Ukraine has formally raised concerns with the Indian government and the European Union over electronic components manufactured or assembled in India being found in Iranian-designed drones used by Russian forces, suggest reports citing people familiar with the matter. Ukrainian authorities have reportedly sent at least two diplomatic notes to India's external affairs ministry since last year, after Indian-origin parts were identified in Shahed-136 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). The issue reportedly was also flagged during EU sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan's visit to New Delhi in July, where he briefed Indian officials on the EU's latest sanctions package targeting Russian energy interests.Previously, in a post on Telegram and Facebook on 7 April, 2025, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) said, “For the first time, a component made in India — a clock buffer from Aura Semiconductor — was found in a Russian weapon.”

<h2>What did the Indian government say on the issue?</h2>The GOI is yet to issue a formal statement on the issue. Previously, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's dual-use exports are governed by a "robust legal and regulatory framework". In a statement, he said that "India's exports of dual-use items are in keeping with its international obligations on non-proliferation, and based on its robust domestic legal and regulatory framework. Due diligence is conducted to ensure that such exports do not violate any of our laws".<h2>‘Deeply disturbed’ by reports of Indian parts in Russian drones</h2>As per a Hindustan Times report, documents show that a Ukrainian investigation found Indian-assembled or manufactured parts from Vishay Intertechnology and Aura Semiconductor inside the Shahed drones. These included a Vishay "bridge rectifier E300359" assembled in India and used in the drone's voltage regulator unit and an Aura Semiconductor "AU5426A" signal generator chip used in the drone's satellite navigation antenna.Both companies maintain they comply with all export regulations. In a statement issued in April, Aura Semiconductor, based in Bengaluru, said it was "deeply disturbed" by the possible diversion of its products to conflict zones. "We are deeply disturbed by the possibility that any of our components may have reached defence manufacturers through unauthorised third-party channels, in violation of our stated compliance framework and distribution agreements. We strongly oppose such activity and are committed to taking action wherever compliance gaps are identified," it said. You can find the full statement <a href="https://www.aurasemi.com/about/parts-statement.htm">here</a>.Kishore Ganti, co-founder of Aura Semiconductor Pvt Ltd said that the firm conducted a limit audit" but could not trace the end-user because it was a "plug and play" component. “The findings of the audit were inconclusive with respect to supply chain/end-user visibility of the Aura buffer product.”As per the report, after Ukraine raised the issue, security agencies have since visited electronics manufacturers in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru to raise awareness about international restrictions related to dual-use items. Officials familiar with the issue said components may have reached Russia via third countries in West Asia after being legally exported from India. Ukraine’s defence intelligence agency has also flagged components from US and Chinese firms found in Russian military hardware.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-hundreds-of-russian-uavs-downed-by-drone-strikes-1754328535199/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-hundreds-of-russian-uavs-downed-by-drone-strikes-1754328535199/embed</a>&nbsp;

Ukrainian authorities have reportedly sent at least two diplomatic notes to India's external affairs ministry since last year, after Indian-origin parts were identified in Shahed-136 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). 

Ukraine has formally raised concerns with the Indian government and the European Union over electronic components manufactured or assembled in India being found in Iranian-designed drones used by Russian forces, suggest reports citing people familiar with the matter. Ukrainian authorities have reportedly sent at least two diplomatic notes to India's external affairs ministry since last year, after Indian-origin parts were identified in Shahed-136 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). The issue reportedly was also flagged during EU sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan's visit to New Delhi in July, where he briefed Indian officials on the EU's latest sanctions package targeting Russian energy interests. Previously, in a post on Telegram and Facebook on 7 April, 2025, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) said, “For the first time, a component made in India — a clock buffer from Aura Semiconductor — was found in a Russian weapon.”

Ukrainian authorities have reportedly sent at least two diplomatic notes to India's external affairs ministry since last year, after Indian-origin parts were identified in Shahed-136 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs).&nbsp;

Ukraine claims 'Made in India' components in Russia's Shahed drones, raises issue with New Delhi and EU: Report

The month of July recorded the highest number of Drones and missiles launched by Russia since the beginning of the war with Ukraine in 2022. The total number stood at 6443, for July, a 13 per cent increase then June. According to data published by the Ukrainian Air Force, 6241 drones and decoys, about 201 on a daily average and around 198 cruise and ballistic missiles, more than 6 on a daily average. The Air Force Defence system has shot down 89 per cent of drones and around 61per cent of missiles shot down or otherwise suppressedThe strikes were terrorising and deadly. For May, the number was 3,835 drones and 117 missiles, similiarly for June, the number was 5,438 drones and 239 missiles. The scale and complexity of Russian missiles have increased exponentially as the war has moved ahead.&nbsp;<h2>Weapon systems in use</h2>The bulk of the drones were Iranian-designed Shahed drones, also known as Geran, which have become one of the most-used low-cost tools in the Russian arsenal. Russian production of drones has also skyrocketed, with one report suggesting that school children are being invited to the Alabuga factory, in Russia's Tatarstan region, to learn the manufacturing of drones. In April, Putin said that more than 1.5 million drones would be produced in 2024.&nbsp;Apart from drones, there are cruise, ballistic and aerial-launched missiles in use. These are Kh-101 and Kh-555 Cruise missiles, &nbsp;Kalibr Cruise Missiles, Iskander-M Ballistic Missiles and &nbsp;Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles. Ukrainian officials confirmed that the Kh-101, Kalibr, and Iskander were the most used missiles. The targets were mostly the bomb shelters and subway stations. According to Ukrainian officials, night was the most preferred time for bombing.

"Right now, Ukraine sees around 300 to 400 drones attacking civilian targets every day -- these types of numbers were unheard of in 2023 or 2024," said Yuriy Boyechko, the founder and CEO of the Hope for Ukraine charity, as quoted by ABC News.

According to data published by the Ukrainian Air Force, July has witnessed a record number of 6443 drones and missiles launched from Russia. This is the highest number since the beginning of the invasion in 2022. 

The month of July recorded the highest number of Drones and missiles launched by Russia since the beginning of the war with Ukraine in 2022. The total number stood at 6443, for July, a 13 per cent increase then June. According to data published by the Ukrainian Air Force, 6241 drones and decoys, about 201 on a daily average and around 198 cruise and ballistic missiles, more than 6 on a daily average. The Air Force Defence system has shot down 89 per cent of drones and around 61per cent of missiles shot down or otherwise suppressed The strikes were terrorising and deadly. For May, the number was 3,835 drones and 117 missiles, similiarly for June, the number was 5,438 drones and 239 missiles. The scale and complexity of Russian missiles have increased exponentially as the war has moved ahead. Weapon systems in use The bulk of the drones were Iranian-designed Shahed drones, also known as Geran, which have become one of the most-used low-cost tools in the Russian arsenal. Russian production of drones has also skyrocketed, with one report suggesting that school children are being invited to the Alabuga factory, in Russia's Tatarstan region, to learn the manufacturing of drones. In April, Putin said that more than 1.5 million drones would be produced in 2024. Apart from drones, there are cruise, ballistic and aerial-launched missiles in use. These are Kh-101 and Kh-555 Cruise missiles, Kalibr Cruise Missiles, Iskander-M Ballistic Missiles and Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles. Ukrainian officials confirmed that the Kh-101, Kalibr, and Iskander were the most used missiles. The targets were mostly the bomb shelters and subway stations. According to Ukrainian officials, night was the most preferred time for bombing.

According to data published by the Ukrainian Air Force, July has witnessed a record number of 6443 drones and missiles launched from Russia. This is the highest number since the beginning of the invasion in 2022.&nbsp;

Russia unleashes record 6,443 drones and missiles on Ukraine in July : Highest monthly barrage since war began

An investigation by Kyiv Independent has revealed how US-made Ram 1500 pickup trucks, some sold directly by a Virginia-based company, have ended up in Russia, where they’re being used to launch kamikaze drones against Ukrainian cities.<h2>What was seen at Russia’s secret drone plant?</h2>On 20 July, Russian state TV network Zvezda aired footage from a massive drone production facility in Alabuga, Tatarstan. The site, run by Russia’s Defence Ministry, is used to manufacture Geran-2 drones, Moscow’s copy of Iranian Shahed drones, regularly used to strike Ukraine.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-ten-days-from-today-trump-disappointed-in-putin-issues-fresh-ultimatum-to-russia-to-end-ukraine-war-or-face-sanctions-1753814691193">‘Ten days from today’: Trump, ‘disappointed’ in Putin, issues fresh ULTIMATUM to Russia to end Ukraine war or face</a>The footage showed a black Ram 1500 truck launching a drone from its rear. In total, five such vehicles were spotted, all specially modified to fire drones. Timur Shagivaliev, head of the Alabuga economic zone, told Zvezda, “This is the largest such plant in the world and the most secret.” Ukrainian military intelligence told the Kyiv Independent that this method of drone launch is rare, but possible, even if not efficient.<h2>Who is sending US trucks to Russia?</h2>The investigation found that at least 130 Ram 1500 trucks have been imported into Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022. Most were re-exported through companies based in the United Arab Emirates, avoiding Western sanctions. But one US-based company, Arivir Corp, located in Virginia, sold at least eight trucks directly to Arivir Rus, a Russian firm.<h2>Are these exports legal?</h2>Experts say such sales breach US sanctions, unless the company received a special export licence, something rarely granted. “Vehicle export from the US to Russia is generally prohibited. Those licences would be hard to obtain,” said Vladyslav Vlasiuk, Ukraine’s sanctions policy chief.The report also uncovered several UAE companies facilitating the shipment of US-made Ram trucks to Russia, including Automax Motors FZE, Fine Cars EAEU - FZE, and Mehrzad Cargo &amp; Shipping L.L.C.Dozens of vehicles were sent to Russian private firms, often without clear final buyers. Some of these firms are linked, and experts say they likely act as intermediaries before selling to drone manufacturers or even the military.

An investigation found US-made Ram 1500 trucks, some sold from Virginia, being used at a Russian drone plant to launch kamikaze drones targeting Ukraine, raising concerns over export controls.

An investigation by Kyiv Independent has revealed how US-made Ram 1500 pickup trucks, some sold directly by a Virginia-based company, have ended up in Russia, where they’re being used to launch kamikaze drones against Ukrainian cities. What was seen at Russia’s secret drone plant? On 20 July, Russian state TV network Zvezda aired footage from a massive drone production facility in Alabuga, Tatarstan. The site, run by Russia’s Defence Ministry, is used to manufacture Geran-2 drones, Moscow’s copy of Iranian Shahed drones, regularly used to strike Ukraine. Also read: ‘Ten days from today’: Trump, ‘disappointed’ in Putin, issues fresh ULTIMATUM to Russia to end Ukraine war or face The footage showed a black Ram 1500 truck launching a drone from its rear. In total, five such vehicles were spotted, all specially modified to fire drones. Timur Shagivaliev, head of the Alabuga economic zone, told Zvezda, “This is the largest such plant in the world and the most secret.” Ukrainian military intelligence told the Kyiv Independent that this method of drone launch is rare, but possible, even if not efficient. Who is sending US trucks to Russia? The investigation found that at least 130 Ram 1500 trucks have been imported into Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022. Most were re-exported through companies based in the United Arab Emirates, avoiding Western sanctions. But one US-based company, Arivir Corp, located in Virginia, sold at least eight trucks directly to Arivir Rus, a Russian firm. Are these exports legal? Experts say such sales breach US sanctions, unless the company received a special export licence, something rarely granted. “Vehicle export from the US to Russia is generally prohibited. Those licences would be hard to obtain,” said Vladyslav Vlasiuk, Ukraine’s sanctions policy chief. The report also uncovered several UAE companies facilitating the shipment of US-made Ram trucks to Russia, including Automax Motors FZE, Fine Cars EAEU - FZE, and Mehrzad Cargo & Shipping L.L.C. Dozens of vehicles were sent to Russian private firms, often without clear final buyers. Some of these firms are linked, and experts say they likely act as intermediaries before selling to drone manufacturers or even the military.

An investigation found US-made Ram 1500 trucks, some sold from Virginia, being used at a Russian drone plant to launch kamikaze drones targeting Ukraine, raising concerns over export controls.

