For Americans in Ukraine, Opportunity and the Lure of Combat
The profile of U.S. volunteers in the Ukrainian military has changed, shifting more toward people without military experience and those who saw few prospects for themselves at home.
Defense and Military Forces
Russia Strikes Ukraine Government Building in Largest Drone Assault of War
Ukrainians said it was the first time a key building in Kyiv’s government district had been damaged since the war began. Russia has kept attacking despite Trump administration efforts at peace talks.
Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian Protesters Charged With Terrorism in London
They were demonstrating in support of Palestine Action, an activist group that the British government designated a terrorist organization in July.
A World War II Dispute Between Ukraine and Poland Is Put to Rest
The remains of people killed and left in mass graves in the waning days of the war are being given dignified burials.
Norway’s Navy Gets a Big Boost With U.K. Ship Deal
A plan to buy warships shows how Europe is bolstering defenses amid worries about Russian aggression and President Trump’s isolationist policies, analysts say.
Israeli Strike Destroys Building in Gaza City
Israel targeted a prominent local landmark, the Mushtaha Tower, a day after a military spokesman said it was in control of almost half the city.
Israel Steps Up Attacks on Gaza City Ahead of a Planned Wider Offensive
The Israeli military destroyed a landmark building after saying it had taken control of almost half of the city, where hundreds of thousands of civilians are sheltering amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Why Hamas Refuses to Give Up Fighting
Analysts say that despite its vast losses in Gaza, Hamas believes it can hold out for a deal that ensures its survival.
Western Troops in Ukraine Before a Peace Deal Would Be ‘Targets’, Putin Says
The Russian leader made the threat a day after European leaders said they were willing to deploy forces on the ground to secure an agreement to end the war.
With Trump and Ukraine, Europe’s Leaders Are Playing a Long Game
Leaders on the continent are trying to show the U.S. president that they are serious about laying the groundwork to end the war — and that President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is not.