International
The United Nations has raised concerns over recent Ukrainian drone strikes on warehouses operated by Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, warning that attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure could potentially constitute war crimes under international humanitarian law. UN Human Rights......
The European Union has permanently withdrawn its financial support for the 2026 Venice Biennale, following the return of the Russian Pavilion to one of the world's most influential contemporary art exhibitions. The decision underscores the growing intersection of cultural diplomacy and geopolitical......
At least nine civilians, including a child, were killed and 77 others injured in a series of attacks reported in Russia’s western Belgorod region over the past 24 hours, according to local authorities. The latest casualties were reported in Belgorod and several surrounding districts, where Ukrainian......
Türkiye has called for the continuation of the Istanbul talks framework aimed at addressing the Russia-Ukraine war, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressing the importance of maintaining diplomatic channels to help prevent further escalation. Speaking during a joint press conference in Kyiv......
Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova has announced that her office has submitted reports to the United Nations concerning alleged attacks on civilians in Russian territory that Moscow attributes to Ukrainian military operations. According to Lantratova, the reports were sent to UN......
A new report from Russian travel service Toto has revealed that the most expensive airline ticket purchased by a Russian traveler during the first half of 2026 was a round-trip flight from Moscow to the Maldives, costing 1.1 million rubles, or approximately $14,000. The findings are based on an analysis......
Greece has warned that tighter European Union sanctions on Russian liquefied natural gas could unintentionally benefit non-European competitors and reduce Europe’s influence in the global LNG market. Athens raised concerns over a proposed sanctions package targeting Russia, arguing that restrictions......
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on his troops to prepare "for real war" during an artillery drill, according to a report from the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) released on Thursday. Photographs published by KCNA show Kim dressed in a black suit, addressing uniformed......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed resuming peace negotiations with Russia next week, signaling a possible shift in the stagnant diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. This announcement comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to resume American arms deliveries......
Russia poses a lasting threat to European security, according to General Thierry Burkhard, France’s Chief of Defense Staff. Speaking at a rare press conference in Paris on July 11, 2025, Burkhard warned that Moscow, which has labeled France its main adversary in Europe, remains a central concern......
On June 25, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine entered its 1,217th day, marked by intensifying violence and heightened diplomatic activity. In southeastern Ukraine, a deadly wave of Russian missile strikes on the city of Dnipro resulted in 17 fatalities and left more than 200 people injured. The......
The number of casualties from a recent Russian drone and missile strike on Kyiv has increased to 10, including one child. Meanwhile, another Russian drone assault on Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region has left three dead, also including a child, according to regional authorities. In Russia, two......
A large-scale Russian aerial assault has killed at least 10 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and surrounding areas, Ukrainian officials reported on Monday. The attack, described as "massive," struck multiple residential neighborhoods across the capital during the early hours, marking......
