Oil price: Russia boasts as European leaders kick against Trump’s lifting of US sanctions
Several European leaders have criticized the decision by Donald Trump to ease some U.S. sanctions on Russian oil. The move came as global oil markets face pressure following tensions in the Middle East and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Officials from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Norway said easing restrictions could weaken international […]
Russia warns Finland it will respond if Finland resumes hosting nuclear weapons
Russia has warned Finland that it will take action if the Nordic country allows nuclear weapons to be stationed on its territory. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said such a move would be viewed as a serious security threat to Russia. Finland recently announced plans to remove restrictions that prevent nuclear weapons from being hosted within […]
Russia threatens to use Nuclear bomb on Ukraine
Russia has threatened to use nuclear weapons in the Ukraine conflict, with Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, warning that Moscow could target Ukraine or countries seen as supporting a nuclear escalation. Medvedev’s warning followed claims by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service that the United Kingdom and France plan to transfer nuclear capabilities to […]
Russia far from victory in Ukraine – UK
The United Kingdom has said that a Russian victory in the ongoing war in Ukraine is far from certain, despite Moscow’s continued military campaign. The statement was made on Thursday at a meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), where the UK highlighted the heavy cost of the war on Russia’s […]
Ukraine, US, Russia to hold security talks in UAE after Moscow negotiations
Ukrainian, United States, and Russian officials are expected to meet in the United Arab Emirates on Friday for fresh security talks aimed at finding a path toward ending the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin confirmed the planned meeting, describing it as part of ongoing diplomatic engagements following recent high-level discussions in Moscow between US representatives […]
You’re inviting war’ – Russia warns US, European leaders over plan to send soldiers to Ukraine
Russia has warned the United States and European countries that sending foreign soldiers into Ukraine would be seen as a direct act of war. Russian officials said such a move would dangerously escalate the conflict and could lead to a wider confrontation beyond Ukraine’s borders. The warning comes amid reports that some Western leaders are […]
UK supported US mission to seize Russian-flagged oil tanker – Defense Ministry
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Britain supported a United States mission to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker at sea. The move, according to UK officials, was part of efforts to enforce international sanctions and prevent the illegal transportation of restricted oil products. The operation took place in international waters and was coordinated […]
Zelensky appoints spy chief, Kyrylo Budanov as new Chief of Staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the country’s military intelligence, as his new Chief of Staff. The announcement was made on Friday through the president’s official social media pages, where he shared photos from a meeting with Budanov in Kyiv. Zelensky said the move was necessary because Ukraine needs a […]
Ukraine: Russia demands secrecy as Putin meets Trump’s envoy
Russia has reportedly demanded a high level of secrecy as President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with an envoy from former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to sources, the discussion is connected to the ongoing war in Ukraine, and Moscow wants the details of the talks kept confidential. Officials say the Kremlin is being extremely […]
Ukraine: Russia retaliates against 19th EU sanctions
Russia has announced fresh retaliatory measures following the European Union’s latest sanctions targeting Moscow over the war in Ukraine. The 19th sanctions package, approved on October 23, includes actions against 69 individuals and several sectors such as finance, energy, and military industries, which the EU says are supporting Russia’s war effort. In a statement on […]