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Iran and Russia began a joint naval exercise, “Maritime Security Belt 2026,” in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean. The drill includes Iranian Alvand-class frigates, missile ships, helicopters and special…

The second day of US-mediated trilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine has begun in Geneva, Switzerland, aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation, said working groups are refining the political…

US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine in Geneva, Switzerland, made “meaningful progress.” He said both sides agreed to keep their leaders informed and…

At least two people were killed and more than 20 injured after Russia launched 219 drones and 25 missiles at multiple locations across Ukraine, officials said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the main targets were energy…

The European Parliament approved a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine to cover urgent budget and military needs in 2026–2027. The measure passed with 458 votes in favor, 140 against and 44 abstentions. Of the total, €30 billion will…

A Russian drone strike killed four people, including three young children, in Bokhodukhiv in the Kharkiv region of eastern Ukraine, local officials said. Kharkiv Governor Oleh Syniehubov said the victims included two one-year-olds…

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 157 soldiers each during peace talks held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, according to statements from both sides. Russia’s Defense Ministry said the released Russian soldiers are…

Kaja Kallas said the European Union has blacklisted Russia over money laundering risks, a move expected to slow transactions with Russian banks and increase costs. Speaking after an EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Belgium, Kallas…

Three people were killed and three others injured in a Russian drone attack overnight in the Zaporizhzhia region of southeastern Ukraine, regional authorities said. Governor Ivan Fedorov said Russian forces carried out 841 attacks on 34…