Casualties caused by drone attacks jump from less than 10 pct in 2022 to nearly 80 pct last year, as war morphs into air battle of mutual denial

Overnight attacks hit Kyiv, Odesa, and central Ukraine, damaging homes and energy facilities

Targets include several Chinese companies, as well as those from former Soviet Union, UAE, Panama

Rebound likely limited, hard to sustain unless risks around Iran escalate

Dictator also sends message to North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine, says he looks forward to their reunion back home

Petroleum sees dip amid wars, higher tariffs, OPEC+ output, US sanctions on several countries

US dollar index on track for annual decline of almost 10 pct, steepest in eight years

Zelenskyy willing to abort Kyiv's move for Nato membership if individual countries can provide security guarantees, including Washington

Bloc aims to prevent Moscow-friendly member states from refusing to consent to future freezes

Lower interest rates could lift oil demand by boosting economic growth despite concerns that supply could outpace demand

Moscow, New Delhi bilateral ties bloom despite Washington, EU pressure amid Russia-Ukraine war

Shift to mark dramatic change to how alliance's founding member Washington works with its most important military partners

Russian President deems Ukrainian leadership as 'illegitimate', demands global recognition for Russian territorial gains

Germany, France, UK demand role in talks

Russia's Rosneft begin to wind down operations per Washington's demands

Trump, Witkoff developing 28-point roadmap similar to Gaza ceasefire, extensive discussions held with Russia's Kirill Dmitriev

Trump administration reportedly drawing up 28-point roadmap, briefing European officials on the proposal

Moscow nonetheless refuses to give up war against Ukraine

Market expectations improve following new sanctions on Russia, easing of Beijing-Washington tensions

New Delhi claims it is unaware of any discussions between US President, India's Modi on the matter