Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Pokrovsk has become Russia’s primary military target, as intense fighting continues across eastern Ukraine.

Zelensky: Pokrovsk Is Russia’s Main Target | Zelensky Issues Urgent Warning | WION 

Lithuania has authorised its forces to shoot down smuggling balloons from Belarus, calling them “hybrid attacks” aimed at destabilising the country. The balloons, carrying contraband cigarettes, have repeatedly shut Vilnius airport and prompted talk of invoking NATO’s Article 4.

‘Hybrid attacks’: Lithuania to shoot down smuggling balloons from Putin ally Belarus

Kyiv endures one of the heaviest nights of drone and missile strikes in months as Moscow intensifies its aerial assault.
Multiple waves of Shahed drones and cruise missiles rained down across the Ukrainian capital, leaving civilians injured and buildings damaged.
Ukraine’s air defenses fought through the night to intercept the attacks, but debris still struck residential areas.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Launches Biggest Drone Attack on Kyiv | Over 100 Drones Hit Kyiv | WION 

After the United States, the European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, directly targeting the country’s oil industry to curb Moscow’s war funding in Ukraine.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced similar measures against Russian oil firms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the EU move as a “major step forward,” calling it crucial in cutting off resources for Russia’s invasion.


EU's Russian Gas Imports Under The Lens: U.S. Turns Up The Heat

A few days ago, the Federation Council ratified the agreement on strategic partnership and cooperation between Russia and Venezuela, signed by the heads of state on May 7. The document envisages the expansion of cooperation in the fields of energy, transport, communications, security, culture and education.

US-Venezuela Tensions: Does The Ratified Treaty Oblige Russia To Fight For Venezuela?

In 2022, a small U.S. company won a $1 billion weapons contract for Ukraine — but never delivered.
At the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, a modest Arizona-based firm called Firearms received an order to supply a massive amount of ammunition: 10 million 23mm anti-aircraft shells, 56,000 Grad rockets, 24,000 mortars, and a huge stock of other Soviet-type munitions.

Reports: Ukraine Paid 17 MN Euros For Ammunition, Got None

Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly announced that Russia has successfully tested the world’s first nuclear-powered cruise missile, known as the Burevestnik. A weapon that Moscow claims no defence system on earth can stop.  And feeling the tremors of similar nuclear threats, Europe appears to be rethinking its nuclear security.

Putin’s New Nuclear Skyfall Missile Sends Europe Scrambling for Cover 

Does The Ratified Treaty Oblige Russia To Fight For Venezuela?

Russia-Ukraine War: After Russian drones struck Kyiv overnight, killing three people and injuring 31—including six children—Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called for new, stronger sanctions against Russia and its allies. 

Ukraine Fires Back At Moscow! | Destruction & Death: The Cost Of War

An overnight Ukrainian drone attack killed two and injured one person in Russian-controlled Donetsk, local Moscow-installed authorities said on Monday (October 27).

The strike resulted in fire starting inside of a residential building. Two women of 72 and 98 years old died, while a 19-year-old woman was injured, according to Russia-installed governor Debis Pushilin.

There was no immediate comment from Ukraine on the incident. 

Ukraine Launches Overnight Drone Strike on Russian-Controlled Donetsk, Killing Two

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui held talks in Moscow on Monday (October 27, 2025). The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova published a video showing the start of the meeting. 

After the talks with her counterpart, Choe Son Hui is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitriy Peskov said. 

Russia's Lavrov Welcomes His North Korean Counterpart Choe Son Hui in Moscow

After the United States, the European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, directly targeting the country’s oil industry to curb Moscow’s war funding in Ukraine.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced similar measures against Russian oil firms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the EU move as a “major step forward,” calling it crucial in cutting off resources for Russia’s invasion.

EU's Russian Gas Imports Under The Lens | U.S. Turns Up The Heat

Russia successfully tested the world's first nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, which President Vladimir Putin hailed as a weapon “no one else possesses.

Burevestnik: Russia's Cruise Missile | Putin: 'No One Else Possesses It'

Russia Tests World's First Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile: 'No One Else Possesses It'- Putin

Russia: Russia has successfully tested the Burevestnik, the world’s first nuclear-powered cruise missile. President Vladimir Putin described it as a ‘unique’ weapon with potentially unlimited range and the ability to evade any missile defense system.


Russia Tests Burevestnik, the World’s First Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile

Russia successfully tested the world's first nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, which President Vladimir Putin hailed as a weapon “no one else possesses.


