Zelenskyy Cites US June Timeline For Peace Deal with Russia

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States (US) has set a June timeline linked to efforts aimed at ending the war with Russia, as diplomatic activity intensifies around a possible settlement. The statement comes amid continued fighting and international attempts to push

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Russia Ukraine Agree On Prisoner Swap

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Russia and Ukraine concluded a new round of negotiations with an agreement to exchange prisoners, marking a limited humanitarian outcome despite no broader breakthrough in the conflict. Officials from both sides confirmed the swap would involve detained soldiers and civilians captured during ongoing fighting. Russia Ukraine Prisoner Swap Agreement Delegations met for talks

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Russian Drone Attack Kills 12 in Dnipro

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

At least 12 people were killed after a Russian drone strike hit the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Ukrainian officials said. The attack targeted a civilian bus in the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing multiple casualties and injuries. Emergency services confirmed that several victims were workers returning from their shifts, and the strike triggered a fire that was […]

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Russia Agrees to Pause Kyiv Strikes Until February 1

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

Russia has agreed to temporarily pause strikes on Kyiv until February 1 following a personal request by US President Donald Trump, according to statements from Moscow. The move is being described as a limited pause rather than a ceasefire. Kremlin Cites Trump Request Russian officials said the decision was taken after Trump asked President Vladimir […]

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US Says Russia Pauses Ukraine Energy Attacks

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump said Russia has agreed to temporarily halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amid harsh winter conditions. Trump said the pause followed direct communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin and was intended to ease civilian suffering during extreme cold. Ukraine Seeks Verification Ukraine responded cautiously to the announcement.

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Russian Drone Strike Hits Ukraine Train

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

A Russian drone strike hit a passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region on Tuesday, killing at least five people and injuring others, Ukrainian officials said. The train was carrying more than 200 civilians when at least one carriage was struck during the attack. Casualties and Damage Regional prosecutors reported five deaths and multiple injuries after […]

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Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv And Kharkiv Amid Talks

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Russia carried out missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and the eastern city of Kharkiv, causing deaths, injuries, and damage to civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities said air defence systems were activated, but several projectiles struck residential areas, triggering fires and emergency responses. Power And Infrastructure Disruptions The attacks

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Ukraine, Russia, US Hold First Trilateral Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Ukraine and Russia have held their first direct talks in several years as part of a new peace initiative proposed by the United States. The discussions took place in Istanbul and mark a rare moment of direct engagement between the two sides since diplomatic channels collapsed early in the war. Focus Of The Discussions The […]

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Zelensky Declares Energy Emergency As Cold Bites

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared an emergency in the country’s energy sector as severe winter conditions combine with damage to power and heating infrastructure. The decision is aimed at speeding up repairs and ensuring uninterrupted supply of electricity and heat during the cold spell. Power And Heating Disruptions Large parts of Ukraine have faced […]

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Zelenskyy Signals Plan to Replace Defence Minister

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he intends to replace the country’s defence minister as part of a broader effort to recalibrate Ukraine’s leadership during the ongoing war with Russia. Speaking publicly, Zelenskyy said changes at the top of the defence establishment were being considered to improve efficiency, coordination, and accountability at a critical