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- Russia alleges attack on Putin residence as Ukraine denies claim ahead of Trump talks - Putin accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks on his residence, derailing momentum on Zelensky's peace plan as Russia threatens to harden its position.
- Putin vows victory in Ukraine in New Year’s address amid Trump-backed peace talks - Russian President Vladimir Putin's defiant New Year's message contrasts sharply with President Donald Trump's diplomatic push as Ukraine-Russia war approaches fourth year.
- Ukraine–Russia at a crossroads: How the war evolved in 2025 and what comes next - President Donald Trump engaged Ukraine, Russian leaders throughout 2025 in unprecedented diplomatic push to end the war, including Alaska summit and Mar-a-Lago meetings.
- Putin residence drone attack dismissed as ‘implausible’ as Ukraine accusations mount - Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence allegedly targeted by Ukrainian drones, but drone expert Cameron Chell says the claims lack credibility due to tactical impossibilities.
- Zelenskyy says peace deal is close after Trump meeting but territory remains sticking point - Ukraine's Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia are 'very close' but territorial disputes remain the key sticking point after recent Trump meeting.
- China quietly loads 100+ ICBMs into new missile silos near Mongolia: report - China has reportedly loaded over 100 new intercontinental ballistic missiles into border silos, accelerating nuclear expansion faster than any other power.
- Putin says Russia won't launch new attacks on other countries 'if you treat us with respect' - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow won't attack other nations if treated 'with respect' and claimed he is 'ready and willing' to end Ukraine war 'peacefully.'
- Senate advances $901B defense bill as Congress races into year-end legislative sprint - Included in the colossal, 3,000-plus page package are provisions that would end longstanding war powers authorizations and require the Pentagon to release unedited footage of boat strikes.
- China sharpens confrontation with Japan following reported radar run-in - China and Japan clash over 'dangerous' radar incident as Chinese jets target Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, escalating military tensions between the nations.
- New lawsuit presses Pentagon, State Dept to disclose legal justification for Venezuelan boat strikes - The Trump administration has been sued over strikes on drug boats, as an advocacy groups seek the release of a memo containing the legal justification.