Russia recaptures part of Kursk region
AFP Russia on Thursday claimed to have recaptured a swath of territory in its western Kursk region, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky conceded Moscow’s troops were mounting a counter-offensive. Kyiv…
A woman is killed near Moscow as over 140 Ukrainian drones target Russia, officials say
MOSCOW – Over 140 Ukrainian drones targeted multiple Russian regions overnight, including Moscow and surrounding areas, killing at least one person, officials said Tuesday, in one of the biggest drone…
Putin loyalists set to win local elections in war-affected Russian regions
Results of the tightly controlled elections are already being interpreted in Russia as a vote of confidence in Putin and his operation in Ukraine. Reuters Supporters of President Vladimir Putin…
Zelensky visits Italy, seeks more arms from allies
AFP Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed her strong support for Ukraine Saturday after talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, as he visited allies to press for more weapons to fight…
Mongolia ignores an international warrant for Putin’s arrest, giving him a red-carpet welcome
On Monday, the EU said it had shared its concern that the ICC warrant might not be executed with Mongolian authorities. Associated Press ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Russian missiles kill 47 in deadliest strike on Ukraine this year
Russia did not immediately comment on the attack. Reuters KYIV, Ukraine – At least 47 people were killed and 206 wounded when Russia struck a military institute in the central…
Russia says thwarts ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone attack
AFP Russia said Sunday that it had thwarted a “massive” Ukrainian drone attack by downing 158 drones across 15 regions, including two over the capital Moscow. A coal-fired power plant…
Four killed, 16 wounded as Russian strikes pound Ukraine for second day
Agency Report Russia has fired a wave of attack drones and missiles at Ukraine that killed at least four people, authorities said after the second night of heavy strikes across…
Reuters says team member missing In Russian strike on east Ukraine hotel
AFP The Reuters news agency said Sunday that a member of its team in east Ukraine was missing and two others were wounded in a night-time strike on a hotel…
Russia, Ukraine swap 115 prisoners each
Reuters DUBAI/MOSCOW/KYIV – Russia and Ukraine exchanged 115 prisoners of war from each side on Saturday after the United Arab Emirates acted as an intermediary. It is the first such…