Russian President Vladimir Putin visited troops in the Kursk region, marking his first trip since an unexpected Ukrainian cross-border attack in August 2024. The Kremlin announced that Russian forces have liberated several areas from Ukrainian control. Defense Chief Valery Gerasimov…
Azerbaijan continues to blame Russia for the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft, claiming it was shot down by Russian fire. The incident, which occurred last month, killed 38 people. Russian officials have called for an objective investigation into the…
Iran has condemned a French city official’s campaign that uses the image of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei alongside other leaders in a waste sorting initiative. The campaign’s poster labels the leaders as reminders to recycle and has drawn sharp criticism from…
Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin, stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin would view positively Donald Trump’s desire for communication following his inauguration. However, Peskov noted that there have been no formal requests for such discussions and suggested waiting until…
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that he has secured natural gas from Russia to meet the country’s energy needs, following a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Fico criticized Ukraine for not renewing a gas transit agreement set to…
Elected U.S. President Donald Trump expressed understanding for Russia’s position against Ukraine’s NATO membership, criticizing current President Joe Biden’s policy shift. Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Trump stated he regrets not being able to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin before his…
Donald Trump, the future US President, expressed openness to a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting could occur soon after Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. Meanwhile, Russian forces have reportedly…
Manfred Weber, the chairman of the European People’s Party in the European Parliament, cautions against a hasty agreement to end the Ukraine war, urging clear boundaries for Russian President Vladimir Putin. He advocates for increased military support for Ukraine and…
On January 4, the Russian military reported intercepting eight U.S.-made ATACMS missiles fired by Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Russia emphasized its air defense capabilities, claiming to have also shot down 72 drones. This development follows Western…
In response to Ukraine’s shutdown of Russian gas supplies, Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to reduce financial support for over 130,000 Ukrainian refugees. He criticized Kyiv’s actions as ‘sabotage’, potentially costing Slovakia €500 million in transit fees. Fico…
As the war in Ukraine nears its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin asserts that advances are being made in the Donbas region. With the potential for Donald Trump’s presidency signaling a shift in U.S. involvement, questions arise about possible…
Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian leader, sought medical help after experiencing severe coughing and choking, raising concerns over a potential assassination attempt. Currently under the protection of Vladimir Putin in Moscow, al-Assad is reported to be in stable condition following…
