Russia
Putin's alleged grandson takes mother's name to avoid 'Zelensky' surname
The dancer shares a surname with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky but is not related to him. Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Elbit Systems awarded $260 million contract to supply PULS rocket systems to European NATO member
US floats NATO membership for Ukraine in exchange for Donbas withdrawal, Zelensky says
Antisemitism endures in Putin’s Russia, where tsarist myths and Soviet anti-Zionism meet - analysis
Merz warns that Germany faces pressure from extremist parties, 'massive threat' from Russia
Speaking at a party conference of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Merz said the parties had the responsibility to push through economic reforms to reinforce Germany's social stability.
Starlink returns to working order in Ukraine, the private power behind a modern war
Restrictions on satellite connectivity disrupted Ukrainian operations, exposing the military risks of relying on commercial technology that governments and armed forces cannot fully control.
First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US, data shows
The identities of the buyer and seller were not immediately known. The cargo will be the first imported by the US since former President Joe Biden announced a ban on US imports of Russian oil in 2022
Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine, White House says
Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky, which will begin on October 29, the White House said on Friday.
Austria foreign ministry expels four Russian diplomats from Vienna over suspected espionage
Russia will respond to the expulsions, Russian news agencies cited a foreign ministry official as saying soon after Friday's announcement, without elaborating.
Russia bombs Ukrainian cities despite Putin's openness to peace talks
Russia pounded Kyiv with ballistic missiles, and Ukraine sent hundreds of drones towards Moscow on Thursday, as the warring sides kept up a barrage of attacks despite the latest US push to end war.
Denmark to purchase long-range air and ground precision missiles
The Nordic country will be acquiring Kongsberg's Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for their F-35 stealth fighters and Covenant's Anthem missile
Trump asks Musk to lift Starlink restrictions after Russia hits Kyiv with cluster bomb - report
Trump asked Musk to lift Starlink restrictions in Ukraine, shortly after Russia had struck Kyiv with three ballistic missiles carrying cluster munition warheads, Zelensky said.
Germany arrests Ukrainian national under suspicion of spying for Russia
Prosecutors said the person, identified as Vadym Y., had been in contact with a Russian secret service via an intermediary since July 2025 at the latest.
Lawmakers say US briefing showed Russia targeting Democrats with misinformation
"And the state of play, I would argue, is that, you know, Russia, similar to prior occasions, is going after Democrats," Senator Mark Warner said.
