Russia

NATO Expands Focus South, Ties European Security to Mediterranean and Sahel Stability

NATO is broadening strategy to the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East to stop southern instability becoming a European vulnerability.

Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills Two in Moscow Region, Grounds Flights

Russia says two people died and six were injured after an overnight Ukrainian drone barrage that also damaged a Moscow oil refinery.

Russia Launches 174-Drone, Zircon Missile Barrage, Killing Eight and Damaging Black Sea Vessels

Russia fired 174 drones and two Zircon antiship missiles overnight, Ukraine said; air defences intercepted most while eight civilians died.

Kyiv Residents Lose Vital Warning Time as Russian Ballistic Strikes Intensify

Daily air-raid alerts are at their highest since 2022 as Russia shifts to fast ballistic missiles, leaving Kyiv with minutes to reach shelter.

Trump Signs Bill Letting US Levy 100% Tariffs on Top Russian Oil Buyers

The law, named for Senator Lindsey O. Graham, lets the president impose up to 100% tariffs on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas.

Russian Strike Sets Zaporizhzhia Shopping Centre Ablaze

A Russian strike hit a shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, triggering a large blaze. Ukraine-Russia talks remain stalled despite a US-brokered pause.

US Charges Five Over Alleged Russia-Linked Plot To Kill Ukrainian Allies Abroad

The Department of Justice says five men tied to Russia’s intelligence services conspired to recruit killers in the US and Europe. All remain at large.

Denmark Summons Russia Envoy, Escalating Tensions on NATO's Eastern Flank

Copenhagen summoned Moscow's ambassador after a Russian frigate fired two emergency flares close to a Danish Fennec helicopter off Gedser.

US Confirms Orbital Weapon, Expands Offensive Options in Space

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said the device is an "on orbit" weapon to protect US forces, while he declined to detail its capabilities or

Trump Urges Zelenskyy To Stop Striking Russian Refineries, Citing Record U.S. Diesel

Trump told Volodymyr Zelenskyy to cease strikes on Russian diesel facilities, blaming them for global shortfalls as U.S. diesel hit $6.06 per gallon.

Russian Drone Hits Train 2km From Poland, Raises Risk To Diplomats

A jet-propelled drone struck a train at Yahodyn, 2km from Poland; passengers were evacuated 15 minutes earlier. No fatalities were reported.

Brics Summit Leaves Global Order Undefined, Deepens Splits Over Iran

Modi framed Brics as 'rule-shapers', yet the New Delhi Declaration stayed cautious, avoiding direct blame for Middle East fighting and leaving no

Unclear Missing Toll Leaves Russian Families Without Answers After Kursk Incursion

Official counts vary: a regional governor cites more than 300 missing after Ukraine's 2024 Kursk incursion, while a human rights list named 517.

Dayana Yastremska Says Russian Strike Destroyed Her Odesa Flat, 37 Injured

Yastremska says a Kalibr cruise missile hit her family flat in Odesa. Regional officials report 37 people injured and two missing.

Bulgaria Opens Probe After EMCO Ammunition Fire, Officials Cite Possible Outside Interference

Authorities are probing an overnight blaze at EMCO's ammunition site after the firm called it sabotage and officials said they would not rule out

Alexander De Croo Warns Ukraine Faces Toughest Winter, Risking Humanitarian Catastrophe

UN Development Programme chief Alexander De Croo says Ukraine must repair power and water systems before winter to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe.

Joe DiGenova Resigns, Inquiry Into Russia 2016 Assessment Loses Lead

Joe DiGenova, a longtime Trump ally, resigned from the post leading an inquiry into the intelligence assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016

Russian Drone Strike Kills Five, Wounds 67 At Pavlohrad Mall

A Russian drone strike on a Pavlohrad shopping mall killed five and wounded 67, including eight children, Ukrainian officials say.

Russia Opens Eight New 'Russian Houses' in Africa, Expands Cultural Network

Moscow will open eight centres across Africa to promote language teaching, scholarships and science, with a micro-grant scheme due in 2027.

IAEA Refers Iran to UN Security Council, China and Russia Make Fresh Sanctions Unlikely

The IAEA board sent Iran to the UN Security Council over restricted inspector access and unexplained nuclear material, but Beijing and Moscow opposed

Drone Strike Closes Starokozache Crossing, Killing Two

A drone attack at the Starokozache border post killed two and forced closure of the Ukraine-Moldova crossing, officials said.

Germany’s AfD Victory Deepens Threat To Europe’s Liberal Order

AfD’s Saxony-Anhalt win shows nationalists gaining momentum as far-right movements, MAGA allies and Kremlin links squeeze liberalism across Europe.

Super Eagles To Face Russia On October 6, Test Ahead Of AFCON Qualifier

Nigeria will meet Russia at the 44,000-seat Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on October 6, confirmed by FIFA match agent Jairo Pachon.

Russian Drone Strikes Kill Two in Kyiv After Short Capital Truce

Russian drone strikes on Kyiv early Tuesday killed at least two and wounded ten, ending a brief halt on capital attacks while Donald Trump's top

New Road Bridge Opens Between Russia and North Korea, Could Ease Cargo and Personnel Movement

A road bridge across the Tumen river opened, enabling daily cargo and passenger crossings and prompting warnings it could help military logistics.

