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Kremlin threatens evacuation of diplomats from Kyiv ahead of Victory Day

Kremlin threatens evacuation of diplomats from Kyiv ahead of Victory Day

Wed 6 May 2026 21:49 CEST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy notes that Russia has not respected Ukraine's proposal for a ceasefire and states that Ukraine may respond in kind. The Kremlin responds threateningly by urging diplomats to evacuate Kyiv

Ukraine and Russia peace talks over, prisoners exchanged

Ukraine and Russia peace talks over, prisoners exchanged

Thu 5 Feb 2026 09:24 CET

Ukraine and Russia have concluded two days of talks on ending the Russian war of aggression. Prisoners have been exchanged - but the two crucial issues appear to remain on the table

Zelensky: Security guarantees almost ready

Zelensky: Security guarantees almost ready

Thu 8 Jan 2026 12:08 CET

The work on security guarantees for Ukraine is largely ready to be completed at the highest level, according to Ukraine's chief negotiator, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. At the same time, Russia announces that foreign soldiers in Ukraine will be considered legitimate military targets

Russia says over 20 dead in Ukrainian drone attack in Russian-controlled Kherson

Russia says over 20 dead in Ukrainian drone attack in Russian-controlled Kherson

Thu 1 Jan 2026 13:18 CET

According to Russian reports, at least 20 people have been killed in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian-controlled part of Kherson, Ukraine.

US Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants Spark Outrage

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US Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants Spark Outrage

Thu 23 Oct 2025 09:05 CEST

Volodymyr Zelenskyj thanks USA's president Donald Trump for the American sanctions against the Russian oil giants Lukoil and Rosneft. From Russian side come angry reactions

Russia and Belarus Begin Joint Military Exercise

Russia and Belarus Begin Joint Military Exercise

Fri 12 Sept 2025 08:09 CEST

Russia and its close ally Belarus have started their joint military exercise, announces the Russian Ministry of Defence.

Russia Cautions Poland on Belarus Border Closure Consequences

Russia Cautions Poland on Belarus Border Closure Consequences

Thu 11 Sept 2025 20:27 CEST

Russia warns Poland of "consequences" if it does not change its decision to close the border to Russian ally Belarus.

Russia Warns Ukraine's Security Guarantees Threaten Europe

Russia Warns Ukraine's Security Guarantees Threaten Europe

Thu 4 Sept 2025 04:09 CEST

Russia says that the security guarantees that Ukraine is asking for would pose a danger to Europe.

Poland Shuts Russian Consulate in Kraków Amid Tensions with Moscow

Poland Shuts Russian Consulate in Kraków Amid Tensions with Moscow

Mon 12 May 2025 13:54 CEST

Poland is closing Russia's consulate in Kraków, announces the Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. The closure is a response to an arson attack in Warsaw a year ago

Ukrainian Man Arrested for Russian General's Death

Ukrainian Man Arrested for Russian General's Death

Sat 26 Apr 2025 17:57 CEST

Russian General Dies in Car Bomb Attack Near Moscow

Russian General Dies in Car Bomb Attack Near Moscow

Fri 25 Apr 2025 12:01 CEST

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

Russia Cautions Germany on Sending Taurus Robots to Ukraine

Russia Cautions Germany on Sending Taurus Robots to Ukraine

Thu 17 Apr 2025 16:12 CEST

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

Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

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Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

Thu 13 Mar 2025 05:36 CET

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"

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

Tue 11 Mar 2025 21:00 CET

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.

Russia rejects proposal for temporary ceasefire

Russia rejects proposal for temporary ceasefire

Thu 6 Mar 2025 16:26 CET

Russia: Zelensky's trip a failure

Russia: Zelensky's trip a failure

Sat 1 Mar 2025 14:23 CET

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.

Praises Russia – Turns Its Back on France

Praises Russia – Turns Its Back on France

Sat 9 Nov 2024 15:30 CET

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

Ukraine has destroyed bridges in Russian Kursk

Ukraine has destroyed bridges in Russian Kursk

Sat 17 Aug 2024 11:13 CEST

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's large-scale offensive reaches three miles into Russia

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

Sun 11 Aug 2024 08:48 CEST

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

Russia slams the opening ceremony: "Great failure"

Russia slams the opening ceremony: "Great failure"

Sat 27 Jul 2024 15:47 CEST

Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold

Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold

Wed 24 Jul 2024 12:19 CEST

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

Russian money guarantees new billions to Ukraine

Russian money guarantees new billions to Ukraine

Thu 13 Jun 2024 11:20 CEST

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

Russia to Denmark: Release suspected spy

Russia to Denmark: Release suspected spy

Wed 12 Jun 2024 13:38 CEST

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