A sudden spring snowstorm has slammed northern Russia, cutting off key transport links and plunging an entire city back into winter conditions. The city of Khanty-Mansiysk faced near-isolation after a powerful snowstorm swept through the region, bringing blizzard conditions and hurricane-force winds in the middle of spring.


Hurricane-force Winds Paralyse Transport Networks

Putin reunited with his former German teacher in Moscow, greeting her with flowers and a warm hug before taking her out for dinner. The Russian president later personally escorted her to the Kremlin, showcasing a rare emotional and personal side amid global tensions.


Putin's Warm Reunion With Childhood School Teacher; Takes Her For Dinner

Russia and Ukraine swapped accusations of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, with both sides claiming to have suffered casualties in drone and artillery strikes over the past 24 hours.

President Trump had announced Friday that Russia and Ukraine would swap 1,000 prisoners as part of a three-day ceasefire, coinciding with the observation of Victory Day in Russia over the weekend. 

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow, Kyiv Trade Truce Violation Claims

Russia: Ukraine Targeting Civilian Infra in Moscow, Belgorod & Crimea

Global perceptions of the U.S. have deteriorated for a second consecutive year and are now worse than views of Russia, an annual study on ​democracy published on Friday showed, as U.S. President Donald Trump's policies continue ‌to severely strain the NATO alliance.
The Denmark-based Alliance of Democracies Foundation, which commissioned the survey, said the U.S. was also most frequently named in response to which country posed the greatest threat to ​the world, after Russia and Israel. The survey did not go into ​details on the criteria used, but the Alliance says its aim is ⁠to defend and advance democratic values.


Global Survey Shows Declining Trust in US; China Perception Remains Positive

In Russia, a widening crackdown on internet services and messaging apps like Telegram is disrupting how thousands of businesses operate. From online orders to client communication, small firms say repeated restrictions, outages, and VPN dependency are costing them time, money, and customers, with no clear alternative in sight.


Russia's Internet Crackdown Disrupts Businesses

Russia is actively using the Caspian Sea as a strategic, covert, and overt maritime corridor to supply Iran with critical military components, helping Tehran rebuild its defense capabilities despite intense U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade. According to U.S. officials, this waterway allows Russia and Iran to move goods without facing typical sanctions enforcement in the Persian Gulf.


Russia Supplies Critical Weaponry to Iran via Caspian Sea Amid US Sanctions

The Kremlin said peace between Russia and Ukraine remains “a very long way off” despite a US-brokered ceasefire and renewed diplomatic efforts by President Donald Trump.

Kremlin pours cold water on Trump’s Ukraine optimism says peace ‘a very long way off’

Russia marked Victory Day with a grand military parade on Moscow’s iconic Red Square, showcasing tanks, missile systems, marching troops and aerial displays. President Vladimir Putin attended the ceremony as the country commemorated the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II. The annual parade comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and continued focus on Russia’s military strength and national symbolism.


Russia's Victory Day Parade On Moscow's Red Square 

Russia is reportedly preparing to test-fire its RS-28 Sarmat missile ahead of Victory Day celebrations, in a move likely to send a powerful strategic message to the West amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Often referred to as a “doomsday missile,” the Sarmat is designed to carry multiple nuclear warheads and evade modern defence systems.

The planned test comes as geopolitical tensions between Moscow and NATO continue to escalate.

Russia Tests Sarmat-2: The Doomsday Weapon NATO Can't Stop

The war between Russia and Ukraine enters another critical phase as tensions escalate over potential strategic moves by Ukrainian leadership. Questions are now being raised over whether Volodymyr Zelenskyy could take actions that cross a declared “red line” set by Vladimir Putin, risking further escalation.

With battlefield dynamics shifting and diplomatic channels under strain, analysts warn that any miscalculation could significantly intensify the conflict and reshape the regional security balance in Europe.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Unleashes Massive 347-Drone Blitz Near Moscow

Russia-Ukraine War: Will Zelensky Cross Putin's Red Line? 

