Russia is continuing to advance on the battlefield, tightening pressure on Ukraine along an overstretched and heavily battered front. At the same time, equally consequential developments are unfolding on the diplomatic front. European powers are beginning to edge back toward direct engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin.  


Russia Advances Into Ukraine, Europe Kneels Before Putin

Families of Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in its war with Ukraine demand answers about the fate of their relatives, some of whom have been killed or are missing.


Families seek answers after Kenyans recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine

Cucumber and tomato prices in Russia have surged dramatically in early 2026, turning everyday vegetables into perceived luxuries amid rampant inflation and sinking consumer confidence.


Cucumbers Now Luxury in Inflation-Hit Russia

NATO is planning a potential Arctic operation amid rising Russian and Chinese activity in the region. The United States is set to relinquish several senior NATO command posts, with Italy assuming leadership of the strategic Naples command.


NATO Eyes Arctic Mission Amid Rising Russian, Chinese Activity

The ongoing conflict has sent food prices soaring across Russia, with tomatoes, cucumbers, and other essentials becoming increasingly expensive. Citizens are feeling the direct impact of the war on their daily lives and budgets. In this video, we examine the causes behind the price surge, including supply chain disruptions, inflation, and economic sanctions.

Russians Feel the Cost of War: Food Prices Soar in Russia Amid War

Russia has escalated its aerial bombardment of Ukraine to unprecedented levels, unleashing around 2,000 drones and 616 missile strikes in the past week alone, primarily targeting energy infrastructure and civilian areas.


Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Claims Iranian-Made Drones Have Struck Odesa

Russia and Ukraine have mutually targeted each other's energy infrastructure during freezing winter conditions, exacerbating civilian hardship amid stalled peace talks.


Ukraine and Russia Attack Energy Facilities Amid Freezing Cold

Russia says it has arrested and extradited a suspect from Dubai in connection with the shooting of senior military intelligence official Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow. Authorities have accused Ukraine of orchestrating the attack, calling it an attempt to sabotage ongoing peace negotiations. The arrest comes amid a growing pattern of targeted killings and covert operations linked to the Russia-Ukraine war. Similar incidents have been reported in Israel and Iran, highlighting the expanding scope of global intelligence warfare. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities say they have neutralized a Mossad-linked terror cell in Tehran, underlining rising tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv. From Moscow to the Middle East, this report examines how shadow conflicts and targeted strikes are reshaping modern warfare.


Inside the New Spy Battlefield: Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Iran

Russia has escalated its aerial bombardment of Ukraine to unprecedented levels, unleashing around 2,000 drones and 616 missile strikes in the past week alone, primarily targeting energy infrastructure and civilian areas.



Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Unleashes Record Strikes on Ukraine 

Russia has intensified its aerial campaign against Ukraine, launching a record barrage of approximately 2,000 drones and 616 missile strikes over the past week, targeting energy infrastructure, civilian areas, and military sites across multiple regions.



Russia Unleashes Record 2,000 Drones, 616 Missile Strikes on Ukraine in a Week 

Russia launched overnight drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, killing at least three people and hitting critical energy infrastructure. The renewed attacks raise doubts over possible diplomatic talks as territorial disputes, including Donbas and Zaporizhzhia, remain unresolved.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Strikes On Ukraine Energy Infra Threaten Trilateral Talks

Russia launched more than 440 drones and missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale overnight attack targeting cities and critical infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said. Ukraine’s air force reported that Russia fired 408 drones and 39 missiles between Friday night and early Saturday. Of those, 382 drones and 24 missiles were shot down or electronically suppressed. According to the air force, 21 drones and 13 missiles struck targets across 19 locations. Oleksandr Koval, head of the Rivne regional military administration in western Ukraine, said at least one person was killed and two others injured in strikes on the region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attacks again targeted Ukraine’s energy sector as the country endures severe winter conditions.


Russia Pounds Ukraine With Drones; Will Strikes on Kyiv Energy Infra Threaten Trilateral Talks?

Ukraine has voiced strong opposition to a proposed economic cooperation initiative between Russia and the United States—reportedly valued at $12 trillion—citing concerns that it could undermine Ukrainian sovereignty and security.


