Category: World

Iran is making arrangements for a visit from Russian President Vladimir Putin, as reported on Monday by Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokesperson for the Iranian government, citing information from Russia’s state-run RIA news agency. “Preparations for Putin’s trip to Tehran are currently in progress,” Mohajerani stated. The Kremlin has yet to provide any immediate response. In […]

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić’s journey to Moscow for this week’s Victory Day parade included a stop in Azerbaijan, as Ukrainian drone strikes led to airport closures across Russia for several hours, as reported by Serbian and Russian media on Wednesday. Vučić is one of over two dozen global leaders anticipated to participate in the May […]

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has urged both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint following a significant exchange of fire between the nuclear-capable nations, marking their most severe confrontation since 2019, when they neared the brink of war. On Wednesday morning, India launched missile strikes against Pakistan, labeling the action as retaliation for a recent attack that […]

The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has authorized athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate as neutral competitors in the upcoming European and World Team Championships, according to reports from state media on Wednesday. Under the leadership of Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov since 2008, the FIE was one of the first sports organizations to revoke the […]

Wildfires in the Zabaikalsky region of Far East Russia are continuing to expand due to strong winds and dry conditions, according to the country’s Aerial Forest Protection Service. Firefighters are working tirelessly to keep the flames from reaching populated areas. A federal state of emergency has been in effect since April 23 in this region, […]

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his best wishes to the newly-appointed Pope Leo XIV, expressing his hope that the American pontiff would foster “constructive dialogue” with the Kremlin. Putin conveyed in a message released by the Kremlin, “I am confident that the constructive dialogue and collaboration established between Russia and the Vatican will […]

Moscow’s four primary airports faced significant challenges in returning to normal operations on Thursday, following Ukraine’s largest drone strike to date that caused extensive travel disruptions, as stated by Russian transportation officials. According to the Russian Association of Tour Operators, over 60,000 travelers were affected by around 350 delays and cancellations at airports nationwide. Russia’s […]

Pavel Popov, a former Deputy Defense Minister of Russia, has been transferred from pre-trial detention to a civilian hospital for potential surgery, as reported by state news agencies on Thursday. The 68-year-old was arrested last summer on charges of fraud amid a broader anti-corruption initiative within the Defense Ministry. He allegedly compelled contractors working on […]

The Kremlin announced on Tuesday that 29 international leaders are set to participate in the Victory Day military parade in Moscow later this week. Notable attendees include Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, as stated by Yuri Ushakov, a foreign policy advisor to the Kremlin. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic […]

On Saturday, Ukraine and four European leaders urged Russia to agree to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire beginning Monday, warning of coordinated sanctions from the West if Moscow does not comply. This ultimatum came following discussions in Kyiv, attended by President Volodymyr Zelensky along with the leaders of Britain, France, Germany, and Poland. They indicated that […]