Ukraine
US Envoy Witkoff Meets Putin in Russia for Ukraine War Talks
United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, just days before the White House’s deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or face economic penalties. The Kremlin reported that the meeting “focused on various aspects of the Ukrainian settlement,” without providing further details. This […]
Russia Eyes Ukraine’s ‘Fortress Belt’ After Fall of Chasiv Yar
Russian troops have completed their conquest of Chasiv Yar, advancing for the ‘fortress belt’ a strategic high ground in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. Moscow’s forces began to besiege the city in March 2024, about a month after the fall of Avdiivka, 30km to the south, freed up offensive troops. Russia prioritized this line of attack […]
Russia Withdraws from Missile Deployment Moratorium
Russia has announced that it is no longer bound by a moratorium on the deployment of short- and medium-range missiles, citing the developing situation in Europe and the Asia Pacific as the reason for its decision. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the conditions for maintaining a unilateral moratorium on the deployment of similar weapons […]
US-India Trade Relations Deteriorate Amid Tariff Dispute
The trade relations between the United States and India have taken a hit as US President Donald Trump announced plans to “substantially” raise tariffs on Indian goods. This move is a response to India’s purchase and resale of “massive amounts” of Russian oil, which Trump believes is helping to finance Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine. […]
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Recruiting Foreign Mercenaries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that his country’s troops in the northeast are battling foreign “mercenaries” recruited by Russia from various countries, vowing to “respond”. During a visit to front-line troops in the Kharkiv region, Zelenskyy heard reports from his “warriors” that fighters from China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and African countries were on board […]
Zelenskyy Visits Frontline in Kharkiv Region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a high-stakes visit to the frontline in the Kharkiv region, specifically near Vovchansk, where Ukrainian troops are engaged in intense battles with Russian forces. During his visit, Zelenskyy met with commanders to discuss the situation on the ground, focusing on the defense of Vovchansk and the dynamics of the […]
US Accuses India of Financing Russia’s War Through Fuel Imports
A top US official has accused India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine by purchasing oil from Moscow, sparking a heated debate about the implications of such transactions. Stephen Miller, deputy chief of staff at the White House and one of President Donald Trump’s most influential aides, expressed strong disapproval of India’s actions in an […]
Ukraine Applauds Trump’s Nuclear Submarine Move
Ukraine‘s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s senior aide, Andriy Yermak, has welcomed the United States’ decision to deploy two nuclear-powered submarines near Russian territory. This move comes in response to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s provocative comments. Yermak noted that Russia’s response has been notably muted since the deployment, stating, “The moment American nuclear submarines appeared, … […]
Ukraine Uncovers Large-Scale Corruption in Defence Sector
Ukrainian authorities have detained several officials over a significant corruption scheme in the defence sector, involving the procurement of military drones and signal jamming systems. The National Anti-Corruption Agency (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP) announced on Saturday that they had made four arrests in connection with the scheme. According to the agencies, […]
Putin Unfazed by Trump’s Ukraine War Ultimatum
Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced hopes for further peace talks with Ukraine, but stressed his troops were “advancing on the entire front line”, despite the threat of looming US sanctions if a ceasefire was not agreed upon. “All disappointments arise from inflated expectations,” Putin said, in an apparent reference to Trump’s “disappointment” with the […]