Russia, Ukraine Swap 300 Soldiers in Second Day of POW Exchange

By admin March 6, 2026 No comment

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Ukraine and Russia exchanged 300 prisoners of war each on Friday during the second day of a two-day swap, with several of the released soldiers having been held since the early stages of the war in 2022. The exchange followed Thursday’s swap of 200 POWs from each side, marking the second such prisoner exchange between […]

Zelensky Warns Middle East War Could Weaken Ukraine’s Defences

By admin March 3, 2026 No comment

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has cautioned that escalating conflict in the Middle East could undermine Ukraine’s ability to secure vital air defence systems as it battles Russia’s invasion. He warned that allies, particularly the United States, might divert critical weapons such as Patriot missile systems to protect their own interests or support partners in the

Kremlin Affirms Interest in Continuing Ukraine Peace Talks

By admin March 2, 2026 No comment

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The Kremlin stated on Monday that continuing peace talks with Ukraine remains in Russia’s own interests, emphasizing a preference for a diplomatic settlement to end the fighting. Despite recent deadlocks over Russia’s demand for control of the remaining part of eastern Donbas, Moscow reiterated its commitment to negotiations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Sweden Says Russian Drone Jammed Near French Carrier in Malmö

By admin February 28, 2026 No comment

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Sweden’s armed forces have confirmed that a drone jammed near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö was Russian. The drone was detected about seven nautical miles from the carrier and was seen taking off from a nearby Russian intelligence-gathering vessel in Swedish territorial waters. The Swedish Navy acted quickly to disrupt the […]

Hungary Threatens to Block EU Sanctions on Russia

By admin February 23, 2026 No comment

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Hungary has vowed to block the European Union’s latest sanctions package against Russia and a proposed 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine, escalating tensions ahead of the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion. The dispute centres on the disruption of Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline, which Budapest and Slovakia say has undermined their energy

UK and European Allies Blame Russia for Navalny’s Death, Cite Rare Dart Frog Toxin

By admin February 16, 2026 No comment

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The UK and several European allies have accused Russia of killing opposition leader Alexei Navalny using epibatidine, a rare toxin derived from South American dart frogs. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said analysis of material samples found on Navalny’s body showed the presence of the toxin, arguing that only […]

Russia Orders WhatsApp Block Amid Messaging App Crackdown

By admin February 12, 2026 No comment

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Russia has ordered a nationwide block on WhatsApp, escalating its tightening grip on foreign messaging platforms. The Kremlin said the decision was due to Meta’s alleged failure to comply with Russian laws, including data storage requirements. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Meta could resume operations if it enters into dialogue and follows local regulations,

Russian Drone Strike Kills 3 Toddlers and Father in Kharkiv Region

By admin February 12, 2026 No comment

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A Russian drone attack in Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region, killed three young children and their father, while injuring the pregnant mother, local officials reported. The victims were twin boys Ivan and Vladyslav, aged two, and their one-year-old sister Myroslava, along with their 34-year-old father, Hryhoriy. The mother, Olha, 35, sustained minor burns but survived. The family

Russia Turns to Indian Workers to Tackle Labour Shortage

By admin February 11, 2026 No comment

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Russia is increasingly recruiting workers from India to address a severe labour shortage worsened by the war in Ukraine. Officials estimate the country needs at least 2.3 million additional workers, particularly in manufacturing, construction and services. With fewer migrants arriving from Central Asia — traditionally Russia’s main source of foreign labour — Moscow has

Estonia Warns of Russian Military Buildup

By admin February 10, 2026 No comment

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Estonia’s foreign intelligence service has reported that Russia is rebuilding its military forces in response to Europe’s rearmament, though it does not plan to attack any NATO state in the near term. According to the report, Moscow aims to delay and hinder Europe’s ability to conduct independent military action, viewing European rearmament over the next […]