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Kremlin Hails Putin-Trump Dialogue as Promising

Moscow has reveled in the spat between Trump and Zelensky.

Russia Launched 'Record' 267 Drones on Ukraine Overnight — Ukrainian Army

Among them, 138 were intercepted by air defense while 119 were "lost" without causing damage, according to Ukraine’s air force spokesman.

Putin Says Russian Soldiers in Ukraine 'Defending Russia's Future'

The Russian leader said he wanted to give his armed forces ‘new, modern models’ of weapons and equipment.

U.K. to Unveil Sweeping Sanctions Against Russia

London will target Russia's financial, aviation, military and energy sectors, including through bank asset freezes, travel bans, and trade restrictions...

Zelensky ‘Not Ready’ to Sign Minerals Deal With U.S. — Source

Trump's administration has been pressuring Zelensky into giving American companies preferential access to Ukraine's vast mineral resources as compensation...

Iran Says Russian FM Lavrov Will Visit Tehran in Coming Days

Lavrov last visited Iran in October 2023 for a meeting aimed at finding a solution to Armenia-Azerbaijan tensions.

Russian Chief of Staff Visits Troops in East Ukraine

Russia earlier on Saturday claimed the capture of Novolyubivka in the Luhansk region which is now largely under its control.

Trump Says Zelensky and Putin Must ‘Get Together’

"President Putin and President Zelensky are going to have to get together. Because you know what? We want to stop killing millions of people," Trump told...

Russia Sells Famed Imperial Prison at Auction

The new owners said that the location will have a museum, a hotel complex, restaurants, galleries and public spaces open to all.

Swedish Police Investigate New Baltic Sea Cable Damage

The same cable was previously cut in November, with suspicions falling on a Chinese vessel.

Russian Army Captures 2 More Villages in Eastern Ukraine

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces took control of the villages of Nadezhdynka and Novosilka.

Lukashenko Accuses U.S. of Trying to Divide Russia and China

“It seems to me they are trying to pit the Russians against the Chinese. The Russians must not allow that,” the Belarusian leader said.

Ruble Hits 6-Month High Amid U.S.-Russia Rapprochement

Russia’s Central Bank set the official exchange rate for Thursday at 88.5 rubles against the U.S. dollar, its highest level since August.

Russia Claims to Have Retaken 64% of Kursk Territory Lost After Ukraine’s Offensive

“Currently the initiative in the Kursk region is fully on our side. Russian forces are advancing in all areas,” said Sergei Rudskoi, first deputy head...

Zelensky Hopes for ‘Constructive’ Meeting With Trump Envoy Thursday

The Ukrainian leader said that the world's most powerful — in an apparent allusion to Trump — face the "choice" of being with the Kremlin or for peace...

EU Slaps Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Targeting Aluminum and ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ships

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Brussels was “committed to keep up the pressure on the Kremlin.”

U.S. Ukraine Envoy Kellogg Arrives in Kyiv Ahead of Talks With Zelensky

Keith Kellog’s arrival came hours after Russian strikes in the southern port city of Odesa left tens of thousands of people without power.

Trump ‘More Confident’ of Ukraine Deal After Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was much more confident of a deal to end the Ukraine war after talks that drew a strong rebuke from Kyiv over...

Kazakh Oil Exports Expected to Drop After Ukrainian Drones Attack Pipeline in Southern Russia

Russia’s state pipeline operator Transneft said repair work on the pipeline could take two months, with exports from Kazakhstan falling by 30%.

Ukraine Settlement ‘Impossible’ Without Addressing Wider Security Issues, Moscow Says

The Kremlin said it would not oppose Ukraine’s potential membership in the EU but reiterated its strong opposition to Kyiv joining NATO.

Russian Man Jailed 13 Years for Allegedly Trying to Join Ukrainian Army

Law enforcement authorities claimed that the man, Artem Konstantinov, contacted a Ukrainian army recruiter on Telegram.

Zelensky to Visit Saudi Arabia After U.S.-Russia Talks

Spokesman Sergiy Nykyforov told AFP that Zelensky would visit Saudi Arabia with his wife on Wednesday as part of a “long-planned” official visit.

Russia’s Lavrov Says No Point in Inviting European Leaders to Ukraine Talks

“If they are going to sit at the negotiating table with the aim of continuing war, then why invite them there?” Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said...

Ukrainian Drones Hit Major Pipeline in Southern Russia, Disrupting Oil Supplies

The overnight attack targeted a pumping station of the Tengiz-Novorossiysk pipeline in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region.

