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Russia–Ukraine

Stories about the war between Russia and Ukraine: fighting on the front lines, peace talks, sanctions, and U.S. and European military aid. Coverage often differs on how much support Ukraine should get, who is gaining ground, and what a settlement could look like. Each pair here puts a left-leaning and a right-leaning headline about the same development side by side, so you can see how each side describes the war and the diplomacy around it.

17 pairs · updated Oct 27

  • Melania Trump-brokered local ceasefire begins in Ukraine

    Melania Trump-brokered local ceasefire begins as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine

    An Oleshky ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump began Tuesday as Russia launched missiles and drones at cities across Ukraine.

    Localised Ukraine Ceasefire Brokered by Melania Trump Begins in Russian-Invaded City

    A localised ceasefire began early Tuesday morning in a devastated southern Ukrainian city invaded by Russian forces ahead of a planned humanitarian relief mission, the White House said. The post Localised Ukraine Ceasefire Brokered by Melania Trump Begins in Russian-Invaded City appeared first on Breitbart.

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  • Melania Trump announces localized Ukraine ceasefire

    Trump Humiliated as Melania Beats Him to Broker Russia Ceasefire

    Move over Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff; First Lady Melania Trump is taking credit for brokering a “localized” peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. The first lady’s office announced that she has secured a ceasefire in Oleshky, a city in southern Ukraine that has been occupied by Russia since 2022. Both sides have agreed to temporarily…

    Melania Trump Plays Key Role In Ceasefire To Evacuate Elderly From War Zone

    First Lady Melania Trump is helping broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the front-line city of Oleshky, her office announced Friday, amid a growing humanitarian crisis. The agreement is set to take effect on October 29 to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations. Under the truce, both countries will temporarily halt military…

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  • Witkoff calls Putin a humanitarian during peace talks

    Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"

    S. citizen deemed to have been wrongfully detained, GOP Sen. John Cornyn responded, "No.

    Trump envoy Steve Witkoff praises Putin as ‘humanitarian’ as Ukraine peace talks hang in the balance

    US special envoy Steve Witkoff complimented Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian” during their meeting in St. Petersburg -- as President Trump desperately tries to get Russia back to the negotiating table to end the Ukraine war.

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  • Trump criticizes Zelenskyy on Ukraine talks

    Trump Sells Out Ukraine in Unhinged White House Meltdown

    Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggesting he was responsible for his country’s bloodshed while defending the administration’s decision to ease sanctions on Russia. S. president also suggested replacing Zelensky as Ukraine’s peace negotiator and claimed the European leader could have secured a better deal long ago—if…

    Trump again blows up on Zelensky, insists Russia ‘has been fine on Ukraine’

    "I think it's time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine,” Trump said in a blistering takedown of Zelensky.

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  • Trump waives Russia sanctions and tariffs

    Trump Makes Shock Confession Over Sweetheart Deal With Putin

    President Donald Trump has confessed that his sweetheart deal with Vladimir Putin is part of a plan to keep the Russian leader happy. Trump, 80, waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia as part of an executive order he signed on Friday, just two days before they were due to take effect. Trump’s friend, MAGA Senator Lindsey Graham, lobbied for the bill before…

    Trump defends pausing Russian sanctions, says peace deal is close — and savages Zelensky for attacking diesel refineries

    President Trump defended his decision to pause sanctions against Russia as a means to secure a permanent peace deal and bring fuel price relief for the US — while slamming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ongoing strikes on Moscow’s oil refineries. Following backlash over his executive order to halt sanctions against Moscow, Trump claimed that…

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  • Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg infrastructure

    Putin’s Hometown Goes Up in Flames in Defiant Overnight Attack

    Vladimir Putin’s hometown of St. Petersburg was ravaged in a massive overnight assault by Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian drones struck critical infrastructure in the Russian cultural capital early Sunday, attacking the St.