US trucks launchpad for Russian Kamikaze drones? How American pickup trucks are helping Russia bomb Ukraine, despite sanctions

A Russian strike on Monday (Jul 28) killed at least 16 prisoners and injured dozens of others in what the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called a "deliberate" attack on a facility that housed civilians. Slamming Russia for the airstrike, Zelensky said that the strike on the prison was "not accidental" and that Russia "must be compelled to stop the killing and make peace." He insisted that "it was a deliberate strike, intentional, not accidental" and said that "The Russians could not have been unaware that they were targeting civilians in that facility".<h2>Russia strikes a Ukrainian prison</h2>In an overnight strike on a prison in central Ukraine, Russia killed 16 people and wounded dozens of others. The latest strike comes despite US pressure on Moscow to end the war and as US President Donald Trump issued a new deadline to this end, or face new tough sanctions.As per Ukrainian head of the military administration Ivan Fedorov, Russia overnight on Sunday (Jul 26) carried out eight strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region, one of which hit the prison. He said that 16 people were killed and 35 others were injured in the attack that destroyed the prison facility and damaged nearby homes.Meanwhile, Andriy Yermak, a senior aide to Ukraine's president on social media, called for sanctions on Russia and said, "Putin's regime, which also issues threats against the United States through some of its mouthpieces, must face economic and military blows that strip it of the capacity to wage war".Labelling the Zaporizhzhia attack as further evidence of Russian "war crimes, Ukraine's human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that "People held in places of detention do not lose their right to life and protection." Ukraine's air force reported Russia launched 37 drones and two missiles overnight, with its air defences intercepting 32 drones.&nbsp;

Slamming Russia for the airstrike, Zelensky said that the strike on the prison was "not accidental" and that Russia "must be compelled to stop the killing and make peace."

A Russian strike on Monday (Jul 28) killed at least 16 prisoners and injured dozens of others in what the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called a "deliberate" attack on a facility that housed civilians. Slamming Russia for the airstrike, Zelensky said that the strike on the prison was "not accidental" and that Russia "must be compelled to stop the killing and make peace." He insisted that "it was a deliberate strike, intentional, not accidental" and said that "The Russians could not have been unaware that they were targeting civilians in that facility". Russia strikes a Ukrainian prison In an overnight strike on a prison in central Ukraine, Russia killed 16 people and wounded dozens of others. The latest strike comes despite US pressure on Moscow to end the war and as US President Donald Trump issued a new deadline to this end, or face new tough sanctions. As per Ukrainian head of the military administration Ivan Fedorov, Russia overnight on Sunday (Jul 26) carried out eight strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region, one of which hit the prison. He said that 16 people were killed and 35 others were injured in the attack that destroyed the prison facility and damaged nearby homes. Meanwhile, Andriy Yermak, a senior aide to Ukraine's president on social media, called for sanctions on Russia and said, "Putin's regime, which also issues threats against the United States through some of its mouthpieces, must face economic and military blows that strip it of the capacity to wage war". Labelling the Zaporizhzhia attack as further evidence of Russian "war crimes, Ukraine's human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that "People held in places of detention do not lose their right to life and protection." Ukraine's air force reported Russia launched 37 drones and two missiles overnight, with its air defences intercepting 32 drones.

Slamming Russia for the airstrike, Zelensky said that the strike on the prison was "not accidental" and that Russia "must be compelled to stop the killing and make peace."

Russian strike kills 16 prisoners in Ukraine, Zelensky slams 'deliberate' attack says Moscow 'must be compelled to stop the killing and make peace'

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US President Donald Trump met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Monday, 14 July, and used the occasion to issue a strong warning to Russia. Speaking alongside Rutte in the Oval Office, Trump said the US would impose “very severe” tariffs on Russia unless a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is reached within 50 days. Click on the headlines to know more 'If we don’t have a deal in 50 days': Trump gives ULTIMATUM to Putin over Ukraine war: Here's what US president said US President Donald Trump met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Monday, 14 July, and used the occasion to issue a strong warning to Russia. Speaking alongside Rutte in the Oval Office, Trump said the US would impose “very severe” tariffs on Russia unless a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is reached within 50 days. 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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his full support for its war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Pyongyang state media said Sunday.Lavrov's visit to North Korea was the latest in a series of high-profile trips by top Moscow officials as both countries deepen military and political ties amid Russia's offensive against Kyiv.Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to Russia's Kursk region to oust Ukrainian forces and has also provided the Russian army with artillery shells and missiles.Moscow said Lavrov's talks with Kim were held in a "warm, comradely atmosphere."Lavrov expressed "sincere gratitude to Pyongyang" for its role in Kursk and support of Russia's operation, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.Moscow also said the two sides "agreed" that the West was to blame for "the growing tension" on the Korean peninsula.The ministry earlier posted a video on Telegram of the two men shaking hands and greeting each other with a hug.It said the talks were held in Wonsan, a city on North Korea's east coast where a massive resort was opened earlier this month -- one of leader Kim's pet projects.Kim told Lavrov that Pyongyang was "ready to unconditionally support and encourage all the measures taken by the Russian leadership as regards the tackling of the root cause of the Ukrainian crisis", KCNA said.The North Korean leader also expressed a "firm belief that the Russian army and people would surely win victory in accomplishing the sacred cause of defending the dignity and basic interests of the country".He lauded Putin's "outstanding leadership", the report said.The two men otherwise discussed "important matters for faithfully implementing the agreements made at the historic DPRK-Russia summit talks in June 2024", KCNA said, referring to North Korea by its official acronym.Lavrov told Kim that Putin "hopes for continued direct contacts in the very near future", according to Russia's TASS news agency.He left Pyongyang and landed in Beijing on Sunday to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers' Council, TASS reported on its Telegram account.<h2>Invincible alliance</h2>Ahead of Lavrov's recent visit, Russia announced that it would begin twice-a-week flights between Moscow and Pyongyang.Lavrov lauded Wonsan as "a good tourist attraction", adding: "We hope it will be popular not only with local citizens, but also with Russians."KCNA also issued a statement on Sunday on the meeting between Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui, held a day earlier in the coastal city, saying that bilateral ties were becoming an "invincible alliance".Moscow "expressed its firm support for the DPRK side in its just efforts for defending the security of the state" during the meeting, KCNA said.In return, Choe demonstrated "full sympathy and support for all the measures taken by the Russian government to remove the root cause of the Ukrainian conflict".TASS earlier reported that Lavrov thanked the "heroic" North Korean soldiers who have been deployed to aid Russia during the ministerial meeting.Around 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed and thousands more wounded fighting for Russia, Seoul has said.North Korea only confirmed it had deployed troops to support Russia's war in April, and admitted its soldiers had been killed in combat.Both sides "emphasised their determination to jointly counter the hegemonic aspirations of extra-regional players, which are leading to escalating tensions in Northeast Asia and throughout the Asia-Pacific region", Russia's foreign ministry said.The two heavily sanctioned nations signed a military deal last year, including a mutual defence clause, during a rare visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Pyongyang.

Moscow said Lavrov's talks with Kim were held in a "warm comradely atmosphere." Lavrov expressed "sincere gratitude to Pyongyang" for its role in Kursk and support of Russia's operation, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his full support for its war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Pyongyang state media said Sunday. Lavrov's visit to North Korea was the latest in a series of high-profile trips by top Moscow officials as both countries deepen military and political ties amid Russia's offensive against Kyiv. Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to Russia's Kursk region to oust Ukrainian forces and has also provided the Russian army with artillery shells and missiles. Moscow said Lavrov's talks with Kim were held in a "warm, comradely atmosphere." Lavrov expressed "sincere gratitude to Pyongyang" for its role in Kursk and support of Russia's operation, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement. Moscow also said the two sides "agreed" that the West was to blame for "the growing tension" on the Korean peninsula. The ministry earlier posted a video on Telegram of the two men shaking hands and greeting each other with a hug. It said the talks were held in Wonsan, a city on North Korea's east coast where a massive resort was opened earlier this month -- one of leader Kim's pet projects. Kim told Lavrov that Pyongyang was "ready to unconditionally support and encourage all the measures taken by the Russian leadership as regards the tackling of the root cause of the Ukrainian crisis", KCNA said. The North Korean leader also expressed a "firm belief that the Russian army and people would surely win victory in accomplishing the sacred cause of defending the dignity and basic interests of the country". He lauded Putin's "outstanding leadership", the report said. The two men otherwise discussed "important matters for faithfully implementing the agreements made at the historic DPRK-Russia summit talks in June 2024", KCNA said, referring to North Korea by its official acronym. Lavrov told Kim that Putin "hopes for continued direct contacts in the very near future", according to Russia's TASS news agency. He left Pyongyang and landed in Beijing on Sunday to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers' Council, TASS reported on its Telegram account. Invincible alliance Ahead of Lavrov's recent visit, Russia announced that it would begin twice-a-week flights between Moscow and Pyongyang. Lavrov lauded Wonsan as "a good tourist attraction", adding: "We hope it will be popular not only with local citizens, but also with Russians." KCNA also issued a statement on Sunday on the meeting between Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui, held a day earlier in the coastal city, saying that bilateral ties were becoming an "invincible alliance". Moscow "expressed its firm support for the DPRK side in its just efforts for defending the security of the state" during the meeting, KCNA said. In return, Choe demonstrated "full sympathy and support for all the measures taken by the Russian government to remove the root cause of the Ukrainian conflict". TASS earlier reported that Lavrov thanked the "heroic" North Korean soldiers who have been deployed to aid Russia during the ministerial meeting. Around 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed and thousands more wounded fighting for Russia, Seoul has said. North Korea only confirmed it had deployed troops to support Russia's war in April, and admitted its soldiers had been killed in combat. Both sides "emphasised their determination to jointly counter the hegemonic aspirations of extra-regional players, which are leading to escalating tensions in Northeast Asia and throughout the Asia-Pacific region", Russia's foreign ministry said. The two heavily sanctioned nations signed a military deal last year, including a mutual defence clause, during a rare visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Pyongyang.

Moscow said Lavrov's talks with Kim were held in a "warm comradely atmosphere." Lavrov expressed "sincere gratitude to Pyongyang" for its role in Kursk and support of Russia's operation, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.

