News in brief
On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV held a rare meeting with a senior representative of the Russian Orthodox Church at the Vatican—his first encounter with a top Russian cleric since becoming the head of the Catholic Church in May. According to an official Vatican statement, the pontiff received Metropolitan......
The European Union has adopted its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, intensifying pressure on Moscow as the war in Ukraine continues. One of the key measures includes lowering the export price cap on Russian crude oil, according to diplomatic sources in Brussels. “We now have an agreement......
Ukraine has successfully repatriated the remains of 1,212 soldiers who lost their lives in the conflict with Russia, according to officials overseeing prisoner exchanges. The Ukrainian coordination body announced this development via the Telegram messaging app, stating that the bodies will now undergo......
Morocco is positioning itself as a pivotal player in global security initiatives. This week, senior Moroccan security officials traveled to Moscow to represent their nation at a significant international security conference. Abdellatif Hammouchi, the Director General of National Security and Territorial......
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Ukraine launched its most extensive long-range drone attack on Moscow in the early hours of March 11, 2025. This operation struck critical infrastructure just hours before pivotal peace talks were scheduled to commence in Saudi Arabia, aimed at addressing the......
Military Developments A Russian drone attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy injured a woman and damaged five houses, according to local officials. Another strike on a non-residential building in Kyiv triggered a fire, as confirmed by the capital’s mayor. Russia’s Defense Ministry......
Combat Developments Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to impose severe measures against Russia if allegations are confirmed that Russian forces killed Oscar Jenkins, an Australian captured while fighting for Ukraine. Ukraine's military reported launching its most extensive......
Bashar al-Assad, the former Syrian president who has been a controversial figure for years, is reportedly the target of a poisoning attempt. Living in exile in Moscow under the protection of Russian President Vladimir Putin since December, troubling allegations have surfaced, casting doubt among his......
A Russian cargo ship, suspected of being on a mission linked to Syria, has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea following an engine room explosion, according to officials in Moscow. The incident has left two crew members missing, while 14 others were rescued and taken to Spain. The vessel, identified as Ursa......
The Kremlin has firmly rejected recent media speculation surrounding Asma al-Assad, wife of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, specifically denying claims that she has filed for divorce and plans to depart from Russia. During a Monday press conference, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed......
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to unfold, with significant developments in both military actions and political dynamics. Day 1,030 of the war was marked by intense fighting, diplomatic maneuvers, and cyber warfare. Military Escalation and Civilian Impact In Kyiv, a Russian missile......
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a notable statement on Thursday, urging Israel to withdraw its military forces from what he referred to as the "territory of Syria." Speaking during his annual end-of-year press conference, Putin expressed concern over the continued presence of Israeli......
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continues to shape the global political and military landscape, marked by significant developments in the battlefield and international relations. Below is a summary of the latest key events and diplomatic maneuvers: Escalation in Rostov and Ukrainian Countermeasures The......
