Russian authorities said on Thursday that air defense systems intercepted 32 drones heading toward Moscow, as the country prepared for its annual Victory Day commemorations on May 9. The reported attack comes at a highly sensitive moment for the Kremlin, with security already tightened across the capital ahead of one of Russia’s most significant national […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a two-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine on May 8 and 9, timed to coincide with Russia’s annual Victory Day commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, according to Russia’s Defence Ministry. The announcement comes as fighting remains active across multiple fronts and just […]
In Russia a major environmental and public health crisis is unfolding in the southern Russian port city of Tuapse after a series of drone strikes on a key oil refinery left behind widespread toxic contamination, disrupted daily life and raised concerns over long-term ecological damage. Toxic fallout grips Black Sea city Authorities in Tuapse say […]
At least three people have been killed and more than a dozen injured following a large-scale overnight drone and missile attack launched by Russian forces across multiple regions of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials. The coordinated assault struck several cities in the early hours of Tuesday, triggering nationwide air raid alerts and causing widespread damage […]
The European Commission has unveiled a sweeping new sanctions proposal aimed at sharply curbing Russia’s seaborne crude oil exports, escalating efforts to choke off Moscow’s most critical source of revenue for its war in Ukraine. Under the proposed measures, the EU would ban a wide range of services that support Russia’s oil shipments, including shipping, […]
The United States and Ukraine have announced that they will continue working together on a newly drafted “refined peace framework” aimed at ending the ongoing war with Russia. The announcement followed high level talks in Geneva, where representatives from both nations met to discuss possible pathways toward long-term stability and security in the region. In […]