North Korea pledges full support for Putin's 'sacred cause' in Ukraine

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As per reports, two officials have been suspended for negligence of their duty, while another two have been transferred in the aftermath of the tragic crowd crush that happened in Puri during the Jagannath Rath Yatra.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-hear-what-s-in-this-monstrosity-democrats-stall-trump-s-940-page-one-big-beautiful-bill-by-forcing-it-to-be-read-aloud-in-senate-1751202608845">'Hear what’s in this monstrosity': Democrats stall Trump’s 940-page ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ by forcing it to be read aloud in Senate</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250629/image-1751202995370.jpeg?rect=(0,619,4881,3661)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Hear what’s in this monstrosity': Democrats stall Trump’s 940-page ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ by forcing it to be read aloud in Senate"></figure>President Donald Trump’s latest budget proposal, officially named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), runs to a staggering 940 pages, just shy of the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a razor-thin margin of one vote. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kolkata-rape-case-main-accused-monojit-mishra-has-criminal-record-of-assault-theft-1751190642826">Kolkata rape case: Main accused Monojit Mishra has criminal record of assault, theft</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250629/image-1751190858113.jpg?rect=(0,201,822,616)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Kolkata rape case: Main accused Monojit Mishra has criminal record of assault, theft"></figure>In a significant development, Kolkata Police on Sunday (June 29) said that Monojit Mishra, the main accused in the alleged gangrape of a 24-year-old law student at South Calcutta Law College, has a criminal record with multiple past charges. Mishra has reportedly been chargesheeted in several cases including harassment of women, assault, vandalism, and theft. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-is-iran-really-a-threat-or-a-victim-of-us-know-history-of-70-years-of-betrayals-coups-and-bombs-1751210984885">EXPLAINED: Is Iran really a threat or a victim of US? Know history of 70 years of betrayals, coups and bombs</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250619/image-1750323989111.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="EXPLAINED: Is Iran really a threat or a victim of US? Know history of 70 years of betrayals, coups and bombs"> Tension between the United States and Iran has increased to the highest point after decades following the order of President Donald Trump to strike the key nuclear facilities across the Middle Eastern country. Conflictss between these nations are not new. Iran has always remained one of the greatest adversaries of the US since the 1979 Islamic revolution, after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini threw pro-Western Mohammad Reza Pahlavi out of power in Tehran. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-have-a-buyer-for-tiktok-says-trump-withholds-buyer-s-name-1751210325202">'We have a buyer for TikTok', says Trump; withholds buyer’s name</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250629/image-1751210653839.jpg?rect=(0,29,454,341)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'We have a buyer for TikTok', says Trump; withholds buyer’s name">US President Donald Trump on Sunday (June 29) announced that a purchaser had been identified for social media app TikTok, which is on the brink of being banned in the United States because it is owned by a Chinese company, and vowed to reveal the buyer in two weeks. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-persistent-warm-temperature-air-india-tokyo-delhi-flight-diverted-to-kolkata-1751213078683">'Persistent warm temperature': Air India Tokyo-Delhi flight diverted to Kolkata</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250629/image-1751213363589.png?rect=(0,160,960,720)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Persistent warm temperature': Air India Tokyo-Delhi flight diverted to Kolkata"></figure>An Air India flight from Tokyo to Delhi on Sunday (June 29) was diverted to make an unscheduled landing in Kolkata as a precautionary measure, the airline said in a statement. The flight was diverted to Kolkata because of ‘persistent warm temperature’ experienced in the cabin. The flight landed safely and is now being inspected. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pilot-killed-f-16-downed-russia-shoots-down-ukrainian-f-16-in-biggest-air-attack-how-many-f-16s-kyiv-has-and-why-are-they-crucial-1751213391775">Pilot killed, F-16 downed: Russia shoots down Ukrainian F-16 in BIGGEST air attack - How many F-16s Kyiv has and why are they crucial?</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250629/image-1751213841296.jpg?rect=(0,0,4083,3062)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Pilot killed, F-16 downed: Russia shoots down Ukrainian F-16 in BIGGEST air attack - How many F-16s Kyiv has and why are they crucial?"></figure>A Ukrainian fighter pilot was killed and an F-16 fighter jet destroyed during a fierce night-time battle with Russian forces, the Ukrainian military said on Sunday. The aircraft was part of Ukraine’s efforts to repel what authorities are calling the largest aerial attack since the full-scale war began. According to reports, this marks the fourth confirmed loss of a US-made F-16 aircraft in the ongoing war. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/street-fighter-adds-50-cent-to-its-cast-with-jason-momoa-and-noah-centineo-expect-a-knockout-character-1751194509009">Street Fighter adds 50 Cent to its cast with Jason Momoa and Noah Centineo; expect a knockout character</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250629/image-1751195147972.png?rect=(0,206,1265,948)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Street Fighter adds 50 Cent to its cast with Jason Momoa and Noah Centineo; expect a knockout character"></figure>Since Legendary Pictures announced its plans for a live-action Street Fighter movie, its massive star cast keeps growing. Rapper 50 Cent is the latest addition to the cast. 50 Cent is no stranger to action films and has starred in movies like Set Up, Blood Out, Den of Thieves and Expend4bles.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-pakistan-to-be-part-of-asia-cup-2025-uae-to-host-six-team-event-report-t20-format-1751208173190">India, Pakistan to be part of Asia Cup 2025; six-team event to start by early September; final schedule out soon – Report</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250629/image-1751208368298.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="India, Pakistan to be part of Asia Cup 2025; six-team event to start by early September; final schedule out soon – Report"></figure>Asia Cup 2025 will get underway amid speculations, with both India and Pakistan confirmed to feature in it. India, the host of this year's six-team tournament, might not stage it, with the UAE tipped to be its host. Although nothing is confirmed yet, the latest reports suggest that the tournament might begin in early September, around the 10th.

Top 10 world news Russia launches biggest aerial attack on Ukraine Three dead in Puri stampede and more

Russia fired its largest air assault yet against Ukraine on Sunday (June 29), a Ukrainian official said, as part of an intensifying bombing campaign that further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in attempts to bring an end to the 3-year-old war. Russia launched a combined total of 537 aerial munitions against Ukraine, consisting of 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, according to Ukraine's air force. 249 were downed and 226 were lost, probably electronically jammed. Click on the headlines to know more Russia launches 'biggest aerial attack' on Ukraine with 537 aerial weapons; multiple injured Russia fired its largest air assault yet against Ukraine on Sunday (June 29), a Ukrainian official said, as part of an intensifying bombing campaign that further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in attempts to bring an end to the 3-year-old war. Russia launched a combined total of 537 aerial munitions against Ukraine, consisting of 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, according to Ukraine's air force. 249 were downed and 226 were lost, probably electronically jammed. Puri Stampede: Top officials suspended and transferred after Jagannath Ratha Yatra tragedy Investigation into the stampede that claimed three lives and injured over a dozen others on Sunday (Jun 29) morning is underway. As per reports, two officials have been suspended for negligence of their duty, while another two have been transferred in the aftermath of the tragic crowd crush that happened in Puri during the Jagannath Rath Yatra. 'Hear what’s in this monstrosity': Democrats stall Trump’s 940-page ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ by forcing it to be read aloud in Senate President Donald Trump’s latest budget proposal, officially named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), runs to a staggering 940 pages, just shy of the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a razor-thin margin of one vote. Kolkata rape case: Main accused Monojit Mishra has criminal record of assault, theft In a significant development, Kolkata Police on Sunday (June 29) said that Monojit Mishra, the main accused in the alleged gangrape of a 24-year-old law student at South Calcutta Law College, has a criminal record with multiple past charges. Mishra has reportedly been chargesheeted in several cases including harassment of women, assault, vandalism, and theft. EXPLAINED: Is Iran really a threat or a victim of US? Know history of 70 years of betrayals, coups and bombs Tension between the United States and Iran has increased to the highest point after decades following the order of President Donald Trump to strike the key nuclear facilities across the Middle Eastern country. Conflictss between these nations are not new. Iran has always remained one of the greatest adversaries of the US since the 1979 Islamic revolution, after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini threw pro-Western Mohammad Reza Pahlavi out of power in Tehran. 'We have a buyer for TikTok', says Trump; withholds buyer’s name US President Donald Trump on Sunday (June 29) announced that a purchaser had been identified for social media app TikTok, which is on the brink of being banned in the United States because it is owned by a Chinese company, and vowed to reveal the buyer in two weeks. 'Persistent warm temperature': Air India Tokyo-Delhi flight diverted to Kolkata An Air India flight from Tokyo to Delhi on Sunday (June 29) was diverted to make an unscheduled landing in Kolkata as a precautionary measure, the airline said in a statement. The flight was diverted to Kolkata because of ‘persistent warm temperature’ experienced in the cabin. The flight landed safely and is now being inspected. Pilot killed, F-16 downed: Russia shoots down Ukrainian F-16 in BIGGEST air attack - How many F-16s Kyiv has and why are they crucial? A Ukrainian fighter pilot was killed and an F-16 fighter jet destroyed during a fierce night-time battle with Russian forces, the Ukrainian military said on Sunday. The aircraft was part of Ukraine’s efforts to repel what authorities are calling the largest aerial attack since the full-scale war began. According to reports, this marks the fourth confirmed loss of a US-made F-16 aircraft in the ongoing war. Street Fighter adds 50 Cent to its cast with Jason Momoa and Noah Centineo; expect a knockout character Since Legendary Pictures announced its plans for a live-action Street Fighter movie, its massive star cast keeps growing. Rapper 50 Cent is the latest addition to the cast. 50 Cent is no stranger to action films and has starred in movies like Set Up, Blood Out, Den of Thieves and Expend4bles. India, Pakistan to be part of Asia Cup 2025; six-team event to start by early September; final schedule out soon – Report Asia Cup 2025 will get underway amid speculations, with both India and Pakistan confirmed to feature in it. India, the host of this year's six-team tournament, might not stage it, with the UAE tipped to be its host. Although nothing is confirmed yet, the latest reports suggest that the tournament might begin in early September, around the 10th.

Top 10 world news: Russia launches 'biggest aerial attack' on Ukraine; Three dead in Puri stampede, and more

US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) called the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions a "travesty for the rule of law", stressing that it is a "monumental victory for the Constitution". This comes after the US Supreme Court curbed the power of lone federal judges to block executive actions. Click on the headlines to know more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-giant-win-in-scotus-trump-lauds-sc-s-ruling-on-limiting-injunctions-is-it-a-win-for-birthright-citizenship-order-1751040225493">'GIANT WIN in SCOTUS': Trump lauds SC's ruling on limiting injunctions - Is it a win for birthright citizenship order?</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1751040370916.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'GIANT WIN in SCOTUS': Trump lauds SC's ruling on limiting injunctions - Is it a win for birthright citizenship order?"></figure>US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) called the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions a "travesty for the rule of law", stressing that it is a "monumental victory for the Constitution". This comes after the US Supreme Court curbed the power of lone federal judges to block executive actions. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-is-ready-for-new-round-of-talks-in-istanbul-says-putin-1751035744136">Russia is ready for new round of talks in Istanbul, says Putin</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1751035957085.png?rect=(0,160,960,720)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Russia is ready for new round of talks in Istanbul, says Putin"></figure>Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (June 27) said that the peace demands of Russia and Ukraine were "absolutely contradictory", following two rounds of peace negotiations which have been unable to move the parties closer to a sought-after ceasefire. Russian and Ukrainian negotiators exchanged memorandums setting out their respective blueprints for how the three-year-old conflict should end at peace negotiations in Istanbul earlier this month. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/six-died-and-nearly-80-000-displaced-in-severe-flood-in-china-1751013484231">Six died and nearly 80,000 displaced in severe flood as China braces for second tropical cyclone in two weeks</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1751023506533.jpg?rect=(0,240,1440,1080)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Six died and nearly 80,000 displaced in severe flood as China braces for second tropical cyclone in two weeks"></figure>Six died and more than 80,000 were displaced by a severe flood in Southwestern China's Guizhou province since Tuesday. The Duliu River in Rongjiang saw its most extreme flood ever, with water surging at a peak of 11,360 cubic meters per second and rising a staggering 11 meters above normal levels. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-iran-strike-sends-chilling-signal-to-nuclear-armed-north-korea-what-s-next-for-kim-jong-un-1751026259514">Trump’s Iran strike sends chilling signal to nuclear-armed North Korea. What's next for Kim Jong Un?</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1751027067119.png?rect=(0,160,960,720)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Trump’s Iran strike sends chilling signal to nuclear-armed North Korea. What's next for Kim Jong Un?"></figure>While American B-2 bombers streak across Iran, bombing facilities related to Tehran's nuclear ambitions, policymakers and experts in East Asia were already preoccupied with a key question: What message does this send to North Korea, a nation whose nuclear program is much more advanced than that of Iran?&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/operation-red-wedding-how-israel-pulled-off-game-of-thrones-style-attack-on-iran-1751039143083">Operation Red Wedding: How Israel pulled off 'Game of Thrones' style attack on Iran</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1751039351528.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Operation Red Wedding: How Israel pulled off 'Game of Thrones' style attack on Iran"></figure>The Israeli military this month executed a full-planned operation on June 13 to target Iranian nuclear facilities and eliminate its top military commanders. One of their operations was dubbed "Red Wedding" on the infamous Game of Thrones massacre, executing one of their biggest operations. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-charade-at-pak-s-behest-india-says-indus-treaty-arbitration-court-is-illegal-rejects-ruling-on-j-k-dams-1751037614772">‘Charade at Pak’s behest’: India says Indus Treaty arbitration court is itself illegal, rejects ‘ruling’ on J&amp;K dams</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1751038289741.jpg?rect=(0,300,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘Charade at Pak’s behest’: India says Indus Treaty arbitration court is itself illegal, rejects ‘ruling’ on J&amp;K dams"></figure>India has rejected a Court of Arbitration ruling that issued a “supplemental award” on its competence concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, and called it a flagrant violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-engineering-issue-british-high-commission-issues-statement-on-f-35-fighter-jet-stuck-in-kerala-1751028170025">'Engineering issue': British High Commission issues statement on F-35 fighter jet stuck in Kerala</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1751028450056.jpg?rect=(0,108,985,738)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Engineering issue': British High Commission issues statement on F-35 fighter jet stuck in Kerala"></figure>The British High Commission on Friday (June 27) issued a statement regarding the UK F35-B aircraft that was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in India on June 14. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/not-diesel-but-water-19-vehicles-in-mp-chief-minister-s-convoy-towed-after-fuel-fiasco-watch-1751023083184">Not diesel but water! 19 vehicles in MP chief minister's convoy towed after fuel fiasco-WATCH</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1751023320626.png?rect=(0,157,1325,994)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Not diesel but water! 19 vehicles in MP chief minister's convoy towed after fuel fiasco-WATCH"></figure>A total of 19 cars from Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav's convoy had to be towed on Thursday (June 26) as water was filled in instead of diesel. The incident took place at a petrol pump in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district where the chief minister was supposed to visit an event on Friday (June 27), news agency PTI reported. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-family-man-season-3-first-look-manoj-bajpayee-returns-as-shrikant-tiwari-jaideep-ahlawat-nimrat-kaur-play-antagonists-1751036486326">The Family Man Season 3 first look: Manoj Bajpayee returns as Shrikant Tiwari, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur play antagonists</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1751037357085.png?zoom=0.7&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="The Family Man Season 3 first look: Manoj Bajpayee returns as Shrikant Tiwari, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur play antagonists"></figure>It’s finally happening! The much-awaited season 3 of The Family Man is coming soon. On Friday, makers provided the first glimpse of The Family Man 3, which will have Manoj Bajpayee reprising his role as Srikant Tiwari who impeccably fulfills his duties towards his country as an elite undercover spy while coping with the responsibilities of a doting father and husband in a middle-class family. Actress Priyamani also returns as his wife in the series. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ecb-and-bcci-join-hands-against-saudi-proposed-500-million-t20-league-report-1751033718190">ECB and BCCI join hands against Saudi-proposed $500 million T20 league: Report</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250627/image-1751034533639.jpg?rect=(0,0,2048,1536)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="ECB and BCCI join hands against Saudi-proposed $500 million T20 league: Report"></figure>The England Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have reportedly joined hands against the newly proposed Saudi Arabia-backed T20 league. As reported by the UK-based news outlet the Guardian, the boards have agreed on not issuing No Objection Certificate (NOC) to its players - rendering them ineligible to take part in the league.&nbsp;

