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Russia and Belarus have begun the Zapad 2025 joint strategic exercise in Belarus, Russia, and the neutral waters of the Baltic and Barents Seas, areas surrounded by NATO states. The Russian Defense Ministry said the drills aim to…

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament that Russian drones violated Poland’s airspace 19 times overnight, with some entering from Belarus for the first time. He confirmed three drones were shot down and warned the number…

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said Poland “has the right to defend itself against any attack” after Russian drones violated its airspace during strikes on Ukraine. She stressed the issue concerns not only Poland’s security…

At least 21 people were killed in a Russian attack on the village of Yarova in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, Governor Vadym Filashkin said. He accused Russia of targeting civilians waiting in pension queues, calling the strike “direct…

European Union Council President Antonio Costa, speaking in Finland alongside Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, said the EU must step up pressure on Russia by imposing not only tougher sanctions but also secondary sanctions on countries buying…

Russian forces launched more than 500 drones and missiles across Ukraine, hitting infrastructure in 14 locations and injuring five people, including four railway workers. Ukraine’s rail operator reported major delays after…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Russian President Vladimir Putin in China during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, praising Moscow’s role in advancing multilateralism. He said Iran closely monitors agreements…

Russia’s overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, has killed 18 people, including four children. Kyiv officials said search and rescue operations are still underway. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the…

At least 10 people, including a child, were killed and 38 injured in overnight Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv that lasted over nine hours. Ukraine said 563 drones and 26 missiles were intercepted, but residential areas were hit.…