Zelensky Warns Russia Will ‘Wage War’ on NATO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes Russia is preparing to "wage war" against a weakened NATO should President Donald Trump dilute U.S. support...

Navalny’s Widow Navalnaya Calls for Fight for ‘Free, Peaceful’ Russia

Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the late Alexei Navalny, on Sunday urged supporters to fight for a "free, peaceful" Russia, a year...

Russia’s Putin Bears ‘Ultimate Responsibility’ for Navalny’s Death – EU

The EU on Sunday said that Russia's President Vladimir Putin bore "ultimate responsibility" for the death of Alexei Navalny, as it paid tribute to the...

Navalny Supporters Risk Reprisals With Memorial Events a Year After Death

A year after Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died behind bars, his supporters were set to hold memorial events on Sunday, with some risking reprisals...

Trump Team to Meet Russians, Ukrainians in Saudi Arabia – U.S. Officials

A senior team from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will start talks in Saudi Arabia with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators on ending the Ukraine...

Russia Releases Footage of U.S. Man Detained at Moscow Airport

The man, a U.S. citizen, was arrested for allegedly being in possession of cannabis-laced candy.

'No Decisions' on Ukraine Without Kyiv and Europe, Says Zelensky

Zelensky also called on Europe to create its own army, warning that the United States might not always be there for the continent.

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Idea of Hosting Trump-Putin Summit

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said that it “reaffirms its ongoing efforts to achieve a lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine.”

Rubio Expects Deal on Ukraine Minerals to ‘Pay Back U.S. Taxpayer'

U.S. Secretary of State said he expected to reach a deal for Ukraine's mineral wealth that will in part compensate the U.S. for money that went to weapons...

Washington to Release Russian Crypto Kingpin Alexander Vinnik in Exchange for Marc Fogel, U.S. Official Says

Vennik was first arrested in 2017 on suspicion of laundering $4 billion through a cryptocurrency exchange.

Syria Leader Stresses ‘Strong Strategic Ties’ in Call With Russia’s Putin

The call comes after Syrian leadership urged Moscow to “address past mistakes” during talks last month.

Russia and Ukraine Trade Blame for Disrupting IAEA Staff Rotations at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

The nuclear agency’s head, Rafael Grossi, visited Ukraine and Russia last week to discuss the issue of rotations with officials from both countries.

Russian Airspace Closure Raises Global CO2 Emissions From Flying, Study Shows

Major flight route detours increased global carbon dioxide emissions from aviation by 1% in 2023, according to the authors of a new study.

Moscow Rejects Territory Swap in Potential Ukraine Peace Deal

The Kremlin’s top spokesman vowed that Ukrainian forces holding positions in the Kursk region would either be “destroyed” or pushed out.

Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv Kills At Least 1

Two others were injured in the overnight air attacks, city authorities said.

U.S., U.K. and Australia Sanction Russian Cyber Firm Zservers Over Ransomware Attacks

Britain’s Foreign Office accused several Zservers employees of being a part of “a prolific cybercrime supply chain” in Russia.

ECHR Rules Moscow Suppressed Dissent Over Ukraine War

The ruling follows complaints filed by Russian independent media and individual applicants against Moscow over wartime censorship.

Russia Probes Explosion on Oil Tanker

Russian officials said "an explosion took place in the engine room" of the Koala ship in Ust-Luga port west of St. Petersburg on Sunday morning.

Russia Claims East Ukraine Village Near Strategic Town

The latest advance comes as Russian troops are pushing further into the Donetsk region.

Kremlin Says Cannot ‘Confirm or Deny’ Trump-Putin Call

Washington and Moscow have not officially confirmed any communication between the leaders since Trump took office in January.

Overnight Russian Attacks on Sumy Region Kill 3 People, Ukrainian Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors said the Russian military attacked the village of Miropillia, which lies just across the border from Russia.

Russia’s FSB Arrests 4 Women Accused of Planning Sabotage Attacks

Authorities claimed the women were acting as agents for Ukrainian security services and sought to target Russian military officers.

Ukraine Offers Humanitarian Corridor for Russian Civilians in Seized Border Areas

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office said it had not received an official request from Moscow about helping return stranded civilians.

Finland Moves to Ban Russian Nationals From Buying Property

A government proposal would bar individuals from nations “waging a war of aggression” from buying property in the country.

