Russia/Ukraine War
21-year-old Russian soccer star Aleksey Batrakov is tearing up the Champions League for Galatasaray. Turkish fans are even serenading him with ‘Kalinka.’
Aleksey Batrakov moved from Lokomotiv to Galatasaray at the end of the summer. Although he had long been hailed in Russia as a generational talent, few expected him to become a st…
Explosions reported in Kiev
Air raid sirens sounded in the Ukrainian capital several minutes before the explosions
Two killed in massive drone attack on Russia’s Smolensk Region
According to the region's governor Vasily Anokhin, falling drone debris struck an apartment building in the town of Yartsevo, sparking a fire
Ukraine captures first Indonesian prisoner of war amid surge in Russian recruitment
Capture of man from Java follows reports that hundreds are being recruited from the south-east Asian country as Moscow seeks to boost its war effortUkraine says it has captured it…
Trump could be about to sell out Ukraine. Europe must get its act together, fast | Paul Taylor
A deal giving Moscow a slice of Ukrainian territory and sanctions relief could be on the table in weeks – yet European leaders are busy squabblingDonald Trump has lost substantial…
Ukraine’s demographic losses under Zelensky to be hard to recover from — lawmaker
According to Alexander Boroday, this trend generally fits into the logic of those who initiated the conflict in Ukraine, which the West needs in order to inflict maximum damage on…
Kiev finds it increasingly hard to conceal its violence — US activist
Bruce Gagnon says information about forced mobilization and "the brutal treatment of Russian ethnics" is leaking out via social media
Pro-Palestinian protesters pelt Biden with milk in Ireland (VIDEOS)
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators threw milk at former US President Joe Biden during a visit to Trinity College Dublin Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin to chair Collective Security Treaty Organization summit in Moscow
Following the summit, the CSTO leaders will issue statements on counter-terrorism and adopt the Anti-Terrorism Strategy through 2030
El Salvador calls in ‘X killstreak’ on Haitian gang HQ (VIDEO)
Salvadoran forces have struck the home of Haitian warlord Wilson Joseph, after social media users shared its location on X Read Full Article at RT.com
Fire breaks out after drone attack in Ust-Luga port zone — governor
The necessary forces and equipment have arrived to extinguish it, Alexander Drozdenko reported
Hungary does not view Russian gas as cheap, looks for alternatives — premier
Peter Magyar added that the government is seeking to diversify sources and routes of deliveries in order to be in a position to discuss transit tariffs
Trump accuses Democrats of abusing their country, after attempt to impeach Hegseth
According to the US president, "victories in Venezuela and Iran" and record recruitment numbers have "exonerated" the secretary of war
NHL yet to decide on Russia’s participation in World Cup of Hockey — Commissioner Bettman
According to the hockey official, the decision depends on "everything that is and isn't going on in the world," and there is no deadline for making it
Trump and Netanyahu in ‘shouting match from hell’ during Iran call – media
Trump and Netanyahu reportedly clashed in a heated call over renewed strikes on Iran, as the Israeli leader pushed for military action Read Full Article at RT.com
Number of drones downed near St. Petersburg reaches 141
Combat operations are ongoing, Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported
Number of Ebola cases in DR Congo tops 11,000 — Reuters
According to official data cited by the news agency, the number of fatalities is nearing 5,400
Israel allows additional humanitarian aid to Gaza ahead of winter season
The plan includes delivering over 91,000 tents, more than 8,200 trucks of tarpaulins, blankets, winter clothing, and supplies
Hamas needs to disarm for Trump’s Gaza plan to be implemented — Netanyahu’s office
According to its statement, the radical Palestinian movement "has not surrendered a single weapon"
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Putin ‘lives in a different reality’ as Abu Dhabi talks get under way
Ukrainian president dismisses Moscow’s claims of gains in Donbas region but says first day of trilateral talks were constructive. What we know on day 1,722Ukrainian president Volo…
US congressmen turn down attempt to initiate Hegseth’s impeachment
211 members voted to forward the initiative to a relevant committee, 201 voted against the decision
Spanish neo-Nazis trained in Ukraine for ‘armed uprising’ – media
Spanish neo-Nazis reportedly trained with Ukraine’s Azov brigade to prepare militants for an armed uprising back home Read Full Article at RT.com
Countries that support Kiev voted against Nazi glorification resolution — diplomat
A total of 53 countries voted against the resolution, while the document received 117 votes in favor
Four EU states defy Merz’s Ukraine funding ultimatum
Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria rejected Merz’s demand to link the EU’s next seven-year budget to long-term Ukraine aid Read Full Article at RT.com