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Wildfires ravage parts of Russia's Far East and Caucasus

Several buildings were destroyed after wildfires broke out on the outskirts of Chita, a city in Russia’s Far East, on Tuesday, according to the Russian Emergency Ministry.

Space

US astronaut and Russian crewmates dock at International Space Station

US astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates took off from the Russia-leased Baikonur facility in Kazakhstan in a Russian Soyuz rocket.

Russia

Russian court cuts jail sentence of US soldier as diplomatic ties thaw

US Staff Sergeant Gordon Black was jailed by a court in Vladivostok last year for three years and nine months for theft and making threats of murder.

Europe News

Death toll from Russia's attack on Kryvyi Rih rises to 19

Ukrainian authorities accused Russia of firing ballistic missiles to target residential neighbourhoods in the central city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday.

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Culture news

Sir Elton John’s AIDS charity blacklisted in Russia for LGBTQ+ support

The charity has been officially designated as an "undesirable organisation." This move further escalates tensions between Russia and organisations promoting LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms.

Europe News

Bulgaria's government survives parliamentary no-confidence vote

The conservative GERB party condemned the motion as an attempt to derail Bulgaria’s desire to adopt the euro at the beginning of 2026, a move that would consolidate its European integration.

Culture news

Should we stop platforming Russian culture?

United24 has launched a campaign to stop Ukrainian ally nations from enjoying Russian culture, from its classical literature to theatre and cinema.

Europe News

Diversifying from Russia, China main goal as EU and Central Asia meet

The EU and Central Asia will hold their first-ever summit this week to boost trade and diplomatic ties but Russia and China cast a long shadow.

Europe News

Russia launches 15 drone strikes on eastern Ukrainian city Kharkiv

Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine kill one person in the Zaporizhzhia region and injure eight in Kharkiv.

Europe News

UK targets malign Russian influence with new registration requirement

The government said the new programme will be a key tool for the “detection and disruption of harmful activity against our country.”

Ukraine

German FM says Ukraine talks 'deadlocked' but China disagrees

Ukraine's European allies are putting on a show of support as Trump-brokered talks show little sign of progress.

Europe News

Vladimir Putin calls up 160,000 Russians for military service

The decree says conscription applies to all citizens aged between 18 and 30 and covers the period from April to July.

Europe News

Putin 'couldn't care less' about diplomacy, Zelenskyy says

Meanwhile, Russia used two ballistic missiles and 131 drones in its aerial assault, Ukrainian authorities reported.

Europe News

Ukraine marks third anniversary of Bucha's liberation from Russia

Commemorations and celebrations took place in the Ukrainian town of Bucha on Sunday on the eve of the third anniversary of the city’s liberation from Russian occupation.

Europe News

Two killed and 35 wounded in Ukraine after wave of Russian strikes

Russia launched 111 drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine, according to authorities.

Europe News

Kyiv says Moscow preparing new offensive to increase pressure

The claim from Kyiv comes after Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine killing at least four people, according to authorities.

Europe News

EU rebuffs Russia's demand for sanctions relief amid ceasefire talks

The "unconditional withdrawal" of Russian forces from the territory of Ukraine is a key precondition to amend or lift sanctions, the European Commission has said in reply to the Kremlin's demand.

Europe News

Dozens injured in Ukraine as Russia targets residential areas

The strikes mostly targeted residential areas, injuring at least 12 civilians, and come as a limited ceasefire between the two sides was agreed on Tuesday.

North Korea

North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia this year, says Seoul

Kim Jong-un's soldiers, who have been fighting in Russia's Kursk region against the Ukrainian army, are said to have suffered heavy losses.

Europe News

Russia targets Black Sea port hours after maritime ceasefire announced

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russian overnight strikes were a 'clear signal to whole world' that the Kremlin does not want peace.