Slovakia Now Receiving Russian Gas via Turkey After Ukraine Halted Flows

Slovak media reported that gas supplies via TurkStream began on Feb. 1 and that volumes would double in April.

Le Monde Criticizes ‘Disguised Expulsion’ of Reporter From Russia

The French newspaper said Russian authorities revoked the press accreditation of its Moscow correspondent Benjamin Quenelle.

Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 3 in Russia’s Belgorod Region, Governor Says

Regional authorities urged residents to avoid areas near the border with Ukraine that regularly come under attack.

Ukraine Says It Captured Nearly 1K Russian Soldiers Since Launching Kursk Offensive

Ukraine is hoping to build up the number of captured Russian soldiers in order to exchange them with its own prisoners of war.

Norway Accuses Russia of Planning Sabotage Attacks Against Country

Norwegian intelligence services claimed that Moscow may try targeting energy infrastructure or aid sent to Ukraine.

Russia and Ukraine Swap 150 POWs Each in Latest Exchange

Moscow said that the freed Russian soldiers were undergoing medical checks in allied Belarus before heading back to Russia.

Russian Army Claims Capture of 2 More Villages in Eastern Ukraine

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its troops seized control of the villages of Novomlynsk and Baranivka.

Baltic States to Cut Energy Ties With Russia This Weekend in Power Grid Switch

Officials have planned celebrations across the three countries, though some consumers worry about supply disruptions.

Ukrainian Drone Attack Sets Oil Depot Ablaze in Southern Russia, Authorities Say

The attack targeted the village of Novominskaya, where debris from a downed drone fell on an oil reservoir, regional officials said.

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.

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 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.

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.

Sweden Rules Out Sabotage in Baltic Sea Cable Damage, Releases Seized Ship

Sweden detained the Malta-flagged Vezhen after discovering damage to a fiber-optic cable between Sweden and Latvia on Jan. 26.

Russian Army Increasingly Killing Captured Ukrainian Soldiers, UN Says

The UN also said it recorded one execution of a “wounded and incapacitated” Russian soldier by Ukraine’s armed forces last year.

Both Ukraine, Russia Must ‘Give a Little’: Trump Envoy

Zelensky has long rejected any territorial concessions to Russia but faces pressure amid mounting losses and uncertainty about U.S. support.

Russia and Ukraine Trade Blame for Attack on Kursk School

In a deadly night that saw at least 15 people killed by Russian air attacks in Ukraine, Moscow accused Kyiv of striking a school in Kursk.

UN Condemns Russian Missile Attack in Odesa that Wounded 7

Cultural buildings protected under the UNESCO Convention were among those damaged by Russian missile attacks

Russia Says Advancing Towards Flashpoint Ukrainian City

Russia claims to have captured a village near Toretsk as fierce urban fighting continues, while Ukraine reports deadly overnight strikes

Russia Slams Trump’s Plan for ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Defense System

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman claimed the plan would expand Washington’s missile deterrence to a scale “comparable to Reagan’s Star Wars...

Russian Man Charged Over Relatives’ Deaths After 66 Days Adrift at Sea

Mikhail Pichugin, 46, set off in the Sea of Okhotsk on an inflatable dinghy and was later found around 620 miles from his starting point.

Japan Scrambles Jets as Russian Bombers Fly Over Nearby Seas

Russia’s military said two of its long-range bombers flew over international waters in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.

Russia Claims Ukrainian Soldiers Killed Nearly 2 Dozen Civilians in Kursk Region

Investigators claimed that eight women, whose bodies were said to have been found in a basement, were raped before being killed.

Russian Drone Attack Kills 9 in Eastern Ukraine's Sumy

Among the dead were three couples — men and women between the ages of 61 and 74 — Ukrainian prosecutors said.

Kyrgyzstan Says It Arrested Suspected U.S.-Russia Arms Trafficker

The suspected arms trafficker was said to be part of a criminal group that has shipped more than 300 weapons from the United States to Russia since April...

Moscow Warns Against ‘Chaos’ in Serbia Amid Protests

Serbian protesters have regularly taken to the streets since the deadly collapse of a train station roof in November.

EU Threatens Russia With Sanctions Over Possible Hostilities in Space

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged the bloc to strengthen its ability to counter threats in space.

Australia Says Citizen Reported Killed After Capture in Ukraine Is Alive

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong warned that the response would be “unequivocal” if Moscow did not treat Mr. Jenkins in accordance with international...

