Russian missile attacks on Kyiv sparked fires across two districts early Sunday. Meanwhile, Ukrainian long-range strikes hit a military airfield and rocket facility deep inside Russia, as diplomatic tensions rise over reports of potential US arms transfers via Turkey.
A Russian court sentenced Georgy Pirogov to 23 years in a high-security colony for spying for Polish intelligence, coinciding with Poland's detention of a Russian suspect plotting a Warsaw assassination.
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first visit to the Kuril islands, sparking a strong protest from Japan, which also claims the territory known as the Northern Territories.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands (Northern Territories in Japan) sparked a strong protest from Japan, escalating tensions over the territory seized by the Soviet Union in 1945.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former Novaya Gazeta editor Dmitry Muratov discusses Russia's crackdown on independent journalism, the surge in political prisoners, and the ongoing war in Ukraine in an exclusive interview.
A collection of international news reports covering a drop in Strait of Hormuz traffic, statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin on territorial security and Ukraine, Middle East tensions, and various global diplomatic and economic developments.
Polish authorities arrested exiled Russian activist Igor Rogov in July 2024 after he was mailed a bomb-making kit, sparking a complex investigation into alleged FSB collaboration, European sabotage campaigns, and a dramatic marital crisis.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight strikes, killing at least 13 civilians and injuring around 90 in Ukraine, with additional casualties in Russia's Belgorod region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged for new sanctions and more air defense systems.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is planning an autumn mobilization drive as recruitment rates fall. Independent media and analysts report declining contract soldier numbers, while Russian officials dismiss the claims.
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin announced his departure from Russia via Telegram, weeks after being designated a "foreign agent" and barred from elections, stating he is "alive and free" in Paris and needs to plan his next steps.
Russia issues international wanted notice for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, accusing him of complicity in terrorism by failing to remove channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups, which allegedly contributed to attacks killing civilians.
A Russian ballistic missile strike in Ukraine's Kyiv region killed 10 and injured nearly 100 at a defence industry event. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy, confirmed the attack on a private training ground. A criminal investigation is underway into the event's organization, while the Kremlin stated its intent for "total victory" but expressed openness to US peace proposals.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated Russia has 'no illusion' about continued US military support for Ukraine following a license for Kyiv to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors. Peskov acknowledged the US supplies weapons but also noted a 'duality' in their position, with a desire to facilitate peace. He rejected US claims that escalation could end the war, warning it would prolong the conflict and necessitate a larger security buffer zone for Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelensky's joke about Moscow's danger contrasts with Lviv riots against forced conscription ('Busification'). Men fear Ukrainian draft officers more than Russian troops, leading to protests and rescues.
A Polish court sentenced Russian opposition activist Igor Rogov to seven years in prison for spying for Russia's FSB, sharing information on dissidents and Polish officials. His wife received a three-year sentence. Rogov also faced charges related to explosive materials.
Researchers report a 18-month Kremlin-orchestrated drone surveillance campaign targeting nuclear sites in the UK, France, Belgium, and Netherlands, launched from shadow fleet vessels. Western militaries were unable to intercept the drones, exposing a strategic failure in NATO air defenses.
Russia has started importing gasoline by sea from India to alleviate fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure, leading to rationing and price hikes. India has already shipped at least 60,000 metric tonnes, with Russia planning monthly imports of 400,000 tonnes from multiple countries including Belarus.
Russia has begun importing gasoline by sea from India to alleviate domestic fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure. India has already shipped at least 60,000 metric tonnes, with Russia planning monthly imports of 400,000 tonnes from various countries, including Belarus.
Crimea declared an "emergency situation" due to fuel shortages and power cuts from Ukrainian aerial attacks. Russia reported shooting down 660 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine plans domestic AI computing capacity with Kyivstar, and both nations swapped 160 captured soldiers.
Latvia and another Nato member warn Russia may prepare military provocations in Baltic states or Poland. This comes as Ukraine's long-range attacks pressure the Kremlin, potentially leading to hybrid attacks like missiles or drones to deter Ukraine support.
Polish PM Donald Tusk cautioned against a political conflict with Ukraine, calling it a strategic mistake. This follows Poland revoking Zelenskyy's top honor after he supported renaming a unit after nationalists who massacred Poles in WWII. Meanwhile, Ukraine's attacks on Russian fuel supplies in Crimea have led to civilian gas sales suspension.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove Russian military equipment used in attacks on Ukraine, threatening to do so himself. He also highlighted Belarus's role in supplying Russia's oil refining industry and the Russian army. Meanwhile, EU leaders discussed diplomatic channels with Russia, and Poland's president threatened to revoke an honor for Zelenskyy over renaming a military unit.
Russia launched renewed strikes on Ukraine, killing three people, including an eight-year-old girl, officials said. This follows Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow, which reportedly killed a different eight-year-old girl and hit an oil refinery. Both nations report escalating attacks.
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow early Thursday, with multiple drones hitting the capital's main oil refinery for the second time this week. Russian air defenses reportedly destroyed nearly 200 drones, but some caused damage, injuring 17 people. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called the attacks a "fully justified" response to Russian bombings.
