French police confirmed that three projectiles were thrown at the perimeter wall of Russia's consulate in the southern city of Marseille on Monday, which was announced by Moscow as "terrorist attack". No injuries have been reported.
"The blasts at the Russian consulate general in Marseille exhibit all the signs of a terrorist attack. We demand that the host country take immediate, thorough action to investigate the incident, as well as measures to improve the security of Russia’s foreign facilities," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told TASS.
BFM said that two devices were thrown at the facade of the building in the early morning, causing explosions and material damage. Other outlets reported Molotov cocktails were likely used in the incident.
Moscow said that the incident is linked to "Kyiv authorities" referring to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) that allegedly warned about the possibility of terrorist attacks on Russian diplomatic facilities in Europe.
Türkiye said on Monday it was ready to host possible talks between Ukraine and Russia and would support any initiative leading to peace, following a visit to Ankara by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Britain on Monday announced 67 new sanctions designations and named 40 new ships under its Russia sanctions regime, according to a notice posted on the government website.
Beijing/Moscow, February 17, 2025 – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Monday, according to Chinese state media Xinhua News.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas insists that any negotiations on Ukraine must involve Kyiv and European leaders, warning that deals made without them will not work. She also raised concerns over Russian influence in the U.S. and reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to military aid to Ukraine.
Türkiye said on Monday it was ready to host possible talks between Ukraine and Russia and would support any initiative leading to peace, following a visit to Ankara by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Kyiv, Ukraine, February 24, 2025 – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new military aid package worth €1 billion (approximately $1.047 billion) for Ukraine during a summit in Kyiv marking the third anniversary of the war.
Bengaluru/Beijing/Brasília, February 24, 2025 – Competition in low-Earth orbit is heating up as Chinese state-backed satellite internet providers and other global rivals ramp up efforts to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Britain on Monday announced 67 new sanctions designations and named 40 new ships under its Russia sanctions regime, according to a notice posted on the government website.
The leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan will convene for the inaugural summit in Khujand on March 31, said Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baysalov.
A recent discovery has revealed that ancient artifacts from the Treasure of Villena were crafted using metal from meteorites, offering new insights into early metalworking techniques in the Iberian Peninsula.
A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring 18 people. Officials are investigating whether strong winds and snow played a role in the incident.
Berlin, February 21, 2025 – German citizens will head to the polls on Sunday, February 23, for a snap general election after the coalition government collapsed late last year.
Polish startup Clone Robotics has unveiled Protoclone, the world’s first anatomically accurate humanoid robot, featuring artificial muscles, bones, and joints that enable lifelike movements.
Geneva, February 24, 2025 – At a high-level meeting of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, the Democratic Republic of Congo's prime minister stated that approximately 7,000 people have been killed in fighting in the eastern part of the country since January.
Madrid/Algiers, February 24, 2025 – Algerian Interior Minister Ibrahim Murad embarked on an official visit to Spain on Monday, marking the first such visit by an Algerian government official since a 2022 diplomatic fallout between the two nations.
Türkiye said on Monday it was ready to host possible talks between Ukraine and Russia and would support any initiative leading to peace, following a visit to Ankara by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Kyiv, Ukraine, February 24, 2025 – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new military aid package worth €1 billion (approximately $1.047 billion) for Ukraine during a summit in Kyiv marking the third anniversary of the war.
Britain on Monday announced 67 new sanctions designations and named 40 new ships under its Russia sanctions regime, according to a notice posted on the government website.
Türkiye said on Monday it was ready to host possible talks between Ukraine and Russia and would support any initiative leading to peace, following a visit to Ankara by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Kyiv, Ukraine, February 24, 2025 – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new military aid package worth €1 billion (approximately $1.047 billion) for Ukraine during a summit in Kyiv marking the third anniversary of the war.
Bengaluru/Beijing/Brasília, February 24, 2025 – Competition in low-Earth orbit is heating up as Chinese state-backed satellite internet providers and other global rivals ramp up efforts to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Britain on Monday announced 67 new sanctions designations and named 40 new ships under its Russia sanctions regime, according to a notice posted on the government website.
The leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan will convene for the inaugural summit in Khujand on March 31, said Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baysalov.
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