Kursk Region Officials Meet With Families of Missing Residents

Hundreds of people remain cut off behind the front line, with frustration growing over the lack of information from local authorities.

Syria’s New Leadership Urges Russia to ‘Address Past Mistakes’ in First Talks Since Assad’s Ouster

Russia sent its first high-level delegation to the war-torn country on Tuesday, with Moscow keen to retain two military bases in Syria.

Putin Says Ukraine Peace Talks Possible, But Not With Zelensky

“If [Zelensky] wants to participate in the negotiations, I will send people to take part,” the Kremlin leader told a state TV journalist.

Swedish Police Arrest Man Who Rammed Car Into Russian Embassy Gate

Russia’s Foreign Ministry claimed the man was a Ukrainian citizen with permanent residency in Sweden.

Russian Diplomats Make First Syria Visit Since Assad’s Fall

The visit comes as Moscow looks to secure the fate of its bases in Tartus and Khmeimim.

Russian Army Says It Captured Ukrainian Town in Northeastern Kharkiv Region

Russian forces initially seized Dvorichna in early 2022 before it was re-taken by Kyiv months later in a shock counteroffensive.

Trump Team Not in Touch With Kremlin, Russian Officials Say

“Contacts with the new administration have not started,” Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told state media.

Putin, Xi Hail Lukashenko’s Victory Amid Western Condemnation

Vladimir Putin said Sunday’s election showed Lukashenko had the “undoubted” backing of the people.

Russian Army Retakes Border Village in Kursk Region

“During offensive operations, units of the ’North’ group of troops liberated the settlement of Nikolayevo-Darino,” the Defense Ministry said.

Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Damaging Baltic Sea Cable

The latest incident has fueled further speculation that Russia may be orchestrating hybrid warfare tactics against the West.

Lukashenko Extends 30-Year Rule in Election Decried by Exiled Opposition

The long-time ruler and former collective farm boss appeared to have won 87.6% of Sunday’s vote, according to an official exit poll.

Ukrainian Army Strikes Russian Oil Refinery in Ryazan Region

Kyiv said the overnight attack marked the second strike on the same facility in less than two weeks.

Polls Open in Belarus With Lukashenko Set to Extend 30-Year Rule

All of President Alexander Lukashenko’s political opponents are either in prison or in exile.

Zelensky Says Ukraine, EU Should Join U.S.-Russia Talks

'I understand that contacts can be in different formats,' the Ukrainian president said.

Ukrainian Strike on Occupied Southern Village Kills 3 – Russian-Installed Official

A Moscow-installed leader of Ukraine's Kherson region accused Kyiv of using cluster munitions in a strike on the village of Oleshky.

Moldovan President Visits Ukraine for Energy, Security Talks

With Ukraine's struggle against a Russian invasion nearly in its third year, Moldova is afraid the conflict could expand onto its territory.

Kremlin Seeks to Resume Nuclear Disarmament Talks With U.S.

Vladimir Putin’s top spokesman said that “the ball is in the Americans’ court” on resuming nuclear disarmament talks.

Russian Overnight Air Attacks Near Kyiv Kill At Least 3

Ukraine’s air force said it shot down 25 Russian drones over seven regions, including Kyiv and the western Lviv region.

Russian Court Jails Man Accused of Spying for U.S.

Dmitry Shatresov was arrested last year for illegally obtaining state secrets that he hoped to pass to U.S. intelligence officials.

Moscow Remains ‘Ready’ for Dialogue Despite Trump Threats, Kremlin Says

Trump warned of fresh sanctions against Russia unless it agreed to a deal to end its nearly three-year war on Ukraine.

Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Zaporizhzhia Kills At Least 1

Ukrainian authorities said the strikes came at intervals and that firefighters had been wounded in a “second” attack.

Jailed Gulag Historian Yury Dmitriyev Sent to Punishment Cell, Rights Group Says

Memorial said Yury Dmitriyev was ordered to spend six days in an isolated punishment cell for “incorrectly carrying out morning exercises.”

Russian Court Upholds Life Sentence in Zakhar Prilepin Car Bombing Case

Alexander Permyakov was sentenced to life in prison last year for injuring the pro-Kremlin writer and killing his driver in a bomb attack.

Russian Troops Capture Kharkiv Region Village Amid Westward Advance

Russia’s army said it seized the village of Zapadne on the western bank of the Oskil River, which used to form the front line.

