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Ukrainian Man Arrested for Russian General's Death

Russia has arrested a Ukrainian man who is accused of being behind the death of a high-ranking Russian general on Friday. According to the Russian intelligence service FSB, it concerns a man in his 40s who is claimed to be a Ukrainian agent.

Ukrainian Man Arrested for Russian General's Death

Russian General Dies in Car Bomb Attack Near Moscow

A high-ranking Russian general has been killed by a car bomb in the city of Balashikha, just east of Moscow. Russia accuses Ukraine of being behind the attack.

Russian General Dies in Car Bomb Attack Near Moscow

Russia Cautions Germany on Sending Taurus Robots to Ukraine

Germany's incoming Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has opened up to sending the German-Swedish long-distance robot Taurus to Ukraine. An attack with such a weapon would draw Germany into the war, warns Moscow.

Russia Cautions Germany on Sending Taurus Robots to Ukraine

Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

Russia's President Vladimir Putin opens up for a ceasefire – with many side demands. USA's President Trump responds that the overtures are "promising but not complete".

Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

The reactions did not wait when the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Russia and that a 30-day long ceasefire may be imminent. .

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

Russia rejects proposal for temporary ceasefire

Russia rejects a proposal for a month-long ceasefire in Ukraine. Anything other than a stable "final settlement" is "completely unacceptable", says Maria Zacharova at the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Russia rejects proposal for temporary ceasefire

Russia: Zelensky's trip a failure

Russia considers Volodymyr Zelenskyj's visit to the USA to be "a complete political and diplomatic failure for the regime in Kyiv", according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry. .

Russia: Zelensky's trip a failure

Praises Russia – Turns Its Back on France

Russia has invited to a high-level meeting with several African countries. The goal is to expand cooperation and the response is positive – at least from one military junta.

Praises Russia – Turns Its Back on France

Ukraine has destroyed bridges in Russian Kursk

Two bridges in the Russian Kursk region have been destroyed in Ukrainian attacks, according to a situation report from the American think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW). .

Ukraine has destroyed bridges in Russian Kursk

Ukraine's large-scale offensive reaches three miles into Russia

The Ukrainian ground offensive has reached nearly three miles into Russia. The offensive is, according to Ukrainian sources, much more extensive than previously stated.

Ukraine's large-scale offensive reaches three miles into Russia

Russia slams the opening ceremony: "Great failure"

Russia is trashing the OS opening ceremony in Paris. Maria Zacharova, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, calls Friday's ceremony a "great failure".

Russia slams the opening ceremony: "Great failure"

Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold

A historic boat trip, a massive security effort and an artist who has made the French right wing furious. Here is a guide ahead of the OS opening ceremony in Paris.

Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold

Russian money guarantees new billions to Ukraine

Leaders of the G7 countries are in agreement to lend Ukraine up to 50 billion dollars with frozen Russian assets as collateral. The agreement is confirmed by the host country, Italy.

Russian money guarantees new billions to Ukraine

Russia to Denmark: Release suspected spy

Russia is demanding that the woman arrested in Denmark on suspicion of espionage be released immediately. The demand is being made by Maria Zacharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, in a statement on Wednesday.

Russia to Denmark: Release suspected spy