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Ukrainians risking their lives to flee mobilization – CNN
Men are undertaking dangerous journeys through the wilderness to escape the country, according to the American broadcaster
Dec 27, 2025 21:00
‘Smart people’ in West offering Ukraine ‘good conditions’ – Putin
Kiev is in “no rush” to resolve the conflict peacefully even in the face of decent proposals, the Russian president has said
Dec 27, 2025 18:04
European NATO nations openly ‘preparing for war’ – Belarusian defense minister
The US-led military bloc is building up its forces in Eastern Europe, Viktor Khrenin has said
Dec 26, 2025 16:12
Young Russian woman busted in Kiev-ordered bomb plot – FSB
The 18-year-old suspect was coerced into an attempted terrorist attack against the military, the security agency has said
Dec 26, 2025 08:50
Moscow accuses Bloomberg of spreading ‘fake news’
The news agency claimed a “person close to the Kremlin” had offered it insight into Russia’s stance on the Ukraine conflict
Dec 26, 2025 08:11
Zelensky adviser claims Ukraine ‘can’t afford’ elections
Kiev must prioritize “militarization” and social programs over organizing a vote, Mikhail Podoliak has said
Dec 26, 2025 03:24
Putin wishes Trump merry Christmas – Kremlin
The two presidents, however, have no plans for a phone call, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
Dec 26, 2025 00:45
US wants Europe’s largest nuclear plant for cryptomining – Putin
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant has reportedly been a key point in President Donald Trump’s peace plan
Dec 25, 2025 21:40
Zelensky would lose election to former top general – poll
Valery Zaluzhny would sweep a run-off vote with 64%, according to a recent survey
Dec 25, 2025 21:17
Kiev to launch full mobilization – Moscow
Ukrainian authorities plans to draft 2 million people in early 2026, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry
Dec 25, 2025 19:29
Grandma’s toys are cool again: Why Russians are losing their minds over Soviet Christmas ornaments FEATURE
How communist-era tree toys became status symbols, family heirlooms, and million-ruble collectibles
Dec 25, 2025 18:48
Moscow contacted Paris regarding jailed French citizen – Kremlin
Laurent Vinatier received a three-year sentence last year for failing to register as a foreign agent
Dec 25, 2025 16:38
Ukrainian ‘terrorist’ shot dead in Russia – FSB
The suspect had stashed over 80kg of explosives and was killed after resisting arrest, according to the security agency
Dec 25, 2025 13:17
EU state denies entry to Russian athletes
The country’s lugers could miss out on the World Cup stage in Latvia, which is essential for Olympic qualification
Dec 25, 2025 12:42
Zelensky has proved he is counting on prolonged war – former Ukrainian PM
Ukraine cannot afford an 800,000-strong army proposed in Kiev’s latest “peace plan,” Nikolay Azarov has said
Dec 25, 2025 12:22
Kremlin responds to Zelensky’s ‘unhinged’ Christmas address
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has questioned the Ukrainian leader’s capacity to make any reasonable decisions regarding peace negotiations
Dec 25, 2025 11:42
Ukrainian draft officer pepper-sprays woman holding child – media (VIDEO)
The incident occurred as military mobilization causes increasingly strong discontent across the country
Dec 25, 2025 09:37
40% of Ukrainians think Zelensky involved in corruption – poll
More than a third of respondents believe the Ukrainian leader should answer in court over the graft scandal in the energy sector, a survey suggests
Dec 25, 2025 01:36
Ukraine talks must be behind closed doors – Kremlin
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has weighed in on reports that Russia is seeking changes to a new US-drafted peace plan
Dec 24, 2025 23:36
Zelensky issues veiled insult at Putin in ‘Christmas’ address
The Ukrainian leader said “may he perish,” while calling for fellow citizens to pray for peace
Dec 24, 2025 19:45
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Ranking Russia’s ten most important battles of the year by scale, impact, and outcome
Dec 24, 2025 19:13
Most Ukrainians doubt elections would be fair – poll
44% of respondents apparently view the prospect of online voting negatively, with widespread fears that election results could be falsified
Dec 24, 2025 18:41
Ukrainian terror attack foiled – FSB (VIDEO)
The Russian security agency says the suspect coordinated with handler in Kiev via WhatsApp while planning an attack on an oil pipeline
Dec 24, 2025 18:19
KGB chief ridicules Zelensky’s claims about Oreshnik intel
Locations of the nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles are a closely guarded secret, the head of the Belarusian counterintelligence agency said
Dec 24, 2025 15:45

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