    Blaze at St. Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia

    Ukrainian attacks set an oil export terminal ablaze in St. Petersburg on Sunday, as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones across Russia in one of its largest ever aerial bombardments. The attack comes amid deepening tensions between Ukraine and Washington, with President Donald Trump criticizing Kyiv for its strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.

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  • Trump puts Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold

    Trump pauses new Russia sanctions passed by Congress amid deepening row with Ukraine

    President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effect Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest. In an…

    Trump puts Russia sanctions package on hold, says pause is in national interest

    President Trump paused a congressional Russia sanctions package in the national interest, shortly after announcing a deal for Russian diesel.

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  • Trump comments on Starshield access in Ukraine

    Trump says he didn’t meddle with Elon Musk’s Starshield in Ukraine as ties with Zelensky fracture

    The worst crisis in US-Ukraine relations since last year’s Oval Office meltdown is deteriorating further over a dispute about who ordered a disruption to a critical Ukrainian military system running on Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service.

    Trump says he doesn’t know who ordered Starshield throttle in Ukraine

    President Donald Trump said he doesn’t know who ordered Starshield to be throttled in Ukraine, a move which temporarily wrought havoc. Speaking to reporters on the White House lawn, Trump was asked who ordered Starshield, SpaceX‘s military service, to be shut down. The president said he wasn’t sure, but that it wasn’t him.

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  • Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil infrastructure

    Zelensky Defies U.S. Moratorium to Resume Strikes on Russian Oil Infrastructure

    S. ” In a furious interview published Thursday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would not bow to Washington’s demands for him to end drone strikes on Russian oil refineries. “We’re done,” Zelensky told the Financial Times after a three-day stay of attacks on the Russian energy sector.

    Ukraine launches new attacks against Russian oil refineries after brief truce declared by Trump

    Ukraine renewed its strikes on Russian oil refineries after a brief pause brought about by an energy ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Donald Trump. Ukraine hit Rosneft’s Ryazan refinery Thursday morning, in a region southeast of Moscow. The attack was the first since Trump declared the energy ceasefire Sunday, though Moscow never agreed to the…

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  • Trump announces energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

    Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire, but Zelenskyy says this is ‘news for me’

    President Donald Trump claimed Sunday that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an “energy ceasefire” as part of the ongoing conflict.

    Trump announces immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

    President Donald Trump declared an immediate energy ceasefire, but his recent deal easing Russian diesel exports drew sharp criticism from Kyiv.

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  • Trump announces Russia diesel fuel deal to ease US prices

    Trump says U.S. to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms

    S. S. pressure on Moscow, to combat prices before midterms.

    Trump says Russia has agreed to deliver millions in diesel fuel after 'highly successful discussion'

    Trump says Putin agreed to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel immediately, with millions more tons to follow as prices soar past $6 a gallon.

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  • Russian missile strike kills 30 on Ukrainian buses

    Russian guided missile kills 30 on packed Ukrainian city buses

    Russian missiles have hit an apartment building and civilian buses, killing more than 50 people in two days, as the Kremlin says there's "no clear path" to peace.

    30 Killed in Russian Air Strike on Civilian Bus Stop

    A Russian guided bomb exploded next to public buses filled with passengers in eastern Ukraine, authorities said Thursday, killing 30. The post 30 Killed in Russian Air Strike on Civilian Bus Stop appeared first on Breitbart.

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  • US response to reported Russian plague lab worker death

    Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us

    A Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident.

    US asks Russia to ‘quickly and openly’ address plague worker’s death as outbreak fears grow

    “There's very limited travel between the US and Russia, obviously. But like anything else, something like that gets out it could certainly spread,” Rubio said.

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  • Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones at Russia

    Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow

    Moscow's mayor described the wave of drones as the "largest ever" attack on the Russian capital and said there had been damage to a Moscow oil refinery and a residential building.

    Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones at Russia on final day of Duma elections

    Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia in its largest drone attack of the war, coinciding with the final day of the Russian Duma elections. The onslaught amounted to a rare success for Ukraine’s summer drone campaign against Moscow, which had failed to breach any of the city’s air defenses for months. Through sheer numbers, […]

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