Zelenskiy: Ceasefire with Russia Possible "At Any Moment" if Pressure Increases

Zelenskiy: Ceasefire with Russia Possible “At Any Moment” if Pressure Increases

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia is achievable immediately if international pressure on Moscow is significantly increased. Speaking at a joint press conference in Prague alongside Czech President Petr Pavel, Zelenskiy emphasized the need for Kyiv’s allies to intensify diplomatic and economic efforts against Russia […]

Russia Announces Ceasefire for May 8-10 to Mark WWII Victory Day

In a move to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10. The ceasefire, which will begin at midnight on May 8 (2100 GMT on May 7), is meant to honor […]

Putin Says Fighting Resumes in Ukraine Following Easter Ceasefire

Putin Says Fighting Resumes in Ukraine Following Easter Ceasefire

April 21, 2025 — Moscow/Kyiv — Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Monday that military operations in Ukraine have resumed following the end of a temporary Easter ceasefire. The Kremlin had unilaterally declared the pause in hostilities over the Orthodox Easter weekend, though both sides accused each other of violating the truce. Speaking from Moscow, Putin […]

Ukraine Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Companies Allegedly Involved in Russian Missile Production

KYIV — The Ukrainian government announced new sanctions on Friday targeting three Chinese companies accused of contributing to the development and production of Russian missile systems. The move follows recent allegations by President Volodymyr Zelensky that Chinese entities have been supplying military-related materials to Russia. The sanctions, published in an updated list by the Ukrainian […]

Russia and Ukraine Trade Accusations at Conference Over U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine Trade Accusations at Conference Over U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats exchanged sharp accusations Monday at a high-level diplomatic conference in Turkey, each blaming the other for violating a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement aimed at halting attacks on critical energy infrastructure. The tense exchange came during the sidelines of a broader international summit in Ankara, where foreign ministers from both countries […]

Putin Suggests Temporary Administration for Ukraine to Facilitate War Settlement

Putin Suggests Temporary Administration for Ukraine to Facilitate War Settlement

In a significant statement early on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested the possibility of placing Ukraine under a temporary administration to pave the way for new elections and key agreements, as part of efforts to bring an end to the ongoing conflict. Putin’s Proposal for Temporary Administration Putin’s comments, made in the northern Russian […]

Russia Claims to Foil Ukrainian Assassination Plot Against Putin-Linked Priest

Russia Claims to Foil Ukrainian Assassination Plot Against Putin-Linked Priest

In a dramatic development today, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) claimed to have foiled an assassination attempt orchestrated by Ukraine’s military intelligence service. The alleged target: Tikhon Shevkunov, a senior figure in Russia’s Orthodox Church, often described in the media as “Putin’s confessor” a title he neither confirms nor denies. This latest claim adds a […]

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Prisoners, Bringing Home Dozens of Soldiers Amid Ongoing Conflict

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Prisoners, Bringing Home Dozens of Soldiers Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a rare yet heartening moment amid the brutal ongoing war, Russia and Ukraine have successfully carried out a significant prisoner exchange, resulting in the release of 300 soldiers, many of whom had been imprisoned for years. The exchange, which took place early this week, is a testament to the continuing, albeit fragile, negotiations between […]

Russia Declares Regional State of Emergency in Crimea Following Oil Spill Contamination

Russia Declares Regional State of Emergency in Crimea Following Oil Spill Contamination

On Saturday, Russia declared a regional state of emergency in Crimea, the peninsula it annexed from Ukraine in 2014, in response to new traces of oil pollution discovered along the Kerch Strait. This announcement comes after a significant oil spill in the Black Sea last month, which led to extensive environmental damage. As workers continue […]