Warsaw/ Poland :Tensions between NATO and Moscow have escalated to their highest point in years following a dramatic series of Russian military maneuvers and provocative drone incursions into alliance territory. In what NATO officials have described as a calculated show of force, Russia has launched sweeping joint military drills with Belarus — including scenarios involving … Read more
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Moscow later this week to discuss recent nuclear talks with the United States that took place in Oman. Araghchi met with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff in Muscat on Saturday, marking the highest-level contact between the two countries on nuclear issues since the 2015 nuclear … Read more
The motives behind Bentley’s death remain unknown. Bentley, known as “Texas,” was declared dead in Donetsk in April. The charges include physical violence, negligence, and concealment of a serious crime. On Friday, Russia charged four of its soldiers serving in occupied Ukraine with torturing a U.S. citizen living in Russian-held Donetsk, who had fought with … Read more
UN Requests Visit to Russian Border Regions Affected by Ukrainian Attack Areas affected include Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk. This move aligns with the UN’s human rights monitoring and assessment mandate. On Thursday, the UN rights office announced that it has requested Moscow to permit a visit to Russian border regions affected by a cross-border attack … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pledges to ban the Orthodox Church linked to Moscow. Membership in the independent church has grown since Russian troops invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Criminal proceedings against dozens of clerics from the church have been launched. On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged to “strengthen our Ukrainian spiritual independence,” suggesting that … Read more
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported shooting down seven Ukrainian drones over Russian territory overnight. The strikes in the Donetsk region resulted in the deaths of five civilians and injuries of 15 more. Russian shelling wounded additional civilians, including children, in the east and south. On Sunday, Ukraine reported that it struck an oil depot in southern … Read more
The official, who was on an official visit and staying at the North Korean embassy in Moscow, was found dead in the pond. The incident occurred during a record number of high-level visits between Pyongyang and Moscow in the past year. The incident occurred amid a record number of high-level visits between Pyongyang and Moscow. … Read more
Russia’s emergencies ministry reports a Sukhoi Superjet 100-passenger plane crashed near Moscow. All three crew members onboard are believed to have died. The plane crashed during a test flight following repair work. Russia’s emergencies ministry has reported that a Russian passenger plane, carrying only crew, crashed near Moscow. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 went down in … Read more
Erdogan’s comments came as NATO leaders gathered in Washington. Russia plans “response measures” to counter the “very serious threat” from the alliance. Erdogan’s statement came a day after NATO allies announced the transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine. The official Anadolu news agency reported Thursday that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said any possibility of a … Read more
Two people died in an eight-story building fire. At least six others died in the fire. Some people were trapped on top floors but couldn’t escape. According to the source, two people jumped to their deaths from the top floors of a burning eight-story former Russian electronics research institute on Monday, and at least six … Read more
Russia accuses the US of using US-supplied rockets to kill women and children in southern Russia. This is the first time Russia holds the US responsible for civilian deaths on its soil. The US still prohibits Ukraine from firing US weapons deeper into Russia. On Friday, Russia alleged that Ukraine had used US-supplied rockets to … Read more
Four Tajik nationals are accused of carrying out the attack, claimed by the Islamic State. Authorities have arrested several other suspects of Central Asian origin. Tajik-born singer Manizha Sanghin condemned the attack but warned about the consequences. Since the deadly attacks at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall last Friday, reports have emerged of an increase in … Read more
Sergei Khadzhikurbanov, ex-Moscow police officer in Anna Politkovskaya’s 2006 murder, pardoned. Received clemency after a 20-year sentence, completing a Ukraine military contract. Khadzhikurbanov provided logistical support; one of five convicted in the case. A former Moscow police officer, Sergei Khadzhikurbanov, convicted in the 2006 murder of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, has been granted a presidential … Read more
Putin meets with Libya’s military leader Haftar in Moscow. Haftar’s previous Tripoli offensive relied on Russian Wagner mercenaries. Talks covered Libya’s situation and broader regional issues. In Moscow, President Vladimir Putin engaged in discussions with Khalifa Haftar, the military leader of eastern Libya. During Haftar’s unsuccessful offensive on Tripoli four years ago, his forces heavily … Read more
