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EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs
Read full article: EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backsEuropean Union leaders insist no decisions can be taken about the future of Ukraine without its consent or behind their backs.
The killing of a Russian general is one of several that Moscow blames on Ukraine
Read full article: The killing of a Russian general is one of several that Moscow blames on UkraineUkraine’s Security Service has claimed responsibility for killing Lt. General Igor Kirillov, head of the military’s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, in a bombing in Moscow.
Trump says it was 'stupid' for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike deeper into Russia
Read full article: Trump says it was 'stupid' for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike deeper into RussiaPresident-elect Donald Trump says he might reverse President Joe Biden’s decision to permit Ukrainian forces to use American long-range weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory.
Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy
Read full article: Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoyPresident-elect Donald Trump has picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions.
2 Ukrainian women are pulled alive from rubble hours after Russian missile strike
Read full article: 2 Ukrainian women are pulled alive from rubble hours after Russian missile strikeRescue crews have pulled two women from rubble several hours after a Russian missile struck a medical clinic in the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia.
Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump
Read full article: Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for TrumpThe grinding war pitting Ukraine against its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine
Read full article: Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is open to the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine to guarantee the country’s security as part of a broad effort to end the almost three-year war with Russia.
New California Sen. Adam Schiff wants to be more than a Trump antagonist
Read full article: New California Sen. Adam Schiff wants to be more than a Trump antagonistAs California’s newest senator, Democrat Adam Schiff says he’s not going to shy away from familiar territory — opposing Donald Trump when he feels it is necessary.
Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible
Read full article: Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possibleDonald Trump is pushing Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine.
US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine
Read full article: US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for UkraineDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced that the U.S. will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine.
The Latest: The famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens to great fanfare
Read full article: The Latest: The famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens to great fanfareNotre Dame is reopening its doors for the first time since a fire five years ago nearly destroyed the beloved 12th-century cathedral.
Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks
Read full article: Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talksFrench President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full dose of presidential pomp.
Russia's top military officer gave his US counterpart advance notice of Mediterranean Sea drills
Read full article: Russia's top military officer gave his US counterpart advance notice of Mediterranean Sea drillsRussia’s top military officer called his U.S. counterpart to give advance warning of Russia’s drills in the Mediterranean Sea.
After Trump's win, Russian disinformation aims to drive a wedge between the US and Ukraine
Read full article: After Trump's win, Russian disinformation aims to drive a wedge between the US and UkraineRussia is spreading disinformation to American audiences in an effort to erode U.S. support for Ukraine as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House.
NATO's chief avoids talk of Ukraine's membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself
Read full article: NATO's chief avoids talk of Ukraine's membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itselfNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has sidestepped questions about Ukraine’s possible membership in the military alliance.
German leader Scholz vows more Ukraine aid and defends his phone call with Putin
Read full article: German leader Scholz vows more Ukraine aid and defends his phone call with PutinGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz has visited Ukraine for the first time in more than two years and vowed to keep supporting Kyiv in the war.
Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv
Read full article: Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit KyivRussian President Vladimir Putin has approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end 'hot stage' of war
Read full article: Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end 'hot stage' of warUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says an offer of NATO membership to territory under Kyiv’s control would end “the hot stage of the war” in Ukraine.
NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new hypersonic missile
Read full article: NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new hypersonic missileNATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia attacked a central city with a hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated the nearly 33-month-old war.
Ukraine fires several US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for the first time
Read full article: Ukraine fires several US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for the first timeOfficials say Ukraine fired several American-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia, marking the first time Kyiv has used such weapons since the start of the war.
Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
Read full article: Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weaponsThe Kremlin warns that Washington's decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles would stoke the war and escalate international tensions.
Brazil’s G20 summit produces a broad declaration that’s short on specifics
Read full article: Brazil’s G20 summit produces a broad declaration that’s short on specificsThe summit of the Group of 20 leading economies in Rio de Janeiro has produced a joint declaration that, while not totally endorsed by one of the group’s members, succeeded in addressing most topics host Brazil had prioritized addressing: both ongoing major wars, a global pact to fight hunger, taxation of the world’s wealthiest people and changes to global governance.
British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for Ukraine
Read full article: British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for UkraineBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has no plan to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he said support for Ukraine was the U.K.’s top priority at this week’s G20 summit.
Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia
Read full article: Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside RussiaPresident Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia.
Gabbard's sympathetic views toward Russia cause alarm as Trump's pick to lead intelligence services
Read full article: Gabbard's sympathetic views toward Russia cause alarm as Trump's pick to lead intelligence servicesDonald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence is facing scrutiny over her past remarks that supported Kremlin propaganda about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia launches one of its fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine's infrastructure
Read full article: Russia launches one of its fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine's infrastructureA Ukrainian official says a Russian strike on a nine-story building in the city of Sumy killed eight people and wounded dozens, as Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack described by officials as the largest in recent months.
