Ukrainian air defenses have successfully destroyed 63 Russian-launched drones during an overnight strike, showcasing the country's continued ability to protect its skies amid ongoing aerial attacks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a U.S. hedge fund permission to buy securities in Russian companies from certain foreign stakeholders and authorised their future sale to two Russian funds, a presidential decree showed on Monday.
EU Council has adopted its position on a regulation that will impose tariffs on remaining agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, as well as certain nitrogen-based fertilizers. These tariffs aim to reduce Russian export revenues, limiting Russia's ability to finance its war against Ukraine.
EU Council has extended the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for another six months, until 15 September 2025.
During an informal phone conversation on Saturday, the presidents of Russia, Belarus, and Tajikistan—Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko, and Emomali Rahmon, respectively—gave a call to their Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, according to the Kremlin.
Zelenskyy and Canada’s new PM Mark Carney discussed military aid, sanctions on Russia, and defence cooperation, highlighting stronger ties and Ukraine’s role in Canada’s G7 agenda.
Russia will demand guarantees that Ukraine remains neutral and is excluded from NATO membership as part of any future peace agreement, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Monday.
Russia has accused Norway of militarizing the Svalbard archipelago and summoned the Norwegian ambassador to Moscow, warning that such actions could escalate tensions in the Arctic region.
A Finnish court sentenced Russian national Yan Petrovsky to life imprisonment for war crimes in eastern Ukraine in 2014. The ruling found his paramilitary unit responsible for the killing of an injured soldier and other offences. Petrovsky denied the charges and intends to appeal.
Russia has escalated tensions with Britain, accusing it of being a "warmonger" and the primary obstacle to peace efforts in Ukraine. The accusations come as the UK continues to support Ukraine with military aid, drawing sharp criticism from Moscow.
Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China gathered in Beijing on Friday for discussions on Tehran's nuclear programme, following Iran's rejection of U.S. "orders" to resume talks over the issue.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Chief of Staff, Andriy Yermak, has stated that Ukraine will never accept a "frozen conflict," reaffirming the country's commitment to restoring its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled conditional support for a U.S.-proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, stating that while the idea was "correct," it must address the conflict’s root causes. U.S. President Donald Trump called Putin’s response "very promising," but Kyiv dismissed it as a delaying tac
The UK has withdrawn accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse, requiring them to leave the country, following the expulsion of two British officials from Russia on Monday.
Russia’s presidential aide and Chairman of the Maritime Board, Nikolay Patrushev, has claimed that Europe and NATO "deliberately escalate" situation in the Baltic region and expressed concerns over growing military threats to Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, according to a report by Kommersant, as both nations look to address key diplomatic and security issues.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov has dismissed the idea of a temporary 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, stating that it would offer no significant gains for Russia, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts for peace.
Russian forces have retaken control of Sudzha, a major town in Russia's western Kursk region, from Ukrainian troops, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to troops in the western Kursk region on Wednesday, donning military fatigues and ordering forces to press forward with their advance to fully reclaim the area from Ukrainian control.
Ukraine’s acceptance of a U.S. ceasefire proposal has salvaged its strained ties with Washington, securing the resumption of military aid and intelligence sharing. However, fundamental issues in the conflict with Russia remain unresolved.
President Erdogan praised Ukraine's 30-day ceasefire with Russia, hoping for Russia's response. He also reiterated Turkey's offer to host future peace talks with Moscow.
A Russian court fined journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova 600,000 roubles for "justifying terrorism" over a Telegram post about the Taliban. Arrested in May 2024, she maintains her innocence.
A Russian missile strike on a grain vessel in the Black Sea port of Odesa killed four people and damaged key infrastructure, underscoring the ongoing threats to Ukraine's vital export routes amid the ongoing war.
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