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 […]
Tag: Russia
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 […]
South Africa Seeking Russian Help to Return Citizens Trapped in Ukraine War
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa have sought Russian help to return its citizens who were lured into jobs but found themselves fighting in the Ukraine war. Last month, South African police launched an investigation into allegations that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter, lured 17 South Africans into fighting alongside Russia in the ongoing […]
Ukraine Peace Talks News
UKRAINE – Significant progress in the Ukraine peace talks was on Monday Dec. 15 reported, with European leaders hailing the efforts as a path to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. In a statement signed by leaders including Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission […]
Russia Files Lawsuit Against Euroclear
RUSSIA – Russia has filed a lawsuit against the Belgian-based securities clearing and settlement company Eroclear. The Russian Central Bank filed a lawsuit against Euroclear on Dec. 12 demanding 18.2 trillion rubles (about $229.7 billion) in compensation. Euroclear holds some €185 billion ($217 billion) in immobilized Russian reserves due to EU sanctions imposed following the outbreak […]
Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 2 in Saratov Region
RUSSIA – A Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday killed 2 people and damaged several buildings in Russia’s Saratov region, according to the local governor. In a statement on Telegram, Roman Busargin said: “As a result of Ukraine’s drone attack, an apartment building was damaged. Two people died.” He expressed condolences to the families and promised […]