Russian Army Chief Gerasimov Visits Troops Near Pokrovsk

General Valery Gerasimov visited a tank division and a motorized rifle brigade engaged in battles near Ukraine’s Pokrovsk.

Putin and Xi Tout Growing Partnership During Video Call

Vladimir Putin said Russia and China were strengthening ties “on the basis of friendship, mutual trust and support” despite external pressures.

Putin ‘Destroying Russia’ by Refusing Ukraine Deal, Trump Says

“I think Russia’s going to be in big trouble,” Donald Trump told reporters upon returning to the Oval Office.

North Korean POW Tells Ukrainian Interrogators About Major Troop Losses

Ukraine said last week that it captured two North Korean soldiers in the Kursk border region and posted videos of their interrogation.

Ukrainian Attack on Occupied Kherson Kills At Least 2, Moscow-Backed Governor Says

The Kremlin-installed governor Vladimir Saldo claimed Ukrainian forces had fired “cluster munitions” near a school in the town of Bekhtery.

Russia Charges British Man Captured Fighting in Kursk With ‘Terrorism’

James Scott Rhys Anderson was captured in November while fighting with Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region.

Moscow Accuses Ukraine of Killing Civilians in Occupied Border Region

Russian state media outlets had published a video that they said showed Russian troops discovering several dead bodies in a dark basement.

Russians Take Epiphany Dip In Waters Hit by Oil Spill

Residents of the Black Sea resort town of Anapa took their traditional Epiphany dips despite concerns about the toxic pollution.

Germany Could Send Troops to Future Ukraine Buffer Zone: Minister

Boris Pistorius also said Germany should aim to spend around 3% of GDP on defense.

Telegram Boss Durov Admits 'Seriousness' of Allegations: Source

In 10 hours of questioning by the magistrates, Durov said that he was "disgusted in a personal capacity."

Russian Attack Kills Three in Kyiv

Ukraine's Foreign Minister said the deaths are more "proof that Putin wants war, not peace."

Russia Charges Opposition Politician Shlosberg With Violating ‘Foreign Agent’ Law

Lev Shlosberg is one of the few remaining politicians in the country openly opposed to Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russian Missile Attack on Kryvyi Rih Kills 4

Regional authorities said that five others were wounded, three of whom were in critical condition and hospitalized.

Kremlin Hopes Gaza Ceasefire Can Lead to ‘Comprehensive’ Settlement

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow “welcomed” the announced agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Ukrainian Army Says It Captured 27 Russian Soldiers in Kursk Region

Ukraine’s military released a video purporting to show the captured troops, who can be heard identifying themselves by name and rank.

Russia and Ukraine Exchange 50 POWs in First Swap of 2025

Moscow said its returned servicemen were receiving medical and psychological care in Belarus before heading back to Russia.

Central African Republic Leader Arrives in Moscow for Bilateral Talks

As part of the three-day visit, President Faustin-Archange Touadera will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Russian Airstrikes Damage Critical Infrastructure Across Ukraine, Authorities Say

The airstrikes came a day after Kyiv said it had carried out its largest aerial attack on Russian territory since the full-scale invasion.

Czech Republic Finishes Pipeline Extension, Ending Reliance on Russian Oil

“Russia can no longer blackmail us, and we have a guarantee that we can completely supply ourselves with oil from the West,” Prime Minister Petr Fiala...

Lavrov Welcomes Trump’s Signals on Ukraine War, Awaits Concrete Proposals

While supportive of Trump’s public positions, Lavrov noted that Moscow has yet to see concrete proposals from the incoming administration.

Russia Signs Nuclear Energy Deal With Vietnam

The nuclear energy agreement was among seven signed in a range of fields that also included digital technology and electronics.

German Police Probe Drone Sightings Over Military Facilities

Three of the sightings have taken place at a sight in Manching, where Eurofighter development takes place.

China-Russia Trade Hit Record High in 2024

The total value of imports and exports between the two countries amounted to $244.8 billion, a modest increase from $240.1 billion in 2023.

Kremlin Declines to Comment on North Korean POWs in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over the weekend that he was ready to exchange the captured North Korean soldiers for Ukrainian POWs.

Russia Accuses Ukraine of ‘Energy Terrorism’ Over Alleged Pipeline Strike

Authorities said that a compressor station targeted in the attack continued to operate “normally,” with no disruptions to gas supplies.