Japan's minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops
Read full article: Japan's minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troopsJapan’s foreign minister has arrived in Kyiv to discuss North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia, including the deployment of thousands of troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years
Read full article: Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 yearsGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin in what appeared to be the first conversation with the sitting leader of a major Western power in nearly two years.
Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile kill 6, injure 30 in Ukraine
Read full article: Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile kill 6, injure 30 in UkraineOfficials say Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile have smashed into cities in southern and eastern Ukraine, killing at least six civilians and injuring about 30 others.
As Russian forces close in on Kurakhove, hundreds of residents remain in the front-line city
Read full article: As Russian forces close in on Kurakhove, hundreds of residents remain in the front-line cityOn Ukraine’s eastern front, Kurakhove is surrounded on three sides, with Russian forces just under 2 miles from the devastated city center.
Trump put Elon Musk on phone with Ukraine's Zelenskyy during congratulatory call, official says
Read full article: Trump put Elon Musk on phone with Ukraine's Zelenskyy during congratulatory call, official saysPresident-elect Donald Trump put billionaire Elon Musk on the line with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the Ukrainian leader called to congratulate the incoming U.S. president.
Hungary's leader Orbán predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summit
Read full article: Hungary's leader Orbán predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summitHungary's prime minister is predicting that Donald Trump's new administration will abandon U.S. support for Ukraine.
50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia
Read full article: 50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on RussiaAround 50 European leaders have reassessed their trans-Atlantic relations at a special summit in Budapest, in the hope that Donald Trump's second U.S. presidency will avoid the strife and political pitfalls of his first.
On Ukraine's front and in Kyiv, hope and pragmatism compete when it comes to Trump's election
Read full article: On Ukraine's front and in Kyiv, hope and pragmatism compete when it comes to Trump's electionSoldiers in a Ukrainian artillery battery on the front lines of the country’s east were only vaguely aware of American election results pointing to Donald Trump’s victory.
European summit will focus on how to accommodate Trump during his second term as president
Read full article: European summit will focus on how to accommodate Trump during his second term as presidentDozens of European leaders will be assessing a new global outlook during a one-day summit in Hungary’s capital.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges allies to act before North Korean troops reach the front
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges allies to act before North Korean troops reach the frontUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged its allies to stop “watching” and take steps before North Korean troops deployed in Russia reach the battlefield.
Russian bomb hits building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 3, including 2 teens
Read full article: Russian bomb hits building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 3, including 2 teensRussian forces have struck a residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing three, including two teenage boys, and injuring scores of others.
America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election
Read full article: America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential electionThe United States’ European allies are bracing for an America that’s less interested in them no matter who wins the presidential election — and for old traumas and new problems if Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says war with Russia is being pushed 'beyond borders' as North Korea joins in
Read full article: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says war with Russia is being pushed 'beyond borders' as North Korea joins inUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the thousands of North Korean soldiers expected to reinforce Russian troops on the front line in Ukraine are pushing the almost three-year war beyond the borders of the warring parties.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says North Korean troops are poised to join the war, cancels UN chief's visit
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says North Korean troops are poised to join the war, cancels UN chief's visitUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend.
Thousands of North Korean troops in Russia. What does that mean for the war with Ukraine?
Read full article: Thousands of North Korean troops in Russia. What does that mean for the war with Ukraine?American and South Korean officials say there's evidence that thousands of North Korean troops are now in Russia near Ukraine’s border.
G7 allies are moving ahead with a $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian funds
Read full article: G7 allies are moving ahead with a $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian fundsUkraine will receive $50 billion in loans, backed by frozen Russian assets, from Group of Seven allies.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says only a US green light on a NATO invitation will sway a reluctant Germany
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says only a US green light on a NATO invitation will sway a reluctant GermanyUkraine’s president is hoping allies will take a more positive stance on his so-called victory plan after the U.S. election, but concedes that its key demand — an invitation to join NATO — is not welcome by some key Western partners, in particular Germany.
South Korea calls for immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly in Russia
Read full article: South Korea calls for immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly in RussiaSouth Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador to demand the immediate pullout of North Korean troops allegedly deployed in Russia.
US defense chief promises Ukraine what it needs to fight Russia but goes no further
Read full article: US defense chief promises Ukraine what it needs to fight Russia but goes no furtherU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States will get Ukraine what it needs to fight its war with Russia.
