14:15
Drone attack

One killed in drone strike on Sumy bakery days before Easter

A drone strike hit a bakery in Ukraine's Sumy city early Friday, killing one person. The bakery was preparing traditional Easter cakes as Christian communities marked Good Friday. Officials condemned the attack as targeting civilians and culture.

11:30
Azerbaijan-Russia

Azerbaijani delegation attends CIS PA session in Russia

Azerbaijani parliamentary delegation, led by Speaker Sahiba Gafarova, has started a visit to Saint Petersburg to attend the CIS PA Council meeting, its 58th Plenary Session, and events marking the 80th anniversary of victory in World War II.

10:46
Diplomatic Standoff

Russia says it is not easy to agree Ukraine peace deal with US

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said reaching a peace agreement with the United States over the war in Ukraine remains difficult, as Moscow stands firm on its demands and vows never to return to economic dependence on the West.

07:14
Ukraine

Ukrainian cities declare April 14 a day of mourning

A number of Ukrainian cities have declared April 14 a day of mourning for the victims of the Russian missile strikes on Sumy, and national flags will be flown at half-mast in Ukrainian diplomatic institutions abroad.

15:44
Yandex Moves

Yandex investor poised to strengthen hold on VK in tech shift

Pavel Prass, co-owner of Yandex, is set to increase his stake in rival VK, signaling consolidation in Russia’s tech sector. The move follows a $5.4 billion deal for Yandex's assets and VK's plan to raise up to 115 billion roubles to tackle mounting debt.

17:33
USA - Russia

Russia and U.S. conduct prisoner swap in Abu Dhabi

The United States and Russia carried out a high-profile prisoner exchange in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, marking the second such swap in less than two months. Among those released was Ksenia Karelina, a U.S. resident who had been imprisoned in Russia on charges of treason.

11:49
Diplomatic talks

U.S. and Russia meet in Istanbul to revive diplomatic ties

U.S. and Russian delegations have arrived in Istanbul for talks aimed at normalising diplomatic operations. The focus is on resolving embassy issues that have been hindered by tensions, restrictions, and property disputes, with broader relations dependent on resolving the Ukraine conflict.

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