Category: World

On Friday, authorities placed a Greek individual in custody who is suspected of taking photographs of supply convoys for Russia in the port city of Alexandroupolis, according to a judicial source. Alexandroupolis has become an important transit point for the American military, facilitating the movement of supplies into Europe as part of a mutual defense […]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will skip the annual Victory Day military parade in Russia next week as tensions with Pakistan escalate following a fatal attack in Kashmir, as announced by the Kremlin on Wednesday. At least 20 foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, have accepted President Vladimir Putin’s invitation to the May 9 […]

McDonald’s and Coca-Cola are assessing risks associated with operating in Russia and have no immediate intentions of re-entering the market, according to a report from Bloomberg, which references the companies’ statements to the B4Ukraine Coalition advocacy group. The B4Ukraine Coalition initiated its inquiry after Russian media reports and social media speculation indicated that some Western […]

On Tuesday, Ukraine ordered the evacuation of seven villages in the eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, which had previously been distant from the combat zones but now faces threats as Russian forces advance. Russia has been attempting to penetrate this area from the adjacent Donetsk region, yet it has not managed to do so despite more than […]

On Wednesday, Russian law enforcement announced that a social media influencer, known for promoting self-help courses on Instagram, is facing charges of tax evasion. Inna Tliashinova allegedly owes 431 million rubles (approximately $5.3 million) in unpaid taxes and penalties accumulated between 2020 and 2022, as reported by the Moscow branch of the Investigative Committee, which […]

Insiders from the Trump administration have expressed growing anxiety over special envoy Steve Witkoff’s private meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a report from the New York Post that cites anonymous sources familiar with the situation. Witkoff, who previously worked as a real estate lawyer and is recognized for his tough negotiation skills, […]

A historic blizzard engulfed Moscow in snow on Friday, causing considerable disruption by toppling trees onto vehicles and leading to power outages for tens of thousands in the surrounding areas. This snowfall represents the first instance in 75 years of operation for Moscow’s main weather station to record snow cover on May 2, according to […]

Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Dnipro and Kharkiv during the night resulted in at least one death and numerous injuries, according to regional officials on Wednesday. “The adversary carried out a significant strike with Shahed drones on the city,” stated Serhiy Lysak, the Governor of Dnipropetrovsk region. “A 53-year-old man lost his […]

Russia is prepared to support the Taliban in combating the Afghan branch of the Islamic State, known as ISIS-K, according to President Vladimir Putin’s envoy to Afghanistan, as reported by state media on Friday. Zamir Kabulov, Putin’s special representative, stated to the state-run RIA Novosti news agency that the Kremlin recognizes and values the Taliban’s […]

On Wednesday, Russia’s state-owned energy company Gazprom announced that it achieved profitability in 2024 after experiencing a record net loss in the prior year. The company declared a net profit of 1.22 trillion rubles (approximately $14.9 billion), a significant turnaround from the 629 billion ruble (around $7 billion) loss recorded in 2023, marking its first […]