Russia to give decisive response if attacked by Taurus — MFA

German servicemen would be considered directly involved in the planning and execution of combat operations against Russia if Ukraine employs Taurus long-range missiles, and in such a scenario, Moscow will respond decisively, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing.

Pope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for a Gaza ceasefire after three people sheltering in the Catholic church in Gaza City were killed in an Israeli strike.

Syria withdraws army from Sweida after Israel bombs Damascus

Syria announced that its army had begun to withdraw from violence-hit Sweida on Wednesday, following a wave of Israeli strikes on the capital and a US call for government forces to leave the majority-Druze southern city.

Israel says another strike on Damascus targeted 'military site' near presidential palace

Following the strike on the Syrian General Staff compound, the Israel Defense Forces said it attacked another target in the Syrian capital.

Russian drones, missiles hit Ukrainian cities

Russian drones and missiles attacked widely separated areas of Ukraine, officials said early Wednesday.

EU top diplomat says US should share ‘burden’ of arming Ukraine

EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Tuesday said the United States should “share the burden” of arming Ukraine, after President Donald Trump said Europe could buy American weaponry for Kyiv.

Trump Faces Intense EU and NATO Pressure Over 50-Day Deadline to Resolve Ukraine Conflict - Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow seeks to understand the reasoning behind US President Donald Trump's statement about a 50-day deadline to resolve the Ukrainian conflict.

Weapons supplied to Kiev by NATO may be used in battle right away — Rutte

US weapons for Ukraine will be supplied through NATO countries to ensure they are ready for immediate use on the battlefield, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said in an interview with Fox News.