Spurred by its existential fight against Russia — and limited military assistance from Western allies — Ukraine has fast become a global center for defense innovation.

Many of the drones aren’t particularly fast or high-tech, but they are cheap enough for the Kremlin to launch more than 700 in one night, in an effort to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses. Here’s what we know.

Moscow continues to throw cold water on the prospect of Putin-Zelenskyy meeting, and is insisting Russia have a role in security guarantees for Ukraine.

The White House said President Donald Trump is still working toward a bilateral meeting. "Nobody is ready to throw in the towel," one national security official said.

Russia's leader said he was "confident that the leadership qualities" of Trump are a "good guarantee" of future agreements between global superpowers.

Russia needs more workers, primarily due to its war in Ukraine. But rather than welcoming foreign laborers — many of whom are from Central Asia — Russian officials are fomenting anti-migrant sentiment and increasing restrictions on them.

The same group of Russian naval vessels was tracked sailing from the Sea of Japan toward the East China Sea via the Tsushima Strait between August 14 and 15, according to Japan's Defense Ministry. Details of its week-long mission in the East China Sea remain unknown.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid an emotional tribute to soldiers who have died fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine, saying his ‘heart aches’ in a rare admission of military losses.