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‘Rare Earths’ for Aid: Ukraine’s Minerals Threatened by War

U.S. President Trump said he wanted to negotiate an agreement in which Kyiv guarantees supplies of the specific category of rare earth metals.

Navalny Family Mulls Taking France To European Court – Lawyer

Alexei and Oleg Navalny took Yves Rocher to court in France over alleged false accusations but their complaint was dismissed by the courts.

Azerbaijani Plane Headed for Russia Likely Damaged By 'External Objects' Before Crash – Probe

The preliminary report published by Kazakh authorities did not identify the reason why the plane went off course.

Yanukovych’s Son Selling Coal From Russian-Occupied Ukraine – IStories

Oleksandr Yanukovych oversaw large-scale coal, gas and property development projects before his father was ousted in 2014 and the family fled to Russia...

European Court Rules Russia Violated Free Speech of LGBTQ+ Website Managers

ECHR said Russia’s restrictions on content presenting same-sex relationships as equal to heterosexual ones violated the six plaintiffs’ freedom of...

EU to Provide Moldova With $258M to Strengthen Energy Security

The aid is part of a two-year plan aimed at reducing Moldova’s dependence on Russian energy and integrating the country into the EU energy market.

Pro-Kremlin Paramilitary Leader Killed in Suspected Suicide Bombing – Reports

Police sources told Russian media that early indications suggest the attacker detonated an explosive device he had brought with him.

Ukraine Sees Surge in Inquiries From Russian Families on Missing Soldiers

Ukraine established a hotline last year to help Russians locate missing soldiers as part of efforts to facilitate prisoner exchanges.

Russian Library Book Returned 106 Years Late

The book was originally borrowed in July 1919 and was due back the following month. However, the Russian Civil War likely prevented its return.

FSB May Gain Oversight of Foreign Scientific Cooperation – Vedomosti

The proposed legislation would require scientists to obtain FSB approval before engaging in research collaboration with foreign entities and individuals...

‘What Motivates Me Is My Love for Komi’: Indigenous Activist Lana Pylaeva

A scientist by training, Pylaeva entered political activism following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russian Missile Strike on Ukraine’s Izyum Kills 5, Injures Dozens More

Ukrainian authorities said the strike targeted the center of the city, which lies some 40 kilometers from the front line.

Trump Threatens to Strangle Russia’s Economy with an Oil Price Collapse. Is He Bluffing?

Trump says he can drive down prices to force the Kremlin to end its war on Ukraine. But Arab states may be reluctant to comply.

Middle School Student Stabs Classmate in Russia’s Yekaterinburg

Law enforcement authorities said the injured student was hospitalized but in “satisfactory” condition.

Russian Scientists Warn of Dangerous Levels of Carcinogen Along Black Sea Coast

One expert compared the pollution to the U.S. military’s use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.

North Korean Troops in Russia Not Seen Fighting Since Mid-January, South Korea Says

“One reason for this may be the occurrence of many casualties, but the exact details are still being monitored,” South Korea’s spy agency said.

Trump Eyes Ukraine Deal Exchanging Rare Earths for Aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had floated such an idea last October as part of his "victory plan" for ending the war with Russia.

Russia Tells Hamas to ‘Keep Promises’ on Hostage Release

Russia has called for the release of dual Russian-Israeli citizen Alexander Trufanov and Maxim Herkin, an Israeli man from the Donbas area of Ukraine with...

Raiffeisen Bank Services Firms Supplying Russia's War Machine – Bloomberg

The Austrian bank is effectively stuck in the country despite pressure from the U.S. and the European Central Bank to withdraw.

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