Around 300 North Korean Soldiers Killed Fighting for Russia, South Korean Lawmaker Says

The soldiers, reportedly from an elite corps, were ordered to kill themselves rather than be taken prisoner, lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun said.

Zelensky ‘Ready’ to Hand North Korean POWs to Pyongyang

On North Korean soldiers, Zelensky said that those who want “to bring peace closer by spreading the truth about this war in Korean will be given that...

Russia Claims New Villages in Eastern Ukraine

One of the villages lies on the western bank of the Oskil River, which Ukrainian officials say Russia has established a bridgehead.

Seoul Confirms Ukraine Captured 2 North Korean Soldiers

One of the captured soldiers allegedly said that he received military training from Russian forces after arriving there in November.

Russia Says U.S. Risks Global Energy Instability With New Sanctions

Moscow on Saturday accused the U.S. of being ready to risk global energy instability with new wide-reaching sanctions on Russia's energy sector. The U...

Ukraine Says Questioning 2 Captured North Korean Soldiers

The SBU said the men described themselves as experienced soldiers and one said he had been sent to Russia for training, not to fight.

Germany Races To Secure Stricken ‘Russian Shadow Fleet’ Oil Tanker

The 274-meter-long Eventin was sailing from Russia to Egypt with almost 100,000 tonnes of oil on board when its engine failed.

Germany Races to Secure Stricken ‘Russian Shadow Fleet’ Oil Tanker

Germany was racing Saturday to secure a heavily loaded tanker stranded off its northern coast, towing the stricken ship it said was part of Russia's sanctions-busting...

Transnistria Appeals to Russia Amid Worsening Energy Crisis

Officials in the breakaway Moldovan region warned that the economy is on the brink of collapse, as residents warm their homes by burning wood and using...

Ukraine Hits Army Facility in Russia, Kyiv Source Says

According to the source, the attack will limit Russia’s ability to strike Ukrainian cities with drones.

NATO to Send 2 Ships to Guard Baltic Sea Infrastructure, Finland Says

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen called Russia’s “shadow fleet” a threat to critical underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.

Putin Open to Speaking With Trump, Kremlin Says

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow welcomed Trump’s “readiness to solve problems through dialogue.”

Ukrainian Airstrikes on Occupied Donetsk Kill 3, Moscow-Backed Official Says

Local authorities accused the Ukrainian military of firing HIMARS rockets on a square in the region’s main city of Donetsk.

Civilian Planes Face ‘High Risk’ Flying Over Russia, EU Agency Says

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency renewed its recommendation for airlines to avoid flying over western Russian airspace.

Trump Says Meeting With Putin Being Arranged

“We have to get that war over with, that’s a bloody mess,” Trump said at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

Russian Forces Establish Bridgehead Across Frontline River in Eastern Ukraine

The Oskil River serves as the de-facto front line in parts of the Kharkiv region, with Ukrainian troops entrenched on the western bank.

Zelensky Says Western Troops in Ukraine Would Help ‘Force Russia to Peace’

He also said Europe was entering a “new chapter” of cooperation and would have “new opportunities” with Donald Trump returning to the White House...

Kremlin Monitoring Trump Over Greenland Rhetoric

Peskov suggested the people of Greenland be consulted, pointing to Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions.

Poland Shutters Consulate in St. Petersburg on Russian Order

The closure is a tit-for-tat move in an escalating diplomatic crisis between Poland and Russia.

Russian Strike on Zaporizhzhia Kills At Least 13

Wednesday’s attack comes as Moscow has ramped up its strikes on Ukraine since the beginning of the winter.

Transnistria Says It Has Less Than a Month of Gas Left

The announcement comes as authorities have made free firewood available while telling residents to dress warmly, gather in a single room and seal windows...

Russia Doubles Migrant Expulsions in 2024

State media reported that more than 80,000 migrants and stateless persons were expelled in 2024.

Ukraine Says Hit Oil Depot in Russia Used by Moscow’s Air Force

The apparent strike is the latest in a series of Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy and military facilities.

Russia Says Ukraine Launches 'Counterattack' in Kursk Region

Kyiv's unexpected offensive in the Kursk region took the Kremlin's forces off guard

Russia Says Downed Dozens of Ukrainian Drones Overnight

Drone attack disrupts air traffic at four airports, damages homes in southern Russia

Oil From Damaged Russian Tankers Reaches Sevastopol in Annexed Crimea

The city’s Russian-installed governor described the slick as around 1.5 meters in width and length.

