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 […]

‘President would love it’: White House on potential Putin-Zelenskyy talks; ‘He thinks it’s possible’, says press secretary Karoline Leavitt

[ad_1] Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy US President Donald Trump would “love” to see Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.Also Read | ‘A very good step’: Trump to organise Putin-Zelenskyy talks; trilateral summit to follow […]

‘Very disappointed with Vladimir’: Donald Trump criticises Putin for continuing Ukraine war; calls conflict ‘biggest since World War II’

[ad_1] Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Tuesday voiced disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin for continuing the war in Ukraine, calling it the “biggest conflict since World War II.” “Look, I’m very disappointed because Vladimir and I had a very good relationship — probably still do. I don’t know why […]

‘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 […]

Czechia: Who is Andrej Babis, the man who hopes to be PM?

[ad_1] Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis (Image credits: AP) Andrej Babis has been dressing down for this election campaign trail, opting for jeans and sneakers instead of tailored suits and handmade shoes. He sometimes appears at these events wearing a wool sweater, sometimes in a black hoodie featuring his initials, AB, and sometimes 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 […]

‘New level of escalation’: Putin warns Trump on sending Tomahawks to Ukraine; US plans may be unfeasible due to limited inventories

[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that supplying US Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could trigger a “whole new level of escalation”, including in relations between Moscow and Washington. Speaking at a forum in Sochi, Putin said that it would not alter the situation on the battlefield, where the Russian army is making slow but […]

‘Wouldn’t change battlefield situation’: Russia monitoring Ukraine’s Tomahawk missile request from US; Donald Trump to make final call

[ad_1] Tomahawk missiles requested by Ukraine from US (Image credit: Naval Air Systems Command wesite) Russia’s military experts are observing potential deliveries of US Tomahawk long-range missiles to Ukraine, according to the Kremlin’s statement on Monday. However, they maintain that these weapons would not change the situation on the battlefield, as quoted by Reuters.Kremlin spokesman […]

From US to Russia: Tara Reade granted citizenship by Vladimir Putin; accused Joe Biden of sexual assault in 1990s

[ad_1] Tara Reade (Image/X) and former President Joe Biden (PTI image) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday granted Russian citizenship to Tara Reade, the American woman who accused former US President Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her in the 1990s.A decree published on Russia’s official legal information portal confirmed that “McCabe Alexandra Tara, born February […]

‘He wants quick solutions’: Russia reacts to Trump’s ‘Putin let me down’ remark; praises role in Ukraine conflict

[ad_1] Russia President Vladimir Putin, left, and US President Donald Trump Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that US President Donald Trump’s “emotional” reaction to the stalled Ukraine peace process is “completely understandable.”Trump has repeatedly expressed frustration over the lack of progress in negotiations, admitting he initially believed Ukraine would be easy to resolve […]