Top 10 world news Trump lauds SCs ruling on limiting injunctions Russia ready for fresh talks with Ukraine and more

US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) called the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions a "travesty for the rule of law", stressing that it is a "monumental victory for the Constitution". This comes after the US Supreme Court curbed the power of lone federal judges to block executive actions. Click on the headlines to know more 'GIANT WIN in SCOTUS': Trump lauds SC's ruling on limiting injunctions - Is it a win for birthright citizenship order? US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) called the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions a "travesty for the rule of law", stressing that it is a "monumental victory for the Constitution". This comes after the US Supreme Court curbed the power of lone federal judges to block executive actions. Russia is ready for new round of talks in Istanbul, says Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (June 27) said that the peace demands of Russia and Ukraine were "absolutely contradictory", following two rounds of peace negotiations which have been unable to move the parties closer to a sought-after ceasefire. Russian and Ukrainian negotiators exchanged memorandums setting out their respective blueprints for how the three-year-old conflict should end at peace negotiations in Istanbul earlier this month. Six died and nearly 80,000 displaced in severe flood as China braces for second tropical cyclone in two weeks Six died and more than 80,000 were displaced by a severe flood in Southwestern China's Guizhou province since Tuesday. The Duliu River in Rongjiang saw its most extreme flood ever, with water surging at a peak of 11,360 cubic meters per second and rising a staggering 11 meters above normal levels. Trump’s Iran strike sends chilling signal to nuclear-armed North Korea. What's next for Kim Jong Un? While American B-2 bombers streak across Iran, bombing facilities related to Tehran's nuclear ambitions, policymakers and experts in East Asia were already preoccupied with a key question: What message does this send to North Korea, a nation whose nuclear program is much more advanced than that of Iran? Operation Red Wedding: How Israel pulled off 'Game of Thrones' style attack on Iran The Israeli military this month executed a full-planned operation on June 13 to target Iranian nuclear facilities and eliminate its top military commanders. One of their operations was dubbed "Red Wedding" on the infamous Game of Thrones massacre, executing one of their biggest operations. ‘Charade at Pak’s behest’: India says Indus Treaty arbitration court is itself illegal, rejects ‘ruling’ on J&K dams India has rejected a Court of Arbitration ruling that issued a “supplemental award” on its competence concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, and called it a flagrant violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960. 'Engineering issue': British High Commission issues statement on F-35 fighter jet stuck in Kerala The British High Commission on Friday (June 27) issued a statement regarding the UK F35-B aircraft that was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in India on June 14. Not diesel but water! 19 vehicles in MP chief minister's convoy towed after fuel fiasco-WATCH A total of 19 cars from Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav's convoy had to be towed on Thursday (June 26) as water was filled in instead of diesel. The incident took place at a petrol pump in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district where the chief minister was supposed to visit an event on Friday (June 27), news agency PTI reported. The Family Man Season 3 first look: Manoj Bajpayee returns as Shrikant Tiwari, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur play antagonists It’s finally happening! The much-awaited season 3 of The Family Man is coming soon. On Friday, makers provided the first glimpse of The Family Man 3, which will have Manoj Bajpayee reprising his role as Srikant Tiwari who impeccably fulfills his duties towards his country as an elite undercover spy while coping with the responsibilities of a doting father and husband in a middle-class family. Actress Priyamani also returns as his wife in the series. ECB and BCCI join hands against Saudi-proposed $500 million T20 league: Report The England Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have reportedly joined hands against the newly proposed Saudi Arabia-backed T20 league. As reported by the UK-based news outlet the Guardian, the boards have agreed on not issuing No Objection Certificate (NOC) to its players - rendering them ineligible to take part in the league.

Top 10 world news: Trump lauds SC's ruling on limiting injunctions; Russia ready for fresh talks with Ukraine, and more

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (June 27) said that the peace demands of Russia and Ukraine were "absolutely contradictory", following two rounds of peace negotiations which have been unable to move the parties closer to a sought-after ceasefire. Russian and Ukrainian negotiators exchanged memorandums setting out their respective blueprints for how the three-year-old conflict should end at peace negotiations in Istanbul earlier this month.&nbsp;But apart from massive prisoner swaps, the negotiations have not led to any movement towards calling off the conflict, spurred by Russia's military campaign in February 2022."As for the memorandums, naturally, nothing unexpected occurred. these are two completely opposite memorandums," Putin said during a press conference in Minsk, Belarus. "That's why negotiations are being organised and conducted, in order to find a path to bringing them closer together," he said.&nbsp;Tens of thousands of people have been killed in Russia's offensive, which has forced millions from their homes and devastated much of eastern Ukraine. At negotiations, Russia has insisted that Ukraine surrender even more territory and relinquish Western weapons aid as a pre-requisite to a peace agreement -- conditions Kyiv calls unacceptable. Putin has repeatedly rejected the appeals for a standstill ceasefire and has stepped up his air raids as his troops push forward across the front lines, taking yet more territory beyond the five Ukrainian territories Russia says it has already annexed.&nbsp;He indicated that the two parties would "continue further contact" once exchanges of prisoners agreed upon at the talks on June 2 had been finalised. The two parties have had several exchanges since they came to an agreement to free over 1,000 detained soldiers each -- all wounded, sick or below 25 years. Russia is also willing to transfer the remains of 3,000 slain Ukrainian soldiers, Putin added.&nbsp;He also recognised some fiscal stress from the military operation, which has seen Russia heavily ramp up its weapons and soldier expenditure. "6.3 percent of Russia's GDP is spent on defence requirements. That's 13.5 trillion rubles ($172 billion)," Putin said.&nbsp;"It's a lot," Putin said, admitting it had the potential to cause headaches for the government budget. "We paid for it through inflation, but now we are struggling with this inflation," he added. During a press conference after a meeting with allies in Belarus, Putin also criticized the "brash" commitment by NATO members to boost their defence expenditure to five percent of GDP.

Russia is ready for new round of talks in Istanbul, says Putin 

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (June 27) said that the peace demands of Russia and Ukraine were "absolutely contradictory", following two rounds of peace negotiations which have been unable to move the parties closer to a sought-after ceasefire. Russian and Ukrainian negotiators exchanged memorandums setting out their respective blueprints for how the three-year-old conflict should end at peace negotiations in Istanbul earlier this month. But apart from massive prisoner swaps, the negotiations have not led to any movement towards calling off the conflict, spurred by Russia's military campaign in February 2022. "As for the memorandums, naturally, nothing unexpected occurred. these are two completely opposite memorandums," Putin said during a press conference in Minsk, Belarus. "That's why negotiations are being organised and conducted, in order to find a path to bringing them closer together," he said. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in Russia's offensive, which has forced millions from their homes and devastated much of eastern Ukraine. At negotiations, Russia has insisted that Ukraine surrender even more territory and relinquish Western weapons aid as a pre-requisite to a peace agreement -- conditions Kyiv calls unacceptable. Putin has repeatedly rejected the appeals for a standstill ceasefire and has stepped up his air raids as his troops push forward across the front lines, taking yet more territory beyond the five Ukrainian territories Russia says it has already annexed. He indicated that the two parties would "continue further contact" once exchanges of prisoners agreed upon at the talks on June 2 had been finalised. The two parties have had several exchanges since they came to an agreement to free over 1,000 detained soldiers each -- all wounded, sick or below 25 years. Russia is also willing to transfer the remains of 3,000 slain Ukrainian soldiers, Putin added. He also recognised some fiscal stress from the military operation, which has seen Russia heavily ramp up its weapons and soldier expenditure. "6.3 percent of Russia's GDP is spent on defence requirements. That's 13.5 trillion rubles ($172 billion)," Putin said. "It's a lot," Putin said, admitting it had the potential to cause headaches for the government budget. "We paid for it through inflation, but now we are struggling with this inflation," he added. During a press conference after a meeting with allies in Belarus, Putin also criticized the "brash" commitment by NATO members to boost their defence expenditure to five percent of GDP.

Putin also said that Russia is ready to hand over another 3,000 bodies of soldiers to Ukraine

Russia is ready for new round of talks in Istanbul, says Putin

Kyiv, early on Monday (Jun 23), woke up to drones and distant explosions as Russia launched "another massive attack" on the Ukrainian capital. At least one person was killed and several were wounded in the strikes, said Ukrainian authorities. Mykola Kalashnyk of Kyiv's military administration, in a statement, said that "Unfortunately, as a result of the enemy attack in Bila Tserkva district, a woman born in 1957 died from her injuries". He added that two people were admitted to the hospital and others were treated on site."Another massive attack on the capital. Possibly, several waves of enemy drones," said Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, in an urgent statement posted just after midnight.&nbsp;AFP reports that its journalists heard the distinct buzzing of drones flying overhead, across the city centre. It also reported the sound of explosions echoing through the city—likely air defence systems intercepting incoming drones—as well as sharp bursts of gunfire from mobile anti-air units stationed across the capital. Residents were forced underground to escape the latest onslaught.<h2>Won't 'just sit in defence': Ukraine</h2>The latest Russian assault on Ukraine's capital comes as Kyiv's top military commander Oleksandr Syrsky, on Sunday (Jun 22) vowed to escalate retaliatory strikes on Russian targets — both in scale and depth — saying that sitting passively while Moscow bombs Ukrainian cities is no longer an option."We will not just sit in defence. Because this brings nothing and eventually leads to the fact that we still retreat, lose people and territories," Syrsky told reporters.Calling Ukrainian strikes on Russian military targets "effective," he added that Kyiv will continue with them."Of course, we will continue. We will increase the scale and depth," he said.Russia still has the upper hand in some areas, Syrsky admitted, conceding that Moscow leads in drone warfare — particularly fibre-optic drones, which are harder to jam. "Here, unfortunately, they have an advantage in both the number and range of their use," he said.The general also claimed that Kyiv still controls about 90 square kilometres inside Russia’s Kursk region — a bold claim Moscow denies."These are our pre-emptive actions in response to a possible enemy offensive," Syrsky said, referring to Ukraine’s August 2023 incursion across the border. The comments follow another grim week on the ground. A Russian strike overnight on an apartment block in Kramatorsk killed at least four. Later that same day, three more died in a strike on a Ukrainian army training site. &nbsp;

"Another massive attack on the capital. Possibly, several waves of enemy drones," said Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, in an urgent statement posted just after midnight.

Kyiv, early on Monday (Jun 23), woke up to drones and distant explosions as Russia launched "another massive attack" on the Ukrainian capital. At least one person was killed and several were wounded in the strikes, said Ukrainian authorities. Mykola Kalashnyk of Kyiv's military administration, in a statement, said that "Unfortunately, as a result of the enemy attack in Bila Tserkva district, a woman born in 1957 died from her injuries". He added that two people were admitted to the hospital and others were treated on site. "Another massive attack on the capital. Possibly, several waves of enemy drones," said Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, in an urgent statement posted just after midnight. AFP reports that its journalists heard the distinct buzzing of drones flying overhead, across the city centre. It also reported the sound of explosions echoing through the city—likely air defence systems intercepting incoming drones—as well as sharp bursts of gunfire from mobile anti-air units stationed across the capital. Residents were forced underground to escape the latest onslaught. Won't 'just sit in defence': Ukraine The latest Russian assault on Ukraine's capital comes as Kyiv's top military commander Oleksandr Syrsky, on Sunday (Jun 22) vowed to escalate retaliatory strikes on Russian targets — both in scale and depth — saying that sitting passively while Moscow bombs Ukrainian cities is no longer an option. "We will not just sit in defence. Because this brings nothing and eventually leads to the fact that we still retreat, lose people and territories," Syrsky told reporters. Calling Ukrainian strikes on Russian military targets "effective," he added that Kyiv will continue with them. "Of course, we will continue. We will increase the scale and depth," he said. Russia still has the upper hand in some areas, Syrsky admitted, conceding that Moscow leads in drone warfare — particularly fibre-optic drones, which are harder to jam. "Here, unfortunately, they have an advantage in both the number and range of their use," he said. The general also claimed that Kyiv still controls about 90 square kilometres inside Russia’s Kursk region — a bold claim Moscow denies. "These are our pre-emptive actions in response to a possible enemy offensive," Syrsky said, referring to Ukraine’s August 2023 incursion across the border. The comments follow another grim week on the ground. A Russian strike overnight on an apartment block in Kramatorsk killed at least four. Later that same day, three more died in a strike on a Ukrainian army training site.

