Ukraine-Russia conflict
Zelensky Requests Trump to Broker Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal Following Middle East Success
Oct 12, 2025 02:30 am CST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Donald Trump to facilitate peace negotiations in Ukraine, similar to his diplomatic achievements in the Middle East. During a Saturday phone call, Zelensky expressed hope that Trump's conflict resolution skills could help end the Russian invasion that began in 2022. Their relationship has notably improved since their tense February White House meeting, with Trump now expressing support for Ukraine and describing Zelensky as a "nice guy."
Russian Drone Strike Wounds 30 at Ukraine's Shostka Railway Station as Conflict Escalates
Oct 04, 2025 07:04 pm CST
A Russian drone attack on northeastern Ukraine's Shostka railway station has wounded at least 30 civilians and staff members, according to President Zelensky. The strike, described as "savage," continues Russia's pattern of targeting civilian infrastructure, while Ukraine has responded by attacking a Russian oil refinery in the Leningrad region. The conflict has also caused power outages affecting 50,000 households in Ukraine's Chernigiv region.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Safety Crisis: Emergency Generators Running Beyond Design Capacity Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Oct 02, 2025 12:10 am CST
Europe's largest nuclear facility, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine, faces critical safety concerns as it operates on emergency diesel generators for over a week following external power loss. IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi warns the situation is unsustainable for nuclear safety, while President Zelensky emphasizes the generators were never designed for such prolonged use, raising international alarm about potential nuclear risks amid the ongoing conflict.