Category: World

On Thursday, European Union nations officially endorsed new tariffs on fertilizer imports from Russia, aiming to cut off funds potentially facilitating Moscow’s military actions in Ukraine, despite apprehensions voiced by farmers within Europe. During a meeting in Luxembourg, justice ministers from all 27 EU member states approved the initiative. This regulation also targets other agricultural […]

The Russian paramilitary organization Wagner has withdrawn from Mali, with its forces being replaced by the Moscow-backed Africa Corps, according to diplomatic and security sources cited by AFP on Sunday. “Officially, Wagner has ceased operations in Mali. However, the Africa Corps is increasing its activities,” one diplomatic source in the Sahel region stated. A Telegram […]

On Wednesday, the State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, approved revisions to the 2025 budget, anticipating a revenue decline exceeding $15 billion and a larger deficit due to decreasing earnings from oil and gas. The budget, which was endorsed by President Vladimir Putin last December, initially estimated revenues at 40.3 trillion rubles (approximately $508.5 […]

A technology firm from the Netherlands, founded by Arkady Volozh, a billionaire and co-founder of the Russian internet powerhouse Yandex, revealed one of the most formidable supercomputers in the world on Wednesday. This new system, referred to as ISEG2, made its entry this week, securing the 13th spot on the TOP500 list, which ranks supercomputers […]

Early Wednesday, fresh drone assaults by Russia targeted Kharkiv, a northeastern city in Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to at least 60 others, including several children, as reported by Ukrainian authorities. In recent weeks, Russia has carried out a record number of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine, escalating a […]

Russian authorities have charged Denis Allayarov, an editor at the pro-Kremlin news agency Ura.ru, with bribing his uncle, a former senior police official who was reportedly fired for misconduct. As reported by Ura.ru, Allayarov faces charges of bribing a public servant following police searches conducted on Thursday at his residence and the regional office of […]

On Tuesday, law enforcement officials detained Lev Shlosberg, a prominent member of the Yabloko opposition party, and filed criminal charges against him for allegedly “discrediting” the Russian armed forces. According to the party, police conducted searches and confiscated personal electronic devices from Shlosberg’s residence, his wife’s home, his 96-year-old father’s place, and the local Yabloko […]

Russian airstrikes targeted central Ukraine overnight, resulting in one death and significant destruction, according to regional officials on Sunday. The Dnipropetrovsk industrial area was struck by drones, artillery, and rocket launchers, leading to damage to buildings and electrical infrastructure. In recent weeks, Russia has intensified its military actions, as the latest talks in Istanbul failed […]

Russia and Ukraine have initiated a prisoner exchange based on an agreement established during the peace talks in Turkey last week. Moscow has stated that the first phase targets the repatriation of younger soldiers. During the discussions held in Istanbul on the previous Monday, both parties consented to release all injured troops as well as […]

Russian and U.S. officials may convene “very soon” for another session of discussions intended to restore the functioning of their diplomatic missions, stated Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Tuesday. Representatives from the two nations previously held embassy discussions on February 27 and April 10 in Istanbul, Turkey, following a meeting between Russian Foreign […]