"Another massive attack on the capital. Possibly, several waves of enemy drones," said Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, in an urgent statement posted just after midnight.

One killed, several wounded as Russia launches fresh wave of drone attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (June 20) said that he did not ‘rule out’ his forces taking control of Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy as part of efforts to create a buffer zone along the border.&nbsp;"We have no objective to take Sumy, but in principle I do not rule it out... They pose a constant threat to us, constantly shelling the border areas," Putin told attendees at Russia's flagship economic forum in Saint Petersburg.&nbsp;Sumy is about 30 kilometres (18 miles) from the Russian border and has been intensively hit since Russia began its February 2022 offensive. In a series of aggressive comments, Putin appeared to echo his refutation of Ukrainian statehood. "I treat Russians and Ukrainians as one people. In this sense, all of Ukraine belongs to us," he said.&nbsp;“There is a saying: wherever a Russian soldier puts his foot, that is ours.” The remarks cast new uncertainty over the potential for peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv.Russia has long been dismissing demands for an unconditional ceasefire, and has insisted that Ukraine surrender even more land as a condition.&nbsp;Ukraine had launched a counter-attack into Russia's western Kursk region last August from its northeastern Sumy region. Kyiv's forces seized dozens of border villages, which they occupied for months, before being driven out by Russia's troops -- with the assistance of thousands of North Korean troops -- in earlier this year.&nbsp;Putin has now directed his forces to establish what he described as a "buffer zone" along the Russian border within Ukrainian territory. Russia's military has captured several border towns in the Sumy region over the past few weeks. Putin reported on Friday that his forces had moved up to 12 kilometers into Ukrainian territory in the area, which is not part of the five Ukrainian regions that Moscow reports as having officially annexed.&nbsp;In March 2025, Russia announced it had captured territory in Ukraine's Sumy region for the first time since 2022 in a cross-border offensive as Kyiv struggles to hold onto territory in Russia's neighbouring Kurskregion.

‘I do not rule it out’: Putin hints at taking Ukrainian city Sumy three years after Ukraine forced them out of region

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (June 20) said that he did not ‘rule out’ his forces taking control of Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy as part of efforts to create a buffer zone along the border. "We have no objective to take Sumy, but in principle I do not rule it out... They pose a constant threat to us, constantly shelling the border areas," Putin told attendees at Russia's flagship economic forum in Saint Petersburg. Sumy is about 30 kilometres (18 miles) from the Russian border and has been intensively hit since Russia began its February 2022 offensive. In a series of aggressive comments, Putin appeared to echo his refutation of Ukrainian statehood. "I treat Russians and Ukrainians as one people. In this sense, all of Ukraine belongs to us," he said. “There is a saying: wherever a Russian soldier puts his foot, that is ours.” The remarks cast new uncertainty over the potential for peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Russia has long been dismissing demands for an unconditional ceasefire, and has insisted that Ukraine surrender even more land as a condition. Ukraine had launched a counter-attack into Russia's western Kursk region last August from its northeastern Sumy region. Kyiv's forces seized dozens of border villages, which they occupied for months, before being driven out by Russia's troops -- with the assistance of thousands of North Korean troops -- in earlier this year. Putin has now directed his forces to establish what he described as a "buffer zone" along the Russian border within Ukrainian territory. Russia's military has captured several border towns in the Sumy region over the past few weeks. Putin reported on Friday that his forces had moved up to 12 kilometers into Ukrainian territory in the area, which is not part of the five Ukrainian regions that Moscow reports as having officially annexed. In March 2025, Russia announced it had captured territory in Ukraine's Sumy region for the first time since 2022 in a cross-border offensive as Kyiv struggles to hold onto territory in Russia's neighbouring Kurskregion.

Sumy is about 30 kilometres from the Russian border and has been intensively hit since Russia began its February 2022 offensive

The Russian media has named Ukrainian ex-DJ as the ‘spy’ who ran Kyiv’s 'Operation Spiderweb'. Media reports identified the ex-DJ as Artem Timofeev - the man they think ran Ukraine's operation inside the country.<h2>Who is 'spy' Artem Timofeev?</h2>According to reports, the 37-year-old is a former Ukrainian DJ and is believed to have owned the lorries used to carry the containers to the strikes. Moreover, the Russian media also suspect Artem's wife, Ekaterina Timofeeva, of being involved in the attacks.&nbsp;Reports have named ‘Artem’ as the person they took instructions from ahead of transporting the containers. The report added that the drivers used for transportation were told that the containers had wooden frame houses.&nbsp;A Russian blogger said that Artem was wanted in connection with the attack in the Irkutsk region. The blogger added that four lorries were registered in Artem Timofeev’s name and alleged that one of those was used in the attacks. A flat in Russia’s Chelyabinsk has also been linked to Artem and he was reportedly seen there.<h2>Operation Spiderweb</h2>Ukraine on Sunday (June 1) announced that it had successfully undertaken a stealth operation inside Russian enemy lines. The operation, titled Operation Spider’s Web, reportedly took 18 months to plan and execute. According to the Ukraine Secret Service (SBU), its agents moved dozens of short-range drones laden with explosives inside Russia, loading them onto trucks with their containers disguised as wooden sheds. The operation was reportedly overseen by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and SBU Chief Vasyl Maliuk. &nbsp;

The Russian media has linked a man named Artem and his wife Ekaterina Timofeeva with Operation Spiderweb 

The Russian media has named Ukrainian ex-DJ as the ‘spy’ who ran Kyiv’s 'Operation Spiderweb'. Media reports identified the ex-DJ as Artem Timofeev - the man they think ran Ukraine's operation inside the country. Who is 'spy' Artem Timofeev? According to reports, the 37-year-old is a former Ukrainian DJ and is believed to have owned the lorries used to carry the containers to the strikes. Moreover, the Russian media also suspect Artem's wife, Ekaterina Timofeeva, of being involved in the attacks. Reports have named ‘Artem’ as the person they took instructions from ahead of transporting the containers. The report added that the drivers used for transportation were told that the containers had wooden frame houses. A Russian blogger said that Artem was wanted in connection with the attack in the Irkutsk region. The blogger added that four lorries were registered in Artem Timofeev’s name and alleged that one of those was used in the attacks. A flat in Russia’s Chelyabinsk has also been linked to Artem and he was reportedly seen there. Operation Spiderweb Ukraine on Sunday (June 1) announced that it had successfully undertaken a stealth operation inside Russian enemy lines. The operation, titled Operation Spider’s Web, reportedly took 18 months to plan and execute. According to the Ukraine Secret Service (SBU), its agents moved dozens of short-range drones laden with explosives inside Russia, loading them onto trucks with their containers disguised as wooden sheds. The operation was reportedly overseen by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and SBU Chief Vasyl Maliuk.

The Russian media has linked a man named Artem and his wife Ekaterina Timofeeva with Operation Spiderweb&nbsp;

Ukrainian ex-DJ suspected to be 'spy' behind Operation Spiderweb: Who is he

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Ukraine has reportedly launched a massive drone attack against Russia, reportedly targeting over 40 Russian bombers and the Olenya and Belaya airbases with FPV drones.&nbsp;The Ukrainian media has also reported the development, citing sources from the SBU.&nbsp;The Russian governor of the Irkutsk region confirmed the attack, saying Ukrainian remote-piloted aircraft attacked a military unit in the village of Sridni, the first such attack in Siberia. “Enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia — this is the result of a special operation by the SBU,” a source told the Kyiv Independent.&nbsp;"Ukrainian security services are carrying out a large-scale special operation aimed at destroying enemy bombers far from the front, in Russia," the source said, adding more than 40 aircraft had been hit and a fire broke out the targeted Belaya air base.

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"Right now, the Security Service of Ukraine is conducting a large-scale special operation to destroy enemy bomber aircraft in the rear of the Russian Federation. SBU drones are practicing on aircraft that bomb Ukrainian cities every night. Currently, more than 40 aircraft are known to have been hit, including the A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22 M3," an SBU official was quoted as saying by the Kyiv Independent.&nbsp;Army and civilian responders have already been mobilised to tackle the threat, and the source of the drone launch has been blocked, as per an RT report. Ukrainian delegation will be in Istanbul on Monday for talks with Russia: Zelensky&nbsp; &nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a delegation led by his minister Rustem Umerov will be in Istanbul on Monday (June 2) for talks with Russia. "I have also defined our position before the Monday meeting in Istanbul", which includes priorities to reach "a complete and unconditional ceasefire" and the return of prisoners and abducted children, he said on social media on Sunday (June 1).

Ukraine launches massive drone attack, targeting Russian airbases, military aircraft: Reports

Ukraine has reportedly launched a massive drone attack against Russia, reportedly targeting over 40 Russian bombers and the Olenya and Belaya airbases with FPV drones. The Ukrainian media has also reported the development, citing sources from the SBU. The Russian governor of the Irkutsk region confirmed the attack, saying Ukrainian remote-piloted aircraft attacked a military unit in the village of Sridni, the first such attack in Siberia. “Enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia — this is the result of a special operation by the SBU,” a source told the Kyiv Independent. "Ukrainian security services are carrying out a large-scale special operation aimed at destroying enemy bombers far from the front, in Russia," the source said, adding more than 40 aircraft had been hit and a fire broke out the targeted Belaya air base.

As per reports, at least 40 Russian bombers and military aircraft were reportedly hit in an operation by Ukraine’s Security Service

Russian investigators, in a statement on Sunday (Jun 1), said that "explosions" had caused the collapse of two bridges in Kursk and Bryansk, border regions along the Ukraine border.<h2>An act of terrorism?</h2>&nbsp;The Russian Investigative Committee in a statement said that "A road bridge collapsed as a result of a blast" in the Bryansk region at 10:50 pm (1950 GMT) on Saturday (May 31).It added that in the Kursk region early on Sunday, at around 3:00 am (0000 GMT), "a railway bridge was also blown up".As per Russian media reports, the incidents are being investigated as “acts of terrorism”.The Russian state RIA news agency, citing Svetlana Petrenko, a spokesperson from Russia's Investigative Committee, reported that the alleged explosions “have been classified as acts of terrorism”.<h2>What happened in Kursk and Bryansk?</h2>In Russia's Bryansk region, at least seven people were killed and dozens were injured late on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge collapsed onto a train.As news of the train derailment broke, Moscow Railways blamed the collapse on "illegal interference" without providing additional details.Bryansk Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz on Telegram confirmed the casualties and said at least 69 people, including three children, were injured. "There are seven dead as a result of the collapse of a bridge onto railway tracks," he said.Rescue efforts continued through the night, with photos showing twisted metal, debris, and emergency crews on site.Meanwhile, in the Kursk region, a bridge collapse caused a freight train to fall onto the road that was located under the bridge. Upon derailment, the locomotive caught fire; however, the blaze was quickly localised by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations."Last night... in the Zheleznogorsk district, a bridge collapsed while a freight locomotive was passing. Part of the train fell onto the road below the bridge," Alexander Khinshtein, the region's governor, said on Telegram. According to preliminary information, one of the locomotive drivers injured his legs in the accident.<h2>Is Ukraine to blame?</h2>&nbsp;

Russia says ‘explosions’ caused bridge collapse, train derailment in Kursk and Bryansk. Ukraine to blame?

