Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Russia & Ukraine offer conflicting Zaporizhzhia frontline accounts

Russia Ukraine Zaporizhzhia frontline accounts

Russia & Ukraine offer conflicting Zaporizhzhia frontline accounts. Moscow claimed to have halted Kyiv’s counter-offensive. Ukraine has managed to reclaim a few small villages. Russia and Ukraine offered conflicting narratives regarding the developments along the frontline in the Zaporizhzhia region over the weekend. Moscow claimed to have halted Kyiv’s counter-offensive, while Ukraine’s military maintained that … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: Gaza war risks becoming ‘a region-wide conflict’ warns Russia

Israel-Hamas War: Gaza war risks becoming ‘a region-wide conflict’ warns Russia

Russia warns of Gaza crisis expanding into a regional conflict. Lavrov criticizes the US for vetoing a UN ceasefire resolution. Lavrov defends Iran’s responsible stance in preventing regional spread. Russia has expressed concern about the Gaza crisis potentially evolving into a larger conflict in the region. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has also voiced criticism towards … Read more

Pakistan signs long-term oil purchase agreement with Russia

Pakistan-Russia oil agreement

Local refineries will import oil directly from Russia. The first cargo will consist of 100,000 metric tons of crude oil. Pakistan is to receive its first cargo in December. Pakistan has signed a long-term oil purchase agreement with Russia, making significant progress in buying cheap oil from Russia, Bol News reported. According to sources from … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: China, Russia Slam Israel Amid Deepening West Divide

Israel-Hamas War: China, Russia Slam Israel Amid Deepening West Divide

Putin and Xi to meet in Beijing this week. They share a vision for a new international order less dominated by the US and its allies. Tensions have risen due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet in Beijing this week. The meeting is … Read more

Vladimir Putin Tries to Freeze Ukrainian Counteroffensive

Vladimir Putin Tries to Freeze Ukrainian Counteroffensive

Russia initiated limited-scale offensives in the 85th week of the conflict with Ukraine. Russian forces attempted to halt the Ukrainian advance in various regions. Despite Russian efforts, Ukraine continued its counteroffensive. In the 85th week of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russia initiated a series of limited-scale offensives. It seemed that their objective … Read more

US inaction on Ukraine funding emboldens Russia

US inaction on Ukraine funding emboldens Russia

Russian victory would strengthen Putin and set a dangerous precedent. Putin seems to be counting on a divided US to take advantage of antipathy towards Ukraine. Outcome of events in Washington will determine Ukraine’s fate. In recent developments, a Russian victory in Ukraine is causing growing concerns among international observers. Such an outcome not only … Read more

Russia to target Ukraine’s power grid again, Zelenskyy warns

Russia to target Ukraine's power grid again, Zelenskyy warns

Zelenskyy warns of potential Russian attempts to disrupt Ukraine’s power grid this winter. Kyiv is taking measures to protect heating facilities and energy infrastructure. Concerns over Ukraine’s energy security escalate as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues for nearly 20 months. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a warning, expressing concerns that Russia might make another attempt to … Read more

Russia Conducts Successful Nuclear Missile Tests, says Putin

Russia Conducts Successful Nuclear Missile Tests, says Putin

Putin announces successful Burevestnik missile test in Sochi. Putin reassures that rational actors won’t use nuclear weapons on Russia. Putin declines to confirm if Russia will resume nuclear testing, and mentions the possibility of treaty withdrawal. Shifting our focus back to Sochi, President Vladimir Putin announced during a conference that Russia has recently carried out … Read more

Russian Journalist Marina Gets 8.5 Years for Live TV Protest

Russian Journalist Marina Gets 8.5 Years for Live TV Protest

Russian journalist Marina Ovsyannikova was sentenced to 8.5 years in absentia for protest on state TV. Convicted of spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces. Ovsyannikova calls it politically motivated, concerned for Russia’s future. A Russian journalist named Marina Ovsyannikova, who carried out a bold protest against the Ukraine war during a live broadcast … Read more