Russian Daytime Drone Strikes Force Repeated Shutdowns Across Kyiv

Kyiv endures record daily air-raid alerts after Russia shifted to daytime, jet-powered drones, forcing repeated sheltering and service stoppages.

Kyiv Expects Fighting to Continue After US Envoys' Visit

Kyiv expects the war to continue despite symbolic visits by Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Core demands from Putin remain unresolved.

Odesa Considers Ban on Russian-Language Arts, Public Displays Would End

City councillors will vote on proposals to bar Russian-language music and books from streets, parks and state venues.

Zelenskyy Adviser Warns Long-Range Strikes Risk Mutual Destruction

Serhii Beskrestnov says a war of long-range strikes puts civilians and infrastructure at growing risk, and neither side can win.

Trump Envoys Bring Peace Proposal to Putin and Zelensky in Moscow and Kyiv

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff landed in Moscow to present a US proposal and will travel to Kyiv on Sunday for talks with Ukraine.

Europe Moves To Penalise Russia’s Hybrid Attacks, Confronts Limited Tools

European governments are accelerating public blame and seizures over suspected Russian sabotage, but have few options beyond sanctions and expulsions.

Biennale Risks €2M EU Grant As President Defends Russia Pavilion

Pietrangelo Buttafuoco defended Russia's return to the 61st Venice Biennale, despite criticism and a European Commission threat to freeze a €2

EU Moves To Add 1,600 Russia Sanctions After Failed Leipzig Airport Attack

Kaja Kallas said the EU will tighten sanctions after Germany blamed Moscow for a failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle on August 4.

Russian Drone and Missile Barrage Kills 12 in Kyiv

At least 12 people were killed and 21 wounded after Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv and nearby areas.

India’s Russian Oil Ties Face U.S. Tariff Threat As Modi Urges Putin To End War

Modi pressed Putin to halt hostilities at the SCO summit, while a U.S. bill threatens steep tariffs on top buyers of Russian crude, including India.

Germany To Name Suspect In Leipzig Drone Attack, Coordinate EU And NATO Response

Berlin will soon name who it blames for the 4 August drone strike near a Ukrainian Antonov and outline coordinated measures with EU and NATO partners.

Russia Readies Massive Strikes On Ukraine's Energy Network After Deadliest Attack

Moscow says it will launch 'massive strikes' on Ukrainian power and fuel sites after a warehouse blast near Kyiv killed 38 and left four missing.

Russia Withdraws Ambassador Andrey Kelin From London Over UK Support for Ukraine

The Russian embassy says Andrey Kelin left on 21 July after seven years in post. Moscow warned of “consequences” after reports of British-made drones.

Russian Authorities Detain Margarita Reutt After Sevastopol Bomb Kills Submarine Commander

Margarita Reutt, 32, is accused of planting a bin bomb that killed Robert Shageev in Sevastopol on 13 August. Friends say they are stunned.

Romania Destroys Marine Drone Near Neptun Deep, Heightening Risk to EU Gas Project

Two Romanian F-16s intercepted a marine drone a few hundred meters from the Neptun Deep gas site after NATO authorization was sought.

Russia Warns UK Over Drone Supplies to Ukraine

Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine, says Ministry of Defence spokesperson.

Russian Bank Economist Fired After Criticising War Economy

Andrei Klepach, the chief economist at Russia’s state-controlled development bank VEB, has been fired after reports of remarks warning that Russia could not prevail in a prolonged economic war with Ukraine.

Ukraine Drone Attack Kills Seven in Russia as Moscow Reports 600 Drones Targeted the Capital

At least seven people were killed in Russia after officials described Ukraine’s latest overnight drone offensive as the largest-scale attack launched this year.

UK-Made Drones Used in Strikes Inside Russia

British-built drones have been used in strikes on military and industrial targets in mainland Russia, according to a military source who confirmed the development to the BBC.

Russia Plot to Kill Ukrainian American Thwarted

Poland foils Russian plan to kill Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw, a first for Nato country.

Russia Bars Anti-War Party From Parliamentary Vote

Russia's Supreme Court bars Yabloko, the only party opposing the war in Ukraine, from next month's parliamentary elections.

Zelensky Warns Ukraine Faces Winter With ‘Virtually No’ Intact Thermal Power Plants

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the country is heading into winter with “virtually no intact thermal power plants” as Russian strikes continue to target energy infrastructure and frontline communities.

Russian Strikes Kill Four in Kyiv as Ukraine Targets Another Oil Refinery

At least four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas early Saturday, as Moscow intensified drone and missile strikes while Ukraine continued its campaign against Russian oil facilities.

Ukraine Drone Maker Says Military Pressure Is Key to Diplomacy

The chief executive of Ukrainian defence company Fire Point says deep strikes into Russian territory have become a central part of Kyiv's strategy, arguing that military strength must come before diplomacy.

Three Killed After Explosive Detonates Outside Moscow Restaurant

A woman carrying a homemade explosive was stopped at a Moscow restaurant; the device detonated, killing three and injuring 21.

Russia Appears To Infiltrate Most Of Kostiantynivka, Shifting Front As Ukraine Changes Guard

Reports say Russia has penetrated most of Kostiantynivka, the so‑called first 'fortress city', as Ukraine changes guard and the front shifts.