Russia/Ukraine War
In pictures: Biggest Ukrainian drone attack yet on St. Petersburg and Leningrad region kills 1, injures 15, and sparks many fires
Ukraine launched drone strikes on St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region overnight on October 18. The attack appears to have been the largest in the region since the …
A spy inside Russia’s army. The Wall Street Journal tells the story of the lieutenant who helped Ukraine kill hundreds of his fellow soldiers.
Lev Stupnikov came to public attention in September 2025. In an interview that month with Ukrainian YouTuber Dmytro Karpenko, he revealed that he was a Russian officer sent to fig…
Russian PM to take part in SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Tajikistan
The heads of government will discuss issues related to the development of trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation
Tel Aviv flight diverted over bomb threat
An Austrian Airlines flight from Israel was escorted by Bulgarian fighter jets after a bomb threat forced an emergency landing in Sofia Read Full Article at RT.com
Indian PM more likely to visit Russia next year — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov made the statement when asked whether Narendra Modi would visit Russia before the end of 2026
Joint military drills with US kick off in Japan
The drills will bring together about 45,000 Japanese troops and 12,000 US service members, the Kyodo news agency reported
Russia, US, China acknowledge possibility of trilateral meeting — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov noted that there is no clear understanding yet regarding the potential agenda of the meeting
Lavrov to outline Russia’s de-escalation efforts during visit to Iran
The parties will pay significant attention to practical measures aimed at strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership
A spy charge, a Russian jail and a swap for an assassin: the story of Evan Gershkovich – podcast
American journalist Evan Gershkovich talks about his arrest by the Russian intelligence services in 2023, his 16-month detention, and the swap deal that eventually took him home. …
Macron’s ‘incompetence’ fueled France riots – opposition leaders
French opposition leaders have accused Emmanuel Macron of fueling nationwide unrest through years of failed policies and poor leadership Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine carries out eight attacks on DPR in past day
A civilian was reported killed
Explosions sound in Ukrainian capital
Air raid warnings are currently in effect for the capital and most of Ukraine’s regions
Putin’s combined year-end news conference, Q&A session to be held in December — Kremlin
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the usual timing for the conference
Ukraine war briefing: Trump accuses Zelenskyy of not wanting to end war as feud rumbles on
Trump defends decision to waive some sanctions on Russia; Lithuania foils attack on Starlink site; Kyiv hits another oil terminal. What we know on day 1,699Donald Trump has defend…
Trump says he can tighten sanctions on Russia ‘any time’ he wants
Earlier, the US president took 60 days to assess the economic impact of Russia-related sanctions and tariffs on other countries
Over 150 people detained during protests in Milan — newspaper
Corriere della Sera reported, citing the police, that 80% of those detained are minors
Zelensky never wanted to end war with Russia – Trump
Trump accused Zelensky of refusing to end the Ukraine conflict while defending his decision to ease sanctions on Russia Read Full Article at RT.com
Zelensky probably never wanted to end conflict with Russia, Trump says
The US president added that Vladimir Zelensky "could have made a better deal two years ago"
Two officers dead in Saudi recon chopper crash
Two Saudi officers have been killed in a reconnaissance helicopter crash, which the Houthis claim was downed by a missile Read Full Article at RT.com
Tanker hits mine in southern part of Strait of Hormuz — IRGC
The IRGC Navy reported an explosion and a fire in the tanker's engine room
Trump states ‘great progress’ toward settlement of conflict in Ukraine
The US president added that he did not want to do anything that could drive "Russia away from the bargaining table"
Time for Zelensky to see that Europe cannot meet his financial demands — expert
According to Alexander Rahr, a German political analyst, war fatigue is growing among European societies
Tel Aviv-Vienna flight makes emergency landing in Bulgaria over bomb threat — media
According to a report by Haaretz, an Austrian citizen, who was not on board, informed the airline about the threat
Trump refrains from saying whether he would work with another PM if Netanyahu loses polls
The US president also commented on his recent endorsement of the Israeli prime minister