Russian investigators, in a statement on Sunday (Jun 1), said that "explosions" had caused the collapse of two bridges in Kursk and Bryansk, border regions along the Ukraine border. An act of terrorism? The Russian Investigative Committee in a statement said that "A road bridge collapsed as a result of a blast" in the Bryansk region at 10:50 pm (1950 GMT) on Saturday (May 31). It added that in the Kursk region early on Sunday, at around 3:00 am (0000 GMT), "a railway bridge was also blown up". As per Russian media reports, the incidents are being investigated as “acts of terrorism”. The Russian state RIA news agency, citing Svetlana Petrenko, a spokesperson from Russia's Investigative Committee, reported that the alleged explosions “have been classified as acts of terrorism”. What happened in Kursk and Bryansk? In Russia's Bryansk region, at least seven people were killed and dozens were injured late on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge collapsed onto a train. As news of the train derailment broke, Moscow Railways blamed the collapse on "illegal interference" without providing additional details. Bryansk Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz on Telegram confirmed the casualties and said at least 69 people, including three children, were injured. "There are seven dead as a result of the collapse of a bridge onto railway tracks," he said. Rescue efforts continued through the night, with photos showing twisted metal, debris, and emergency crews on site. Meanwhile, in the Kursk region, a bridge collapse caused a freight train to fall onto the road that was located under the bridge. Upon derailment, the locomotive caught fire; however, the blaze was quickly localised by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. "Last night... in the Zheleznogorsk district, a bridge collapsed while a freight locomotive was passing. Part of the train fell onto the road below the bridge," Alexander Khinshtein, the region's governor, said on Telegram. According to preliminary information, one of the locomotive drivers injured his legs in the accident. Is Ukraine to blame?

"A road bridge collapsed as a result of a blast" in the Bryansk region at 10:50 pm (1950 GMT) on Saturday (May 31), said the Russian Investigative Committee in a statement.

Russia says ‘explosions’ caused bridge collapses, train derailments in Kursk and Bryansk. Ukraine to blame?

A bridge collapsed overnight and derailed a train in Russia's Kursk region, the region's governor said on Sunday (Jun 1). This comes just hours after a similar incident killed at least seven people in Bryansk, another region bordering Ukraine."Last night... in the Zheleznogorsk district, a bridge collapsed while a freight locomotive was passing. Part of the train fell onto the road below the bridge," Alexander Khinshtein said on Telegram.The second incident reportedly involved a freight locomotive and happened at the 48&nbsp;km mark of the Trosna-Kalinovka highway in the Zheleznogorsk district.As the bridge collapsed, the freight train fell down onto the road that was located under the bridge. Upon derailment, the locomotive caught fire; however, the blaze was quickly localised by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.&nbsp; According to preliminary information, one of the locomotive drivers injured his legs in the accident. The entire staff has been taken to the hospital and is under the supervision of doctors. Emergency services are on scene and are monitoring the situation, said Khinshtein.Meanwhile, the road onto which the train fell has been closed, and a detour has been put in place for the traffic.The cause of the bridge collapse is yet to be established.<h2>Bryansk train derailed</h2>At least seven people were killed and dozens were injured late on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge collapsed onto a train in Russia's Bryansk region near the Ukrainian border.&nbsp;Moscow Railways blamed the collapse on "illegal interference" but did not provide further details.Bryansk Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz on Telegram confirmed the casualties and said at least 69 people, including three children, were injured."There are seven dead as a result of the collapse of a bridge onto railway tracks," he said.Rescue efforts continued through the night, with photos showing twisted metal, debris, and emergency crews on site.

Second bridge collapses in Russia: After Bryansk, another train derailed in Kursk region

A bridge collapsed overnight and derailed a train in Russia's Kursk region, the region's governor said on Sunday (Jun 1). This comes just hours after a similar incident killed at least seven people in Bryansk, another region bordering Ukraine. "Last night... in the Zheleznogorsk district, a bridge collapsed while a freight locomotive was passing. Part of the train fell onto the road below the bridge," Alexander Khinshtein said on Telegram. The second incident reportedly involved a freight locomotive and happened at the 48 km mark of the Trosna-Kalinovka highway in the Zheleznogorsk district. As the bridge collapsed, the freight train fell down onto the road that was located under the bridge. Upon derailment, the locomotive caught fire; however, the blaze was quickly localised by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to preliminary information, one of the locomotive drivers injured his legs in the accident. The entire staff has been taken to the hospital and is under the supervision of doctors. Emergency services are on scene and are monitoring the situation, said Khinshtein. Meanwhile, the road onto which the train fell has been closed, and a detour has been put in place for the traffic. The cause of the bridge collapse is yet to be established. Bryansk train derailed At least seven people were killed and dozens were injured late on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge collapsed onto a train in Russia's Bryansk region near the Ukrainian border. Moscow Railways blamed the collapse on "illegal interference" but did not provide further details. Bryansk Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz on Telegram confirmed the casualties and said at least 69 people, including three children, were injured. "There are seven dead as a result of the collapse of a bridge onto railway tracks," he said. Rescue efforts continued through the night, with photos showing twisted metal, debris, and emergency crews on site.

Second bridge collapses in Russia: After Bryansk, another train derailed in Kursk region

Second bridge collapse in Russia: After Bryansk, another train derailed in Kursk region

British and French officials are considering situations where Trump might abandon the role of the mediator in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The “Coalition of the Willing” is developing plans to support Ukraine if the scenario arises.&nbsp;“Let’s get real and admit the US will never be on board”, said an unnamed western diplomat. According to the Russian news agency TASS, the European officials are considering deploying a peacekeeping force in Ukraine.&nbsp;The report claims that the mood at the meeting in the Dutch Capital was gloomy.&nbsp;They stressed that they need to put more economic pressure on Russia. “It was mostly about how to sustain the necessary support to Ukraine when we assume that the US would only continue providing some specific assets, such as intelligence", said a European official.&nbsp;The “Coalition of the Willing” is a meeting devised by Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, which is shifting focus to maintaining a ceasefire if that has been pursued by the United States. The Daily Telegraph noted that Washington has repeatedly failed to bring Vladimir Putin to cease hostilities in Ukrainian territories and lashed out at him by calling him “crazy”. Trump had repeatedly praised Putin on several occasions, and the European Union have been critical of Trump's commitment to put Ukraine under any serious pressure.&nbsp;In case of any ceasefire being brokered, the European Union wants to focus on protecting the sovereignty of Ukraine independently of Washington.Britain’s national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, is expected to be present at the latest round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine on Monday. Along with Keith Kellogg of the United States envoy, in Istanbul.Russia is expected to present the conditions for peace with Ukraine on Monday. Both the European and the US counterparts have ruled out scenarios of Ukraine joining NATO.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With growing concerns around Trump's potential withdrawal from peace efforts, European leaders plan independent support for Ukraine, including a possible peacekeeping force and increased pressure on Russia.

British and French officials are considering situations where Trump might abandon the role of the mediator in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The “Coalition of the Willing” is developing plans to support Ukraine if the scenario arises. “Let’s get real and admit the US will never be on board”, said an unnamed western diplomat. According to the Russian news agency TASS, the European officials are considering deploying a peacekeeping force in Ukraine. The report claims that the mood at the meeting in the Dutch Capital was gloomy. They stressed that they need to put more economic pressure on Russia. “It was mostly about how to sustain the necessary support to Ukraine when we assume that the US would only continue providing some specific assets, such as intelligence", said a European official. The “Coalition of the Willing” is a meeting devised by Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, which is shifting focus to maintaining a ceasefire if that has been pursued by the United States. The Daily Telegraph noted that Washington has repeatedly failed to bring Vladimir Putin to cease hostilities in Ukrainian territories and lashed out at him by calling him “crazy”. Trump had repeatedly praised Putin on several occasions, and the European Union have been critical of Trump's commitment to put Ukraine under any serious pressure. In case of any ceasefire being brokered, the European Union wants to focus on protecting the sovereignty of Ukraine independently of Washington. Britain’s national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, is expected to be present at the latest round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine on Monday. Along with Keith Kellogg of the United States envoy, in Istanbul. Russia is expected to present the conditions for peace with Ukraine on Monday. Both the European and the US counterparts have ruled out scenarios of Ukraine joining NATO.

With growing concerns around Trump's potential withdrawal from peace efforts, European leaders plan independent support for Ukraine, including a possible peacekeeping force and increased pressure on Russia.

Europe prepares for Ukraine support without US as Trump may abandon mediator role

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, European countries and the US have been instrumental in providing military, financial, and humanitarian support to Ukraine.&nbsp;Yet, as the war continues to devastate the region, a glaring paradox emerges: Western countries, despite their public support for Ukraine, are indirectly funding Russia's war machine by continuing to purchase Russian fossil fuels.&nbsp;This situation underscores the complex and often contradictory nature of international trade, where geopolitical rivalries and economic realities clash in troubling ways.Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European countries were deeply reliant on Russian energy. In 2021, Europe imported around 40 per cent of its natural gas and 25 per cent of its oil from Russia. While some European nations had begun moving towards energy diversification, the Russian invasion intensified efforts to break free from Russian fossil fuels.&nbsp;However, the transition has not been as swift as many hoped, and despite sanctions and promises to reduce reliance on Russian energy, European countries are still purchasing significant quantities of Russian oil, gas, and coal.According to a&nbsp;BBC report, Russia’s fossil fuel exports generated an astonishing $242 billion in revenue in 2023, a year marked by heightened sanctions. These revenues have helped Russia fund its military efforts, and a substantial portion of this income has been generated from sales to countries outside the West.&nbsp;While the European Union (EU) and the US have significantly reduced their purchases of Russian energy, countries like China, India, and Turkey have stepped in to absorb the surplus. This dynamic has allowed Russia to cushion the blow of Western sanctions, ultimately prolonging the war.In recent months, Europe has made substantial progress in reducing its dependence on Russian gas, but the same cannot be said for oil. The EU introduced a price cap on Russian crude oil and refined products in December 2022, but countries like Hungary have continued to rely on Russian oil, undermining the sanctions.&nbsp;While the EU as a whole has made strides in curbing Russian energy imports,&nbsp;Energy and Clean Air notes that oil shipments from Russia to Europe still persist through indirect channels, with some countries using intermediary nations to procure Russian oil. This loophole has allowed Russia to continue reaping profits despite the sanctions.<h2>How Russia evades sanctions</h2>One of the West’s key tools for limiting Russia’s oil revenue is the price cap, implemented by the G7 and the EU in December 2022. This price cap was designed to prevent Russia from benefiting from higher oil prices while still allowing oil exports to continue. The idea was to reduce Russia’s ability to fund its war while maintaining stability in global energy markets. However, as&nbsp;Russia Fossil Tracker points out, the price cap has had limited success.The mechanism, which caps the price of Russian oil at $60 per barrel, has been difficult to enforce effectively. Russia has circumvented the price cap by rerouting its oil exports to non-Western countries, such as China and India, where it can sell oil at a discount without facing Western restrictions.&nbsp;In fact, as the&nbsp;Atlantic Council highlights, these countries have been buying Russian oil in increasing quantities, often at prices far below the cap. Russia has been able to sell its oil at discounts ranging from $20 to $30 per barrel, making it attractive for non-Western countries to purchase, further diminishing the intended effect of Western sanctions.This dynamic highlights a significant flaw in the West’s strategy. While the EU and the US can reduce their purchases of Russian energy, they cannot fully control the global flow of oil and gas. With countries like China and India buying discounted Russian oil, Moscow continues to receive substantial revenue, which in turn funds its war effort.&nbsp;As long as Russia’s energy exports are in high demand, the country will be able to navigate around Western sanctions and continue its military operations in Ukraine.Moreover, Russia’s energy companies, such as Gazprom and Rosneft, have also found ways to maintain their production levels, despite sanctions. These firms have managed to retain access to global markets, including the sale of natural gas and oil to non-Western countries. This revenue has been a crucial source of funding for Russia’s war effort, allowing it to purchase arms, maintain military operations, and sustain its political and economic stability.The paradox at the heart of the West’s strategy is clear, while the West continues to provide substantial financial and military support to Ukraine, they are simultaneously financing Russia’s war effort through fossil fuel imports.&nbsp;This dilemma is particularly pronounced in Europe, where energy prices have skyrocketed as a result of the sanctions and the ongoing conflict. European governments have faced immense pressure to reduce energy costs for their citizens while balancing their support for Ukraine.As the&nbsp;World Bank has noted, the Western sanctions against Russia have had some impact on Russian revenues, but not enough to significantly weaken the Kremlin’s ability to continue its military operations.&nbsp;Despite the sanctions, Russia’s oil and gas sector remains a primary source of income, and Moscow has been able to shift its exports to countries that are less concerned with the sanctions regime.The result is a situation where the West’s efforts to financially support Ukraine are somewhat nullified by the funds Russia continues to earn from its energy exports. While the EU and the US have provided billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine, the revenue generated by Russia from fossil fuel exports allows the Kremlin to continue its aggression. In effect, the West is funding both sides of the conflict, creating a complex and uncomfortable reality.<h2>Towards energy independence: A long road ahead</h2>As Europe seeks to reduce its reliance on Russian energy, the road ahead is long and fraught with challenges. The EU has set ambitious targets to reduce its reliance on Russian fossil fuels, including plans to phase out Russian oil and gas imports by 2027. However, these plans face significant obstacles, particularly in countries like Hungary, which have resisted efforts to impose further sanctions on Russian energy exports.One of the key challenges in reducing Russia’s energy revenues is the ongoing demand for fossil fuels globally. As&nbsp;Statista reports, despite efforts to transition to renewable energy, the global demand for oil and gas remains high, particularly in emerging markets.&nbsp;This creates a situation where countries outside the West are willing to purchase Russian energy at discounted rates, ensuring that Russia continues to generate significant revenues. Without a more coordinated effort to target these non-Western markets, Russia’s energy exports will remain a crucial source of funding for its war in Ukraine.Moreover, the US has not been entirely free from complicity in this situation. While it has reduced its purchases of Russian oil, it remains a key player in the global energy market. The US also sells oil to countries that have been purchasing Russian oil, further complicating the effort to isolate Russia economically. As long as Russia has access to global energy markets, it will be able to continue financing its war efforts.The paradox of Western support for Ukraine alongside the ongoing financing of Russia’s war through fossil fuel imports highlights a key flaw in the West’s strategy. While significant efforts have been made to reduce Russia’s energy revenues, the global nature of the fossil fuel market makes it difficult to fully isolate Russia.&nbsp;

Russia’s fossil fuel exports generated $242 billion in revenue in 2023, a year marked by heightened sanctions. These revenues have helped Russia fund its military efforts, and a substantial portion of this income has been generated from sales to countries outside the West.

