RUSSIA – Both Russia and Ukraine reported overnight airstrikes on Sunday. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed in a statement on Telegram that its air defenses downed 25 Ukrainian drones, 12 of which were shot down over the Samara region bordering neighboring Kazakhstan. Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency Press Secretary Artem Korenyako said overnight that temporary […]
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Ukraine Claims Taking Back 5 Villages in Dnipropetrovsk Region
UKRAINE – Ukraine on Thursday said that its forces had taken back 5 villages in an over 100-day counteroffensive in Dnipropetrovsk region. “The operation to capture the settlements lasted more than 100 days in the autumn of 2025, with the support of soldiers from the 20th Army Corps,” the 225th Separate Assault Regiment said in […]
Bomb Explosion in Moscow Kills 3
RUSSIA – Three people, including 2 traffic police officers were on early Wednesday Dec. 24, killed in a bomb explosion in Moscow, while they were trying to detain a suspicious individual. According to a preliminary investigation, two traffic police officers noticed a suspicious person near their patrol car on Yeltskaya Street. When they approached him […]
Latest Ukraine Peace Deal News
UKRAINE – On Tuesday Dec. 23, Zelenskyy said that a final agreement with US for a Ukraine peace deal was in works after high-level meetings between Ukrainian officials and envoys of President Donald Trump. “We sense that America wants to reach a final agreement, and from our side, there is full cooperation. Ukraine has never […]
Russian Assault on Kyiv Kills 3
UKRAINE – At least 3 people were killed and several others injured in a Russian assault on Kyiv, as Russian forces targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Tuesday. “In the Vyshhorod district, a fire broke out in a private two-story house as a result of an enemy attack. Unfortunately, a woman born in 1949 died,” Mykola […]
China Warns Ukraine Against any Sanctions to its Nationals and Companies
CHINA – China on Tuesday warned that it’ll take any means necessary to protect the legitimate and lawful rights of Chinese companies and individuals, in response to Zelenskyy’s threat of sanctions, due to relation with Russia. “China always opposes all unilateral sanctions that violate international law and lack authorizations of the United Nations Security Council,” […]
Russian Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov Killed in Moscow Car Explosion
RUSSIA – A Russian Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov was on Monday Dec. 22, killed in a car explosion in Moscow, according to the Russian Investigative Committee. The committee said in a statement on Telegram that Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff’s Operational Training Department, died from injuries caused by the blast. […]
Russian Ballistic Missile Attack on Odesa Kills 7
UKRAINE – A Russian ballistic missile attack on Odesa region’s port infrastructure killed at least 7 people and injured 15 others, according to local authorities on Friday. “This evening, the enemy again massively attacked a port infrastructure facility in the Odesa region with ballistic missiles. As a result of the strike, trucks in the parking […]
Russian Economy Resilient as Policy Rate Meets Expectations
RUSSIA – The Russian economy remains resilient in spite of sanctions, with the central bank on Friday lowering its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 16% per annum, as the economy maintains a balanced growth path. The decision was in line with the market expectations. The key rate currently stands at its 17-month […]
Ukraine and Russia Exchange Bodies of Fallen Soldiers
UKRAINE – On Friday Dec. 19, Ukraine and Russia exchanged the bodies of fallen soldiers in accordance with the Istanbul agreement. “As part of the Istanbul agreements, the bodies of 1,000 fallen Ukrainian soldiers have been handed over to Ukraine,” presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky wrote on Telegram, adding that Kyiv returned the bodies of 26 […]
EU’s Plan on Using Frozen Russian Assets to Finance Ukraine Fails
BELGIUM – The European Union leaders’ plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine war effort failed, and instead settled on a €90 billion ($105 billion) EU borrowing package to cover Kyiv’s financing needs for the next two years. Speaking after a European Council meeting, Ursula von der Leyen said member states had agreed to […]
Russian and American Delegation to Meet for Ukraine Peace Talks in Florida
RUSSIA – Russian and American delegation will meet this weekend for Ukraine peace talks in Florida, according to a report on Wednesday. The Russian delegation to the meeting in Miami is expected to include Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy for President Vladimir Putin who has participated in previous discussions, according to a person familiar with the […]
Russia Deploys Yars Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System in Siberia Military Drills
RUSSIA – On Wednesday Dec. 17, Russia said that it had deployed Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system for combat patrol during routine training exercises in Siberia. Heavy-duty equipment left special installations and commenced maneuvers, including night-time movements, the Defense Ministry said in a statement. “Calculations of mobile ground-based rocket systems (MGRC) ‘Yars’ in Siberia have […]
Russia Captures New Settlement, Refutes Destruction of Submarine
RUSSIA – Russia on Tuesday said that its forces had captured the Novoplatonivka settlement in Kharkiv region. The Defense Ministry said in a statement that the village went under its control as a result of operations conducted by the Zapad (West) group of forces. Novorossiysk Port Attack The press service of the Russian Black Sea […]
Child Killed in a Knife Attack at School in Moscow
RUSSIA – An 11 years old boy was on Tuesday killed and a guard injured in a knife attack by a 15 year old teenager at a school in Moscow region, Russia. The incident took place in the Gorki-2 settlement, Odintsovo district of the Moscow region, the Russia’s Investigative Committee said. “As a result of […]