Another blackout in Ukraine: Russia fires over 300 drones, 37 missiles; disrupts power in 8 regions

[ad_1] In this photo a residential building is seen on fire after a Russian strike in Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, Ukraine (AP image) Ukraine suffered widespread blackouts after Russia launched one of its heaviest attacks on the country’s power grid, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles overnight, officials said Thursday.The strikes crippled energy facilities […]

‘Will meet Putin in Hungary soon’: Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Russian president; calls for end to ‘inglorious’ Ukraine war

[ad_1] Trump had met Putin in Alaska on August 15 US President Donald Trump said he had a “very productive” phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing it as a step towards ending the war in Ukraine.The two leaders agreed to hold a meeting of senior advisers next week, led by Secretary of State […]

Who is Sahil Majothi? Indian student ‘framed’ by Russia into joining war, now in Ukrainian Custody

[ad_1] A 22-year-old Indian student from Gujarat, Sahil Majothi, has become the first known Indian national to be detained in the Ukraine war after he was reportedly forced into fighting for Russia to avoid a prison sentence. Majothi was captured by Ukrainian forces and featured in a viral video posted by Ukraine’s 63rd Mechanized Brigade, […]

‘Israel doesn’t want war’: Iran says Russia relayed Netanyahu’s message; raises doubt over Gaza ceasefire

[ad_1] Abbas Araghchi (left), Benjamin Netanyahu (File – agencies) Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Russia had relayed a message from Israel indicating it is not seeking a renewed conflict with Tehran, following a 12-day war in June.“Apparently three or four days ago there was a telephone call between (Israeli Prime Minister […]

US-Venezuela tensions: Russia slams ‘shoot first’ policy; Trump backs strikes

[ad_1] UN Security Council members on Friday raised concerns over rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, with Russia sharply criticising Washington’s recent military actions in the Caribbean, reports news agency Reuters.Russia’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, told the 15-member council that Venezuela had reason to fear the United States was ready […]

‘Pushed India closer to China, Russia’: US lawmakers write to Donald Trump over tariffs; urge him to restore ties

[ad_1] A group of US lawmakers, including Indian-American members, wrote to President Donald Trump urging him to “restore” ties with India, claiming that tariffs had pushed the nation closer to China and Russia.A group of 19 Congress members led by Congresswoman Deborah Ross and Congressman Ro Khanna said in a statement on Wednesday: “Recent actions […]

‘Momentum from Trump-Putin meeting gone’: Russia on Alaska summit; blames ‘Europeans’

[ad_1] Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 15 Nearly two months after US President Donald Trump hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks on the Ukraine war, a senior Russian official said on Wednesday that the “powerful momentum” from that meeting has “largely faded.““Unfortunately, we must admit that the powerful momentum […]

5 dead as Russia launches missiles, drones on Ukraine

[ad_1] File photo Russia launched drones, missiles and guided aerial bombs across Ukraine early Sunday, killing five people in a major attack that Ukrainian officials said targeted civilian infrastructure.Moscow fired 53 ballistic and cruise missiles and 496 drones, Ukraine’s air force said. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that nine regions were targeted.It was the largest aerial […]

‘To kill or to embarrass’: Exiled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad hospitalised in Russia after suspected poisoning, report claims

[ad_1] Exiled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was hospitalised in critical condition after being poisoned at his residence near Moscow, according to a report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights released on Thursday.Al-Assad, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was rushed to an emergency room on September 20 and spent nine days in […]

‘Incredibly incompetent’: Putin dismisses fears that Russia will attack Nato; criticizes ‘nonsense’ claims of Russian aggression

[ad_1] Russian president Vladimir Putin on Thursday pledged swift retaliation against Europe’s “escalating militarisation” while dismissing Western concerns about a potential Russian attack on Nato as “nonsense.”“It turns out that war with the Russians is practically on the doorstep. They repeat this nonsense, this mantra, over and over again … They can’t believe what they’re […]