‘Putin is testing the world’: Zelenskyy calls for Russia sanctions after massive attack on Ukraine; European leaders to meet in US this week

[ad_1] Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for tougher sanctions on Russia after Moscow launched its largest aerial assault since the start of the war, striking government buildings and residential areas across the country. In a series of posts on X, Zelenskyy said international condemnation must be matched by concrete steps. “It is important that today […]

‘Nobody was tougher than me’: Trump isn’t happy with Russia & Ukraine as bloodshed mounts; calls it ‘horrible waste’

[ad_1] US PresidentDonald Trump on Sunday voiced deep frustration over the war in Ukraine, calling it a “horrible waste of humanity,” and insisting he is “not happy” with the escalating conflict.Trump’s remarks came after Russia unleashed an aerial assault on Kyiv, leaving four people dead and setting government buildings ablaze. ‘Nobody was tougher than me’ […]

Trump ready for ‘phase two’ of Russia sanctions

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is ready to move to a second phase of sanctioning Russia, the closest he has come to suggesting he is on the verge of ramping up sanctions against Moscow or its oil buyers over the war in Ukraine. Trump has repeatedly threatened Moscow with further […]

Is Donald Trump being ironic? Russia rejects ‘conspiracy against US’ charge; claims Putin, Xi and Kim ‘not plotting’

[ad_1] Russia on Wednesday rejected US President Donald Trump’s allegation that Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were “conspiring” against the United States alongside China’s Xi Jinping during a massive military parade in Beijing. The Kremlin clarified that Putin was not engaged in any conspiracy and suggested that Trump may […]

Who is Robert Mueller? Ex-FBI boss diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease; led Russia investigation into Trump’s 2016 campaign

[ad_1] File photo of Robert Mueller (Pic credit: PTI) Former FBI director Robert Mueller, best known for leading the Russia investigation into Donald Trump‘s 2016 presidential campaign, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, his family confirmed to The New York Times.Mueller, 81, received the diagnosis in 2021 and formally retired from public life the following […]

‘Blatant interference by Russia’: EU chief’s plane hit by GPS jamming; lands safely in Bulgaria

[ad_1] The European Union on Monday said that a plane carrying EU chief Ursula von der Leyen was hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming while preparing to land in Bulgaria on Sunday.The Bulgarian authorities suspected that the disruption “was due to blatant interference” from Moscow but it was unclear if the chartered flight was deliberately […]

Overnight drone defence: Russia says 21 Ukrainian drones destroyed; Kyiv hits Russian oil infrastructure

[ad_1] Russia’s defence ministry said its air defence systems shot down 21 Ukrainian drones during an overnight attack on southern and southwestern regions.According to the ministry, 11 drones were intercepted over the Volgograd region in southern Russia, while the rest were destroyed across the Rostov, Belgorod and Bryansk regions. The update was posted on the […]

‘A beautiful life’: Kim Jong Un vows care for Russia war martyrs’ families; bows before mourning kin

[ad_1] North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised “a beautiful life” for the families of “martyrs” who perished fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, state media said on Saturday, praising the bereaved for the heroism of their sons and husbands.The country will “provide you with a beautiful life in the country defended at […]

How Russia Is Distracting Citizens From the War

[ad_1] new video loaded: How Russia Is Distracting Citizens From the War By Ivan Nechepurenko, Katrin Bennhold, Christina Thornell, Melanie Bencosme and Stephanie Swart•August 30, 2025 Moscow is hosting a big summer festival as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. Katrin Bennhold, a senior international reporter for The New York Times, talks with Ivan Nechepurenko, […]

‘Egregious’: Russia’s attack on Ukraine receives backlash- Here’s what nations said

[ad_1] Russia launched a major air attack early Thursday on Kyiv, including a rare strike on the city centre, that killed at least 18 people and injured 48 others, sparking backlash from different countries. In the Ukraine attack, Russian missiles also damaged European Union diplomatic offices, authorities said. The bombardment, involving drones and missiles, marked […]