Russia and Ukraine Tensions
23 articles from 15 countries
Ukraine urged Russia to pursue peace talks, not seek American support, while Russia's powerful Admiral Nakhimov warship rejoins the navy after a 29-year overhaul. Meanwhile, two NATO countries warn of potential Russian provocations targeting the Baltic states or Poland, and Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
South Korea Protests Chinese and Russian Military Aircraft's Unannounced Entry into KADIZ
- South Korea's Ministry of National Defense lodged a strong protest with China and Russia over their military aircraft entering the Korean Air Defense Identification Zone (KADIZ) without prior notice. - Approximately 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered the KADIZ for about four hours on the morning of the 27th, flying in sequence before departing. - This joint patrol by China and Russ…
Hypersonic or quasi-ballistic? Inside Russia's Zircon missiles terrorising Kyiv
- Ukraine faces a severe shortage of air defense systems capable of intercepting ballistic and hypersonic missiles, including Russia's Zircon. - Russia is exploiting this vulnerability by launching do…
Russia's powerful Admiral Nakhimov warship rejoins navy after 29-year overhaul
- Russia's powerful warship, the Admiral Nakhimov, is set to rejoin the navy after a 29-year modernization. - The refit, described as the most complex in Russian history, has transformed the vessel in…
Two NATO countries warn of Russian provocation targeting Baltic states or Poland
- Two NATO countries have warned of a potential Russian provocation targeting the Baltic states or Poland. - The provocation is intended to test NATO's cohesion rather than trigger a full-scale confli…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Refinery and Crimean Power Plant in Major Drone Assault
- Ukrainian forces launched a significant drone attack targeting Russia's energy infrastructure, hitting the Slaviansk oil refinery and the Saki power plant in Crimea. - The attack on the Slaviansk re…
Kyiv hit by ballistic missiles; Russian refinery burns after drone attack
- Kyiv was attacked with ballistic missiles overnight, with at least two people injured. - In Russia's Krasnodar region, a refinery caught fire after debris from a Ukrainian drone fell. - Both sides r…
Russia's War in Ukraine Erodes Putin's Power Base, Experts Say
- Russia's war in Ukraine is weakening President Vladimir Putin's power base, with rising costs and public discontent signaling potential cracks in the Kremlin's elite, according to former Russian Cen…
Seoul says Chinese, Russian military aircraft enter its air defence zone
- South Korea scrambled fighter jets after more than 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered its air defense zone. - The aircraft entered and exited the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone …
E/Guinea man returns home after being forced to serve in Russian army
- A young man from Equatorial Guinea, who was recruited to Russia for a bodyguard job, has returned home after being forced to fight in Ukraine. - He was transferred to a combat zone in Donetsk withou…
Ukraine Strikes Industrial Facility in Russia’s Volgograd as Russian Drone Attack Kills 1
- Ukraine struck the Titan-Barrikady industrial facility in Volgograd, Russia, using FP-5 Flamingo missiles. - The facility produces artillery systems and military equipment, including components for …
Russia grapples with fuel crisis as shortages and long queues hit gas stations
- Russia is experiencing a fuel crisis, with long queues at gas stations and difficulties in obtaining gasoline. - The situation has been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, impacting domestic supply a…
Ukraine war: Russian strikes kill two, Ukrainian attacks hit Russia and occupied areas
- Russian overnight strikes killed two people and injured over twenty in Ukraine. - Kyiv's strikes on occupied territories and Russia resulted in one death and ten injuries. - The conflict, ongoing si…
Doctors in Russian hospitals must know Russian, State Duma proposes
- Russia's State Duma is considering a proposal requiring medical personnel to know Russian. - The move aims to improve the quality of healthcare and address concerns about foreign-trained medical sta…
Ukraine reports missile strike on Russian factory; energy facilities hit in Ukraine
- Ukraine reports its missiles struck a Russian factory producing artillery systems in the Volgograd region. - The Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz stated its production facilities in Poltava and Kha…
Inside Ukraine's Secret Drone Teams Striking Deep Inside Russia
- Ukraine is deploying long-range drones capable of striking targets up to 1,200 miles inside Russia, hitting oil refineries and depots. - NPR gained exclusive access to one of these Ukrainian strike …
Ukraine tells Russia to pursue peace talks, not 'spirit of Anchorage'
- Ukraine's foreign minister urged Russia to abandon any hope of American support and engage in genuine peace talks. - The statement comes in response to recent Russian claims about the U.S. retreatin…
Ukraine Advisor: War's End Hinges on Russian Public Reaction, Aided by China's Support for Russia
- A Ukrainian defense ministry advisor believes Russia can sustain its war effort for years due to its ability to replenish troops and its drone and missile production, aided by China. - He suggests t…
Polish intelligence chief warns of potential Russian provocations in Baltic states
- Poland's intelligence chief warns of potential Russian provocations in Baltic states, including the use of
Oil slicks continue to coat Bulgarian beaches; Greenpeace probes Russia's 'ghost fleet'
- Oil pollution continues to reach Bulgarian Black Sea beaches, with locals reporting daily deposits even after cleanup efforts. - Authorities suggest the pollution stems from old seabed deposits stir…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Weapons Plant, Moscow Fuel Hub
- Ukraine launched deep strikes into Russian territory, hitting a weapons plant in Volgograd and an oil pumping station. - The Volgograd facility produces advanced weapons, including components for mi…
Equatorial Guinea man returns home after forced service in Russian army
- A young man from Equatorial Guinea, Daniel Angel Masie Nchama, has returned home after being deceived into serving in the Russian army in Ukraine. - He was recruited in December 2025 under the prete…
Seven civilians injured as Russia shells Kherson region
- Seven civilians were injured in Russian artillery and drone attacks on the Kherson region on June 27, 2026. - An investigation into suspected war crimes has been launched by the Kherson Regional Pro…
Russia Strikes Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles, Injuring Two and Damaging Buildings
- Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight, with explosions reported in multiple districts. - At least two people were injured, and fires broke out in residential and commercial ar…
