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Ukrainian Drone Strikes in Tula Region Kill 3 as Russian Barrage Sets Historic Kyiv Monastery Ablaze

Russia’s military disputed the claim that it hit the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, asserting that its forces only targeted defense companies.

Putin, Zelensky Discuss Ukraine, Iran Wars With Trump

Shortly after Zelensky announced his call with Trump, the Kremlin said Putin and his U. S.

Putin, Zelensky Discuss Ukraine and Iran Wars With Trump

Shortly after Zelensky announced his call with Trump, the Kremlin said Putin and his U. S.

Putin Says Ukrainian Drone Strikes Aim To Divide Russians in Russia Day Comments

Putin Says Ukrainian Drone Strikes Aim to Divide Russians

Russian Lawmaker Calls for Terrorist Designation for SpaceX as Company Readies Blockbuster IPO

A Russian lawmaker has called for SpaceX to be designated a terrorist organization due to its provision of Starlink satellite internet terminals to Ukraine. This call comes as SpaceX prepares for a significant initial public offering (IPO).

Ust-Luga Port Explosion Kills 3 Foreigners, Media Reports

An explosion at the Ust-Luga port in Russia's Leningrad Oblast on January 21 killed three foreign workers, according to Russian media reports. The port, located on the Baltic Sea, has been a frequent target of Ukrainian drone attacks since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Small Share of Sevastopol Gas Stations Lift Fuel Rationing Restrictions

Nine gas stations in Sevastopol, Crimea, belonging to a single major retailer, have resumed fuel sales after lifting rationing restrictions. This limited resumption affects a small fraction of the city's over 100 gas stations.

Ukrainian Strikes Damage Several Bridges Linking Occupied Kherson With Annexed Crimea

Ukrainian forces conducted strikes targeting several bridges connecting occupied Kherson with annexed Crimea, disrupting key logistical routes. The attacks occurred recently, prompting Kremlin-installed authorities to restrict commercial and passenger traffic along these vital roadways.

EU Proposes Visa Ban on Russian War Veterans and New Oil Sanctions

EU Proposes Visa Ban on Russian War Veterans and New Oil Sanctions

Russian Stocks Slide to Lowest Level Since October as Hopes for Ukraine Peace Deal Fade

Russian stocks on the MOEX have slid to their lowest level since October, marking a 14-week decline that surpasses the historic losing streak seen during the 2008 global financial crisis. Analysts attribute this sustained downturn to fading hopes for a peace deal in Ukraine, impacting investor confidence and market performance.

Driver Killed in Moscow Region Car Explosion Near Site of General’s Assassination

A car explosion in the Moscow region killed its driver on Tuesday, near the site where Russian General Yevgeny Spiridonov was assassinated last week. This incident follows a series of assassinations targeting Russian military officials and pro-war figures since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Explained: Roman Abramovich's Behind-the-Scenes Role in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

The billionaire recently traveled to Ukraine carrying messages between Moscow and Kyiv. It's not the first time he has been involved in peace efforts.

Khodorkovsky Jailed 10 Years in Absentia Over ‘War Fakes’

Russian prosecutors have sentenced exiled former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky to 10 years in prison in absentia for allegedly spreading "knowingly false information" about the Russian military's actions in Ukraine. The charges stem from social media posts made by Khodorkovsky concerning the ongoing invasion, for which he was tried and convicted without being present.

Zelensky Confirms He Met With Russian Billionaire Abramovich in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed meeting with Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in Kyiv, using him as a backchannel to inform Vladimir Putin that Ukraine would not surrender the Donbas region. The meeting's specific date was not disclosed, but it occurred during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Rail Service Suspended in Parts of Crimea After Drone Attack Kills Assistant Train Driver

Rail Service Suspended in Parts of Crimea After Drone Attack Kills Assistant Train Driver

Rail Service Suspended in Parts of Crimea After Deadly Drone Attack on Train

Ukrainian drone attacks on a train traveling from Moscow to Simferopol killed the assistant driver and suspended rail service across parts of Crimea. The incident occurred on the Moscow-Simferopol route, prompting authorities to halt train operations in the region.

Armenian PM Wins Vote, Cementing Westward Tilt

Nikol Pashinyan's push to forge closer ties with the West and move Armenia out of Moscow's orbit has angered the Kremlin and drawn rebukes from Putin.

Russian Drone Strikes Kill Five in Ukraine

The strikes happened as world leaders gathered in London to discuss piling pressure on Moscow over its four-year war.

Ukraine Fires Wave of Drones at Russia on Last Day of Key Economic Forum

Officials said 86 drones were shot down over the Leningrad region, near where Russia is hosting its key economic forum.