Ukraine said Tuesday it would not hold on to Russian territory captured in its surprise cross-border incursion and offered to stop raids if Moscow agreed a “just peace”. Ukrainian forces…
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Zelensky brushes off Biden’s Putin gaffe as a ‘mistake’
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday brushed off US President Joe Biden’s gaffe in which he mistakenly introduced him as Russian foe Vladimir Putin, saying “we can forget some mistakes.”…
Zelensky says preparing ‘plan’ to end war with Russia
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday said he was drawing up a “comprehensive plan” for how Kyiv believes the war with Russia should end. There are no public talks ongoing…
Ties that bind: Why is Putin going to North Korea?
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to North Korea on Tuesday to meet with leader Kim Jong Un in a high-profile visit that will showcase their deepening ties. AFP takes…
Putin to visit N. Korea as Kremlin floats possible ‘strategic’ treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to North Korea on Tuesday, in a rare visit that may see Moscow sign a “strategic partnership treaty” with Pyongyang, the Kremlin said. The…
Zelensky says Ukraine achieving ‘results’ in northeast
Ukrainian troops are achieving “tangible” results against Russian forces in the hotspot northeastern Kharkiv region but the frontline situation is “extremely difficult” elsewhere, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday. Russia…
Russia detains another suspect over concert hall attack
A Russian court on Friday ordered another suspect charged with “terrorism” over the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall to be held in pre-trial detention. Russia has detained 12…
Putin vows retribution for ‘barbaric’ Moscow attack
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday called an attack on a concert hall that killed more than 100 a “barbaric terrorist act” and vowed harsh retribution to all those involved.…
Russia formalises Putin election win, dismissing criticism
Russia formalised Thursday President Vladimir Putin’s victory in last week’s presidential election, dismissing scathing criticism by the West and independent Russian observers that it was the most corrupt vote in…