Experts Warn: Russia’s wartime economy is showing signs of strain. Massive Defence spending has kept Russia’s factories running and unemployment low, but experts warn the system is reaching its limits. This next report delves into how Russia’s war-driven boom is beginning to fade. 


Experts Warn: Russia ‘busier Yet Poorer’ With Each Passing Year

Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, which President Putin describes as a weapon “no one else possesses.” The missile is notable for its potentially unlimited range and its ability to evade missile defenses, marking a significant development in Russia’s strategic arsenal. Putin hailed the test as a demonstration of Russia’s advanced military capabilities and the missile's uniqueness on the global stage.


Russia Tests Burevestnik, World’s First Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile 

Putin's economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who arrived in the United States on Friday, said Moscow was "committed to constructive dialogue and to clearly communicating Russia's position".

Russian envoy slams ‘titanic attempts’ to derail talks with US

Russia has issued a powerful warning: a 'stunning' response will follow any long-range strikes hitting deep inside its territory. The warning comes amid Western discussions about supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, weapons with a 2,500km reach. Kremlin officials are concerned some Tomahawk variants can carry a nuclear warhead, a factor that could trigger catastrophic escalation. 

BREAKING: Moscow Warns of Overwhelming Response After Nuclear Missile Test

Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered cruise missile named the Burevestnik, Russia's top general told President Vladimir Putin. The missile travelled 14,000 km (8,700 miles) and was in the air for about 15 hours, General Valery Gerasimov, chief of the general staff of Russia's armed forces, told Putin. Putin has said the 9M730 Burevestnik (Storm Petrel) - dubbed the SSC-X-9 Skyfall by NATO - is "invincible" to current and future missile defences, with an almost unlimited range and unpredictable flight path.


Breaking: Burevestnik missile, Putin declares 'invincible' nuclear cruise missile ready!

Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight killed four and injured 16, hitting Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk. Ukrainian air defences intercepted most strikes. Zelenskyy met European leaders in London, seeking long-range missiles and increased support ahead of winter


Russia-Ukraine war: Iskander-M strikes and swarm drones hit Ukraine's heartland

Trump hints Putin summit may be off the table, calling their ties “very disappointing” and saying he won’t “waste time” without a real deal. Are Trump and Putin drifting apart?


Trump-Putin bromance over? POTUS says won't 'waste time' meeting Russian President  

A Ukrainian woman who ran a Telegram called "Melitopol is Ukraine" in the Russian-occupied city has been sentenced to 14 years in jail, the Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don said on Oct. 23.


Russia jails 21-year-old Ukrainian over pro-Kyiv Telegram channel

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Zelensky: Pokrovsk Is Russia’s Main Target | Zelensky Issues Urgent Warning | WION

‘Hybrid attacks’: Lithuania to shoot down smuggling balloons from Belarus

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Launches Biggest Drone Attack on Kyiv | Over 100 Drones Hit Kyiv | WION

EU's Russian Gas Imports Under The Lens: U.S. Turns Up The Heat

US-Venezuela Tensions: Does The Ratified Treaty Oblige Russia To Fight For Venezuela?

Reports: Ukraine Paid 17 MN Euros For Ammunition, Got None

Putin’s New Nuclear Skyfall Missile Sends Europe Scrambling for Cover

Does The Ratified Treaty Oblige Russia To Fight For Venezuela?

Ukraine Fires Back At Moscow! | Destruction & Death: The Cost Of War

Ukraine Launches Overnight Drone Strike on Russian-Controlled Donetsk, Killing Two

Russia's Lavrov Welcomes His North Korean Counterpart Choe Son Hui in Moscow

EU's Russian Gas Imports Under The Lens | U.S. Turns Up The Heat

Burevestnik: Russia's Cruise Missile | Putin: 'No One Else Possesses It'

Russia Tests World's First Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile: 'No One Else Possesses It'- Putin

Russia Tests Burevestnik, the World’s First Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile

Russia Tests World's First Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile: 'No One Else Possesses It'- Putin

Experts Warn: Russia ‘busier Yet Poorer’ With Each Passing Year

Russia Tests Burevestnik, World’s First Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile

Russian envoy slams ‘titanic attempts’ to derail talks with US

BREAKING: Moscow Warns of Overwhelming Response After Nuclear Missile Test

Breaking: Burevestnik missile, Putin declares 'invincible' nuclear cruise missile ready!

Russia-Ukraine war: Iskander-M strikes and swarm drones hit Ukraine's heartland

Trump-Putin bromance over? POTUS says won't 'waste time' meeting Russian President

Russia jails 21-year-old Ukrainian over pro-Kyiv Telegram channel