Russia Ukraine War

After Poland, Russia breaches Romania's airspace, prompting Nato to ramp up security

After Poland, a Russian drone breached the Romanian airspace, raising worries among Nato over a war spilling over. The incident prompted Romania to scramble F-16 fighter jets to track the unmanned aircraft for nearly an hour.

As Russia pushes east, Ukraine faces mounting pressure to defend its heartland

Moscow’s claim of capturing Novomykolaivka in Dnipropetrovsk has amplified fears that incremental advances may recalibrate Ukraine’s military strategy and bargaining power. Read here

'Ukraine peace talks on pause, but negotiators remain in touch': Russia amid Trump's deal push

"Our negotiators have the opportunity to communicate through channels. But for now, it is probably more accurate to talk about a pause," said spokesman Dmitry Peskov

Leaders abroad, losing at home: Can Macron, Starmer, and Merz survive their domestic crises?

As Europe unites against Russia’s war in Ukraine, leaders Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Friedrich Merz face mounting domestic turmoil. From mass protests in France and political scandals in the UK to Germany’s coalition struggles, their crises at home threaten their ability to lead abroad and maintain Europe’s united front

Russia and China have struck a gas pipeline deal. Here's why many questions remain unanswered

The project — known as the Power of Siberia 2 — would give Russia a way to replace some of the revenue from its decades of selling natural gas to Europe that was lost over its invasion of Ukraine. The pipeline would carry gas from reserves in western Siberia through Mongolia to China. But questions abound

How Russian troops are struggling with 'mouse fever' that causes bleeding from the eyes

A Chechen special forces unit fighting for Russia has reported cases of 'mouse fever', a dangerous hantavirus infection spread by rodents. Stationed near Zaporizhzhia, three soldiers have fallen ill amid severe rodent infestations. With no cure and limited vaccines, the outbreak poses health and operational challenges for Russian forces on the frontline

Now, US Nato envoy does a Navarro: 'Russian oil sales to India, China & Brazil fund military ops in Ukraine'

After Peter Navarro, US Nato envoy Matthew Whitaker has accused India of funding the Russian war on Ukraine.

Did Russia deliberately send drones into Poland’s airspace?

Poland shot down 19 drones that entered its airspace near the Ukraine border, marking Nato’s first direct military action during the Ukraine war. While Russia denies targeting Poland, the large-scale breach prompted emergency Nato consultations and now a UN Security Council meeting

Nato allies hold Article 4 talks after Poland shoots down Russian drones. But what does that mean?

While the meeting was part of the regularly scheduled North Atlantic Council gathering at its headquarters, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed to Parliament that it fell under Article 4 of the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty — a clause that calls for consultations when a member perceives a threat to its territorial integrity, political independence, or security. Here's what you need to know

Poland shoots down Russian drones inside its airspace, calls it 'act of aggression'

Poland has shot down Russian drones that entered the country's airspace. Nato warplanes were scrambled to tackle drones that were part of Russian bombardment of Ukraine.