RUSSIA – The Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov on Saturday confirmed the Trump-Putin summit date scheduled for August 15, in Alaska. Ushakov emphasized the logistical advantages of having the meeting in Alaska, noting its proximity to Russia across the Bering Strait. “The American side has just announced an agreement reached to arrange a meeting between […]
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Finland Distances Itself from NATO-led Priority Ukraine Requirements List (PURL)
FINLAND – Finland has said that it doesn’t plan on joining the NATO-led Priority Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative aimed at purchasing US weapons for Ukraine. Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen confirmed Tuesday to broadcaster YLE that the country will not participate in the PURL initiative for now. “We have committed our resources to the […]
Steve Witkoff in Russia for Ukraine War Talks
RUSSIA – The US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Russia on Wednesday for Ukraine war talks. He arrived at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport, where he was welcomed by Russian presidential investment envoy and Russian Direct Investment Fund head Kirill Dmitriev, before the two took a walk in Zaryadye Park near the Kremlin. Earlier, Kremlin spokesman […]
Islamabad Slams Zelenskyy’s Claim of Pakistanis Fighting for Russia
PAKISTAN – Islamabad on Tuesday slammed Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s claim that there were Pakistanis fighting for Russia in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry categorically rejected the “baseless and unfounded” allegations of the involvement of Pakistani nationals in the conflict in Ukraine. “To date, Pakistan has not been formally approached by the Ukrainian authorities, […]
Meeting Between Putin and Steve Witkoff Might Happen; Kremlin
RUSSIA – The Kremlin said on Monday that a meeting between Putin and Steve Witkoff might happen as Witkoff is expected to visit Russia. “We do not rule out the possibility of holding such a meeting,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters during a press briefing. Peskov’s remarks came as US President Donald Trump said […]
Russian Attack on Zaporizhzhia Region Kills 3
UKRAINE – Ukraine on Monday said that a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia region killed 3. Zaporizhzhia Governor Ivan Federov said the three victims were killed in strikes on the town of Stepnohirsk, about 32 kilometers (20 kilometers) south of the region’s administrative center. Federov claimed Russia launched 405 strikes on 10 settlements in the region, […]
Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian Train Station Sparks Fire
RUSSIA – A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Volgograd region’s Archeda train station sparked a fire, according to local authorities. A statement by the regional administration, citing Governor Andrey Bocharov, said firefighters were working to extinguish the fire at the Archeda train station in the town of Frolovo, about 130 kilometers (80 miles) northeast of […]
Resolving the Ukraine Conflict Requires Thorough Discussions, not Excessive Expectations; Vladimir Putin
RUSSIA – The Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday addressed Donald Trump‘s “disappointment” in the lack of progress in resolving the Ukraine conflict, urging him to avoid excessive expectations and instead resume talks. “Concerning any disappointments coming from anyone, all disappointments arise from excessive expectations. This is a well-known general rule,” Putin told a press […]
After Protests, Zelenskyy Caves in to Restore Anti-corruption Agencies’ Independence
UKRAINE – Zelenskyy on Thursday signed a bill to restore the country’s anti-corruption agencies‘ independence into law after his previous move resulted in protests. “I want to thank all the Members of Parliament right now for passing my bill – now officially a law. I have just signed the document, and its text will be […]
6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
RUSSIA – A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Russia‘s Kamchatka Peninsula on Thursday morning according to the Academy of Sciences, just a day after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit. The epicenter was located 178 kilometers (110 miles) from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the administrative center of the Kamchatka region, the Unified Geophysical Service (UGS) of the […]
Russia Captures the City of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Region
RUSSIA – Russian Defense Ministry on Thursday said its forces captured a key city of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk Region. The ministry said in a statement the city went under Russia’s control as a result of offensive operations by the Southern group of forces in the Kramatorsk-Druzhkivka direction.” Chasiv Yar is located about 10 […]
Tsunami Warning Issued After 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Russia’s Far East
RUSSIA – An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Russia‘s far east in the Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, resulting to tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean region. The epicenter was located at a depth of 20.7 kilometers (12.8 miles) and was centered 119 kilometers (73.9 miles) east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, it said. The Russian Academy of Sciences said […]
Russia Responds to Trump Ultimatum on Ukraine War
RUSSIA – The Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday stated that Russia has taken note of Donald Trump ultimatum on Ukraine war and the shortening of the timeline to solve the conflict. “We have taken note of President Trump’s statement yesterday,” Dmitry Peskov told a press briefing in Moscow, adding that he “would prefer to […]
Russia Imposes Full Embargo on Gasoline Exports
RUSSIA – Russia on Tuesday introduced a full embargo on gasoline exports to all petroleum product manufacturers that will be active until end of August. This comes amid an all-high stock price. Under the ban, oil companies are advised to direct more fuel to domestic market and boost stock market. A partial ban was previously […]
Russia Isn’t Israel or Iran; Dmitry Medvedev to Trump
RUSSIA – Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned Donald Trump against playing ultimatums with Russia, saying that Russia isn’t Israel or Iran. Trump had previously said that he’d impose additional sanctions against Russia if no deal on Ukraine was reached within 50 days. He later reduced the timeframe to between 10 and 12 days, […]