Ukraine has denied reports of a salary crisis despite delays in receiving a major loan from the European Union. Officials say wages for public workers, pensions, and military payments remain secure even as funding negotiations continue.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Denies Salary Crisis Amid EU Loan Deadloc

Russia has designated Pavel Talankin, a teacher and co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "Mr. Nobody Against Putin," as a "foreign agent" following his exposure of pro-war propaganda in Russian schools. Talankin secretly filmed inside a Chelyabinsk school for two years before fleeing in 2024. The film recently won the 2026 Oscar for Best Documentary. 


Oscar-winning Filmmaker Flees Russia, Smuggles Footage; Russia Brands Him a “Foreign Agent”

A Russian oil tanker is heading to Cuba despite a US-imposed oil blockade on the island. The vessel, carrying hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude, is expected to provide temporary relief to Cuba’s worsening energy crisis marked by blackouts and fuel shortages.

The shipment challenges Washington’s efforts to restrict fuel supplies to Cuba, with earlier policies aimed at pressuring the government by cutting off oil imports. The US has now signalled it will allow the tanker to reach Cuba, avoiding a potential escalation with Russia.

US-Iran War | Reports: US Coast Guard Allowing Tanker to Reach Cuba

Severe flooding has swept across parts of Russia’s North Caucasus after days of relentless rainfall. Regions including Dagestan and Chechnya have been badly hit, with swollen rivers and overflowing streams inundating towns and villages.

Rescue workers and local residents are struggling to cope with the aftermath as fast-moving floodwaters cause widespread damage. Authorities say thousands of people have already been evacuated from the worst-affected areas.


Russia Battles Devastating Floods As Caucasus Region Sees Mass Evacuations | Climate Tracker

A major India-Russia co-production is bringing cultural collaboration to the big screen, with the film shot across Mumbai, Udaipur and Jodhpur. The musical comedy, Persimmon of My Love, marks the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between the two countries in decades.

Filmed entirely in India using Bollywood-style production, the project blends Russian storytelling with Indian cinematic elements. Locations in Mumbai studios and Rajasthan’s Udaipur and Jodhpur were used to create a visually rich setting, highlighting India’s cultural and architectural heritage.

The film is seen as a step forward in cultural and creative ties between India and Russia, reviving a long-standing cinematic connection.

India-Russia Film Showcases Cultural Ties, Shot Across Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur | WION

Filming took place in Mumbai’s bustling studios and historic palaces and forts in Rajasthan, using real heritage sites. Director Marius Weisberg, known for hits such as Love in the Big City and The Taming of the Shrew, praised the Indian crew’s speed and professionalism.

First Russian film fully shot in India blends song, dance and brotherly drama

Russia took satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia three times in the days before Iran attacked the site and wounded American troops, according to a summary of Ukrainian intelligence shared with NBC News by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

In an interview in the Gulf nation of Qatar on Saturday, Zelenskyy said he was “100%” confident Russia was sharing such intelligence with Iran to help target U.S. forces across the Middle East.

Ukraine: Russia Took Satellite Images of US Airbase in Saudi Arabia

The eurozone suffered the biggest inflation jump in March since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. That is according to economists assessing the fallout from the escalating war in West Asia.


Memories of 2022 Ukraine Crisis Come to Fore

Russia has declared a state of emergency in Dagestan’s capital after severe flooding disrupted daily life and cut power to over 327,000 people. Authorities are working to restore electricity and manage the crisis as heavy rains continue to impact infrastructure and essential services in the region.


Russia Declares Emergency in Dagestan's Capital as Floods Cut Power to More Than 327,000 People

Russia has reportedly sent food and medical supplies to Iran via road and railway routes, signalling deepening cooperation between Moscow and Tehran amid the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. The humanitarian cargo moved through regional transit corridors, including routes passing via Azerbaijan, highlighting the growing strategic importance of overland logistics networks linking the two countries.


Russia Sends Food & Medicine to Iran Via Road & Railway 

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on Friday instructed the energy ‌ministry ⁠to draft ⁠a resolution banning gasoline exports from April 1, the Russian government said.

The ⁠state-run TASS ‌news agency earlier ⁠reported that the ban would remain in place until July 31.

Russia Imposes Ban on Gasoline Exports For Producers

#Gravitas According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin is turning to the country’s richest elites, its oligarchs, for financial support to help stabilise the country's finances as the war drags on. A claim that the Kremlin has outrightly rejected. 


Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Asks Russian Oligarchs to Fund War With Ukraine?

India's defence ‌acquisition council approved proposals ​worth ​2.38 trillion rupees ($25 ⁠billion) ​on Friday ​to buy medium transport aircraft, ​Russian ​S-400 surface-to-air missile ‌systems, ⁠and remotely piloted strike ​aircraft, ​the ⁠government said in ​a ​statement.


Indian Air Force Wants to Acquire More S-400 Air Defence Systems 

India Clears Military Purchase Proposals Worth $25 Billion

The Pentagon is reportedly considering redirecting military aid and weapons originally destined for Ukraine to support operations in the Middle East as the Iran war strains U.S. munitions stockpiles. The move underscores the tough trade‑offs Washington faces between backing Ukraine and sustaining combat efforts in the region.

U.S. Department of War Mulling Over Diverting Ukraine Aid for War in Iran

Russia has launched a renewed spring offensive in Ukraine, stepping up military pressure along multiple fronts.

Ukrainian officials say Russian strikes hit Kharkiv, leaving at least nine people injured. The attacks come as Moscow intensifies its campaign, with fighting expected to escalate in the coming weeks.

Kharkiv, a key city near the Russian border, has repeatedly come under attack since the start of the war, and remains a major flashpoint as the conflict enters a new phase.

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Launches Spring Offensive as Kharkiv Strikes Injure Nine | WION

Tensions in Eastern Europe have taken a sharp turn after a Russian drone reportedly entered Estonian airspace and struck a power-related facility. The incident comes amid an intense escalation, with Russia and Ukraine launching hundreds of drones at each other in recent days. The cross-border breach has raised fresh security concerns for NATO members, as fears grow over the conflict spilling beyond Ukraine’s borders.


BREAKING: Russian Drone Breaches Estonia Airspace, Hits Power Facility

Russia says it has intercepted nearly 400 Ukrainian drones in one of the largest aerial exchanges of the war so far. Attacks reportedly hit regions near the border as well as areas around Moscow and Leningrad, with a fire breaking out at a key port. As strikes intensify on both sides and casualties rise in Ukraine, Moscow is signaling the start of a new spring offensive, pointing to a potentially more dangerous phase in the conflict.


Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Unleashes Nearly 1000 Drones In 24 Hours

Ukrainian President has called for intensified global pressure on Russia, warning that Moscow has no real intention of ending the war. Pointing to the scale of recent attacks, he argued that only “tangible losses” would force Russia to reconsider its position. Zelensky also linked Russia’s actions beyond Ukraine, alleging support for Iran’s regional operations, and stressed that without stronger international measures, prospects for peace remain distant.


Ukraine's Zelensky Says Only More Pressure Can Persuade Russia to End War 

Russia has launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, with nearly 1,000 UAVs reported in a 24-hour period.

Ukrainian authorities say at least eight people were killed in strikes across multiple regions, marking one of the most intense attacks in recent months.

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Launches Massive Attack On Ukraine, Nearly 1,000 UAVs In 24 Hours | WION

Russia launched a fresh wave of strikes across Ukraine, hitting civilian areas and killing five people while injuring 21 others. The attacks come amid escalating hostilities, with Ukrainian authorities reporting widespread damage and ongoing efforts to protect civilians. The international community condemns the strikes and calls for urgent conflict resolution.

Russia Strikes Ukraine: 5 Killed, 21 Injured in Fresh Wave of Civilian Attacks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holds a call with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, after US President Donald Trump revealed Washington and Tehran had held “very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities.”

Russia’s Lavrov called for an “immediate cessation of hostilities and a political settlement that takes into account the legitimate interests of all parties involved, above all Iran,” the Russian foreign ministry says in a readout of the call, which it said was initiated by Tehran.

Israel-Iran War: Iranian FM Holds Call With Russia After US-Iran War Talks

Ukraine says it has “irrefutable” evidence that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran, potentially prolonging the West Asia conflict and aiding Tehran’s targeting of U.S. and allied forces. Moscow denies these claims while global tensions over missile, regional strategy, and diplomatic fallout intensify amid the wider Middle East crisis.

Russia “Prolonging West Asia War” as Zelensky Claims Irrefutable Intelligence Support To Iran

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