Putin’s BRICS summit in Russia overshadowed by Ukraine war

Putin’s BRICS summit in Russia overshadowed by Ukraine war

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Guy Faulconbridge The Russian government is determined to use the BRICS summit as a platform to showcase the increasing influence of the non-Western world. However, Russia’s partners from China, India, Brazil, and the Arab world are urging President Vladimir Putin to find a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. The BRICS … Read more

Iran helped Russia in the conflict with Ukraine and now it must request the favor in return.

Iran helped Russia in the conflict with Ukraine and now it must request the favor in return.

1 airstrike on a Syrian port that Damascus said was used for civilian cargo, which could be linked to the delivery of Russian weapons to Syria. In retaliation, Russia launched a missile strike on an Israeli base in the Golan Heights, marking the first direct military clash between the two countries. Meanwhile, Russia’s relationship with … Read more

Kyiv deploys over 100 drones in Russia as missile attack on Ukraine wounds 17 people

Kyiv deploys over 100 drones in Russia as missile attack on Ukraine wounds 17 people

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian air defenses shot down more than 100 Ukrainian drones Sunday over Russia’s western regions, Moscow officials said, while 17 people were injured in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih in a ballistic missile attack. The Russian Defense Ministry said 110 drones were destroyed in the overnight barrage against seven Russian … Read more

Europe faces a critical moment as Ukraine conflict escalates and Joe Biden’s time runs out

Europe faces a critical moment as Ukraine conflict escalates and Joe Biden’s time runs out

The conflict in Ukraine, following Russia’s full-scale invasion, is the most severe war this continent has seen since World War Two. Europe has once again turned to the US for coordinated leadership and military support, just as it did 80 years ago. President Biden has emphasized the need for more action, stating, “We must continue … Read more

Moscow Announces Exchange of 95 Prisoners Between Ukraine and Russia

Moscow Announces Exchange of 95 Prisoners Between Ukraine and Russia

(Bloomberg) — Russia said it exchanged 95 Ukrainian soldiers for an equal number of its force in the first major prisoner of war return in more than a moth. Most Reed from Bloomberg Ukrainian officials didn’t immediately confirm the deal has taken place. The exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates, Russia’s Defense Ministry … Read more