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Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0300Mediterranean Tanker Interception Highlights France's New Plans
A new incident involving European naval forces and a large oil tanker has unfolded in the Mediterranean Sea. French authorities intercepted the tanker Deliver in international waters off the coast of Sicily in order to inspect its documentation and v...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0300Belarus President Lukashenko Reveals Secret Contacts With Zelensky’s Representatives
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he recently met with representatives of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and delivered a direct message regarding the possibility of Belarus becoming involved in the conflict between Russia and Ukr...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0300Kremlin Reacts to Reports About Trump's Approval to Strike Deep Into Russia
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed reports claiming that U.S. President Donald Trump authorized Ukraine to carry out strikes deep inside Russian territory.
Speaking to TASS, Peskov rejected the claims outright and urged caution regarding infor...
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0300US Treasury Chief Suggests Russia Could Return to Dollar System After Ukraine Conflict
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Russia may return to conducting transactions in US dollars after the military conflict in Ukraine comes to an end.
According to the US finance chief, "everyone wants” to be part of the dollar-based financial...
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0300Berliner Zeitung: Ursula von der Leyen Faces Probe Over Confidential Messages With Zelensky
European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho has launched an investigation into European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over a secret exchange of messages with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders, according to Berliner...
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:53:00 +0300G7 Countries Provide Ukraine With $45.5 Billion in Loans Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
Countries of the Group of Seven (G7) have provided Ukraine with a total of $45.5 billion in loans financed through proceeds generated by frozen Russian assets, according to data from Ukraine's Ministry of Finance cited by RIA Novosti.
The total reach...
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:37:00 +0300Putin Says Russia Ready for Ukraine Talks Based on Istanbul Agreements
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia remains ready for negotiations with Ukraine based on agreements reached earlier in Istanbul. During a meeting with graduates of military academies, he also addressed military developments, relations with W...
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:29:00 +0300South Ossetia President Alan Gagloev Resigns and Accepts Key Kremlin Role
Alan Gagloev has resigned as President of South Ossetia after accepting a new position as an adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The move marks a major transition in the political landscape of the region and opens a new chapter in Gagloev's ...
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:35:00 +0300Putin Says Russia Rejects Western Attempts to Influence Sovereign Nations
Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken out against what he described as Western attempts to interfere in the affairs of sovereign nations, arguing that Moscow rejects the principles underlying the so-called "rules-based international order."
Put...
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0300UK Political Shake-Up: What Does Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Have on Ukraine?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation amid a deep political crisis that has shaken the Labour Party and raised fresh questions about the future direction of the United Kingdom's government.
Starmer's departure follows disa...
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0300Russian Nuclear Doctrine Limits Use of Strategic Weapons to Extreme Scenarios
Russia would deploy its nuclear arsenal only under circumstances that threaten the country's very existence, political analyst Petr Kolchin, an expert at the Center for Political Process Support said.
In comments to Pravda.Ru, Kolchin said Moscow vie...
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0300Germany to Deploy 5,000 Troops Near Belarus Border as NATO Strengthens Eastern Flank
Germany plans to deploy nearly 5,000 soldiers to Lithuania near the Belarusian border, marking one of Berlin's most significant overseas military commitments in recent decades, Bild publication said.
German forces have already established a substant...
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0300Kremlin Says Keir Starmer Leaves No Lasting Legacy At All
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has announced his resignation, failed to leave any notable mark on relations with Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, TASS reports.
"Starmer has in no way distinguished himself in terms of Russian-British...
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0300Informal US-Russia Backchannel Negotiations Restart as New Peace Proposals Emerge
Informal negotiations between the United States, Russia and Ukraine have resumed, according to a report by The Economist.
"Informal negotiations with Russia have resumed, and daily contacts are being maintained between Ukraine and President Donald Tr...
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0300Why the Planned US-Iran Peace Meeting in Switzerland Fell Apart
The United States appears to be using canceled diplomatic meetings as a tool to increase pressure on Tehran, political analyst Alexey Zhivov believes. Speaking to Pravda.Ru, the expert analyzed the reasons behind the breakdown of planned talks in Swi...
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0300Pressure on Kyiv and Europe Could Shape Washington’s New Ukraine Strategy
The United States appears determined to regain control over negotiations surrounding the Ukraine crisis after a long period of diplomatic stagnation. Semyon Boykov, managing editor of international and domestic politics at Izvestia, said in comments ...
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0300Lavrov Warns NATO-Russia Clash Could Escalate Into Nuclear Conflict
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that the strengthening of Europe's military capabilities under the banner of strategic autonomy poses serious risks to global security.
According to Lavrov, the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO de...
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0300French Drone Manufacturer for Ukraine Attacked With Molotov Cocktails
A factory in France that produces drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) has been targeted in an attack. According to the Paris prosecutor's office, the facility belongs to drone manufacturer Delair and is located in the southwest of the countr...
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:28:00 +0300Russia–ASEAN Summit: Putin Expands Strategic Partnership in Southeast Asia
The Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan highlighted Moscow's increasing engagement with Southeast Asia, focusing on trade, energy cooperation, technology, and long-term strategic partnerships.
A Summit Marking Milestones
The first day of the Russia-ASEAN...
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0300Nuclear Shield of Russia and China Under US Scrutiny: US Prepares New Redistribution of Influence
Washington uses rhetoric about nuclear disarmament as an instrument for a global redistribution of influence, military expert and analyst Boris Podoprigora believes. In a comment for Pravda.Ru, the specialist noted that the United States' real readin...