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RUSSIA – The second round of Russia-Ukraine truce talks in Istanbul, Turkey, held today concluded after an hour. Russian team was led by the presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, while Ukraine’s delegation was headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. The Ukrainian delegation also included the foreign minister, head of intelligence, and chief of the General Staff. … Read more
RUSSIA – The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that Ukrainian army carried out fresh drone attacks on Russia today, in the early hours of Monday, using 162 drones, despite the scheduled direct talks in Turkey. The ministry said in a statement the air raid targeted nine Russian regions, claiming most of the drones were either … Read more
RUSSIA – A surprise large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airfields on Sunday claimed to have destroyed 40 strategic bombers, as per the Ukrainian media. The attack targeted 4 airfields: Olenya, Ivanovo, Dyagilevo, and Belaya. According to Ukraine’s state news agency Ukrinform, the Security Service (SBU) conducted a “large-scale special operation,” code-named Spider Web, to … Read more
UKRAINE – The Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that his country seeks a lasting ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war while urging Russia to do the same and enact an unconditional halt to the ongoing hostilities. His remarks came after talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Kyiv. “Ukraine is ready to cease fire for … Read more
UKRAINE – The Russia-Ukraine conflict latest updates as Ukraine and Russia exchange drone attacks in the latest escalation in the conflict despite the ceasefire talks. An apartment building (Mirax Park residential complex on Vernadsky Avenue) in the southwestern part of Moscow on Thursday was hit by a Ukrainian drone, shuttering windows and causing minimal damage … Read more
UKRAINE – Just after announcing the control of 2 settlements yesterday, Russia captures new settlements in Donetsk Ukraine and also in Sumy region today, Wednesday. According to a statement from the Defense Ministry, the Russian forces took control of the village of Zelene Pole, located about 16 kilometers (10 miles) west of the strategic town … Read more
USA – This’ the Russia-Ukraine talks update with new details on the next meeting following the previous direct talks held in Turkey, after which both Russia and Ukraine agreed to submit their terms for a complete ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict before the next talks. Speaking to Fox News, the US envoy for Ukraine Keith … Read more
RUSSIA – On Tuesday, the Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding his latest remarks about the lifting of restrictions on arms supplied to Kyiv, for use in Ukraine long range strikes in Russia as reported by TASS. Peskov said that Merz “has confused everyone, if not himself,” after the German … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
BREAKING: RUSSIA – A car explosion in Moscow region of Balashikha has killed the Deputy Chief of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik. This has been reported by the Russia’s Investigative committee, stating that it has opened a criminal case. The explosion was on a Volkswagen Golf car on … Read more
UKRAINE – At least 9 have been confirmed dead after deadly Kyiv air strikes today carried out by Russia. According to the Ukrainian State Emergency Service, over 60 have been injured and over 40 have been hospitalized. The Aftermath of the Kyiv Air Strikes 5 districts of Kyiv were targeted by air strikes, damaging some … Read more
IN BRIEF: UKRAINE – Yesterday Russia’s president Vladimir Putin declared a 30 hours combat action ceasefire against Ukraine. The Easter ceasefire started at 6 p.m Moscow time and will end tomorrow at 12 a.m. On his Telegram account today, Zelensky refuted the Russia’s ceasefire claiming that there are still isolated attempts by the Russian forces … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – Russia has declared a Ukraine Easter ceasefire to take effect from today Saturday 19, at 6p.m local time until Monday April 21, at 12a.m. The Russian president has ordered the cessation of combat action against Ukraine for 30 hours in his meeting with the General Staff of Russia’s Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov. “I … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – The Russian Ministry of Defense has refuted claims that the Russian Strike in Sumy Ukraine targeted civilians as it’s being reported by Ukraine and amplified by western media and politicians, especially in Europe. Death Toll from the Sunday Sumy Airstrike on Ukraine Russia has confirmed that its military forces are responsible for … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – Russia-US talks to resume next week, says Kirill Dmitriyev after returning home from his official visit to Washington. He however termed the current Russia-US relations as requiring “cautious optimism” since the American “deep state” and third party countries are trying to sabotage any dialogue between the two countries. The American Disinformation Campaign … Read more