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Ukraine says Russia expands military aims to Vinnytsia region via Transnistria

Ukraine's Presidential Office reports that Russia has added a buffer zone in Vinnytsia Oblast to its military plans, marking the first time this region has been targeted from the direction of Transnistria.

08 Apr 2026-12:54
Ukraine destroys Russian equipment after Donbas depot strike

Ukrainian forces carried out a follow-up strike on Russian military equipment being evacuated from a Donetsk ammunition depot.

13 Mar 2026-11:30
Kremlin: Key Ukraine issues to be discussed in Geneva

The Kremlin says the most critical issues in the Ukraine conflict, including territorial questions, will be central to upcoming peace talks scheduled to take place in Geneva this week.

16 Feb 2026-14:52
What Russia’s winter offensive really means

Editor's note: Mykhailo Zhyrokhov is a Ukrainian military expert. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

09 Feb 2026-12:14
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will under no circumstances hand over Donbas to Russia

25 Jan 2026-21:58
Putin signals possible territory swap in Ukraine deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin told top Russian businessmen that he may be open to a partial territory swap in Ukraine but insists that all of Donbas must remain under Russian control, the Kommersant newspaper reported.

26 Dec 2025-12:07
Putin vows Ukraine goals met, expands “buffer zone”

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Wednesday that Russia will achieve its objectives in Ukraine, using either diplomacy or military force. He also signaled plans to expand a “security buffer zone” in the region.

17 Dec 2025-16:21
Ukraine rejects Russian-controlled Donbas after Berlin talks

Ukraine has welcomed what it calls “real progress” toward peace after two days of talks with U.S. envoys in Berlin, but President Volodymyr Zelensky made clear that any arrangement leaving Donbas under Russian control is unacceptable.

16 Dec 2025-09:45
US views Zelenskyy referendum proposal as progress

The United States sees Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent proposal for a referendum on a potential peace deal as a sign of progress. The referendum would allow Ukrainians to decide on any compromises, including the transfer of disputed territory.

13 Dec 2025-13:36
Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid Russia claims

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, has resigned from parliament as she faces an investigation into allegations that she lured 17 South Africans to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine. Her resignation was confirmed by the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, which said the decision was voluntary and aimed at helping efforts to bring the stranded men home.

29 Nov 2025-09:50