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Kaja Kallas promises largest EU sanctions package against Russia

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has announced plans to propose what she describes as the bloc's largest package of sanctions against Russia since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. In an interview with the German newspaper Welt, Kallas said she intends to present the new measures......

Missile strike in Russia’s Belgorod region leaves six civilians dead, local authorities say

A missile strike in Russia’s Belgorod region has killed six civilians and injured four others, including a child, according to local authorities. The attack, reported on Monday, occurred in the village of Koloskovo, located around 15 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, amid continued hostilities......

Kim Jong Un and Putin reinforce strategic ties amid possible new North Korean deployment to Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his strong support for Russia and President Vladimir Putin, as fresh concerns emerge over the possibility of another North Korean military deployment linked to the war in Ukraine. In a message addressed to Putin, Kim described his relationship with Russia......

Moscow targeted by 600 drones as Russia and Ukraine exchange deadly strikes

Moscow came under an unusually large-scale drone assault overnight, according to Russian authorities, as Russia and Ukraine exchanged another wave of attacks that left at least six people dead across the two countries. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said approximately 600 drones had been identified as......

Europe seeks a seat at the table as Ukraine talks raise fears of exclusion

European powers are working to ensure that they have a direct role in any future negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, amid concerns that Washington could pursue a diplomatic process that leaves European governments on the sidelines. France, Germany and the United Kingdom are reportedly exploring......

NATO faces growing pressure over Ukraine’s air defense needs

NATO allies are facing renewed criticism over their ability to provide Ukraine with sufficient air-defense capabilities, as Kyiv continues to seek additional Patriot interceptor missiles amid concerns about limited global production and depleted Western stockpiles. The debate has highlighted a broader......

CSTO voices concern over growing militarization of the Baltic region

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has expressed concern over what it describes as the increasing militarization of the Baltic region and Finland, citing developments along its western borders as a growing security challenge. CSTO Secretary-General Talatbek Masadykov said the organization......

Ukraine faces growing debate over expanding military mobilization

A renewed debate over military mobilization in Ukraine has raised questions about whether the authorities could eventually broaden recruitment rules to include new categories of citizens, including women and fathers with large families. Ukrainian lawmaker Razumkov has argued that the growing public......

US senators seek answers from Trump administration over Russia sanctions

Two Democratic U.S. senators, Elizabeth Warren and Chris Coons, are pressing the Trump administration for explanations over the lack of new sanctions against Russia, according to Reuters. The lawmakers reportedly sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, questioning......