China says will hold joint military drills with Russia
China said Monday it would hold joint military drills with Russia this month, as the allies deepen ties that have…
Sanctioned Russian banker appointed to US-based IMF board
A sanctioned central banker is to represent Russia on the board of the Washington-based International Monetary Fund, the current holder of…
West is openly persecuting Russian journalists: Vladimir Putin
The West is openly persecuting Russian journalists, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Monday, days after Moscow banned dozens…
Volodymyr Zelensky dismisses Ukraine air force chief day after F-16 crash
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday dismissed the country’s air force chief, a day after Kyiv said a US-made F-16…
Russia lawmaker says US behind arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
A senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Washington was behind the French arrest of Pavel…
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs law banning the Russia-linked Orthodox Church
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday signed a law banning the Russian-linked Orthodox Church in Ukraine, with the decision published on Ukraine’s…
Russian President Vladimir Putin kisses gold-encrusted Holy Quran during his visit to a mosque in Chechnya
Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet again made headlines after a video of him kissing the Holy Quran during his…
France, Germany, and Britain endorse calls for a ceasefire in Gaza
The leaders of France, Germany, and Britain have endorsed calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, the return of scores of hostages…
Record heatwave in Ukraine may cut 2024 corn harvest by 6 million tons, producers’ union say
A record heatwave in July across most Ukrainian regions may reduce the 2024 corn harvest by about 6 million metric…
Russia announces launch of the third stage of nuclear weapons drills
Russia on Wednesday announced it had launched the third stage of drills on the use of tactical nuclear weapons, which included…
Spain FM calls Venezuela for ‘total transparency’ in vote count after Nicolas Maduro win
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Monday called on Venezuela to ensure “total transparency” in the vote count after…
EU to transfer 1.5 billion euros to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets
The European Union will transfer 1.5 billion euros in proceeds from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula…
Ukraine says military serviceman shot dead after attempting to flee country to avoid service
Ukraine said on Monday that a military serviceman allegedly attempting to flee the country illegally had been shot dead by…
Dutch court rejects demand to block all exports of F-35 fighter jet parts that may go to Israel
A Dutch court on Friday rejected a demand by rights groups to order the Netherlands to block all exports of…
Spain’s minister slams action of anti-tourism protest spraying on Barcelona tourists
Spain’s tourism minister condemned the actions of a small group of protesters who sprayed visitors to Barcelona with water pistols last…
Russia launches ballistic missiles and six drones at Ukraine
Ukrainian air force said Russia launched two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and six Shahed drones in an attack on Ukraine in…
Switzerland adopts more EU sanctions against Russia
Switzerland has expanded its sanctions against Russia to include additional measures recently taken up by the European Union against Moscow…
Russia blocks Ukraine’s attempt to hijack strategic bomber: Report
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) blocked an attempt by Ukraine to organize the hijacking of a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber…
Beach access in the Russian Black Sea port city restricted after Ukrainian drone attack
Beach access in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk will be restricted early on Wednesday, the mayor of the…
Russia attacked Ukrainian air bases where F-16 shipments set to arrive
Explosions echoed across the pre-dawn sky as Ukrainian air defenses fended off a Russian attack on this small city in…
