International (Page 86)

(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – Russian officials have publicly claimed that the country now ranks as the leading economy in Europe, despite extensive international sanctions imposed since the invasion of Ukraine. The statement, made by State Duma chairman Vyacheslav Volodin, comes as available data points to a deep and widening decline inContinue Reading

(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine is showing signs of serious strain as new assessments indicate that Moscow is struggling to maintain momentum due to heavy losses and limited reserves. Analysts say Russian forces are increasingly exposed as they shift resources from one front to another, creating vulnerabilitiesContinue Reading

(PALM BEACH, FLORIDA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the United States for talks with Donald Trump and his representatives as Russia continued heavy missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, highlighting the sharp contrast between battlefield realities and diplomatic engagement. Zelenskyy travelled to Florida to meet Trump atContinue Reading

(NOVGOROD REGION, RUSSIA) – Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to attack the residence of the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in what Kyiv has described as a fabrication lacking any supporting evidence. The allegation was announced by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a phone briefing that Moscow later circulatedContinue Reading

(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) –Large parts of the Moscow region were left without electricity after reports of drone activity, highlighting the growing reach of Ukrainian strikes and the pressure facing Russia’s energy and security systems. Russian officials said more than 600,000 residents experienced power cuts during winter conditions, prompting emergency measures toContinue Reading

(MOSCOW AND KYIV) – Russia’s own official economic statistics show that its civilian economy is contracting sharply, with double digit falls recorded across a wide range of industrial sectors, as Ukraine continues to strike strategic energy infrastructure and intensify pressure on the Russian war economy. Data released by Russia’s stateContinue Reading

(KYIV UKRAINE) – Ukrainian pilots from the 414th Brigade have documented further evidence of Russian aggression in their homeland. Videos and recordings circulating online describe violent incursions by Russian forces and the destruction of civilian property. According to reports, the Russian dictator’s forces allegedly attempted to kill civilians and occupyContinue Reading

(WASHINGTON) – Internal divisions within the United States administration have slowed Russia’s efforts to force Ukraine into accepting unfavourable terms, creating space for Europe to strengthen military and financial support that could ultimately undermine the Russian dictator’s invasion, according to geopolitical analyst Diane Francis. Speaking on Times Radio’s Frontline programme,Continue Reading

  (MEDITERRANEAN SEA) – Ukraine has released video footage showing a coordinated drone attack on the Russian shadow fleet tanker QENDIL in the Mediterranean, marking a further expansion of Kyiv’s maritime operations against Russian shipping linked to the war. The video, filmed from an overhead reconnaissance drone, shows several unmannedContinue Reading

(BRUSSELS, BELGIUM) – European Union leaders have reached an agreement to provide Ukraine with a large scale financial loan following extended overnight negotiations in Brussels, offering Kyiv crucial budget support as the war with Russia continues into its fourth year. The deal, reached after roughly seventeen hours of talks, willContinue Reading