Russia returns 500 dead soldiers to Ukraine as world leaders mull next steps
Read full article: Russia returns 500 dead soldiers to Ukraine as world leaders mull next stepsRussia has returned to Ukraine the bodies of 501 soldiers in what appears to be the biggest repatriation of war dead since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Ukraine's former armed forces chief endorses 'victory plan' in first speech since his dismissal
Read full article: Ukraine's former armed forces chief endorses 'victory plan' in first speech since his dismissalUkraine’s former commander-in-chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, has expressed his support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “victory plan,” despite the tensions between the two that led to his dismissal in February.
Zelenskyy says 10,000 North Koreans could join Russian forces in Ukraine as he pushes 'victory plan'
Read full article: Zelenskyy says 10,000 North Koreans could join Russian forces in Ukraine as he pushes 'victory plan'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his government has intelligence information that 10,000 troops from North Korea are being prepared to join Russian forces fighting against his country, warning that a third nation wading into the hostilities would turn the conflict into a “world war.”.
NATO shows no sign of letting Ukraine join soon and wants more details about its 'victory plan'
Read full article: NATO shows no sign of letting Ukraine join soon and wants more details about its 'victory plan'NATO is showing no sign it would be willing to invite Ukraine to join its ranks anytime soon.
Zelenskyy outlines his 'victory plan' to Ukraine's lawmakers, including a call to join NATO
Read full article: Zelenskyy outlines his 'victory plan' to Ukraine's lawmakers, including a call to join NATOPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told lawmakers that Ukraine’s Western partners are increasing pressure to negotiate with Russia, but he hinted such talks would be unfavorable to Kyiv as he unveiled what he called his “victory plan” for the war.
Russia says it captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter comes
Read full article: Russia says it captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter comesRussia says it has captured the village of Levadne in southern Ukraine as it probes for weaknesses along the war’s roughly 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) front line before winter arrives.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy city-hops across Europe, promoting 'victory plan' to allies
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy city-hops across Europe, promoting 'victory plan' to alliesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been city-hopping across Europe to promote a “victory plan” that he said “aims to create the right conditions for a just end to the war” against Russia.
Trump-Putin ties are back in the spotlight after new book describes calls
Read full article: Trump-Putin ties are back in the spotlight after new book describes callsA new book’s assertion that former President Donald Trump may have had as many as seven private phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving the White House has refocused attention on their politically fraught relationship and on Trump’s sustained dialogue with world leaders as he seeks a return to power.
Zelenskyy will present his Ukraine 'victory plan' to Western leaders but Biden meeting is postponed
Read full article: Zelenskyy will present his Ukraine 'victory plan' to Western leaders but Biden meeting is postponedUkraine’s president says he intends to present his “victory plan” to Western leaders this week.
Woodward book reveals Trump's calls with Putin and Biden's private remarks on Obama and Netanyahu
Read full article: Woodward book reveals Trump's calls with Putin and Biden's private remarks on Obama and NetanyahuBob Woodward writes in his new book “War” that Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and that he secretly sent the Russian president COVID-19 test machines in 2020.
Ukraine strikes a Russian oil hub as Zelenskyy says the war is in 'a very important phase'
Read full article: Ukraine strikes a Russian oil hub as Zelenskyy says the war is in 'a very important phase'Ukraine’s military says it struck a major oil terminal in Crimea that provides fuel for Russia’s war effort.
New NATO chief Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in his first trip since taking office
Read full article: New NATO chief Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in his first trip since taking officeNew NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has visited Ukraine in his first official trip since taking office and pledging continued support for Kyiv.
Russia downs over 100 Ukrainian drones in one of the largest barrages of the war
Read full article: Russia downs over 100 Ukrainian drones in one of the largest barrages of the warRussian officials say more than 100 Ukrainian drones were shot down, sparking a wildfire and setting an apartment block alight in one of the largest barrages over Russian skies.
Trump and Zelenskyy meet in New York as election holds high stakes for US support for Ukraine
Read full article: Trump and Zelenskyy meet in New York as election holds high stakes for US support for UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met face-to-face with Donald Trump with public tensions rising between the two over Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion.
Biden signs temporary funding bill that avoids a shutdown before the election
Read full article: Biden signs temporary funding bill that avoids a shutdown before the electionPresident Joe Biden has signed a temporary government spending bill that keeps agencies operating into December, after Congress punted key spending decisions until after the November election.
The US is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here's how they will help
Read full article: The US is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here's how they will helpThe Biden administration has announced its latest infusion of more than $2.7 billion in weapons for Ukraine and the promise of billions more.
Cryptocurrency exchange network accused of helping Russia hit with sanctions
Read full article: Cryptocurrency exchange network accused of helping Russia hit with sanctionsA network of people and virtual currency exchanges associated with harboring Russian cybercrime have been hit with sanctions in a government-wide crackdown on cybercrime.
