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Ukraine

Ukraine says it struck Russia's chemical plant with Storm Shadow missiles

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 22, 2025

Matryoshka dolls depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump being displayed at a gift shop in Moscow, Russia.
Matryoshka dolls depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump being displayed at a gift shop in Moscow, Russia.

Russia reiterated previous Ukraine peace terms to US in private communique

Ukrainian service members ride a tank, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Donbas region, Ukraine April 8, 2023. REUTERS/Yan Dorbronosov
Ukrainian service members ride a tank, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Donbas region, Ukraine April 8, 2023. REUTERS/Yan Dorbronosov

Putin-Trump talks in Budapest on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire

US President Donald Trump greets Russian President Vladimir Putin on the tarmac after they arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug 15, 2025.
US President Donald Trump greets Russian President Vladimir Putin on the tarmac after they arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug 15, 2025.

Europe, Ukraine prepare 12-point plan to end war, propose Trump to chair peace board

A Ukrainian soldier fires a D-30 howitzer towards Russian troops near the front line town of Kupiansk in Kharkiv region, Ukraine.
A Ukrainian soldier fires a D-30 howitzer towards Russian troops near the front line town of Kupiansk in Kharkiv region, Ukraine.

Lack of decision on Tomahawks made Russia less keen on diplomacy, Zelensky says

FILE PHOTO: A Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) is launched from the guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George, arch 23, 2003.   REUTERS/U.S. Navy/Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Kenneth Moll/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) is launched from the guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George, arch 23, 2003.   REUTERS/U.S. Navy/Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Kenneth Moll/File Photo/File Photo

Ukraine and Middle East conflicts boost US arms makers profits

A Ukrainian soldier loads missiles for a BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket system as they prepare to fire toward Russian troops, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine.
A Ukrainian soldier loads missiles for a BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket system as they prepare to fire toward Russian troops, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine.

Ukraine parliament amends 2025 budget, raises defence spending to wartime record

Newly appointed Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko attends a session of Ukrainian parliament as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy looks on, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 17, 2025. REUTERS/Andrii Nesterenko
Newly appointed Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko attends a session of Ukrainian parliament as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy looks on, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 17, 2025. REUTERS/Andrii Nesterenko

Russian bombardment plunges hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians into blackout

People shelter inside an invincibility centre, where they can use Internet connection, charge their devices and warm up, amid water and electricity supply outage, after critical infrastructure was hit during Russian drone attack, in Chernihiv, Ukraine October 21, 2025. REUTERS/Maksym Kishka
People shelter inside an invincibility centre, where they can use Internet connection, charge their devices and warm up, amid water and electricity supply outage, after critical infrastructure was hit during Russian drone attack, in Chernihiv, Ukraine October 21, 2025. REUTERS/Maksym Kishka

No timeframe set for Trump-Putin summit, says Russia

Mr Trump (right) said the meeting with Mr Putin (left) could take place within two weeks, though that timeline appears to be slipping away.
Mr Trump (right) said the meeting with Mr Putin (left) could take place within two weeks, though that timeline appears to be slipping away.

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MDDI (P) 048/10/2024. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.