Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused some European leaders of preparing for war with Russia, while insisting that Moscow has no plans to attack Europe and remains open to restoring relations with its neighbours. Speaking at Russia’s Military-Industrial Commission, Putin said European politicians were using the conflict in Ukraine and fears about Russia to justify…
Germany has formally blamed Russia for an attempted Leipzig Airport drone attack, saying intelligence and police investigations point to Russian involvement. The drone, found on August 4 near Ukrainian cargo aircraft, was carrying explosives but was successfully defused before it could cause casualties. The accusation matters because Leipzig/Halle is not just another airport. It is…
Russia has escalated its warnings against Britain, saying British military targets could be attacked in response to Ukraine’s use of British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against Russian territory. The latest warning comes days after Britain agreed to share classified technical information with Ukraine to help it eventually produce its own version of the long-range missile. Why…
At least 21 people have been killed in a fresh wave of Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, as Kyiv simultaneously intensified its long-range drone campaign against logistics facilities inside Russia, marking another sharp escalation in the ongoing war. The latest Russian strikes hit multiple regions across Ukraine, damaging civilian infrastructure and humanitarian facilities….
Russia launched overnight ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, killing at least two people and injuring six others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack came just hours after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the Ukrainian capital to formalize a landmark defense partnership between the European Union and Ukraine, centered on joint drone production…
Russia launched another wave of overnight missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 50 others in one of the deadliest assaults on the Ukrainian capital in recent weeks. Ukrainian officials said the barrage targeted residential buildings and civilian infrastructure across multiple districts, leaving widespread destruction in its…
Russian President Vladmir Putin has renewed calls for peace negotiations with Ukraine, saying that Moscow is prepared to get back to the negotiating table if discussions are based on the previous agreements they reached in Istanbul and the diplomatic understandings discussed in Anchorage. Speaking during a meeting with government officials, Putin said Russia is willing…