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, European countries and the US have been instrumental in providing military, financial, and humanitarian support to Ukraine. Yet, as the war continues to devastate the region, a glaring paradox emerges: Western countries, despite their public support for Ukraine, are indirectly funding Russia's war machine by continuing to purchase Russian fossil fuels. This situation underscores the complex and often contradictory nature of international trade, where geopolitical rivalries and economic realities clash in troubling ways. Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European countries were deeply reliant on Russian energy. In 2021, Europe imported around 40 per cent of its natural gas and 25 per cent of its oil from Russia. While some European nations had begun moving towards energy diversification, the Russian invasion intensified efforts to break free from Russian fossil fuels. However, the transition has not been as swift as many hoped, and despite sanctions and promises to reduce reliance on Russian energy, European countries are still purchasing significant quantities of Russian oil, gas, and coal. According to a BBC report, Russia’s fossil fuel exports generated an astonishing $242 billion in revenue in 2023, a year marked by heightened sanctions. These revenues have helped Russia fund its military efforts, and a substantial portion of this income has been generated from sales to countries outside the West. While the European Union (EU) and the US have significantly reduced their purchases of Russian energy, countries like China, India, and Turkey have stepped in to absorb the surplus. This dynamic has allowed Russia to cushion the blow of Western sanctions, ultimately prolonging the war. In recent months, Europe has made substantial progress in reducing its dependence on Russian gas, but the same cannot be said for oil. The EU introduced a price cap on Russian crude oil and refined products in December 2022, but countries like Hungary have continued to rely on Russian oil, undermining the sanctions. While the EU as a whole has made strides in curbing Russian energy imports, Energy and Clean Air notes that oil shipments from Russia to Europe still persist through indirect channels, with some countries using intermediary nations to procure Russian oil. This loophole has allowed Russia to continue reaping profits despite the sanctions. How Russia evades sanctions One of the West’s key tools for limiting Russia’s oil revenue is the price cap, implemented by the G7 and the EU in December 2022. This price cap was designed to prevent Russia from benefiting from higher oil prices while still allowing oil exports to continue. The idea was to reduce Russia’s ability to fund its war while maintaining stability in global energy markets. However, as Russia Fossil Tracker points out, the price cap has had limited success. The mechanism, which caps the price of Russian oil at $60 per barrel, has been difficult to enforce effectively. Russia has circumvented the price cap by rerouting its oil exports to non-Western countries, such as China and India, where it can sell oil at a discount without facing Western restrictions. In fact, as the Atlantic Council highlights, these countries have been buying Russian oil in increasing quantities, often at prices far below the cap. Russia has been able to sell its oil at discounts ranging from $20 to $30 per barrel, making it attractive for non-Western countries to purchase, further diminishing the intended effect of Western sanctions. This dynamic highlights a significant flaw in the West’s strategy. While the EU and the US can reduce their purchases of Russian energy, they cannot fully control the global flow of oil and gas. With countries like China and India buying discounted Russian oil, Moscow continues to receive substantial revenue, which in turn funds its war effort. As long as Russia’s energy exports are in high demand, the country will be able to navigate around Western sanctions and continue its military operations in Ukraine. Moreover, Russia’s energy companies, such as Gazprom and Rosneft, have also found ways to maintain their production levels, despite sanctions. These firms have managed to retain access to global markets, including the sale of natural gas and oil to non-Western countries. This revenue has been a crucial source of funding for Russia’s war effort, allowing it to purchase arms, maintain military operations, and sustain its political and economic stability. The paradox at the heart of the West’s strategy is clear, while the West continues to provide substantial financial and military support to Ukraine, they are simultaneously financing Russia’s war effort through fossil fuel imports. This dilemma is particularly pronounced in Europe, where energy prices have skyrocketed as a result of the sanctions and the ongoing conflict. European governments have faced immense pressure to reduce energy costs for their citizens while balancing their support for Ukraine. As the World Bank has noted, the Western sanctions against Russia have had some impact on Russian revenues, but not enough to significantly weaken the Kremlin’s ability to continue its military operations. Despite the sanctions, Russia’s oil and gas sector remains a primary source of income, and Moscow has been able to shift its exports to countries that are less concerned with the sanctions regime. The result is a situation where the West’s efforts to financially support Ukraine are somewhat nullified by the funds Russia continues to earn from its energy exports. While the EU and the US have provided billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine, the revenue generated by Russia from fossil fuel exports allows the Kremlin to continue its aggression. In effect, the West is funding both sides of the conflict, creating a complex and uncomfortable reality. Towards energy independence: A long road ahead As Europe seeks to reduce its reliance on Russian energy, the road ahead is long and fraught with challenges. The EU has set ambitious targets to reduce its reliance on Russian fossil fuels, including plans to phase out Russian oil and gas imports by 2027. However, these plans face significant obstacles, particularly in countries like Hungary, which have resisted efforts to impose further sanctions on Russian energy exports. One of the key challenges in reducing Russia’s energy revenues is the ongoing demand for fossil fuels globally. As Statista reports, despite efforts to transition to renewable energy, the global demand for oil and gas remains high, particularly in emerging markets. This creates a situation where countries outside the West are willing to purchase Russian energy at discounted rates, ensuring that Russia continues to generate significant revenues. Without a more coordinated effort to target these non-Western markets, Russia’s energy exports will remain a crucial source of funding for its war in Ukraine. Moreover, the US has not been entirely free from complicity in this situation. While it has reduced its purchases of Russian oil, it remains a key player in the global energy market. The US also sells oil to countries that have been purchasing Russian oil, further complicating the effort to isolate Russia economically. As long as Russia has access to global energy markets, it will be able to continue financing its war efforts. The paradox of Western support for Ukraine alongside the ongoing financing of Russia’s war through fossil fuel imports highlights a key flaw in the West’s strategy. While significant efforts have been made to reduce Russia’s energy revenues, the global nature of the fossil fuel market makes it difficult to fully isolate Russia.

Russia’s fossil fuel exports generated $242 billion in revenue in 2023, a year marked by heightened sanctions. These revenues have helped Russia fund its military efforts, and a substantial portion of this income has been generated from sales to countries outside the West.

Is the West funding Russia’s war in Ukraine through fossil fuels?

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 28) issued a big statement regarding the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, claiming that he will find out in about two weeks if Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to end the ongoing war. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the US Attorney at the White House, Trump said that he isn't sure if Putin wants to end the war and if “he's tapping America along.” He warned that he would deal with Putin “differently” if he was tapping the US.&nbsp;"I'll let you know in about two weeks... we're going to find out whether or not he's tapping us along — and if he is, we'll respond a little bit differently," Trump said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">President Trump: ◾️I will let you know within 2 weeks if Putin is tapping us along or not, if he is we will respond differently. ◾️I cannot tell if Putin wants to end the war. ◾️Putin is playing with fire. ◾️I am disappointed at what happened a couple of nights now where people… <a href="https://t.co/ZN5nIU8bbh">pic.twitter.com/ZN5nIU8bbh</a>&mdash; Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1927767394216272233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The US president also opined that Putin is playing with fire and expressed his disappointment over Russian strike in Ukraine amid ongoing peace talks. “Putin is playing with fire…I am disappointed at what happened a couple of nights ago - where people were killed - in the middle of what you would call a negotiation,” Trump said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">REPORTER: Do you still believe that Putin actually wants to end the war?<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;I can&#39;t tell you that, but I&#39;ll let you know in about two weeks... we&#39;re going to find out whether or not he&#39;s tapping us along — and if he is, we&#39;ll respond a little bit differently.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/PlQ1YooKqk">pic.twitter.com/PlQ1YooKqk</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1927765075877646376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Trump’s latest comments came after he called the Kremlin leader “CRAZY” over the weekend following a mass Russian air attack on Kyiv. “What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD..“He’s playing with fire!” Trump said on his Truth Social.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a three-way summit with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and himself to end the war. This was outrightly rejected by the Kremlin. Putin had also refused to meet Zelensky in Turkey earlier this month. At that time, Trump was on his Middle East tour and had said that both leaders would meet soon to end the war.&nbsp;“I don’t believe anything’s going to happen, whether you like it or not, until he and I get together,” Trump said. “But we’re going to have to get it solved because too many people are dying.”<h2>Russia proposes second round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul</h2>Russia on Wednesday said it had drafted a peace "memorandum" outlining its terms for ending the Ukraine conflict and would present it to Kyiv at direct talks in Istanbul next Monday. "Our delegation... is ready to present this memorandum to the Ukrainian delegation and provide the necessary explanations during a second round of direct talks in Istanbul on Monday, June 2," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump said that he is not sure if Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin wants to end the Russia Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 28) issued a big statement regarding the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, claiming that he will find out in about two weeks if Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to end the ongoing war. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the US Attorney at the White House, Trump said that he isn't sure if Putin wants to end the war and if “he's tapping America along.” He warned that he would deal with Putin “differently” if he was tapping the US. "I'll let you know in about two weeks... we're going to find out whether or not he's tapping us along — and if he is, we'll respond a little bit differently," Trump said.

US President Donald Trump said that he is not sure if his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin wants to end the Russia-Ukraine war

Trump fed up with 'CRAZY' Putin? US president says 'will find out in 2 weeks if he wants to end Russia-Ukraine war'

Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said that Berlin will help Kyiv develop new long-range weapons that can hit targets in Russian territory.&nbsp;“There will be no range restrictions, allowing Ukraine to fully defend itself, even against military targets outside its own territory,” Merz said, adding that the weapons could be produced “both in Ukraine and here in Germany.”He made the remark at a joint press conference with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Earlier this week, Merz said in a TV interview that Ukraine’s allies were no longer putting range restrictions on arms provided to Kyiv.&nbsp;&nbsp;Merz said on Wednesday that defence ministers from both countries would sign a memorandum of understanding for the production of long-range weapons systems but he declined to provide technical details or name the manufacturers involved.&nbsp;“We want to talk about production and we will not publicly discuss details,” he said when asked by reporters in Berlin if Germany would supply Kyiv with its Taurus missiles.Merz took office recently and soon promised to bolster German support for Ukraine and said that there were “no longer” any range restrictions on weapons supplied by Kyiv’s Western allies.The Taurus has a range of 500 km (310 miles) and could reach deeper into Russian territory than other far-range missiles.Merz has emphasised that a decision on lifting range restrictions was taken by Western allies months ago.&nbsp;Merz is sounding more assertive in support for Ukraine than his predecessor, Olaf Scholz.During his press conference with Zelensky, Merz promised Ukraine continued support for as long as necessary, warning Moscow that its refusal to take part in further peace talks would have “real consequences”.&nbsp;<h2>Kremlin slams Merz, says it’s a further provocation&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Reacting to the announcement, the Kremlin has warned that any decision to end range restrictions on the missiles that Ukraine can use would be a quite dangerous change in policy that would harm efforts to reach a political deal.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the decision by Merz was a further provocation of the war in Ukraine.“This is a very dangerous trend, an irresponsible position that Germany is taking,” Peskov said.&nbsp;The Ukraine war, which is now in its fourth year, has claimed tens of thousands of lives. Moscow controls roughly one-fifth of the country’s territory, including Crimea, which it annexed in 2014.

