Russian FM Sergei Lavrov said Ukrainian forces attacked the Russian president’s state residence with no less than 91 long-range drones overnight on Monday
The two leaders gathered Sunday at Mar-a-Lago to advance a 20-point plan to end the war in Ukraine after Trump spoke with Putin
Telegram founder Pavel Durov will cover IVF costs for women who want to use his donated sperm, and has promised his offspring a share of his fortune
A deeper agenda is driving Europe’s support for Kyiv: self-preservation
Kyiv uses aerial drones to attack a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker off Libya, marking its first long-range maritime strike nearly 1,250 miles from Ukraine’s borders
Putin outlines battlefield gains in 2025, while Ukraine and allies dispute Moscow’s commitment to peace as casualties mount on both sides
Yvette Cooper said mobilizing frozen Russian assets is key to supporting Ukraine and pressuring Moscow, as she held wide-ranging talks in Athens on security, migration, Gaza and bilateral UK-Greece ties
Moscow criticizes U.S. oil tanker blockade on Venezuela, calling for dialogue and reaffirming support for Maduro, while China opposes unilateral pressure but offers no direct aid
Moscow threatens legal action as EU leaders debate using immobilized Russian funds to finance Ukraine, with Belgium demanding guarantees against potential liabilities. Zelenskyy is currently holding a bilateral meeting with De Wever.
Morgan Stanley expects Greek stocks to remain at the center of investor interest in 2026, supported by the country’s expected reclassification to developed-market status.
EU diplomats report progress on financing Ukraine with immobilized Russian sovereign assets, though key legal and financial risk-sharing decisions are set for a crucial leaders’ summit in Brussels on Thursday
Moscow finds itself even more dependent on China as war and sanctions curb artificial-intelligence efforts
The freezing of the Russian state assets by the European Union clears the way for borrowing against the assets to help finance Ukraine’s defence.
TO VIMA reports from London as Keir Starmer convenes Zelensky and European leaders at Downing Street for critical Ukraine discussions
An annual strategy document, which has described threats from China to Russia, now directs some of its harshest language at NATO allies
European citizens increasingly view Russia as the greatest threat, while simultaneously expressing deep skepticism toward U.S. policy
Red Sea port would give Moscow a vital edge in the strategic waters
Putin went further, accusing European governments of being “supporters of war” and lacking any genuine peace agenda.
Moscow accuses NATO of fueling tensions after the alliance’s top military officer suggested a “pre-emptive strike” could count as defensive action in response to hybrid threats
Dmitry Nuyanzin, a 30-year-old fitness influencer, died of a heart attack after consuming 10,000 calories daily to gain over 22 kilograms for a social media challenge