Matt Gaetz leads major bid to oust Kevin McCarthy

Matt Gaetz leads major bid

Matt Gaetz leads a major bid to oust Kevin McCarthy. Tensions between the two Republican figures escalated over the weekend. McCarthy collaborated with Democrats to pass a bill funding government agencies. US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing a political battle for his position as a motion to remove him has been filed … Read more

Bulgaria Pledges More Support to Ukraine with Weapons

Bulgaria Pledges More Support to Ukraine with Weapons

Bulgaria approves additional military aid to Ukraine in a private session. The aid includes non-functional surface-to-air missiles and small-caliber automatic weapon ammunition. Experts say Ukraine possesses the facilities to repair the missiles or use them for spare parts. Bulgaria‘s parliament, during a private session, has authorized the allocation of additional military support to Ukraine in … Read more

First large grain ship sails from Black Sea port in Ukraine

Black Sea port in Ukraine

First large grain ship sails from Black Sea port in Ukraine. This marks the second bulk carrier to depart from the port. The ports were reopened under a UN-backed grain trade agreement. The first significant vessel carrying grain from a Ukrainian Black Sea port has departed since Russia exited a trade agreement in July that … Read more

Russia attacks Ukrainian energy facilities, causing 18 injuries & power cuts

Russia attacks Ukrainian energy facilities

Russia attacks Ukrainian energy facilities, causing 18 injuries & power cuts. The power cuts affected regions in western, central, and eastern Ukraine. Biden was expected to announce a new $325 million military aid package. Several Ukrainian regions experienced a disruption in their power supply following a significant missile attack by Russian forces on Ukraine’s energy … Read more

United Kingdom charges five for spying for Russia

United Kingdom charges five for spying for Russia

Five individuals, are suspected of engaging in espionage activities for Russia. This legal action follows an investigation carried out by the Metropolitan Police. Their activities purportedly spanned the UK and Europe. Five individuals, suspected of engaging in espionage activities for Russia, are set to face charges for conspiring to conduct espionage. Orlin Roussev, Bizer Dzhambazov, … Read more

Russia bombards power facilities across Ukraine

Russia bombards power facilities across Ukraine

Russia launched a devastating missile assault on Ukraine on Thursday At least 19 people were injured in the attacks, and two people were killed. This occurred just hours before Volodymyr Zelenskyy was scheduled to meet with Joe Biden. Ukraine faced a devastating nationwide missile assault by Russia on Thursday, which targeted energy facilities in Kyiv … Read more

Russia demands UN court dismiss Ukraine war case

Russia demands UN court dismiss Ukraine war case

Ukraine has accused Russia of misusing genocide law to justify its invasion. Russia claims it intervened in Ukraine to stop a genocide against ethnic Russians. Ukraine has taken Russia to the International Court of Justice, the highest court within the UN. Russia has urged the International Court of Justice to dismiss the case brought against … Read more

Escalation of Drone Incidents in Russia and Crimea

Drone Incidents in Russia

Drones disrupt Moscow; flights delayed, oil depot fire. Two drones shot down near Moscow, no casualties. Ukrainian drone damages oil depot in southwestern Russia. Russia reported foiling what it described as a coordinated Ukrainian attack on Crimea, along with drone incidents that disrupted Moscow’s air traffic and ignited a fire at an oil depot in … Read more

Ukraine pushes back Russian forces, reclaims key villages in east

Ukraine pushes back Russian forces, reclaims key villages in east

Ukraine reports advances in its counteroffensive against Russian forces. The gains position Ukraine to potentially regain control of Bakhmut. They have reclaimed a total of over 260 square kilometers in the south. Ukraine has reported further advances in its military counteroffensive against Russian forces, reclaiming territory in the east and making progress in the south. … Read more

