Russia launched one of its heaviest drone attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks, pounding residential districts, triggering fires and injuring civilians. Dozens of Iranian-origin Shahed drones were launched in waves through the night, overwhelming air defences and damaging homes, shops, and infrastructure across the capital.
While Kyiv was still counting the damage, Ukraine attempted a major strike of its own by targeting Russia’s strategic Novorossiysk oil terminal on the Black Sea.
The strikes reflect the widening asymmetry of the war. Ukraine’s ability to hit deep into Russian territory is shrinking, while Russia continues to advance on the frontlines and escalate pressure ahead of any potential negotiations.
As the battlefield tilts in Moscow’s favour, pressure for talks continues to build. 

Russia Pounds Kyiv With Deadly Drones as Lavrov Extends Tactical Olive Branch 

A major diplomatic row has erupted after Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski suggested that Poland could intercept or seize President Vladimir Putin’s plane if it entered Polish airspace en route to his upcoming summit with Donald Trump in Budapest.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hit back hard, accusing Poland of "preparing to commit terrorist acts" and inflaming international tensions. Lavrov linked the threat to ongoing investigations into the Nord Stream sabotage, escalating what is already one of the year’s most explosive confrontations between NATO and Moscow.

What does this mean for Putin’s travel, NATO-Russia tensions, and the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting?


Uncertainty Looms Over Trump-Putin Meet | Lavrov Slams Poland Over Putin Plane Threat 

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has urged Western nations to revise their stance on Afghanistan, calling for a more pragmatic and inclusive approach. Speaking at a regional summit, Lavrov emphasized that isolating the Taliban government is counterproductive. What does this signal for future geopolitics in the region?

Russia's Foreign Minister Asks the West to Change Its Approach Towards Afghanistan

Breaking: Russian Foreign Minister addresses 80th session of UNGA

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that India was not the biggest importer of Russian oil and expressed that he was "perplexed" as New Delhi's purchase of oil from the US had in fact increased.


EAM: China, EU are bigger purchasers of Russian energy than India

On the final day of his Moscow visit, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar pushed for deeper India-Russia trade and investment ties. Addressing a business forum, Jaishankar urged Russian companies to partner with Indian firms in sectors ranging from energy to technology.


S Jaishankar meets Putin as Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods 

India-Russia ties: EAM calls on Russian companies to partner with Indian firms 

The External Affairs Minister is also scheduled to address the India-Russia Business Forum, where both sides will explore avenues to bolster trade and investment ties.


Jaishankar in Russia: EAM Jaishankar to meet russian counterpart Lavrov scheduled tomorrow

World: This would mark first visit by Putin to India since Ukraine war broke out in 2022. Putin's visit is expected to take forward his "new economic roadmap" for 2030."

'Now it's our turn': Preparations underway for Russian President Putin's visit to India, confirms Foreign Minister Lavrov

India news, World, South Asia: The "Afghanistan Quad" last met at the foreign ministers' level in November of 2024 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. 

Lavrov calls for adding India to 'Afghan Quad' that currently has Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran

Russia launched a retaliatory strike on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, in the early hours of Friday, causing significant devastation across various parts of the city. Watch to know more.

Russia-Ukraine War: From Gaza To Ukraine, AI Is Transforming Wars

Russia launched a retaliatory strike on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, in the early hours of Friday, causing significant devastation across various parts of the city. Watch to know more.



Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that it is a serious mistake to assume Russia has no red lines in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. His statement comes amid escalating tensions and highlights Russia's firm stance on its territorial and security concerns.

Russia-Ukraine War: Lavrov Signals Readiness To Use Any Means In Ukraine Conflict

Russia's top Diplomat Sergey Lavrov is in China for talks on the war in Ukraine bilateral ties and the situation in Asia Pacific region. Watch in for more details!

Lavrov in China to talk Ukraine, Asia-Pacific; Russia becomes China's fastest-growing trade partner

Jaishankar dials Russian counterpart Lavrov, expresses condolence over loss of lives in Moscow terror attack

Latest in Russia-Ukraine war: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that the aim of Zelensky's peace formula is to hand over Crimea, hand over Donbas. He said that the formula is difficult to implement. Watch the video to know more!

Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov slams Zelensky's 'peace formula', says it is difficult to implement

Lavrov hails 'mutually beneficial' India-Russia ties, Jaishankar calls Moscow a 'time-tested partner'

India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday (Dec 27) hailed the "very strong" and "very steady" relationship between New Delhi and Moscow as he met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to discuss bilateral cooperation in different spheres, international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions. Watch the video to know more!

Jaishankar on five-day Russia visit: Agreement signed on Kudankulam nuclear plant

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that the United States continues to buy critical goods, such as uranium, from Russia while pushing the European Union (EU) to abandon all things Russian

Lavrov says US continues to buy critical goods from Russia

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the West of duplicity. Speaking at a meeting with a Foreign ambassadors in Moscow. Lavrov said that the US continues to buy Uranium and other critical good from Russia.

Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov says, 'US forcing EU to abandon everything Russia' | WION

Russia's top diplomat Sergey Lavrov is on a trip to Beijing ahead of an expected visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Beijing is hosting representatives of 130 countries to mark a decade of its Belt and Road Initiative. The Belt and Road Initiative is a key geopolitical project of Chinese president Xi Jinping.

Lavrov in Beijing | Belt and Road Initiative: Xi Jinping's key geopolitical project

Zelensky criticises UN, says strip Russia of veto power in UNSC; Lavrov responds

The country's presidency has confirmed that the president of Russia won't be present at a summit in South Africa next month. The declaration of war on Russia follows the leader of South Africa's statement that any attempt to detain Vladimir Putin would constitute a declaration of war.

BRICS Summit 2023: South Africa obliged to arrest Putin if he lands in the country

BRICS Summit 2023: Russian President Putin to not go to South Africa for the Summit

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