Russian Drone Attack Kills 1 in Kyiv Suburbs

Local authorities said a truck driver was killed after he was hit by falling debris from a Russian drone that had been shot down.

Black Sea Oil Spill Spreads to Beaches in Annexed Crimea

Authorities said they have removed nearly 73,000 tons of oil-contaminated sand from beaches along the Russian coast.

Russian Attack on Southern Ukraine Kills 1

The Russian military launched 11 guided aerial bombs on the village of Stepnogorsk, just a few kilometers from the front line, late on Wednesday.

Russian Air Attack on Central Kyiv Kills At Least 2, Wounds 6

Ukrainian officials said Russian drones targeted Kyiv’s Pechersky district, home to the presidential palace and government quarter.

‘Pure Hypocrisy’: Luxury Western Goods Line Russian Stores Nearly 3 Years After Business Exodus

In Moscow’s elite shopping districts, high-end department stores and upscale local outlets are bustling with sales of Western brands.

Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit to Europe, Marking Historic Break

Until Wednesday, Russian gas had flowed through Ukrainian pipelines since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Vladimir Putin Hails Achievements in New Year’s Speech Marking 25 Years in Power

The televised New Year’s address did not explicitly mention the war in Ukraine and focused mostly on wishes for the year ahead.

Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Oil Depot Fire in Smolensk Region, Governor Says

Russia’s Defense Ministry said it downed 68 Ukrainian drones overnight, with 10 destroyed over the Smolensk region.

Moscow and Kyiv Return Over 300 POWs in Latest Exchange

The two countries said that the exchange, coming just before the New Year holiday, was brokered by the United Arab Emirates.

Ukrainian Strike on Occupied Kherson Kills Doctor, Kremlin-Backed Official Says

The attack happened in the Russian-held town of Oleshky in the southern Kherson region.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Urges Syria’s New Leadership to Expel Russia

Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview on Sunday that Moscow and Damascus still share “deep strategic interests.”

Azerbaijan Says Russia Pledged To Punish Those Responsible for Plane Crash

Authorities in Moscow have still not said whether a Russian surface-to-air missile was responsible for the aircraft’s downing last week.

Ukraine Jails Ex-Police Officer 15 Years for Sharing Air Defense Locations With Russia

Ukrainian prosecutors said the man shared the positions of air defense units with a former classmate who now serves in the Russian army.

Lavrov Says Moscow Against Western Peacekeepers in Post-War Ukraine

The Kremlin previously said it was “too early to talk about peacekeepers” being deployed as part of any peace settlement.

Russian Man Arrested for Organizing LGBTQ+ Tours Dies in Police Custody

Andrei Kotov, the director of the travel agency Men Travel, was charged last month with taking part and organizing “extremist” activities.

Moscow Vows Response After State Media Telegram Channels Blocked in EU

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denounced what she called a “constant campaign of repression against Russian media.”

Azerbaijan Demands Russia Admit to Firing on Plane Before Crash

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused authorities in Russia of initially trying to cover up the cause of the deadly accident.

Putin Apologizes Without Claiming Responsibility for Plane Crash

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev appeared in no doubt that the plane was shot at over Russia as airlines cancel flights to the country.

Russia Says Oil Spill ‘Critical’ as Crimea Declares Emergency

The Moscow-installed governor of Crimea said he had declared a state of emergency "because of the oil products spill in the Kerch Strait."

Germany Says Latest Undersea Cable Cut a ‘Wake-Up Call’

The Estlink 2 cable that carries electricity from Finland to Estonia was disconnected from the grid on Wednesday.

Kremlin Refuses to Comment on Azerbaijani Plane Crash Until Investigation Complete

“We do not believe we have the right to make any comments and we will not do so,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Ukraine Captured North Korean Soldier Fighting Alongside Russia, South Korea Says

The announcement comes days after Zelensky said that nearly 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been “killed or wounded” so far.

Lavrov Claims France Sought Dialogue on Ukraine War Without Kyiv

A French diplomatic source disputed the Russian foreign minister’s claim, describing it as an “intemperate” remark.

Finnish Police Investigate Role of Foreign Ship After Underwater Cable Damaged

Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation said a probe for “aggravated sabotage” had been opened into the oil tanker Eagle S.

‘Terrorist Attack’ Sank Russian Cargo Ship in Mediterranean, Owner Claims

The Ursa Major sank in international waters off the coast of Spain early Tuesday after sending a distress call for help the day before.

