MOSCOW: Russia on Monday warned that it would launch additional strikes on Kyiv, including attacks targeting what it described as Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, while urging foreign citizens and diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital immediately. Read More: Deadly Russian strikes batter Kyiv again The warning came after Russia carried out a large-scale barrage of drones and missiles across Ukraine […]
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Putin to visit China to deepen strategic cooperation ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit China on May 19–20 for high-level talks aimed at strengthening the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing. The Kremlin confirmed that the visit will include discussions on international developments and regional security challenges. Moreover, both sides aim to expand political coordination and deepen long-term […]
Russia escalates Ukraine ceasefire dispute amid child detention row
Russia has criticized Ukraine over alleged violations of an Easter ceasefire, while also raising concern about the reported detention of a Russian child in Mexico. Moreover, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova made the statements, claiming that Ukrainian forces breached the truce thousands of times. As a result, tensions have further increased between Moscow and […]
Putin urges quick diplomatic solution in call with Trump over Iran war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a swift political and diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran during a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, according to the Kremlin. Read More: Russia warns World War III could start under Trump The one-hour telephone call took place on […]
Fresh Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine
Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed three people and injured several others on Wednesday, authorities said, amid ongoing hostilities that have continued despite recent peace talks. Read More: Kyiv hit by massive Russian drone attack The attacks followed a deadly wave of strikes on Tuesday night that claimed at least 12 lives, including five passengers […]
Macron questions Trump’s Greenland moves
French President Emmanuel Macron told Donald Trump he did not understand the US president’s “actions on Greenland,” according to a screenshot Trump shared online. Macron also suggested Trump could invite Ukrainians, Danes, Syrians, and Russians to the margins of the upcoming G7 meeting. In the messages, Macron invited Trump to dinner in Paris and said […]
Kremlin welcomes European calls to resume dialogue
MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Friday described recent calls by European leaders to re-engage with Russia as “positive,” following statements by French and Italian officials advocating renewed dialogue over the Ukraine conflict. Read More: Kremlin warns EU of economic backlash over new sanctions Dialogue between the European Union and Russia has largely stalled since Moscow launched its full-scale offensive […]
Russia welcomes Trump’s national security strategy
MOSCOW – The Kremlin on Sunday praised US President Donald Trump’s new national security strategy, marking one of the first times Moscow has openly supported such a policy document from Washington. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the strategy largely aligned with Russia’s own perceptions and priorities. Read More: Trump unveils strategy to deter China over Taiwan […]
Russia eyes $100bn trade with India by 2030
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to expand trade and strengthen defence ties. They met in New Delhi during Putin’s first visit since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russia also offered uninterrupted fuel supplies, but India responded cautiously. During the summit, both leaders emphasized their countries’ decades-long partnership. They signed […]
US, Russia hold talks in Abu Dhabi on Ukraine conflict
ABU DHABI: The United States and Russia are holding talks in Abu Dhabi over the Ukraine conflict, according to US and UK media. Meetings aim to explore potential de-escalation measures and dialogue channels. Both sides are sending senior military and intelligence officials. US Army Secretary Dan Drescal met with the Russian delegation yesterday in Abu […]