Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Russia

May 26, 2025

Putin thanks Trump; insists his decisions necessary for Russia’s security

Mr Trump had lashed out at the Russian leader over drone and missile attacks on Ukraine that killed at least 12 people and left scores injured.

Putin and Trump
May 21, 2025

Russia, Belarus join forces to deepen economic integration

The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for the third quarter of 2025.

Russia and Belarus
May 20, 2025

Ukraine evacuates area ahead of expected Russian offensive

Ukrainian authorities stated that they have begun evacuating more than 200 locations in the Sumy region near the border with Russia.

Ravaged Sumy town
May 20, 2025

EU approves 17th package of sanctions against Russia

“The EU has approved its 17th sanctions package against Russia, targeting nearly 200 shadow fleet ships,” Ms Kallas wrote on X.

EU leaders
May 16, 2025

Putin made big mistake sending low-level delegation: NATO

Direct talks between the Ukrainian and Russian envoys will begin at 12:30 p.m. (0930 GMT).

Vladimir Putin
May 15, 2025

Nigerians shouldn’t worry over insurgent attacks in North-East; military in control: Defence Chief

“The pockets of attacks should not be a cause for concern as the military and security agencies are firmly in control,” Mr Musa said.

Nigerian Troops
May 15, 2025

Ceasefire: NATO optimistic about Ukraine-Russia talks

NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte on Thursday said he was optimistic of an end to the war in Ukraine.

Prime Minister Mark Rutte
May 15, 2025

NATO ministers mull new defence spending target amid U.S. demands

Washington has repeatedly urged allies to agree to spend five per cent of gross domestic product on defence at the upcoming NATO summit in June.

NATO Foreign Ministers
May 15, 2025

Russia detains six suspects over planned attacks in Moscow, Tyumen

The arrests followed a series of preventive and awareness-raising operations carried out across Russia.

Vladimir Putin
May 14, 2025

Three arrested in Germany over Russia-linked sabotage plans

German intelligence services believe Russian actors are hiring people to carry out espionage and sabotage operations across the country.

German police