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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More than a dozen senior European leaders gathered in Ukraine’s capital on Tuesday to demonstrate solidarity on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion — a somber landmark in a war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and heightened fears across Europe about the breadth of Moscow’s ambitions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy struck a resolute tone despite the immense human and material losses, declaring that Russia has neither “broken

The authorities of South Korea have asked the Russian Embassy to remove a massive banner displayed on the facade of its building in Seoul. The banner, written in Russian and reading “Victory will be ours,” appeared just ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to Reuters, South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs formally conveyed its dissatisfaction to Russian diplomats. It remains unclear whether the embassy has issued any response to the request.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff stated that discussions between Ukraine and Russia had led to “meaningful progress” toward ending the war, as both delegations prepared to continue a second day of negotiations in Geneva on Wednesday. Despite this, expectations for a major breakthrough remain limited. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky argued that it was “not fair” for US President Donald Trump to repeatedly press Kyiv to make concessions, warning that “peace cannot be achieved by handing

The village chief of Woro in western Nigeria has shared the horrifying events of a recent attack in which armed militants stormed his community, killing many including two of his sons, and abducting his wife and three daughters. Umar Bio Salihu, 53, who leads the predominantly Muslim community in Kwara State, described the moment the attackers arrived, saying they “just came in and began shooting” around 5pm on Tuesday. “They burned all the roadside shops… Some people were burned alive inside

End of Nuclear Arms Control Treaty Raises Global Concerns The final remaining nuclear treaty between the United States and Russia is scheduled to lapse on Thursday, eliminating longstanding restrictions on the world’s two largest nuclear stockpiles for the first time in over fifty years. The expiration of the New START agreement could spark fears of a renewed, uncontrolled nuclear arms race between global powers. Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to maintain the

Over 200 individuals lost their lives this week following a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the governor appointed by rebels in the area. The information was shared with Reuters on Friday. Rubaya contributes nearly 15% to global coltan production. This mineral is refined into tantalum, a heat-resistant metal critical for manufacturing smartphones, computers, aerospace equipment,

Під час нещодавньої зустрічі між трьома спеціальними представниками США та представниками російської сторони, призначеними диктатором Володимиром Путіним, серед обговорюваних тем була ініціатива президента США Дональда Трампа зі створення так званої "Ради миру". Як повідомив помічник Путіна з міжнародних питань Юрій Ушаков, російська сторона висловила готовність надати для фінансування цієї ради один мільярд доларів, вилучених із заморожених активів Росії, які були заблоковані

KYIV, Ukraine — A barrage of Russian drones struck residential buildings and the power network in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight, leaving six individuals injured, including a small child and two other minors, according to Ukrainian officials on Wednesday. Four residential buildings sustained damage during the assault, reported Oleh Kiper, the head of Odesa’s regional military administration. Energy provider DTEK confirmed that two of its power facilities were heavily impacted.

Президент США Дональд Трамп, який виступає ініціатором перемовин між Україною та Росією, все частіше зіштовхується з труднощами, що уповільнюють просування до мирної угоди. Незважаючи на заяви адміністрації про "деякий прогрес", головні питання — насамперед питання безпеки для України — досі залишаються без вирішення, зазначає The New York Times. За кілька годин до зустрічі Трампа з українським президентом Володимиром Зеленським у його резиденції в Мар-а-Лаго, міністр закордонних

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined a revised peace proposal that includes the possible withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from parts of the eastern region, a key demand made by Moscow. Speaking about the 20-point proposal drafted during recent discussions between American and Ukrainian officials in Florida, Zelensky noted that Russia’s formal reaction would come after consultations with US representatives. He described the new outline as "the central framework to end the

The final group of 130 Nigerian schoolchildren who were kidnapped has been released by the government and is expected to be reunited with their families on Monday in Niger state. This marks the conclusion of a harrowing month-long ordeal that sparked international attention. Several weeks ago, a group of unidentified armed men abducted hundreds of students and a dozen teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic School, located in the Papiri community of Niger state, not far from Abuja and bordering

Починаючи з січня 2026 року, в Румунії розпочне роботу новий логістичний центр НАТО, завданням якого стане організація та забезпечення транспортування зброї для України. Як повідомляє Defense Express, цей центр стане другим основним хабом після польського вузла в Жешуві. Факт створення нового центру підтвердив генерал Майк Келлер, заступник командувача НАТО з підтримки України. У повідомленні Defense Romania зазначається, що румунський центр діятиме у злагодженні з польським логістичним

Президент Сполучених Штатів Дональд Трамп обговорив можливе завершення війни в Україні з президентом Франції Еммануелем Макроном, канцлером Німеччини Фрідріхом Мерцем та прем'єр-міністром Великої Британії Кіром Стармером. Як зазначив Трамп під час круглого столу, виступ якого транслював Білий дім, розмова відбувалася у доволі гострій формі. "Ми активно дискутували щодо ситуації в Україні, і обговорення проходило дуже прямо. Подивимось, які будуть реакції. Поки що очікуємо на

A luxurious ancient Egyptian boat, closely resembling one described by the Greek historian Strabo in the first century, has been uncovered off Alexandria’s coast, thrilling archaeologists. Once a glorious city with stunning landmarks such as grand palaces, towering temples, and the 130-meter Pharos lighthouse—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—Alexandria stood out in antiquity. The newly found boat, dating back to the early first century, measured about 35 meters in length and

Brian Cole, a 30-year-old from Virginia, has been taken into custody for allegedly placing two pipe bombs in Washington, DC, during the events of January 6, 2021. The U.S. Department of Justice made the announcement on Thursday morning. Here’s what we currently know about Cole and the developments in his case. Who is Brian Cole? Cole resides in Woodbridge, located in Prince William County, Virginia, according to officials. This county lies approximately 36 miles to the west of Washington, DC.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a two-day visit to India, where he is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participate in the annual bilateral summit between the two nations. During the trip, India and Russia are expected to finalize several agreements. The visit follows increased pressure from the United States on India to cut down on its purchases of Russian oil. It also coincides with efforts by the U.S. administration, led by President Donald Trump, to mediate

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff was scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, bringing with him a preliminary peace proposal that Washington hopes could help end the nearly four-year-long conflict in Ukraine. As Witkoff traveled to Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continued his European diplomatic tour, arriving in Ireland to thank and engage with nations that have supported Ukraine throughout the war with Russia. After months of struggling to make

Russia has carried out its most intense drone and missile assault on Ukraine in the past month, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday. The strike comes while international efforts, led by the United States, aim to pave the way for a peace agreement. According to Zelensky, approximately 36 missiles and nearly 600 drones were fired across Ukrainian territory from Friday night into Saturday. As a result of the attacks, power

Keir Starmer has stood by his choice to visit South Africa for the G20 summit just days before the upcoming budget, despite confirmation that Donald Trump will not attend the event. The prime minister is scheduled to land in South Africa on Friday morning for two full days of summit meetings and one-on-one talks focused on economic development and sustainable growth. While the chancellor is making final revisions to a potentially contentious budget, and with Trump opting not to attend, Downing