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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 – As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on in its 4th year, Russia claims control of new settlement in Donetsk region in Southeastern Ukraine. This was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday in a statement. According to a Defense Ministry statement, Russian forces captured the village of Stara Mykolaivka, about 15 kilometers (9.3 … 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 – 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
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
UKRAINE – What we know as Ukraine loses F-16 fighter jet during a combat mission. The Ukrainian Air Force on Friday reported a loss of contact with an F-16 fighter jet at around 3.30 am local time, as it was on a mission to repel a Russian aerial attack. When an “emergency situation” developed on … 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
UKRAINE – The Ukraine minerals deal with the US was officially ratified by the Ukrainian parliament on Thursday. This approves a joint investment fund for reconstruction tied to natural resources’ revenues. The mineral and economic partnership deal signed with the United States last month, paves the way for a joint investment in post-war reconstruction efforts. … 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
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
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