China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is in Russia for security talks. Wang Yi is expected to meet with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, and discuss the Ukraine conflict. The US has accused China of providing economic and technological support to Russia. China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is currently in Russia for discussions on security matters, … Read more
The menu included duck salad, crab dumplings, sturgeon, and beef, with Russian wines. Putin toasted to future cooperation and stressed the long-standing ties between the two nations. The dinner was held at Russia’s Vostochny cosmodrome, emphasizing regional peace and stability. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un enjoyed a sumptuous meal … Read more
Kim Jong Un to visit Russia at Putin’s invitation. The US warns of consequences if North Korea strikes arms deal with Russia. The meeting likely to take place in Vladivostok, Russia. Kim Jong Un is set to visit Russia in response to an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin, as announced by both Pyongyang and … Read more
Kim Jong Un met with a Chinese delegation and Russian diplomats. China and North Korea aim to enhance their cooperation. Russian presence in North Korea increased before the parade. North Korea celebrated its founding anniversary with a grand parade, attended not only by its leader, Kim Jong Un but also by Russian diplomats and a … Read more
Two drones have been successfully intercepted and shot down in Russia – one above the Moscow region and the other within the city itself. The ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv has led to an increase in drone infiltrations, with assaults on Russian soil becoming more frequent. This situation has raised significant security concerns. The … Read more
All 4 major airports in Moscow closed after the alleged drone strike. Russian air defenses intercepted a drone that flew over the city. Fragments from the downed drone fell near Expocentre, but no one was injured. In the early hours of Friday morning, all four major airports in Moscow were temporarily closed after an alleged … Read more
Laura Muir will lead Team GB at the World Athletics Championships. Muir is a two-time Olympic medalist. Muir is also looking to win her first gold medal at a World Championships. At the Budapest World Athletics Championships, Olympic silver medalist Laura Muir will serve as Team GB and Northern Ireland’s captain. The Scot won bronze … Read more
At least 35 people were killed, and 80 injured in a gas station explosion in Dagestan. The fire started at a car repair shop and spread to the nearby gas station. Russian emergency ministry dispatched aircraft to transport casualties to Moscow. A tragic incident occurred in the southern Russian republic of Dagestan, resulting in a … Read more
Russian air defenses shot down 4 Ukrainian drones over western regions. No casualties or damage were reported. Russia committed to maintaining airspace security. Moscow reported that Russian air defenses effectively engaged and thwarted the operations of at least four Ukrainian drones over the western regions of Russia. The defense ministry issued a statement detailing that … Read more
Russia thwarts Ukrainian drone near Moscow, heightening airborne assaults. Surge in recent drone attacks on Moscow; capital’s relative calm disrupted. Russia intercepts two drones en route to Moscow; additional pair destroyed earlier. Russia announced today that it successfully neutralized a Ukrainian drone near the western outskirts of Moscow, marking an escalation in the frequency of … Read more
At least 52 people were injured, with three in critical condition. The explosion originated in the pyrotechnics warehouse. Smoke was seen rising from the factory, casting shadows over nearby structures. Following a powerful explosion at a factory in Sergiyev Posad, located outside Moscow, Russian media reported on Wednesday that authorities have begun evacuating people. At … Read more
7 killed in Russian missile attack on apartment building in Eastern Ukraine. Kiev’s forces escalated their attack on Russian port facilities. The higher levels of the building sustained harm. Moscow targeted an apartment building in Pokrovsk, a city in eastern Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least seven individuals. This incident prompted a rescue … Read more
Alexei Navalny sentenced to an additional 19-year jail term in a remote penal colony. Found guilty of founding and financing an extremist organization, Navalny denies charges. Navalny’s trial held behind closed doors at a Moscow court conducted remotely in prison. Alexei Navalny, the incarcerated Russian opposition leader, has been sentenced to an additional 19-year … Read more
One drone shot down, two others crashed due to electronic warfare. No injuries reported in the attack on Moscow. Moscow rarely targeted during the conflict until recent drone attacks. In an incident early on Sunday, the Russian defence ministry reported that three Ukrainian drones were downed over Moscow. One drone was shot down on the … Read more
