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Ukraine conflict resolution ‘really close’ – Russian deputy FM
While progress has been achieved, Kiev and its EU backers are determined to torpedo the deal, Ryabkov has warned
Dec 26, 2025 20:30
No turning point for Ukraine: The frontline reality Western media won’t show FEATURE
From stalled urban battles to collapsing strongholds, developments in December highlight Russia’s growing operational advantage
Dec 26, 2025 17:48
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
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
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
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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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
Kremlin comments on latest talks with US
Moscow has said it is maintaining its policy of not disclosing details regarding ongoing Ukraine peace negotiations
Dec 24, 2025 11:45
Zelensky reveals Kiev’s 20-point peace plan draft
The proposal envisions multiple concessions from Russia while granting Ukraine NATO-like security guarantees
Dec 24, 2025 10:30
Two traffic cops killed in Moscow bomb blast
A Russian general was assassinated in the same neighborhood earlier this week in a suspected Ukrainian plot
Dec 24, 2025 07:06
Russia condemns seizure of Venezuelan tankers
Washington’s actions could have dire consequences, Moscow’s envoy to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, has said
Dec 23, 2025 23:24
Ukrainian draft dodgers fled to EU through pipeline – officials
Kiev’s mobilization drive has grown more draconian amid heavy losses, compelling military-aged men to seek new methods of escape
Dec 23, 2025 16:06
Russia strikes military and energy sites in Ukraine – MOD
The large-scale retaliation comes in response to Kiev’s “terrorist attacks on civilian sites in Russia,” the Defense Ministry has said
Dec 23, 2025 15:03
Ukrainian forces kill 20 civilians in a week – Russian diplomat
More than 73 people, including three children, were also injured in strikes, according to a report
Dec 23, 2025 13:40
Ukrainian investigative journalist ‘kidnapped’ by draft squad
The alleged incident adds to negative sentiment toward officials enforcing mandatory mobilization
Dec 23, 2025 12:47

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