Poland points finger at Russia for cable-cutting threat

POLISH Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia of using dark fleet* tankers to damage undersea infrastructure, following another flashpoint in the Baltic Sea yesterday. Tusk said threats to undersea cables “are not abstract” and claimed “units from the …

Russia says it received Ukraine’s list of names for major prisoner swap

Russia has received a list of names of prisoners of war (POWs) that Ukraine wants freed as part of an expected exchange between the two countries, a Kremlin spokesperson told the Russian news agency Interfax. Dmitry Peskov told Interfax on Thursday that …

Russia says 159 Ukrainian drones shot down in less than a day

Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted more than 150 Ukrainian drones over several regions, including areas near the capital, in what appears to be one of the largest such aerial assaults, Russia's Defense Ministry said on May 22. For at least two …

Russia-Ukraine War Updates May 2025: Buffer Zone Proposal & G7 Support

Today, May 23, 2025, marks the 1185th day of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Important events continue to unfold, and here are the main updates: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has proposed the creation of a “buffer zone” on the …

Keir Starmer claims Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch are 'in with Russia, China and Iran' in Chagos tirade

Sir Keir Starmer has claimed Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch are "in the column" with Russia, China and Iran as he confirmed his Chagos Islands "surrender" deal on Thursday. The Prime Minister told a press conference at the Armed Forces…

Russia Douses Trump’s Desire for Pope to Host Ukraine Talks

The US and European leaders are placing their hopes in the Vatican to engage Russia and Ukraine in peace talks, after President Donald Trump said Pope Leo XIV had expressed interest in the idea. The Kremlin isn’t so keen. Russian officials have no plans …

Russia says it has downed at least 105 Ukrainian drones

Russia says it has shot down at least 105 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions, including dozens heading towards Moscow, as the war in Ukraine heats up even as major powers talk about ways to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II. US …

Putin: Russia to create 'buffer security zone' along border

Russian President Vladimir Putin says "a decision has been made to create a buffer security zone" along his country's border. He spoke at an ad hoc videoconference of government officials Thursday. Putin said the Russian military is working …

China and Russia Panic over Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield

No direct negotiations yet: Russia on peace talks with Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine have no further direct negotiations scheduled, the Kremlin announced on Thursday, as the conflict between them, which is well into its third year, continues to rage on. “There is no concrete agreement about the next meetings,” Kremlin …