During his press conference with Zelensky, Merz promised Ukraine continued support for as long as necessary, warning Moscow that its refusal to take part in further peace talks would have “real consequences”.

Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said that Berlin will help Kyiv develop new long-range weapons that can hit targets in Russian territory. “There will be no range restrictions, allowing Ukraine to fully defend itself, even against military targets outside its own territory,” Merz said, adding that the weapons could be produced “both in Ukraine and here in Germany.” He made the remark at a joint press conference with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Earlier this week, Merz said in a TV interview that Ukraine’s allies were no longer putting range restrictions on arms provided to Kyiv. Merz said on Wednesday that defence ministers from both countries would sign a memorandum of understanding for the production of long-range weapons systems but he declined to provide technical details or name the manufacturers involved. “We want to talk about production and we will not publicly discuss details,” he said when asked by reporters in Berlin if Germany would supply Kyiv with its Taurus missiles. Merz took office recently and soon promised to bolster German support for Ukraine and said that there were “no longer” any range restrictions on weapons supplied by Kyiv’s Western allies. The Taurus has a range of 500 km (310 miles) and could reach deeper into Russian territory than other far-range missiles. Merz has emphasised that a decision on lifting range restrictions was taken by Western allies months ago. Merz is sounding more assertive in support for Ukraine than his predecessor, Olaf Scholz. During his press conference with Zelensky, Merz promised Ukraine continued support for as long as necessary, warning Moscow that its refusal to take part in further peace talks would have “real consequences”. Kremlin slams Merz, says it’s a further provocation Reacting to the announcement, the Kremlin has warned that any decision to end range restrictions on the missiles that Ukraine can use would be a quite dangerous change in policy that would harm efforts to reach a political deal. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the decision by Merz was a further provocation of the war in Ukraine. “This is a very dangerous trend, an irresponsible position that Germany is taking,” Peskov said. The Ukraine war, which is now in its fourth year, has claimed tens of thousands of lives. Moscow controls roughly one-fifth of the country’s territory, including Crimea, which it annexed in 2014.

During his press conference with Zelensky, Merz promised Ukraine continued support for as long as necessary, warning Moscow that its refusal to take part in further peace talks would have “real consequences”.

German chancellor Merz promises to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles, Kremlin reacts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called for a trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and him, to discuss terms to end the Russia-Ukraine war.Almost a month after Putin did not show up at the Turkey talks, Zelensky said that he is open to "any format" of talks to push peace talks.The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered the third year, as the two sides continue to attack each other territories while shifting blame on one another."We are ready to meet at the level of leaders. The American side knows this, and the Russian side knows this. We are ready for the 'Trump, Putin, and me' format, and we are ready for the Trump-Putin, Trump-Zelensky format, and then the three of us," Zelensky said.Earlier, Putin said he was ready to meet Zelensky. However, when the Ukrainian president invited him to meet in Istanbul, Turkey, the Russian president did not come. Instead, lower-level peace talks were held between Russian and Ukrainian delegations on May 16."If Putin is not comfortable with a bilateral meeting, or if everyone wants it to be a trilateral meeting, I don't care. I am ready for any format," Zelensky added.He further said that several venues are being considered for future talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US, particularly Istanbul, Switzerland, and the Vatican."The Turkish side knows that we are discussing several sites. And that we have done preparatory work on the Vatican and Switzerland," Zelensky said, adding that the idea of holding talks in the Vatican "was supported by everyone except Russia, as can be seen in the media."The Ukrainian president said that Turkey is "the most realistic option" for next round of negotiations. While, Russia is pushing for Belarus, to hold next meeting, but Kyiv didn't accept, Zelensky said.Meanwhile today, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia will soon announce the next round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in the near future.The neutral status of Ukraine remains one of Russia's key demands in the peace negotiations, Lavrov added. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-to-announce-next-talks-with-ukraine-soon-says-foreign-minister-sergei-lavrov-1748424299621">Also read: Russia to announce next talks with Ukraine soon, says foreign minister Sergei Lavrov</a>

Almost a month after Putin did not show up at the Turkey talks, Zelensky said that he is open to "any format" of talks to push peace talks.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called for a trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and him, to discuss terms to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Almost a month after Putin did not show up at the Turkey talks, Zelensky said that he is open to "any format" of talks to push peace talks. The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered the third year, as the two sides continue to attack each other territories while shifting blame on one another. "We are ready to meet at the level of leaders. The American side knows this, and the Russian side knows this. We are ready for the 'Trump, Putin, and me' format, and we are ready for the Trump-Putin, Trump-Zelensky format, and then the three of us," Zelensky said. Earlier, Putin said he was ready to meet Zelensky. However, when the Ukrainian president invited him to meet in Istanbul, Turkey, the Russian president did not come. Instead, lower-level peace talks were held between Russian and Ukrainian delegations on May 16. "If Putin is not comfortable with a bilateral meeting, or if everyone wants it to be a trilateral meeting, I don't care. I am ready for any format," Zelensky added. He further said that several venues are being considered for future talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US, particularly Istanbul, Switzerland, and the Vatican. "The Turkish side knows that we are discussing several sites. And that we have done preparatory work on the Vatican and Switzerland," Zelensky said, adding that the idea of holding talks in the Vatican "was supported by everyone except Russia, as can be seen in the media." The Ukrainian president said that Turkey is "the most realistic option" for next round of negotiations. While, Russia is pushing for Belarus, to hold next meeting, but Kyiv didn't accept, Zelensky said. Meanwhile today, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia will soon announce the next round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in the near future. The neutral status of Ukraine remains one of Russia's key demands in the peace negotiations, Lavrov added. Also read: Russia to announce next talks with Ukraine soon, says foreign minister Sergei Lavrov

Almost a month after Putin did not show up at the Turkey talks, Zelensky said that he is open to "any format" of talks to push peace talks.

Zelensky-Trump-Putin meet? Ukrainian president calls for trilateral meeting to end Russia-Ukraine war

Russia will soon announce the next round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in the near future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday (May 28).&nbsp;The neutral status of Ukraine remains one of Russia's key demands in the peace negotiations, Lavrov added. Commenting on reports that the Vatican might host the talks, Lavrov said it would be “uncomfortable” for the Holy See to do so, as both Russia and Ukraine are Orthodox countries.&nbsp;“Imagine the Vatican as a venue for negotiations. It’s rather unseemly, I would say, for Orthodox nations to discuss the elimination of root causes on a Catholic platform. I believe it would not be particularly comfortable for the Vatican either,” he said.&nbsp;'Germany Army buildup plan very worrying'&nbsp;Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday (May 28) labeled German proposals to develop the 'strongest' army in Europe as 'very worrying' by bringing up the world wars of the 20th century.&nbsp;Germany has since World War II been hesitant to develop its military, and NATO allies have largely depended on the United States for security.&nbsp;Berlin is Kyiv's strongest supporter as it resists Moscow's all-out offensive for over three years.&nbsp;Numerous people were reminded immediately of the times of the last century, when Germany was twice the dominant military power and how much havoc this caused, Lavrov said at a Moscow security conference, where the US embassy delegation took part for the first time since Russia's attack on Ukraine.&nbsp;Merz promised to "make all financial resources available" for Europe's economic giant's under-funded defense forces.&nbsp;Berlin has recently deployed a 5,000-strong armored brigade in Lithuania, the first permanent deployment of German soldiers outside the country since WWII in response to Russia's all-out attack on Ukraine in 2022.

Russia to announce next talks with Ukraine soon says foreign minister Sergei Lavrov

Russia will soon announce the next round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in the near future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday (May 28). The neutral status of Ukraine remains one of Russia's key demands in the peace negotiations, Lavrov added. Commenting on reports that the Vatican might host the talks, Lavrov said it would be “uncomfortable” for the Holy See to do so, as both Russia and Ukraine are Orthodox countries. “Imagine the Vatican as a venue for negotiations. It’s rather unseemly, I would say, for Orthodox nations to discuss the elimination of root causes on a Catholic platform. I believe it would not be particularly comfortable for the Vatican either,” he said. 'Germany Army buildup plan very worrying' Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday (May 28) labeled German proposals to develop the 'strongest' army in Europe as 'very worrying' by bringing up the world wars of the 20th century. Germany has since World War II been hesitant to develop its military, and NATO allies have largely depended on the United States for security. Berlin is Kyiv's strongest supporter as it resists Moscow's all-out offensive for over three years. Numerous people were reminded immediately of the times of the last century, when Germany was twice the dominant military power and how much havoc this caused, Lavrov said at a Moscow security conference, where the US embassy delegation took part for the first time since Russia's attack on Ukraine. Merz promised to "make all financial resources available" for Europe's economic giant's under-funded defense forces. Berlin has recently deployed a 5,000-strong armored brigade in Lithuania, the first permanent deployment of German soldiers outside the country since WWII in response to Russia's all-out attack on Ukraine in 2022.

The neutral status of Ukraine remains one of Russia's key demands in the peace negotiations

Russia to announce next talks with Ukraine soon, says foreign minister Sergei Lavrov

Russia has criticised the move by Ukraine’s European allies to lift the restrictions on Kyiv for firing long-range missiles into Russia. This comes after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that there were no longer any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine.&nbsp;Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov slammed the move by saying that lifting of ban on long-range missiles for Ukraine was “rather dangerous”, reported news agency TASS.&nbsp;“If such decisions are made, they will absolutely go against our aspirations to reach a political settlement and the efforts being made within the framework of the settlement,” he said.&nbsp;Last year in September, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that lifting any restrictions on long-range Western weapons to strike deep inside Russia would mean war with NATO. Putin threatened that Moscow would consider any attack supported by a nuclear power to be a joint attack, adding that Russia could use nuclear weapons in the case of any strike with conventional missiles.&nbsp;<h2>‘Ukraine can now defend itself’: Merz</h2>&nbsp;On Monday (May 26), Merz said, “There are no longer any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine. Neither from the British, nor from the French, nor from us. Nor by the Americans.”&nbsp;“In other words, Ukraine can now defend itself, even by attacking military positions in Russia, for example. It wasn’t able to do that until some time ago. With very few exceptions, it didn’t do that until a while ago either,” he explained.&nbsp;The German chancellor clarified his remarks, which were interpreted as an announcement of new policy, by saying, this “has been the case for months.”&nbsp;This comes following a massive drone and missile strike by Russia on Ukraine over the weekend.&nbsp;Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump appears to shift his stance on Russia by calling Putin “absolutely CRAZY” following the Russian attack on Ukraine. The US president also threatened to impose “more sanctions on Russia”.

Last year in September, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that lifting any restrictions on long-range Western weapons to strike deep inside Russia would mean war with NATO.

Russia has criticised the move by Ukraine’s European allies to lift the restrictions on Kyiv for firing long-range missiles into Russia. This comes after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that there were no longer any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov slammed the move by saying that lifting of ban on long-range missiles for Ukraine was “rather dangerous”, reported news agency TASS. “If such decisions are made, they will absolutely go against our aspirations to reach a political settlement and the efforts being made within the framework of the settlement,” he said. Last year in September, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that lifting any restrictions on long-range Western weapons to strike deep inside Russia would mean war with NATO. Putin threatened that Moscow would consider any attack supported by a nuclear power to be a joint attack, adding that Russia could use nuclear weapons in the case of any strike with conventional missiles. ‘Ukraine can now defend itself’: Merz On Monday (May 26), Merz said, “There are no longer any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine. Neither from the British, nor from the French, nor from us. Nor by the Americans.” “In other words, Ukraine can now defend itself, even by attacking military positions in Russia, for example. It wasn’t able to do that until some time ago. With very few exceptions, it didn’t do that until a while ago either,” he explained. The German chancellor clarified his remarks, which were interpreted as an announcement of new policy, by saying, this “has been the case for months.” This comes following a massive drone and missile strike by Russia on Ukraine over the weekend. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump appears to shift his stance on Russia by calling Putin “absolutely CRAZY” following the Russian attack on Ukraine. The US president also threatened to impose “more sanctions on Russia”.

Last year in September, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that lifting any restrictions on long-range Western weapons to strike deep inside Russia would mean war with NATO.

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