RUSSIA – Welcome to The State Signal’s latest updates on Russia-Ukraine war as we explore the latest developments in the conflict as war rages on. Top headlines covered in the news update are: EU Top Diplomat Kaja Kallas Stresses More Pressure on Russia EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas has criticized the recent Russian attacks on […]
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Prisoner Swap Between Russia and Ukraine Happening Today
UKRAINE – Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine will start on Sunday (today), aiming at returning around 1,000 prisoners of war held by Russia. In a statement posted late Saturday, Zelenskyy confirmed that 307 more Ukrainian service members – mostly privates and sergeants from the army, as well […]
Anthony Albanese Promises Australia Military Aid to Ukraine
UKRAINE – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has assured the Ukrainian president that Australia military aid to Ukraine is on the way and will include Abrams tanks to help the Ukrainian army in pushing back the Russian military. In a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome on Sunday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese […]
Ukraine Loses F-16 Fighter Jet
UKRAINE – What we know as Ukraine loses F-16 fighter jet during a combat mission. The Ukrainian Air Force on Friday reported a loss of contact with an F-16 fighter jet at around 3.30 am local time, as it was on a mission to repel a Russian aerial attack. When an “emergency situation” developed on […]
Direct Talks Between Russia and Ukraine News
TURKEY – This’ home to updates on the direct talks between Russia and Ukraine news from Turkey. The Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, a US delegation headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a Ukrainian delegation headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and a Russian delegation headed by President Vladimir Putin’s advisor Vladimir Medinsky will […]
Russia Ukraine Peace Talks Latest News
RUSSIA – Welcome to the Russia Ukraine peace talks latest news where we’ll provide you with latest updates on the scheduled peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey. Here are the latest: Russian Delegation Arrives in Istanbul A Russian delegation on Thursday has arrived in Istanbul in preparation for upcoming negotiations with Ukraine, according to Russian state […]
30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine Aimed at Strengthening Ukrainian Military; Russia
RUSSIA – Russia says that the 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that’s being sought by France and Germany is aimed at bolstering the Ukrainian army and give them the “breathing space” so that they can prepare and continue their military action. A commentary by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, gave Moscow’s overview of the processes […]
Vietnam-Russia Nuclear Plant Deal; the Brief
RUSSIA – Negotiations to resume the paused Vietnam-Russia nuclear plant agreement on building nuclear power plants in Vietnam have begun, with a broader aim of elevating the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations to “a new level in terms of quality.” This was reported on Monday, May 12. “The two sides agreed to […]
Kyiv’s Parliament Ratifies Ukraine Minerals Deal with the US
UKRAINE – The Ukraine minerals deal with the US was officially ratified by the Ukrainian parliament on Thursday. This approves a joint investment fund for reconstruction tied to natural resources’ revenues. The mineral and economic partnership deal signed with the United States last month, paves the way for a joint investment in post-war reconstruction efforts. […]
Russian Fossil Fuel Exports to EU to Face Ban by 2027
RUSSIA – Russian fossil fuel exports to the European Union could face a ban by 2027, as revealed by the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen. Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday plans to fully phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by the end of 2027, as part of a broader push to […]
Moscow Fire Breaking News: Residential Building Blast Kills 3; Video
RUSSIA – Moscow fire breaking news updates as the death toll from the fire caused by a blast on a residential building has risen to 3. The cause of the blast hasn’t yet been officially confirmed. “Three people died due to the explosion in an apartment building in Moscow. All the dead were in the […]
Ukraine Drone Strike on Russia Injures at Least 4
RUSSIA – An overnight Ukraine drone strike on Russia has left at least 4 people injured. The Ukrainian drones struck apartment blocks in Russia’s southern Rostov and Krasnodar. According to the Russian Defense Ministry statement, some 170 Ukrainian drones were shot down over six Russian regions overnight. “During the past night, 170 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned […]
Russian Drone Attack on Odesa Kills 2
UKRAINE – Ukraine says 2 died and 15 were injured in an overnight Russian drone attack on Odesa, Ukraine’s southwestern port city. Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper said that as a result of the attack, “fires broke out in several locations and are being extinguished by emergency services.” Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov added that “the enemy […]
Russia Ceasefire on Ukraine for 3 Days During Victory Day Announced
NEWSBREAK: RUSSIA – Russia ceasefire on Ukraine has been announced by president Vladimir Putin during the celebrations of Victory Day. The ceasefire will take effect from midnight of May 7 & 8, until midnight of May 10 to 11. Previous Russia Ceasefire on Ukraine This’ the second ceasefire to be initiated by Russia, the previous […]
Kursk Region Liberated from Ukrainian Forces in Russia
NEWSBREAK: RUSSIA – Kursk Region Liberated from Ukrainian Forces in Russia – Russia’s Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov has reported to president Vladimir Putin that Kursk region has been fully liberated from Ukrainian forces. After being briefed, Putin thanked the Russian forces, adding that “the Kiev regime’s adventure has completely failed, and the huge […]