Ukraine war update: Direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years scheduled to start in Turkey
Estonian Foreign Minister Reports NATO Airspace Violation Estonia’s foreign minister stated that a Russian fighter jet briefly entered NATO airspace for about one minute. He characterized the incident as quite serious, noting that the aircraft was dispatched while Estonia was attempting to apprehend a Russian tanker suspected of engaging in espionage activities. Criticism of Russian […]
‘Ballerina,’ the John Wick spinoff from Lionsgate, set to screen in Moscow during box office downturn
Hollywood’s Stance on Russian Film Market Boycotts Appears to Shift Lionsgate seems poised to be the first major studio to reverse its boycott of the Russian film market. They recently announced plans for a June 5 release in Russia for the John Wick spin-off, Ballerina, featuring Ana de Armas. The studio indicated it was ready […]
Moscow Silent on Whether Putin Will Join Ukraine Peace Discussions in Istanbul
TALINNING, Estonia (AP) – Recent discussions have occurred in cities linked to the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev, with attention now shifting toward Istanbul, following Russia’s months-long invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested resuming direct peace talks with Ukraine in various Turkish cities. In response, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called upon Russian […]
Poland closes Russian consulate, blames Moscow for 2024 Warsaw fire
On Monday, Polish authorities ordered the closure of the Russian consulate in Krakow, following an investigation into the fire that devastated a shopping center in Warsaw in 2024. Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski communicated this decision during a visit to the UK, highlighting the seriousness of the situation after a year-long inquiry into the incident, […]
Slovak PM Robert Fico Criticizes Europe’s Efforts To Prevent Him From Moscow War Commemorations
Slovak PM Fico Advocates for Closer Ties with Russia On Friday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed his intention to strengthen relations with Russia, noting that he had previously hindered attendance of European Union representatives at a World War II commemoration in Moscow. Fico broke away from the EU consensus by visiting Moscow late last […]
Four-Day Celebration in Moscow: Biden’s Policy Appears to Have Helped Unite China and Russia.
During the recent Victory Day parade in Moscow, China and Russia showcased their close relationship, a bond that some argue has been reinforced by the Biden administration’s foreign policy. China’s president, Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin marked this connection symbolically during the event, which commemorated 80 years since the end of World War […]
Moscow Airports Closed Due to Recent Ukrainian Drone Attacks
AP – All four international airports around Moscow have temporarily halted flights as Russian forces launched over 100 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions in Russia on Tuesday, according to the Russian defense ministry. As reported by Rosaviatia, the civil aviation authority, and the Ministry of Defense, operations at airports in nine additional regions of Russia […]
Moscow airports shut down as Ukrainian drones strike the city for the second consecutive night | Russia
Ukrainian drones have prompted temporary airport closures in Moscow as preparations unfold for a major military parade commemorating the end of World War II, which is likely to attract international leaders. This follows coordinated attacks on the lead-up to the annual May 9 Victory Day parade, marking 80 years since the Allies triumphed over Nazi […]
Update on the Ukraine conflict: Moscow drone attacks continue for a second night, Kursk substation targeted | Ukraine
Ukraine launched drones over Moscow for the second consecutive night. Early Wednesday, Russian officials reported that they had to close three major airports in the capital. Mayor Sergei Sobianin mentioned that six Ukrainian drones had approached the city. One of them fell on a key highway leading into Moscow. As a result, Russian aviation authorities […]
Xi Jinping to Attend Russia’s Victory Day Celebration in Moscow from May 7 to 10
Moscow: Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Russia from May 7 to 10 to participate in the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat, according to a statement from the Kremlin on Sunday. The Kremlin indicated that Xi will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss and finalize several documents […]