Hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles struck Ukraine overnight, leaving at least four people dead and dozens injured. Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched a large-scale assault on Ukraine overnight into Sunday, firing around 600 drones and 90 missiles across multiple regions. The attacks killed at least four people in Kyiv and nearby areas, while…
China and Russia have called for urgent peace talks as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have condemned recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran, describing the attacks as a serious violation of international law and a threat to Middle East stability. Speaking after talks in…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged deeper cooperation during high-level talks in Moscow. Vladimir Putin said ties between Russia and China have reached an “unprecedentedly high level” as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for strategic talks focused on global security, energy and international cooperation. During the meeting, Putin described…
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China next week as Moscow and Beijing move to strengthen their strategic alliance. The Kremlin confirmed that Putin will visit China from May 19 to 20 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both leaders are expected to discuss trade, economic cooperation, and closer political ties between the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the conflict in Ukraine could be nearing its conclusion as ceasefire efforts continue. Vladimir Putin has said he believes Russia’s war with Ukraine is “coming to an end,” days after a temporary ceasefire agreement was brokered between Moscow and Kyiv. Speaking to reporters after Russia’s annual Victory Day celebrations in…
Russian President Vladimir Putin used Victory Day celebrations to defend the war in Ukraine and criticize NATO support for Kyiv. Speaking at Russia’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square, Vladimir Putin described the war in Ukraine as a “just” fight against what he called an “aggressive force” backed by NATO. The Russian president…
US President Donald Trump has brokered a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, including a mass prisoner swap. The truce, confirmed by both Kyiv and Moscow, will halt all fighting for three days and allow 1,000 prisoners from each side to be exchanged. Trump said he personally requested the agreement and thanked Presidents Vladimir Putin…
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking separate ceasefires announced around Victory Day celebrations. Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh accusations on Friday after both sides reported drone attacks, artillery strikes and military activity despite temporary ceasefire declarations. Russia’s defence ministry said Ukrainian forces committed more than 1,300 ceasefire violations within hours of the…
Iran’s top diplomat holds high-level talks with Vladimir Putin as regional tensions rise. Abbas Araghchi held a meeting Vladimir Putin on Monday during his visit to St. Petersburg, according to the Kremlin. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the significance of the meeting is difficult to overstate given the current developments surrounding Iran and the wider…
Russia’s takeover of a US-linked firm is raising fresh concerns for global investors. Russia has seized control of the Russian operations of CANPACK, a US-linked company, under a government decree signed by Vladimir Putin. The move places the firm’s assets under “external administration,” effectively transferring full control to state-appointed managers. The Russia CANPACK takeover affects…