Russia Trying To Bypass Ukraine And Deal Directly With US? 

The Kremlin on Thursday (February 5, 2026) said it regretted the end of the last treaty governing the nuclear arsenals of Russia and the United States and called it a negative step.


Kremlin Regrets End of Nuclear Weapons Treaty With US

Ukraine has voiced strong opposition to a proposed economic cooperation initiative between Russia and the United States—reportedly valued at $12 trillion—citing concerns that it could undermine Ukrainian sovereignty and security.



Zelensky Fears Ukraine Being Sidelined as Russia Tempts US With $12 Trillion Deal

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Sunday that the man suspected of shooting senior Russian military intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow has been detained in Dubai and handed over to Russian authorities. Russian state television channel Ru-24 aired footage released by the FSB showing agents escorting the suspect, identified as Russian citizen Lyubomir Korba, off a plane at an undisclosed location in Russia. Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, the deputy head of Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, was shot several times inside an apartment building in Moscow on Friday, according to investigators. Russian media reported that he underwent surgery following the attack. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Ukraine of being behind what he described as an assassination attempt aimed at disrupting peace talks. Ukraine denied any involvement. Alexeyev’s superior, Admiral Igor Kostyukov, who heads the GRU, has been leading Russia’s delegation in security-related negotiations with Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.


Russia Says Suspect in Shooting of Top General Detained in Dubai | WION 

Eight women were injured in an overnight Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, according to regional officials, who shared details on Sunday via Telegram. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service released video showing a firefighter attempting to extinguish a burning house following the attack. Reuters said it was not able to independently verify the location or the date of the footage. Separately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the United States wants Moscow and Kyiv to find a way to end the war before summer. Speaking to reporters in remarks released by his office on Saturday, Zelenskiy said Washington had proposed holding talks in Miami within a week, following two days of U.S.-brokered discussions between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi earlier this week. Kyiv, he said, had agreed to the proposal.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Overnight Attack Injures Eight Women in Ukraine’s Kherson, Officials Say

Russia is facing its most severe labour shortage in decades, and  it’s turning to countries in south asia, including india and sri lanka, to fill critical job vacancies. With an ageing population and heavy workforce losses tied to the war in ukraine, moscow says it needs millions more workers. For years, russia relied largely on migrant workers from central asian nations like uzbekistan and tajikistan to staff construction sites, factories and city services.

Russia Looks to South Asia to Fill Jobs | Work Permits for Indians Jumped Sharply in Recent Years

Four Indian medical students were injured, alongside two police officers, in a brutal knife attack by a 15-year-old suspect at Bashkortostan State Medical University's hostel in Ufa, Russia. 

Indian Students Hurt in Ufa Rampage Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Four Indian medical students were among six injured in a knife attack by a 15-year-old at Bashkortostan State Medical University's hostel sports hall in Ufa, Russia. Two police officers were stabbed while subduing the suspect, who also self-harmed and was hospitalized in serious condition; reports link him to a neo-Nazi group.

Russia-Ukraine: Four Indians Injured in Knife Attack in Russia

Russia unleashed over 400 drones and missiles in a massive overnight assault on Kyiv and Ukraine's power network, described as the war's largest winter attack, causing blackouts and injuries amid freezing temperatures. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted many, but strikes hit thermal plants, high-rises in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro, leaving tens of thousands without heat.




Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Pounds Kyiv in Air Onslaught 

A teenager carried out a stabbing attack at a medical college in Ufa, Russia, injuring several students, including an Indian national. Two police officers were also hurt while arresting the assailant, who has now been taken into custody.


BREAKING | Ufa Knife Attack: Four Indian National Among Students Injured in Knife Attack

A stabbing incident at a medical university dormitory in Russia’s Bashkortostan Republic left eight people injured, among them an Indian national and two police officers.

Four Indian students among injured in Russia university stabbing spree

US President Donald Trump has warned Russia and Ukraine to reach a settlement by June 2026, outlining a timeline to end the war. Washington has offered channels for direct negotiations, with the move coming after President Zelensky said the US was willing to host peace talks next week.


Trump Warns Russia and Ukraine to End War by June 2026, Offers Direct Negotiation Channels

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