16:50
Russia and Ukraine confirm latest prisoner exchange under June pact
Russia and Ukraine have carried out another prisoner exchange under the June 2 Istanbul agreement, with both sides confirming the swap on Friday.
14:45
Kremlin closely follows Trump after ‘disappointing’ Putin call
The Kremlin says it is closely watching U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements after he expressed disappointment with his latest call with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine war.
12:44
Russia-Afghanistan
Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government of Afghanistan
Russia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban government by accepting the credentials of a new Afghan ambassador, marking a significant diplomatic shift.
09:00
Drone assault on Kyiv
Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv, injures 14 and causes widespread damage
Russia launched an overnight drone assault on Kyiv, injuring at least 14 people and causing fires and damage across the capital, Ukrainian officials said early Friday. Twelve of the injured were taken to hospital, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
08:30
Trump-Putin call
No progress at all, Trump says after phone call with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump said that his phone call earlier in the day with Russian President Vladimir Putin yielded no progress in ending the war in Ukraine.
02:44
Russia-U.S.A.
Putin confirms Russia’s readiness to continue Ukraine talks with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Moscow’s readiness to continue peace negotiations with Ukraine during a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed.
00:20
Bank of Russia may consider rate cut if current trends persist
Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated that the central bank will consider cutting interest rates at its next meeting if the current economic trends continue.
00:00
Afghanistan-Russia
Russia becomes first country to formally recognise Taliban government
Russia has officially become the first country to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan, marking a significant shift in diplomatic relations.
23:36
EU chief backs tougher Russia sanctions as new package nears
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged stronger sanctions and defence support for Ukraine as the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia nears approval.
19:36
Russia cancels Navy parade as deputy head killed in Ukraine strike
Russia has cancelled its annual naval parade in St Petersburg amid security concerns, as the deputy head of its Navy was killed in a Ukrainian attack in Kursk.
17:00
Russian attack kills two in city of Poltava, Ukrainian officials say
A Russian attack on the city of Poltava in central Ukraine has resulted in two fatalities and damage to a military recruitment centre, according to the Ukrainian military and regional officials.
16:45
Deputy head of Russian Navy killed by Ukraine in Kursk area, says Moscow
Major General Mikhail Gudkov, deputy head of the Russian Navy and a former commander of a marine brigade fighting against Ukraine, has been killed in action, depriving Moscow of one of its most senior officers, the Russian military said on Thursday.
16:00
Trump, Zelenskyy to discuss paused U.S. arms shipments in upcoming call
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are expected to discuss the sudden pause in American weapons shipments to Ukraine during a call on Friday,
15:47
Russia-Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine work on dates for next Istanbul peace talks
Russia and Ukraine are coordinating dates for a new negotiation round in Istanbul, with both sides awaiting timeline proposals, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
15:33
RUSSIA TRADE
Trade with 'friendly countries' now exceeds 80% of Russia's total trade volume
Russia actively shifted its trade focus away from Europe and the United States, redirecting it toward markets in friendly countries—primarily China, India, Central Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The share of these countries in Russia's foreign trade has increased from 46% to 82%.
19:00
Poland ammunition
Poland to invest $665 million to boost ammunition output
Poland will invest nearly $665 million in building three ammunition factories, aiming to boost defence readiness amid growing regional tensions.
17:09
Belarus
Belarus confirms deployment of Russian-made Oreshnik missiles
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says Russian-made Oreshnik medium-range missiles will be deployed in Belarus by the end of 2025.
16:08
Moscow and Baku in talks at chief investigator and prosecutor general level, Kremlin confirms
Moscow and Baku are engaged in ongoing discussions on mutual concerns, with Russian Investigative Committee head Alexander Bastrykin and Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev in direct contact, the Kremlin confirmed.
15:48
Russia urges Azerbaijan to repair ties with Moscow amid diplomatic crisis
On Wednesday, Russia's Foreign Ministry called on Azerbaijan to return bilateral relations to the level of "strategic cooperation", warning that certain elements were attempting to undermine the long-standing partnership between the two nations.
01:39
IAEA warns of possible drone attack near Ukrainian nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it has been informed of a potential drone attack near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant, raising fresh concerns over nuclear safety in a conflict zone.
23:30
Eight Russian citizens remanded in Baku over drug smuggling from Iran
A court in Baku has ordered four months of pre-trial detention for all eight Russian citizens accused of trafficking drugs from Iran.
23:09
Russian air defence officer confirms missile strike on AZAL aircraft during Grozny drone alert
Azerbaijani media outlets have released the full explanatory statement of Russian Air Defence Captain Dmitry Paladichuk, confirming that he received and relayed a direct order to fire upon a target later identified as AZAL flight J2-8243.
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