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The prestigious Andrei Stenin International Photo Exhibition makes its historic debut at Cape Town's Castle of Good Hope, bringing together South African and Russian cultural ties through world-class photojournalism. This landmark event, featuring among the world's top 10 photojournalism showcases, marks a significant milestone in cultural exchange between the two BRICS nations.
French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Washington to challenge Donald Trump's unilateral approach to Ukraine peace talks.
French President Emmanuel Macron warns that any peace deal in Ukraine must include robust security guarantees, following crucial talks with President Zelensky.
The European Union is set to establish a groundbreaking military aid fund for Ukraine, potentially worth billions of euros, partially funded by frozen Russian assets.
In a significant diplomatic move, Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg is set to meet Polish President Andrzej Duda in Warsaw, as Washington intensifies efforts for Ukraine peace talks.
A groundbreaking US-Russia alliance could transform global geopolitics, suggests former US Fine Arts Commissioner Rodney Mims Cook Jr.
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.
In a significant diplomatic shift, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced plans to drastically revise Russia's involvement with international organisations, citing 'discriminatory approaches' and the West's manipulation of global institutions.
In a powerful message marking Diplomatic Worker's Day, President Putin lauded Russia's Foreign Ministry for its role in building a 'fair multipolar world order' while defending national interests during challenging international circumstances.
The Kremlin has dismissed Ukrainian President Zelensky's unprecedented offer for direct peace talks with Putin, citing a 2022 decree that banned negotiations. The rejection comes amid escalating tensions and accusations from both sides.
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.
The UN has documented 79 executions of Ukrainian prisoners by Russian forces since August 2023, raising serious concerns about war crimes and human rights violations. The international body warns that inflammatory rhetoric from Russian public figures may be encouraging these unlawful acts, while both sides face accusations of prisoner mistreatment in the ongoing conflict.
In one of the largest drone confrontations in the ongoing conflict, Russian air defence systems neutralised over 100 Ukrainian drones across nine regions, marking a significant escalation in aerial warfare.
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.
In a significant diplomatic development, the Kremlin has confirmed President Putin's readiness to engage with US President Trump, particularly regarding Ukraine peace negotiations. As Trump calls for an immediate meeting, Moscow's spokesman Peskov indicates they're awaiting formal communication, highlighting the potential for a crucial breakthrough in international relations.
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.
A deadly Russian drone attack near Kyiv has claimed two lives and injured others, as tensions escalate amid potential peace negotiations and Trump's threats of increased sanctions against Moscow.
A devastating Russian double-tap attack combining drones and missiles struck Zaporizhzhia on Thursday, killing one and wounding 25 people - including a two-month-old baby and four rescue workers. Emergency services battled the aftermath of the strategic strike that targeted both civilians and first responders in this key southern Ukrainian city.
Newly confirmed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasises the need for pragmatic diplomacy in resolving the Ukraine conflict, stating that neither side can achieve their 'maximalist goals', while acknowledging the complex nature of negotiations ahead.
In a strategically significant diplomatic exchange, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin conducted high-level talks via video link from Beijing's Great Hall of the People, demonstrating their growing alliance amid Western concerns. This virtual summit, amidst global geopolitical tensions and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, underscores Beijing's delicate balance between claimed neutrality and its deepening partnership with Moscow.
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.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday sent his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, a letter of condolences over the tragic consequences of the earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday scrapped the requirement for foreign buyers of Russian gas to pay through Gazprombank, after the firm was slapped with US sanctions last month.