Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy says 1.7 lakh Russian troops in Donetsk as fight for Pokrovsk intensifies; calls situation ‘difficult’

[ad_1] File photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Picture credit: AP) Russia has deployed about 170,000 troops in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region as it intensifies efforts to seize the strategic city of Pokrovsk, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed on Friday. Speaking at a press briefing in Kyiv, Zelenskyy described the situation as “difficult” but rejected Moscow’s claims […]

Putin Says New US Sanctions Won’t Hurt Russian Economy | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Moscow, October 23 (Udaipur Kiran): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that the latest economic sanctions imposed by the United States are merely an attempt to pressure Moscow, but they will not have any significant impact on Russia’s economy. According to the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti, Putin made it clear that […]

‘Spy for Ukraine’: Russian held in Moscow for sharing military information; FSB releases interrogation video

[ad_1] Representative image (AI-generated) A Russian citizen has been detained in Moscow on suspicion of collecting and transmitting classified military information to Ukrainian intelligence, the Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Tuesday.According to the FSB, the suspect a man in his mid-20s traveled to Ukraine between 2019 and 2020, where he reportedly established contact with […]

‘Massive attack’: Russian strikes cut power across northern Ukraine; repairs halted by ongoing drone assaults

[ad_1] Image: X@/Gerashchenko_en A massive Russian strike on energy infrastructure left thousands without power in Ukraine’s northern Chernihiv region on Tuesday, according to the country’s energy ministry. The regional capital and northern areas suffered a total blackout, with repair crews unable to begin work due to continued drone attacks.“Emergency crews in Chernihiv region are unable […]

‘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 […]

‘Outstanding achievement’: Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises Trump for Gaza ceasefire; suggests it could help resolve Russian conflict

[ad_1] Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised his US counterpart Donald Trump for his “outstanding achievement” in securing a Gaza ceasefire during a “very positive and productive” phone call.“I had a call with US President Donald Trump—a very positive and productive one. I congratulated @POTUS on his success and the Middle East deal he was able […]

‘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 […]

‘Emergency situation’: Russian strike causes hours-long blackout at Chornobyl nuclear plant; Zelenskyy warns of ‘global threat’

[ad_1] A Russian strike on an energy facility in the town of Slavutych, Kyiv Oblast, caused a several-hour blackout at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant on Oct. 1, the Energy Ministry reported. Slavutych, located in northern Ukraine, was built to house personnel evacuated from the plant after the 1986 disaster.The energy ministry reported an “emergency […]

Moldovans vote in a tense election amid claims of Russian interference

[ad_1] CHISINAU: Moldovans on Sunday cast ballots in a tense parliamentary election plagued by claims of Russian interference, a vote seen as a choice between integration with the European Union or a drift back into Moscow’s fold.Sunday’s pivotal vote will elect a new 101-seat parliament, after which Moldova’s president nominates a prime minister, generally from […]

‘Vile attack’: Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns latest Russian offensive; discusses weapons initiative with Nato chief

[ad_1] Volodymyr Zelenskyy (ANI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that he spoke with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte to discuss Russia’s latest “vile” offensive and efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.Zelenskyy also highlighted discussions on the PURL (Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List) initiative, a program designed to help Kyiv acquire weapons systems to protect […]