The situation in Kherson, Ukraine, has escalated into a humanitarian crisis as the region grapples with devastating flooding compounded by Russian aggression. Amid the chaos of people fleeing their inundated homes, Vladimir Putin’s forces have reportedly targeted residential areas and evacuation points, leaving civilians injured and at least one person dead. The flooding, triggered by the destruction... 

The conflict between Russian regular forces and the Wagner group, a private military company, has escalated with the capture of a lieutenant colonel from Putin’s army by Wagner mercenaries. In a humiliating video, the captured colonel confessed to shooting at a Wagner vehicle while intoxicated, citing personal animosity. This incident underscores the deepening rift within Russian ranks, with... 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is ready to launch a sensational counteroffensive to take back areas of Russian occupied territory. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Zelenskyy insisted: ‘We strongly believe that we will succeed’. ‘I don’t know how long it will take,’ he continued. ‘To be honest, it can go a variety of ways, completely... 

The recent drone attack on Moscow by suspected Ukrainian forces has sparked a heated exchange of accusations and threats between Vladimir Putin’s regime and Ukrainian officials. Putin and his allies have accused Kyiv of attempting to frighten Russian citizens with what they call “increasingly reckless behavior,” conveniently overlooking Russia’s own relentless airstrikes on... 

The tragedy in Kyiv resulting from a Russian missile strike has left a grandmother mourning the loss of her daughter and granddaughter, among three dead in the attack. The devastating scene of charred bodies and debris serves as a grim reminder of the relentless airstrikes targeting the Ukrainian capital. The barrage of missiles, striking at 3 a.m., tore through homes, a kindergarten, and a medical... 

The German economy has now entered a recession, reports CNBC. GDP fell 0.3 percent in the first quarter of this year after a 0.5 percent decline in the final quarter of 2022. In a formal sense, the new figures mean a recession, as two consecutive quarters of negative growth are technically used to define a recession. Inflation, the war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia have put the German economy... 

The sudden death of Pyotr Kucherenko, Russia’s deputy science minister, has sparked speculation and raised questions about its circumstances, especially given Kucherenko’s alleged private criticism of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Kucherenko, 46, fell seriously ill on a flight from Cuba to Moscow, prompting an emergency landing in southern Russia. Despite efforts to resuscitate him,... 

The escalating conflict between anti-Putin rebel groups and Russian authorities has led to a dramatic turn of events in the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine. The Kremlin’s order to evacuate nine villages underscores the severity of the situation, following a series of explosions and drone attacks targeting government buildings. The attacks, orchestrated by armed Russian opposition groups such... 

The grim reality of the war in Ukraine has been brought to the forefront with a harrowing film shown to Russian prisoners of war (POWs), detailing the alleged atrocities committed by Russian forces. The video, titled “Absolute Evil,” leaves no room for ambiguity as it exposes the brutal acts carried out against civilians and prisoners of war. Narrated without censorship or editing, the... 

The streets of Vladikavkaz are haunted by the specter of terror as a brutal murderer, Vadim Tekhov, once again roams free, pardoned by Vladimir Putin for his service in the war against Ukraine. Tekhov’s release has sent shockwaves through the community, particularly among women who fear for their safety in the presence of a killer pardoned by the highest authority in the land. Roxana Zaseeva,... 

Russia expressed significant concern and dismay following Ukraine’s successful interception of its hypersonic missiles, according to the UK’s Ministry of Defence. Ukraine, utilizing a mix of Soviet-era and modern air defense systems, reportedly shot down 18 Russian missiles, including six hypersonic ‘Kinzhal’ rockets. This development came after Russia’s drone and missile... 

But behind closed doors, Ukraine’s leader has proposed going in a more audacious direction — occupying Russian villages to gain leverage over Moscow, bombing a pipeline that transfers Russian oil to Hungary, a NATO member, and privately pining for long-range missiles to hit targets inside Russia’s borders, according to classified U.S. intelligence documents detailing his internal communications... 

Despite the introduction of ten different sanctions packages aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war in Ukraine, the value of imports from Russia to EU countries has only decreased by five percent over the past year, the Europaportal reports. Instead of reducing their imports, twelve EU countries have actually increased them. The EU is now preparing an eleventh package of sanctions against Russia... 

Russian forces have faced a significant setback in the besieged city of Bakhmut, Ukraine, as Kyiv’s military reclaimed ground, according to the Ministry of Defence. Over the past four days, Russian troops withdrew from positions in the southern flank of the city, marking a humiliating defeat for the Kremlin. Ukrainian forces have reportedly regained at least a kilometer of territory, signaling... 

The recent developments in the conflict between Ukrainian and Russian forces near Bakhmut have revealed significant setbacks for Putin’s troops, with Ukrainian counter-attacks gaining momentum. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, candidly admitted to the challenges faced by Russian forces, particularly on the flanks around Bakhmut. His remarks included mockery...