Ilya Remeslo, a Russian pro-Kremlin blogger, has been admitted to St. Petersburg’s Psychiatric Hospital No. 3 after posting a viral manifesto denouncing President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. Remeslo, previously known for attacking Putin’s critics, called for the president’s resignation and trial as a war criminal, citing the conflict’s human and economic toll.
The European Union is set to impose sanctions on nine individuals accused of involvement in alleged war crimes linked to the killings in Bucha, Ukraine, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said ahead of an EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels. The move forms part of ongoing European efforts to hold individuals accountable for actions during […]
A court in Sweden has ordered the detention of the captain of a tanker suspected of being part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” used to bypass Western sanctions on oil exports. The unnamed 55-year-old captain was arrested by the Swedish Prosecution Authority and appeared before a court in Ystad on suspicion of using forged documents. […]
Russia has officially designated U.S.-based academic Nina Khrushcheva, the great-granddaughter of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, as a “foreign agent,” a label commonly applied to critics of the Kremlin. Khrushcheva, a professor at The New School in New York, was added to a growing list of individuals accused by Moscow of engaging in anti-Russian activities, […]
The European Commission has warned it may withdraw funding from the Venice Biennale if organisers allow Russia to reopen its national pavilion at this year’s art exhibition. Russia’s pavilion was closed after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which led to the exclusion of Russian artists and institutions from many cultural events across Europe. The EU […]
A United Nations investigation has concluded that the deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children by Russian authorities since the 2022 invasion amounts to crimes against humanity. The report, prepared by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, states that children have been specifically targeted, causing severe and lasting harm to their lives
The war in Ukraine is rapidly evolving into a high-tech battlefield, with armed robots playing a growing role in combat operations. Uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) are now being deployed by Ukrainian forces to carry out risky tasks such as attacking enemy positions, defending front lines, and even capturing opposing soldiers. Military officials say these robotic […]
Russia has warned that Finland would become more vulnerable if it allows nuclear weapons to be stationed on its territory. The Kremlin issued the warning after Finland indicated it may lift a long-standing ban on hosting nuclear arms, a move that could enable their deployment during wartime under NATO planning. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said […]
Russia has warned that Finland would become more vulnerable if it decides to host nuclear weapons on its territory, escalating tensions in Europe. The warning came after Finland signaled plans to lift its long-standing ban on hosting nuclear arms, a move that could allow weapons to be stationed there during wartime as part of NATO’s […]
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Iran’s government is undermining its own future by launching indiscriminate attacks across the region. Speaking to reporters, she accused Tehran of pursuing a strategy aimed at spreading instability and escalating conflict in the Middle East, warning that such actions could ultimately backfire on the Iranian leadership.









