Man shouts supporting Russia in moment of silence for Ukraine dead troops

(MENAFN) An individual was arrested in Chernihiv for saying words of support for the attacker state in a moment of silence for the dead troops. This was stated by the Main Department of the National Police in Chernihiv area, Ukrinform reads. “Today at 9:00 …

Russia Suffered About 102 Casualties Per Square Kilometer Seized In Ukraine In 2024 ISW

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russian forces captured 4,168 square kilometers of territory, largely comprised of fields and small settlements in Ukraine and the Kursk region, at a reported cost of over 420,000 casualties in 2024. The Institute for the Study of War ( …

Ukraine shuts off Russia’s direct gas supply to Europe blocking blackmail attempts

(MENAFN) Ukraine has shut off Russia's direct gas supply to Europe, barring Putin from blackmailing Eastern Europeans. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski made this statement on X, according to Ukrinform. “Putin spent billions building Nordstream …

Russia-Ukraine War affecting Nigeria – VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has decried the continuation of the war between Russia and Ukraine, saying it is hurting the Nigerian economy. He, however, expressed optimism that the worst-case scenario is over, as the economy is steadily picking up and on …

ISW: Russia’s 2024 gains in Ukraine limited to rural areas despite massive human cost

Russian forces captured 4,168 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in 2024, primarily consisting of fields and small settlements, while suffering approximately 427,000 casualties, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). During the three …

Russia launches New Year’s Day drone attack on Kyiv, killing two

Finnish probe links Baltic sea cable damage to Russia-linked vessel

Finnish investigators have identified a Russian-linked vessel as the likely cause of damage to the Estlink-2 power cable and other critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Officials discovered anchor drag marks spanning nearly 100 kilometers on the …

With Russia gaining ground and U.S. support uncertain, Ukraine faces a precarious year ahead

This year is shaping up to be a nail-biter for Ukraine.  After a year of significant gains for Russia, looming large is the presidency of Donald Trump, who has pledged to end the war in “a single day” — even if he has indicated that he is in part …

Ukraine-Russia war map: Where are Putin’s forces making gains?

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Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches

Russian officials warned of severe environmental damage Wednesday as thousands of people came out to clean up tons of fuel… Russian officials warned of severe environmental damage Wednesday as thousands of people came out to clean up tons of fuel oil that …