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Work Begins to Repair Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant's Power Lines in Ukraine

The site lost its connection to the grid on Sept. 23, marking the longest outage of external power supply to the facility since Russia invaded Ukraine...

3 Killed in Blast at Russian Chemical Factory – Official

The Avangard factory, located in the city of Sterlitamak, reportedly produces weapons and ammunition for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Trump Tells Zelensky to 'Make a Deal' as Tomahawk Plea Misfires

Zelensky left empty-handed as Trump eyes a fresh diplomatic breakthrough on the back of last week's Gaza peace deal.

Russia Shot Down Its Own Fighter Jet Over Crimea During Drone Attack, Ukraine Says

“They were repelling Ukrainian attacks so actively that they ended up shooting down their own plane,” Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk said.

Polish Court Refuses Extradition of Nord Stream Sabotage Suspect

The decision comes days after Italy's top court made a similar ruling, refusing to extradite another Ukrainian suspect to Germany over the incident.

Putin Plans to Meet Trump in Budapest. How Will He Get There?

Putin is sanctioned by the West and wanted by the ICC on war crimes charges. That could complicate his travel to Hungary.

Hollywood Stars Back Jailed Russian Activist on Hunger Strike

Mikhail Kriger has been on a dry hunger strike for more than a week in protest of his treatment by prison authorities.

Russia Says Captured 3 Villages in Ukraine's East

The Russian army is grinding through eastern Ukraine in costly meter-for-meter battles for small settlements.

Russia to Introduce Standardized School Textbooks Promoting ‘Patriotism’ and ‘Traditional Values’

Moscow has ramped up efforts to control education since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Dutch Supreme Court Upholds $50Bln Payment in Yukos Case

The decision ended a tug-of-war over Yukos, which broke up in the early 2000s after the arrest of former tycoon owner and Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky...

Moscow Soldier Kills Comrade Before Dying By Suicide

Media reports said the shooter was a conscript.

Ukrainian Drone Kills Russian State Media Correspondent

RIA Novosti correspondent Ivan Zuev was killed on assignment in the occupied part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region.

Trump and Zelensky to Meet as Kyiv Presses for Tomahawks

Trump has remained vague on whether he will provide Ukraine with the long-range missiles it seeks.

Kremlin Envoy Floats U.S.-Russia ‘Putin-Trump Tunnel’ Using Elon Musk Tech

Kirill Dmitriev said the $8 billion project could be completed within eight years by Musk’s Boring Company.

France Arrests 4 Suspected of Plot Against Russian Dissident

Media had earlier reported that prisoners' rights activist Vladimir Osechkin was the target of a "liquidation plot."

Trump Says He Will Meet Putin in Budapest After 'Great' Call

In his latest abrupt pivot on Russia's invasion, Trump said he expected to meet Putin in Budapest for what would be their second summit since his return...

‘Battle-Forged Friends’: Pro-War Singer Shaman Dedicates New Song to Kim Jong Un

Shaman was among a group of Russian singers and dancers invited to perform before Kim at an event marking the 80th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling...

NATO Meets to Solidify Deterrence Against Russian Aggression as Tensions Rise

NATO defense ministers met for the first time since aerial incursions across Europe heightened concerns about potential Russian aggression beyond Ukraine...

Russia Allocates 5K Full-Ride University Scholarships for African Students

“This year, we received over 40,000 applications, twice as many as in the previous period,” the head of Rossotrudnichestvo said.

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