Russia has issued a strong warning urging civilians to leave Kyiv amid rising tensions ahead of its annual Victory Day celebrations, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested that the safety and symbolism of Moscow’s parade now depend on the course of the war itself. The sharp exchange has intensified fears of further escalation between Russia and Ukraine at a time when both sides continue long-range strikes, drone attacks, and psychological pressure campaigns. Victory Day, one of Russia’s most symbolic national events, is now unfolding under the shadow of war.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Says Russia's Victory Parade Depends on Us

The ongoing Iran war is reshaping global oil markets, and now, it’s delivering a major financial boost to Russia. New data shows Russia’s oil tax revenues surged in April, hitting their highest level in six months, driven by soaring crude prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions. 

Russia's Oil Tax Revenue Jumps to 6-Month High in April

#Gravitas Russia has unleashed its deadliest wave of attacks across Ukraine this year, leading to at least 27 fatalities and casting doubt over any talk of a ceasefire.


Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Launches Deadliest Attack on Ukraine This Year

Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of breaching a unilateral ceasefire announced by Ukraine by launching a wave of drone attacks on several cities.

The Ukrainian president said Russia had carried out "active hostilities and terrorist shelling", targeting the front line as well as firing dozens of drones and missiles at civilian areas.


Russian Drone Hit Sumy Kindergarten, Russia Says Ukrainian Drone Attack in Chuvashia Killed 2 People

Fresh waves of drone and missile strikes by Russia have hit cities across Ukraine after truce efforts broke down. Ukrainian officials say dozens have been killed, with a strike on a kindergarten in Sumy sparking outrage. The renewed attacks highlight the fragile nature of ceasefire talks, as civilians once again bear the brunt of escalating violence in the ongoing conflict.


Russia-Ukraine War: Truce Calls Collapse, Russian Drones & Bombs Leave Trail of Destruction In Kyiv

Tensions have flared between Russia and the United States over the citizenship status of diplomats’ children. Moscow has accused Washington of “forcing” American citizenship through birthright laws, claiming it violates international diplomatic norms. The US maintains its legal framework, but the dispute has added a fresh layer to already strained ties, highlighting how even legal interpretations can spark geopolitical friction.


Russia-US Diplomatic Row Erupts Over Citizenship Of Diplomats’ Children

Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in ‌one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv.
Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8 to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two and a military parade in Moscow's Red Square.

Russia Strikes Kramatorsk Killing 25; Zelensky Rejects Russia's 'Victory Day Ceasefire Plan'

Tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war have escalated sharply as Vladimir Putin issues a stark warning to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Moscow has warned of a massive attack on Kyiv if ceasefire terms are violated, raising fears of renewed large-scale escalation in the conflict.

Russia Warns Mass Attack on Kyiv if Ceasefire Violated 

A fast-moving wildfire has devastated a village in Russia, destroying multiple homes within hours. In the Tomsk region, at least sixteen houses were reduced to ashes as strong winds fueled the blaze.


Russia Wildfires: Blaze Reduces Homes to Ashes in Tomsk Region

Putin reportedly fears being assassinated and thinks a coup might be being plotted. A European intelligence report states that his former aide, Shoigu, could be at the centre of these fears. Putin's security has been tightened and he has remained away from the public eye this year.

Kremlin circulating old photos of Putin amid fears of assassination and coup: Report

The war between Russia and Ukraine has taken another deadly turn. A Ukrainian drone reportedly struck a high-rise building in Moscow, while Russia launched intense missile strikes on Kharkiv, killing at least five people and injuring several others. Civilians continue to bear the brunt as attacks escalate on both sides, raising fresh concerns over the widening scope of the conflict and its humanitarian toll. Here’s a quick breakdown of the latest developments.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Says 5 Killed, Several Injured in Missile Attack on Kharkiv 

Swedish authorities have seized a tanker in the Baltic Sea suspected of operating under a false flag and linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.” Officials said the vessel failed to meet seaworthiness requirements, raising safety and compliance concerns. The move is part of a wider European crackdown on covert shipping networks allegedly used to bypass sanctions, highlighting growing scrutiny of maritime activities tied to geopolitical tensions.


Sweden Seizes Suspected 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Amid Crackdown on Russia-Linked Shipping

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