Cargo ships reach Ukrainian port to load wheat, despite Russian threats

Cargo ships reach Ukrainian port to load wheat, despite Russian threats

Two cargo ships have arrived at the Ukrainian port. This is the first time civilian ships have reached a Ukrainian port. Ukraine unilaterally established this maritime corridor along the Black Sea’s western coast. Two cargo ships have arrived at a Ukrainian port, Chornomorsk, by using a new route through the Black Sea. They are set … Read more

Armenia-Russia ties at stake as Yerevan considers joining ICC

Armenia-Russia ties at stake as Yerevan considers joining ICC

Armenia and Russia are discussing Armenia’s plan to join the ICC. This move comes after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin. The ICC accused Putin of deporting children from Ukraine. Armenia has reportedly discussed its intention to come under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) with Russia, despite strong … Read more

Fatal Ukrainian strike near Russian border

Ukrainian strike

Restart of grain shipments via temporary corridor. Ships leaving Ukrainian ports for African and Asian markets. Wheat shipments to Egypt and Israel. The regional governor of Kursk, Roman Starovoit, reported a tragic incident in a Russian village near the Ukraine border. He revealed that the village of Plekhovo had been subjected to a bombardment from … Read more

Putin Shows Off Russian Military Might to Kim Jong Un

Putin Shows Off Russian Military Might to Kim Jong Un

Kim meets with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at Vladivostok’s Knevichi airfield. Kim tours the Pacific Fleet frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov. He observes its advanced missile weapon control systems. On Saturday, during Kim Jong Un ongoing visit to Russia, he conducted inspections of fighter jets, conducted a tour of an airfield, and paid a visit to … Read more

Kim Jong Un inspects Russian bombers, hypersonic missiles, and warships

Kim Jong Un inspects Russian bombers, hypersonic missiles, and warships

Kim Jong Un and Russian Defense Minister inspected Russian military assets near Vladivostok. Concerns include possible missile tech transfers and implications for regional stability. U.S. and South Korea express worries over military cooperation violating UN sanctions. On Saturday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s defense minister examined Russian strategic bombers, … Read more

Russia to be part of 2024 Paris Olympics, but athletes face tough choice

Russia to be part of 2024 Paris Olympics, but athletes face tough choice

Russia will not boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Russian athletes will have the option to compete under a neutral flag. The Russian Olympic Committee has concerns about the current recommendation. The Russian Olympic Committee has made it clear that Russia will not boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris, stating that such a move is … Read more

UK, France, Germany tighten nuclear screws on Iran

UK, France, Germany tighten nuclear screws on Iran

UK, France, Germany keep nuclear sanctions on Iran The move aims to deter Iran from selling drones to Russia Iran calls sanctions illegal and provocative The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have decided to maintain sanctions on Iran as a means to discourage Tehran from selling drones and missiles to Russia. These sanctions were initially … Read more

Shoigu Visits Zvezda shipyard to review submarine repairs

Shoigu Visits Zvezda shipyard to review submarine repairs

Shoigu visited the shipyard for submarine upgrades. Zvezda plant is key for nuclear sub-maintenance. He emphasized Ka-52M helicopter improvements. The Pacific Fleet’s nuclear submarines are being repaired and modernized at a premier military shipyard, according to Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu, who visited the facility on Friday. Shoigu participated in discussions earlier this week … Read more

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un Makes Extended Visit to Russia

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un Makes Extended Visit to Russia

Kim Jong Un’s visit to Russia prolonged, fueling suspicions of arms deal. Kim and Putin discussed military cooperation and satellite development. US warns of potential UN Security Council violations. North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, has unexpectedly prolonged his visit to Russia, where he was in discussions with President Vladimir Putin, sparking suspicions of a … Read more

Romania finds possible drone parts near Ukraine border

Romania finds possible drone parts near Ukraine border

Russian drone attacks in Ukraine led to potential drone fragments being found in Romania. Security concerns arise for NATO nations due to their mutual defense obligations. This marks the third instance of drone parts found in Romania recently. Following Russian drone assaults on Izmail in southern Ukraine, just across the border, Romania, a NATO member, … Read more