Russia Launches Drones and Missiles at Ukraine in Christmas Day Attack

Private energy provider DTEK said the attack severely damaged the equipment of thermal power plants, and regional officials reported power cuts.

Woman Killed After Drone Crashes Into Shopping Mall in North Ossetia

Russia’s Defense Ministry said falling debris from a drone hit by air defense systems sparked the blaze.

Russia Says Cargo Ship Sank in Mediterranean After Explosion, 2 Crew Members Missing

The Ursa Major, which belongs to Russia’s Defense Ministry, sank following an explosion in the engine room.

Scientists Discover Extremely Rare Baby Mammoth in Siberia

The 50,000-year-old female mammoth has been nicknamed Yana after the river in whose basin it was discovered.

Russian Army Says Captured Village in Eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk Region

The village of Storozheve is close to the southern front line, which has remained largely static but where Ukraine says Russia is planning a fresh offensive...

North Korean Soldiers Suffer 1,100 Casualties in Ukraine War, South Korean Military Says

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff also said that Pyongyang may be “preparing for the rotation or additional deployment of soldiers.”

Russian Skaters Allowed to Compete as Neutrals in 2026 Winter Olympics

Russia’s Sports Minister and head of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev welcomed the International Skating Union’s decision.

Lithuanian Investigators Find No ‘Unlawful Interference’ in DHL Cargo Plane Crash

The crash near Vilnius Airport immediately raised questions over whether it could be connected to a recent series of sabotage incidents in Europe.

Ukraine Says Bodies of Over 500 Killed Soldiers Returned From Russia

The exchange of prisoners and bodies of killed military personnel remains one of the few areas of cooperation between Moscow and Kyiv since Russia invaded...

Portugal Condemns Russian Attack That Damaged Embassy in Kyiv

Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said the diplomatic missions of Argentina, Albania and Montenegro were also damaged in the strikes.

Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv Kills At Least 1, Cuts Heating to Homes

Moscow said the attack was retaliation for a strike using Western-supplied missiles on a chemical plant in Russia earlier in the week.

At Least 100 North Korean Soldiers Killed Fighting for Russia, Seoul Says

South Korea’s spy agency also said Pyongyang may be planning to send additional troop deployments to Russia.

Putin Says He’s Ready to Talk With Trump ‘Anytime’ About Ukraine Peace Deal

President-elect Donald Trump has stoked fears in Kyiv that he could force Ukraine to accept peace on terms favorable to Moscow.

Putin Says Inflation ‘Worrying’ But Russian Economy Remains ‘Stable’

“With the economy as a whole, the situation in Russia is stable, despite external threats,” he said at his annual press conference.

Moscow Bans U.S. Cyber Security Firm Recorded Future as ‘Undesirable’ Organization

Russian authorities accused the company’s employees of working with Western intelligence agencies and supporting anti-Russian propaganda.

Ukrainian Security Services Arrest Suspected Russian Agents Who Searched for F-16 Locations

Ukraine’s SBU security service said it “neutralized a large-scale agent network” of 12 agents and their informants.

Moscow Waging 'Intense' Counteroffensive With North Korean Troops in Kursk Region, Kyiv Says

Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky said North Korean forces have “already suffered heavy losses” in the partially occupied region.

China Gains Foothold in Kazakh Uranium Mining as Russia’s Rosatom Sells Stakes

Uranium One Group sold 49.99% of its shares in Kazakhstan to Astana Mining Company, whose parent company is China’s State Nuclear Uranium Resources Development...

Assad Denies ‘Planned’ Exit from Syria, Claims Moscow ‘Requested’ Evacuation

The statement comes as five former officials previously told AFP that Assad was out of the country hours before rebel forces seized Damascus.

EU Sanctions Russian Military Intelligence Over ‘Hybrid Attacks’

Among the individuals and entities targeted was Unit 29155 of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency.

Russia Has ‘Strategic Initiative’ Along Eastern Front Line, Putin Says

The Kremlin leader called 2024 a “landmark year in achieving the goals of the special military operation.”

At Least 30 North Korean Troops Killed or Wounded in Kursk Region, Ukraine Says

Kyiv said North Korean forces in the embroiled border region were already “being replenished with fresh personnel” sent to help Russia’s army.

Russia Takes Villages in Key Areas of East Ukraine Front – Defense Ministry

Russia on Sunday said its forces had captured villages in two key frontline areas of eastern Ukraine as they advance towards the supply hub of Pokrovsk...