Peru investigates alleged forced recruitment of nationals by Russia for Ukraine front

Peruvian authorities have launched an investigation into alleged human trafficking involving the recruitment of Peruvian nationals to fight in the Ukraine conflict. The probe follows complaints that individuals were misled by fraudulent job offers and later forced into combat roles after arriving in Russia. According to the Peruvian public......

One killed in drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant amid Ukraine war tensions

A new escalation in the ongoing war in Ukraine has raised concerns over nuclear safety after a drone strike reportedly killed one person near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, according to Russian-installed authorities at the site. The incident occurred at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which has been under Russian control since......

North Korea reaffirms support for Russia’s war effort in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reiterated his country’s strong backing of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, signaling a deepening alliance between Pyongyang and Moscow amid ongoing global tensions. According to state media, Kim expressed firm support for Russia’s actions, framing the conflict as a defense of sovereignty......

New drone fragments found near Ukraine border in eastern Romania

New fragments of a drone have been discovered in eastern Romania near the Ukrainian border, the Romanian Ministry of Defence confirmed on Sunday, amid ongoing security concerns linked to the war in Ukraine. According to officials, the debris was found between the localities of Luncavița and Văcăreni in Tulcea County. A military explosives......

One dead after Ukrainian drone strike in annexed Crimea

At least one person has been killed following a Ukrainian drone attack targeting the port city of Sevastopol, located in the Crimea region. Local authorities reported that dozens of drones were launched overnight, with air defense systems intercepting a significant number of them. Despite these efforts, debris from intercepted drones reportedly......

Drone crash in Romania after Russian strikes near Ukraine border prompts evacuations

A drone has crashed in eastern Romania following a wave of overnight Russian strikes on neighboring Ukraine, prompting authorities to evacuate more than 200 residents from the affected area. Romanian officials reported that the incident occurred near the Danube border region, where air defense systems detected multiple aerial objects entering......

Russia vows severe retaliation after EU adopts 20th sanctions package

Russia has warned of “severe” retaliatory measures after the European Union approved its 20th package of sanctions targeting Moscow, escalating economic pressure linked to the war in Ukraine. Russian diplomats rejected the measures as illegitimate, arguing that only sanctions authorized by the United Nations Security Council carry......

Ukraine expands long range interceptor drone control across vast distances

Ukraine has announced a major advance in drone warfare, stating it can now remotely control interceptor drones over hundreds and even thousands of kilometers. Defense officials described the system as a new form of “light air defense,” enabling operators to guide drones from secure locations far from the battlefield. According......

EU ambassadors set to approve €90 billion loan for Ukraine

Ambassadors of the European Union are expected to approve a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine, removing a key financial obstacle as Kyiv continues to resist the Russia invasion. The vote is scheduled at the Committee of Permanent Representatives in Brussels and follows a shift in Hungary’s political landscape that ended a prolonged......

Putin delays VAT payments as Russia’s economy weakens

Russia’s fiscal position has deteriorated sharply in early 2026, forcing the government to introduce emergency measures as revenues fall and spending rises. The federal budget deficit reached 4.6 trillion rubles, or about 58.8 billion dollars, in the first quarter alone, already exceeding the full year target of 3.8 trillion rubles.......

IEA chief warns Iran war has triggered worst energy crisis in history

Fatih Birol said the conflict involving Iran and a coalition led by the United States and Israel has created the most severe global energy crisis on record, surpassing both the oil shocks of the 1970s and disruptions linked to the war in Ukraine. Speaking publicly on Tuesday, he said the combined impact of oil and gas disruptions has pushed......

Ukraine raises alarm over cultural plunder as Russia returns to Venice Biennale

When Alina Dotsenko returned to the Kherson Art Museum after Ukrainian forces recaptured the southern city in late 2022, she found storage rooms and shelves stripped bare. The museum's director, who had devoted five decades to building the institution, described collapsing against a wall in shock at the scale of what had been taken. Before......

Zelensky criticizes easing of sanctions on Russian oil, warns of impact on war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sharply criticized the easing of sanctions on Russian oil, arguing that such measures risk indirectly funding Moscow’s military operations in Ukraine. In recent statements, Zelensky warned that revenues generated from oil exports could be redirected toward sustaining the war effort. He emphasized......

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