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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 … Read more
GERMANY – The German chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that the EU will add new sanctions on Russia starting next week for Putin’s refusal to attend the ongoing direct peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey. Speaking to public broadcaster ZDF late Thursday, Friedrich Merz said while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travelled to Türkiye and showed … Read more
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 … 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
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … 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 – Taliban is no longer considered a terrorist organization in Russia after a Supreme Court ruling today, Thursday April 17. Taliban has been on the terrorists list in Russia since 2003, which blocked any contacts or diplomatic relations with the group in Russia, terming it as a criminal offence under Russian law. This … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: RUSSIA – Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is in Moscow and holding talks with the Russian president Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. Key Areas of Focus to be Discussed Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is on an official visit to Russia to strengthen the relationship between the two nations, with the … 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
NEWSBREAK: UAE – In a sign of good-faith, a new Russia-US prisoner swap have happened today, April 10 in Abu Dhabi, with each side exchanging a single prisoner. Russia-US Prisoner Swap Names With the ongoing talks in Istanbul to mend diplomatic relations between the two nations, a prisoner exchange has happened, involving intelligence agencies from … 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