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Ukraine war: Putin threatens to seize Western vessels in retaliation

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to seize Western-flagged vessels in retaliation for European actions against ships suspected of belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” escalating tensions over the maritime enforcement of sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine. The......

Russia accuses international organizations of overlooking attacks on civilians

Russia has accused international organizations and Western governments of failing to adequately address alleged attacks against civilians on Russian territory, adding another point of contention to the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. Rodion Miroshnik, a special envoy at the Russian Foreign......

Zelenskiy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops could be deployed in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said up to 50,000 North Korean troops could be deployed in Russia to support Pyongyang's ally, while urging South Korea to strengthen assistance for Ukraine's air defence capabilities. Zelenskiy made the claim in a post on X on Saturday, saying a decision......

Nagasaki commemorates 81 years since the atomic bombing

Nagasaki on Sunday commemorated the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city, with officials and survivors' representatives renewing calls for nuclear disarmament as geopolitical tensions continue to fuel concerns about the use of nuclear weapons. During the annual memorial ceremony,......

Ukraine war: Russian and Ukrainian strikes leave five dead across both countries

A fresh exchange of strikes between Russia and Ukraine has killed at least five people on both sides of the border, with Russian attacks causing casualties across several Ukrainian regions and a Ukrainian drone operation leaving three people dead in Russia’s Belgorod region. The overnight attacks......

European Union imposes new sanctions on individuals linked to Russia’s defense industry

The European Union has announced a new round of sanctions targeting five individuals accused of having close ties to Russia’s military-industrial sector, reinforcing its efforts to increase pressure on Moscow amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The latest measures were introduced following recent......

Russia says it is open to discussing constructive U.S. proposals on Ukraine

Russia has reaffirmed its willingness to examine any constructive proposals put forward by the United States that could contribute to a political settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, signaling that diplomatic dialogue remains possible despite ongoing tensions. Speaking during a press briefing, a representative......

Ukraine says international partners have provided nearly $200 billion in budget support since 2022

Ukraine has received nearly $200 billion in direct budget support from international partners since the beginning of 2022, according to the governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, highlighting the crucial role of foreign financial assistance in sustaining the country's economy during the ongoing......

Russia says it intercepted 605 Ukrainian drones in one of the largest overnight aerial attacks

Russia has reported repelling one of the most extensive Ukrainian drone offensives since the start of the full-scale war, claiming that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 605 unmanned aerial vehicles during overnight operations across a broad section of the country. According to the Russian......