A temporary Oleshky ceasefire enables aid and evacuation preparations while exposing the infrastructure, demining and displacement costs facing southern Ukraine.
Western contingency plans to move embassies from Kyiv point to rising concern over Ukraine’s winter energy resilience and economic stability.
A Kremlin-linked bot network spreads false German media-style content to influence voter sentiment ahead of September regional elections, targeting all but pro-Russian parties.
Advisor to Rosneft warns Russia faces decades-long conflict, requiring economic restructuring to balance development with defense amid rising security threats.
Russia threatens Armenia with higher tariffs and labor restrictions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union amid rising tensions over Armenia's EU alignment.
After the EU ban on Russia Today, former RT France chief Ksenia Fedorova joins conservative French channel CNews, continuing pro-Kremlin commentary amid geopolitical tensions.
US intelligence indicates Iran retains about 70% of its missile arsenal, contradicting official claims and raising concerns over regional security and munitions supplies.
Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni denounces Russian propaganda attacks following offensive remarks by Russian TV host Solovyov, prompting diplomatic protests and political backing.