Russia
Moscow's proposal to use frozen Russian assets is 'nonsense,' Zelensky says
Speaking to reporters in a WhatsApp media chat, he added that Kyiv would "fight" to be able to use all frozen Russian assets to fund post-war recovery inside Ukraine.
Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key
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Ukraine special forces target Russian vessels in Caspian Sea
Ukraine's special forces, in coordination with local resistance, strike two Russian ships transporting military equipment in the Caspian Sea. The extent of the damage remains unclear.
Kremlin aide Ushakov on US-Ukraine talks: 'We may not like it'
When asked about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's suggestion that a referendum be held on any territorial concessions, Uri Ushakov responded; ‘the entire Donbas region belongs to Russia.'
North Korea's Kim Jong Un lauds sending troops overseas in 2025, KCNA says
According to Kim, North Korea saw "accelerated forward momentum and redoubled self-sustainability" in 2025, KCNA said on Friday.
Trump says US will attend meeting on Ukraine if there's a good chance of progress
President Trump says the US may send a representative to Europe this weekend for Ukraine ceasefire talks, depending on the likelihood of progress.
US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says
In response to China and Russia's military moves, US bombers join Japan's fighter jets in a display of strength.
Majority of Israel's ex-Soviet immigrants oppose Netanyahu, back draft law - poll
Approximately 1 million eligible voters in Israel are immigrants from the former Soviet Union, part of a wider Russian-speaking community that comprises roughly 15% of the population.
Zelensky says Ukraine ready for energy ceasefire if Russia agrees
Zelensky says Ukraine will do whatever it can to organize a high-level meeting with the US within the next two weeks on a peace deal.
'A just and lasting peace': Pope Leo calls for dialogue after meeting Ukraine's Zelensky
The pope's comments echo Zelensky's frequent demands for a "just" peace as the Ukrainian leader tries to ensure that any agreement to end Russia's war in Ukraine is balanced.
How Russia Can (Will?) Squeeze Global Gold
Putin's Pattern Fits his Palladium squeeze in the early 2000's.
Top Indian arms makers held rare meetings in Russia on potential joint ventures, sources say
Western diplomats have said that a key obstacle to the transfer of military technology to India is its defense ties with Russia and the vast amount of Russian-origin arms used by the Indian military.
