Russia

North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, South's spy agency says
North Korea boosts troop presence in Russia amid Ukraine conflict escalation


Satellite images show how hundreds of North Korean troops were likely transported to a secluded Russian port | CNN
Satellite images reveal North Korean troops aiding Russia in Ukraine war

Zelensky says he hopes to finish Ukraine war 'this year'
Zelensky seeks EU, NATO membership to end war by year-end, urges security guarantees.


Russia launches large-scale drone attack across Ukraine
Russia's record drone attack on Ukraine causes casualties, sparks fires.


Visualizing how Ukraine has changed in the 3 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion | CNN
Trump's peace push sidelines Ukraine, risks aid under new US stance


'Trump is a dark horse': Russians on the invasion of Ukraine, three years on
Russia Seeks Recruits Amid War; Mixed Views on US Talks with Moscow


Zelensky can change Trump's mind on support, says Ukraine official
Ukraine warns of Russia's diplomatic gains amid Trump's alarming war stance


A Ukrainian man is sentenced for planning sabotage on Russia's behalf
Polish court jails Ukrainian for Russia-backed sabotage plot


US And Russia Will Appoint ‘High-Level Teams’ To Negotiate Ending Ukraine War
US, Russia to negotiate Ukraine peace; Zelensky rejects sidelining Ukraine


Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks, source tells BBC
Kyiv excluded from US-Russia peace talks; Europe fears isolation in Ukraine conflict


Baltic states to make historic switch away from Russian power grid
Baltic states exit Russia's grid, join EU network, ending decades-long energy reliance


Baltic Sea Cable Incidents Pile Up—Who Is To Blame?
Baltic cable incidents stir sabotage suspicions amid rising geopolitical tensions


'Doomsday Clock' Is Now The Closest It's Ever Been To Midnight
Doomsday Clock set at 89 seconds to midnight, closest ever.


About 1,000 North Koreans killed fighting Ukraine in Kursk, officials say
Heavy casualties for N. Korean troops aiding Russia in Kursk battle


Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty will raise the stakes for Trump’s administration | CNN
Russia, Iran sign pivotal deal amid Trump’s return, shifting geopolitics.


International underwater cable attacks by Russia, China are no ‘mere coincidence’ warns EU’s top diplomat
NATO urges defense boost amid rising cable sabotage by Russia, China.


Analysis: Ukraine losing ground on the battlefield as Trump team pushes ceasefire | CNN
Ukraine braces for tough choices as Trump returns, Russian advances persist


Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy
Syrians urge Russian exit post-Assad as interim govt eyes further cooperation.


Zelensky offers to release captured North Korean soldiers in exchange for Ukrainian soldiers held in Russia | CNN
Ukraine offers POW swap: North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held by Russia


Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers
Ukraine offers to swap N. Korean soldiers for POWs, exposing Russia's foreign troop reliance
