11 Sep, 2025
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Super Eagles’ Historic Friendly Against Russia Gets Date

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Russia in a historic yet controversial friendly during the international break in June. This will be the first-ever meeting between Nigeria and Russia at the full international level. Ireport247new has now confirmed that the friendly will be played in the Russian capital city of Moscow, and the […]

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Zelensky Refutes Encirclement Claims as Russia Regains Ground

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied claims that his troops are surrounded in Russia’s Kursk region, contradicting US leader Donald Trump’s statement that Ukrainian troops were “completely surrounded” by the Russian army. Zelensky denies troops surrounded comes as Russia continues to regain control of key villages in the region, sparking concerns about the escalating conflict. […]

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Putin Agrees To US Proposed Ceasefire On Strict Terms

Russia President Putin addresses the U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, expressing Russia’s support but articulating concerns but with strict terms *Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized Putin’s remarks as “manipulative.” Former President Donald Trump stated his desire for Russia to agree to a ceasefire, noting that final details are currently being negotiated. In his initial public statements regarding […]

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Russia Warns Macron Over Nuclear Rhetoric

Russia issued a stern warning to French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, dismissing European proposals to send NATO peacekeeping forces to Ukraine and ridiculing his height by calling him ‘Micron.’ This came after Macron described Russia as a threat to Europe in a national address on Wednesday, suggesting that Paris could discuss extending its nuclear […]

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Trump: Easier to Work with Russia than Ukraine on Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump recently stated that he finds it easier to work with Russia than Ukraine in efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Trump expressed that he trusts Vladimir Putin, saying “I believe him” during a televised press conference at the White House. He also mentioned that he’s had a good relationship with […]

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Russia Condemns Macron’s Nuclear Comments as ‘Threat

Russia has strongly condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments about extending France’s nuclear deterrent to other European countries, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov labeling them a “threat”. This reaction comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Europe, particularly regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Lavrov emphasized that Russia views Macron’s statements as a direct threat, […]

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Russia Jails British Fighter

A Russian has sentenced James Scott Rhys Anderson, a 22-year-old British former soldier, to 19 years in prison. Anderson fought with Ukraine and was captured in November while fighting in Russia’s Kursk border region. Charges and Sentence The court found Anderson guilty of a “terrorist act” and acting as a mercenary. Britain’s Foreign Office condemned […]

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Russia Slaps Japan with Entry Ban: Tokyo Calls Move ‘Unacceptable’

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has condemned Russia’s entry ban on him and eight other Japanese citizens as “unacceptable”. This move by Russia is in retaliation to Tokyo’s sanctions, which were imposed in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Iwaya emphasized that “our measures have been taken as a result of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine”. […]

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UKRAINE WAR UPDATE: Zelenskyy Slams Russia’s Reluctance to Negotiate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of not wanting the war to end, citing continued attacks on Ukrainian territory. This statement comes after Zelenskyy’s meeting with former US President Donald Trump, which sparked controversy. “It was not a spontaneous reaction to interventions by Zelenskyy, but obviously a manufactured escalation in this meeting in the […]