shift on Russia and Ukraine means amid talks
1 month ago

Zelenskyy praises 'well-informed' Trump after shift in position

Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, weighs in on President Donald Trump's latest efforts to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Zelenskyy praises 'well-informed' Trump after shift in position
1 month ago

Rubio meets with Russia's Lavrov after Trump's shift on Russia and Ukraine

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov one day after Trump called Moscow a "paper tiger" and said Ukraine could win back its land
1 month ago
Members of the delegations, led by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, attend a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York CitySeptember 24, 2025.
1 month ago

Rubio meets with Russia's Lavrov after Trump's shift on Russia and Ukraine

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met on Wednesday, day after PresidentTrump called Moscow a "paper tiger" and said Ukraine could win back its seized land.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Rubio meets with Russia's Lavrov after Trump's shift on Russia and Ukraine
1 month ago

The significance of Trump's major shift on Ukraine

ABC News' Karen Travers and contributor Steve Hill discuss President Donald Trump's comments suggesting that Ukraine can win back its land from Russia.
1 month ago
VIDEO: The significance of Trump's major shift on Ukraine
1 month ago

Zelenskyy tells UNGA: 'No one can feel safe right now'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday morning, where he called on member nations to stand with Ukraine against Russia.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Zelenskyy tells UNGA: 'No one can feel safe right now'
1 month ago

The latest on Trump’s pivot on Ukraine

ABC News’ Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz breaks down President Donald Trump’s latest remarks on Ukraine and the war with Russia.
1 month ago
VIDEO: The latest on Trump’s pivot on Ukraine
1 month ago

Trump pivots stance on Ukraine after confrontational UN speech

After a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump said he believes Ukraine can win back some of the land Russia has taken in a shift from his stance a few weeks ago.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump pivots stance on Ukraine after confrontational UN speech
1 month ago

After fiery address at the United Nations, Trump abruptly pivots on Ukraine

On the world stage, Pres. Trump criticized the U.N. as a do-nothing organization that is "not even coming close" to living up to its potential.
1 month ago
VIDEO: After fiery address at the United Nations, Trump abruptly pivots on Ukraine
1 month ago

Trump says NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft that violate airspace

Trump also pressured European countries to stop buying Russian oil.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump meets with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen during the 80th session of the UN's General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters, September 23, 2025 in New York City.