Orbán aide faces backlash for saying Hungary wouldn’t have fought a Russian invasion
Read full article: Orbán aide faces backlash for saying Hungary wouldn’t have fought a Russian invasionOne of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s closest aides is facing backlash over statements he made suggesting that Hungary, unlike Ukraine, would not have defended itself against a Russian invasion.
Harris blasts proposals for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia during Zelenskyy meeting
Read full article: Harris blasts proposals for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia during Zelenskyy meetingVice President Kamala Harris says calls for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia are “dangerous and unacceptable.”.
Speaker Johnson demands Zelenskyy remove Ukraine's ambassador to US after Pennsylvania visit
Read full article: Speaker Johnson demands Zelenskyy remove Ukraine's ambassador to US after Pennsylvania visitHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is calling on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to fire his country’s ambassador to the U.S. The Republican speaker is criticizing Zelenskyy's visit to an ammunition plant in Pennsylvania, a swing-state, as a political stunt.
Trump says Ukraine is 'dead' and dismisses its defense against Russia's invasion
Read full article: Trump says Ukraine is 'dead' and dismisses its defense against Russia's invasionFormer President Donald Trump says Ukraine should have made concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin instead of going to war with its invading neighbor.
Ukraine urges world leaders not to seek 'lull' in Russia's war instead of true peace
Read full article: Ukraine urges world leaders not to seek 'lull' in Russia's war instead of true peaceUkraine’s president is urging global leaders at the U_N_ to stand with his country and not seek “a lull” instead of a “real, just peace.”.
Trump praises Russia's military record in argument to stop funding Ukraine's fight
Read full article: Trump praises Russia's military record in argument to stop funding Ukraine's fightDonald Trump is again criticizing the Biden administration’s financial support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
US is sending $375 million in military aid to Ukraine and will announce billions more
Read full article: US is sending $375 million in military aid to Ukraine and will announce billions moreThe Biden administration has announced the U.S. will send Ukraine an undisclosed number of medium-range cluster bombs and an array of rockets, artillery and armored vehicles in a military aid package totaling about $375 million.
At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future — and actually make it happen
Read full article: At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future — and actually make it happenThe U.N. General Assembly has adopted a “Pact for the Future” to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Pennsylvania ammunition plant to thank workers and ask for more
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Pennsylvania ammunition plant to thank workers and ask for moreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the Pennsylvania ammunition factory that is producing one of the most critically needed munitions for his country’s fight to fend off Russian ground forces.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit a Pennsylvania ammunition factory to thank workers
Read full article: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit a Pennsylvania ammunition factory to thank workersUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit the Pennsylvania ammunition factory that's producing one of the most critically needed munitions of the war, 155 millimeter artillery shells.
Zelenskyy hopes for quick US action as more arms depots are hit in Russia
Read full article: Zelenskyy hopes for quick US action as more arms depots are hit in RussiaUkrainian drones have struck multiple Russian arms depots, destroying what Ukraine's General Staff claimed were thousands of tons of weaponry, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travels to the White House next week.
Biden opens busy foreign policy stretch as anxious allies shift gaze to Trump, Harris
Read full article: Biden opens busy foreign policy stretch as anxious allies shift gaze to Trump, HarrisPresident Joe Biden is opening a busy stretch tending to international allies anxious about where U.S. foreign policy may be headed when he leaves office in four months.
Ukraine bans Telegram messenger app on state-issued devices because of Russian security threat
Read full article: Ukraine bans Telegram messenger app on state-issued devices because of Russian security threatUkraine has banned government officials, military personnel and other defense and critical infrastructure workers from installing the popular Telegram messaging app on state-issued devices.
EU pledges to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion to help rebuild its economy and power grid
Read full article: EU pledges to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion to help rebuild its economy and power gridThe European Union is ready to lend Ukraine up to $39 billion as part of a loan package organized by the Group of Seven major industrial nations.
Zelenskyy to meet Biden, Harris as Ukraine pushes US to loosen restrictions on long-range weapons
Read full article: Zelenskyy to meet Biden, Harris as Ukraine pushes US to loosen restrictions on long-range weaponsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington next week for talks with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
US wants more clarity from Ukraine on possible use of long-range weapons
Read full article: US wants more clarity from Ukraine on possible use of long-range weaponsU.S. officials say the Biden administration still isn't convinced that it should give Ukraine the authority to launch long-range missiles deeper into Russia.
Ukrainian drones strike a major military depot in a Russian town northwest of Moscow
Read full article: Ukrainian drones strike a major military depot in a Russian town northwest of MoscowUkrainian drones have struck a large military depot in a town deep inside Russia overnight, causing a huge blaze and prompting the evacuation of residents.