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Kyiv: The threats, pressure, and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising demands in the war in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska to coerce Kyiv into accepting an unfavourable deal. The maximalist demands reflect Putin’s determination to […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected US President Trump’s suggestion of a territorial swap with Russia to end the war, stressing Ukraine will not cede land. Zelenskyy urged genuine peace and criticized an upcoming Trump-Putin meeting excluding Ukraine.

India and Russia have reaffirmed their defence partnership as Deputy Defence Minister Aleksandr Fomin met Ambassador Vinay Kumar in Moscow. The talks come amid tensions with the US over India’s Russian oil imports and Trump’s proposed tariff hikes

Russia has ended its moratorium on deploying intermediate-range nuclear-capable missiles, blaming US missile plans in Europe. The move risks triggering a new arms race and mirrors Cold War tensions. Putin may deploy new Oreshnik missiles in Belarus this year

Russian air defence intercepted a major drone attack in the Volgograd region. While there were no casualties, infrastructure was damaged, causing power outages and train delays. Russia claims Ukraine has recently targeted civilians with drones and shelling

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kuril Islands on Sunday, following a series of aftershocks since the record 8.7 quake on July 30. No tsunami alert has been issued. Authorities remain on alert as seismic activity continues in the region.

North Korean assembly chairman Pak In-chol held talks with leaders from Russia, Mongolia, Vietnam and Laos during a global parliamentary meeting in Geneva. No talks were held with China or South Korea.

Donald Trump has cut his Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deadline from 50 to 10 days, warning of tariffs if Moscow doesn't end the war. The Kremlin says operations continue. Meanwhile, Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy region amid rising cross-border drone warfare.

A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka coast, prompting tsunami warnings for parts of the Pacific. The shallow quake triggered evacuations and damage reports across the region, with authorities urging caution and bracing for potential aftershocks and destructive waves.

A plane carrying 49 people, including five children and six crew members, vanished from radar over Russia’s Far Eastern Amur region. The flight was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda when contact was lost, local authorities confirmed on Thursday.

Russia launched over 300 drones and 30 missiles on Ukraine, killing one person and injuring others, including a child. The attack damaged infrastructure and homes. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy thanked allies for defense help as Russia steps up its bombardment

Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing two and injuring over 20 people across multiple regions. Ukraine's air force intercepted many, but falling debris caused deaths. Attacks are increasing as Russia pressures the front lines

Russia’s Foreign Minister warned the US, South Korea, and Japan not to form a military alliance against North Korea. He visited North Korea to boost ties, discuss nuclear issues, and support tourism and cooperation amid growing military activities

Ukraine hit a major Russian airbase in Voronezh, targeting fighter jets and bombs, while Russia launched 322 drones overnight. Ukraine shot down many. Zelenskyy spoke with Trump about stronger air defense and weapons production as the war shows no end

Pakistan and Russia have agreed to expand regional rail and road networks to improve trade links and offer landlocked Central Asian countries access to warm waters. The collaboration aims to position Pakistan as a strategic transit hub connecting Asia and Russia

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced Ukraine is joining EU sanctions against Iran, calling it a brutal regime. He also signed a decree to exit the Ottawa Convention, citing Russia’s use of anti-personnel mines, stressing Ukraine’s need for such tools in defence

Ukrainian forces discovered an AI-powered drone with Iranian anti-jamming tech, suggesting deeper Iran-Russia cooperation. Built in Russia using Iranian designs, the advanced Shahed drone signals a tactical leap. Israeli strikes on Iran may disrupt future drone supplies to Moscow

India faces crude supply risks due to Strait of Hormuz tensions, but Saudi’s Red Sea route and rising Russian, US, and Latin American oil imports reduce disruption chances. Full closure is unlikely, though short-term delays and freight hikes are expected

Moscow calls Berlin’s policies “aggressive and militaristic,” vows to revoke the cooperation deal and launch countermeasures against German journalists in Russia

President of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami made the remarks on Monday during a visit by members of the Iranian parliament's national security and foreign policy committee to the AEOI headquarters in Tehran, Xinhua news agency reported.