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As the Russian Army advances in the Kursk Region, Ukraine's forces struggle to maintain their positions, raising questions about the future of peace negotiations
Victoria Maheso, a gifted South African student and founder of the South African International Students Association, has tragically passed away in Russia, leading her family to seek financial assistance for her repatriation.
Leading analyst Fyodor Lukyanov warns that Moscow must resist the temptation of a Western pivot.
The EU has summoned Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Brussels for urgent talks on European security guarantees, as concerns mount over Trump's surprise Russia negotiations.
In a rare moment of cooperation amid ongoing conflict, Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement with the Red Cross to evacuate thousands of Russian civilians trapped in the contested Kursk region.
Chinese President Xi Jinping reinforced the strategic partnership between Beijing and Moscow, describing the two nations as 'inseparable neighbours' united in mutual support.
French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Washington to challenge Donald Trump's unilateral approach to Ukraine peace talks.
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, top Russian and US officials are set to meet in Saudi Arabia, marking a crucial step towards possible peace in Ukraine.
In one of the largest repatriations since Russia's 2022 invasion, Ukraine has received the remains of 757 of its fallen defenders.
In a tense first NATO visit, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth challenges European allies over Ukraine support and unprecedented military spending demands, as Trump's administration pushes for NATO reforms and a 5% GDP defence target.
In a significant diplomatic development, the Kremlin endorses Donald Trump's controversial suggestion about Ukraine's future Russian alignment, while both nations continue trading strategic strikes on energy infrastructure.
A devastating Russian missile strike on Izyum has left five dead and 38 wounded, including a teenage girl, marking one of the deadliest attacks on the eastern Ukrainian city since its liberation in 2022. President Zelensky condemned the 'impossible cruelty' as the strike damaged both residential and government buildings, calling for increased international pressure on Moscow.
Russian Ambassador Sergei Tolchenov reveals multiple potential visits by Indonesia's newly-inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto to Moscow in 2024, including high-profile events like Victory Day celebrations and economic forums. The diplomatic overture comes as both nations prepare to mark 75 years of bilateral relations.
In a devastating escalation of drone warfare, Russian forces launched 81 drones across Ukraine, killing four people in Sumy and targeting critical infrastructure. The attack included Iranian-made Shahed drones.
In a significant escalation of cross-border warfare, Ukraine launched its largest drone offensive yet into Russian territory, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and toddler, while successfully targeting strategic installations including an oil refinery and nuclear facility. The unprecedented barrage of over 100 drones marks a dramatic intensification of the conflict, drawing international attention as both nations continue their almost daily exchanges of attacks.
In a dramatic development, Putin opens the door to Ukraine peace talks while simultaneously dismissing President Zelensky as 'illegitimate'. This, as US President Donald Trump steps into the fray with promises of a quick resolution.
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko secured an unprecedented seventh term with 86 percent of votes, prompting immediate congratulations from Russia's Putin and China's Xi Jinping. While Moscow hails the victory as 'undoubted' support from the people, Western leaders and exiled opposition condemn the election as a farce.
In a significant escalation, Ukraine launched a coordinated drone strike deep inside Russian territory, successfully targetting one of Russia's largest oil refineries, critical power infrastructure, and a military electronics facility.
Russian President Vladimir Putin extends an olive branch to incoming US President Donald Trump, expressing readiness for Ukraine peace talks while emphasising Russia's interests must be protected. The announcement comes as Trump promises to prevent World War III through diplomatic engagement with both Moscow and Kyiv.
Ukrainian authorities in the west of the country said Wednesday that critical infrastructure facilities had been targeted in a "massive" Russian missile attack after air alerts sounded nationwide.
The Comprehensive partnership agreement, which will be signed by Russian and Iranian presidents in Moscow, is not directed against any other country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
The Kremlin on Thursday declined to say Russian forces accidentally shot at an Azerbaijani plane which crashed last month, despite Baku repeatedly urging it to accept responsibility for the fatal disaster.
President-elect Donald Trump's statement that the decision to launch missile strikes on Russia escalates the conflict coincide with Moscow's position, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
Russia has not yet received from US President-elect Donald Trump working options for resolving the Ukrainian crisis that would take into account Moscow's concerns.
Russia and Turkey should ensure the establishment of a democratic transitional governing body in Syria and the holding of fair elections, as there is currently significant misalignment between the groups controlling Syria, a member of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party, Tarek Ahmad, told Sputnik.