Russia/Ukraine War
African leaders travel to Russia despite disruption caused by Kiev — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, the officials faced difficulties flying to Moscow
Preparations for Alyoshki aid mission in final stages — Melania Trump
According to the US first lady, all designated routes have been cleared for safe passage
Longtime associates of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich founded a paid consular appointment service, investigation finds
A company that charges Russians abroad to find available appointments at Russian consulates has ties to people in Roman Abramovich’s circle, Verstka reported.
CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on options for strikes on Iran — newspaper
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, this was Bradley Cooper’s "rare in-person visit to the White House as the US weighs resuming major combat operations"
Alyoshki residents went for groceries along 7-km long mined road — local resident
Alexander Zakharov said people had to go to Radensk at their own risk
Putin outlines root causes of Ukraine conflict to Stubb, Store — presidential aide
Yury Ushakov refuted a report by the Financial Times, claiming that the Russian president had allegedly devoted a significant part of the conversation to medieval Slavic history
Netanyahu’s Likud leads with all votes counted — election committee
Likud is projected to win 27 seats in the 120-member Knesset
Russia, Africa call for reform of global financial institutions
Participants of the Third Russia-Africa Summit have approved a declaration containing this plan
Alyoshki resident says drones constantly buzzing over town during summer
According to Alexander Zakharov, a drone appeared every five minutes
US journalist on ground in Alyoshki in touch with Melania Trump about situation there
John Chay added that he is "communicating with her"
Russia’s anti-LGBT crackdown is punishing homophobes, too. Mediazona documents five cases of people penalized for posts that weren’t meant to promote LGBTQ rights.
Nearly three years ago, Russia’s Supreme Court banned the nonexistent “international LGBT movement” as extremist. Since then, “LGBT extremism” has become grounds for at least 14 c…
Russia to continue supplying grain to Africa, Putin says
According to the president, Russia is ready to deliver grain both on a commercial basis and free of charge
Care for Alyoshki residents what matters most — US journalist
Newsmax representative Luke Kjeldsen arrived in Russia as part of a humanitarian mission to Alyoshki
IN BRIEF: FSB reports new cases of Kiev recruiting Russian teenagers for terrorism
Since July 2025, 56 Russians aged 12 to 24, users of the Divinchik Telegram service, who committed crimes under the psychological influence of the special services of Ukraine, hav…
Baltic state plans universal conscription
Lithuania plans universal male conscription from 2032, expanding its existing military draft as European recruitment drives face resistance Read Full Article at RT.com
Seven oil tankers carrying 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel sail towards US
Tankers, tracked by Greenpeace, are first phase of Trump-Putin deal – but there is uncertainty over whether they will unloadSeven oil tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes …
Putin highlights Russia’ leading position in grain exports
In the early 2000s, Russia was an absolute buyer of grain and other agricultural products, the Russian president noted
Ukraine says Zelensky is ready to discuss territory with Putin in person
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent word to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is ready to discuss territory at an in-person meeting, Ukrainian Foreign Minister …
Mine clearance completed for Alyoshki humanitarian mission — Russian official
The convoy will head toward the central district hospital, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said
Von der Leyen’s Canada power play: Words are failing EU boss
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been forced to downgrade her invitation of EU “associate membership” to Canada Read Full Article at RT.com
West fails to inflict strategic defeat on Russia — Putin
It is unlikely to become possible by 2030, the Russian president added
Russia wants to avoid Hormuz scenario in Baltic Sea — Putin
The Russian president said Baltic security had come up during telephone talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store
Russia does all it can to keep humanity from repeating previous global tragedies — Putin
"History is something that has already happened, and nothing can be improved here," the president noted
Russia, Africa are natural allies in building new fair world — Putin
The Russian leader noted that the countries maintain close foreign political coordination and work proactively over bilateral and multilateral channels