Russian President Vladimir Putin began a state visit on Wednesday in Tajikistan, a three-day trip that includes a series of meetings with leaders of other nations that once were part of the Soviet Union.


Russian president arrives in Tajikistan for high-stakes visit 

U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged that securing peace in Ukraine is a “daunting task”, signaling a sobering shift in tone following his much-publicized Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin says the momentum from the Trump-Putin summit has been “exhausted”, casting doubts on any near-term diplomatic breakthrough. With the war grinding on, hopes for a negotiated end appear to be fading.

Trump Admits Ukraine Peace Is a ‘Daunting Task’ | Russia Says Momentum Is Lost 

India has joined Russia, China, and Pakistan in opposing U.S. efforts to reclaim Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
The move comes just ahead of Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s historic visit to New Delhi.
In a joint Moscow Format statement, regional powers condemned foreign military expansion and emphasized counter-terrorism, connectivity, and Afghanistan’s sustainable development.
India continues humanitarian assistance while signaling a firm stance on regional security.


India, Russia & China Oppose Trump's Bid to Retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

Tensions between Europe and Russia are rising, and NATO is showing its strength.
The French frigate Bretagne took part in the massive Neptune Strike 25-3 exercise, using its advanced CAPTAS 4 sonar, nicknamed the 'yellow fish' to hunt submarines in the North Sea.
Thousands of troops, ships, and aircraft from 13 NATO countries participated, testing coordination, air defense, and anti-submarine capabilities across multiple seas.

French Navy Frigate Hunts Submarines in Massive NATO Drill

Trump Admits Ukraine Peace Is a ‘Daunting Task’ | Russia Says Momentum Is Lost

Russia has intensified its drone attacks on Ukraine, targeting infrastructure and civilian areas as part of its preparations for a massive winter offensive. In response, Ukraine has struck Russia’s Belgorod region, marking the second deadly attack there this week.

As both sides escalate operations, the battlefield is heating up ahead of winter — with drones, missiles, and strategic strikes dominating the fight.

Russia Rains Deadly Drones on Ukraine | Kyiv Strikes Back in Belgorod

Moldova’s pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity has secured a decisive victory in crucial national elections.


Moldova's Pro-Russia Party Rejects Results of Parliamentary Elections

At least 30 people were injured after a Russian strike hit a passenger train in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, causing casualties among passengers, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday.

Kyiv Allocates $36 MN To Fortify Power Infra | Russia Targets Vital Ukrainian Railway Lines

Russia Targets Vital Ukrainian Railway Lines | Kyiv Allocates $36 Million To Fortify Power Infra

Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed recent Ukrainian strikes as largely ineffective, claiming Russian forces maintain control across the front. His remarks come amid ongoing fighting and shifting battlefield dynamics.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine begins receiving NATO-backed arms shipments

Former Pravda publisher Vyacheslav Leontyev, 87, has died after falling from his Moscow apartment window. Police called it suicide, but reports suggest he’s the latest in a string of mysterious deaths of Russian elites — dubbed “Russian Sudden Death Syndrome” — since the Ukraine war began.

'Sudden Death Syndrome': Another Russian elite falls to death — former Pravda publisher Vyacheslav Leontyev latest in string of ‘mystery suicides’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on Tuesday of using oil tankers for intelligence gathering and sabotage operations


Ukraine's Zelensky Says Russia Using Tankers for Reconnaissance, Sabotage

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has urged Western nations to revise their stance on Afghanistan, calling for a more pragmatic and inclusive approach. Speaking at a regional summit, Lavrov emphasized that isolating the Taliban government is counterproductive. What does this signal for future geopolitics in the region?

Russia's Foreign Minister Asks the West to Change Its Approach Towards Afghanistan

In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, a recent Russian assault has killed five people in Ukraine and caused widespread power outages. The attacks have intensified tensions and disrupted daily life for many civilians.

Russia Strikes Ukrainian Energy Network | Ukraine Strikes Back?

Plot to Bomb Moscow? Reports suggest Ukraine has struck — or is preparing to strike — deep inside Russian territory, and questions are mounting about whether US-provided missiles have enabled those operations. Join us for minute-by-minute coverage, expert reaction, and verified updates as this story develops.

Russia-Ukraine War: 'Preparing For More Sanctions,' Says Zelensky 



At least 30 people were injured after a Russian strike hit a passenger train in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, causing casualties among passengers, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday.


Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Strikes Major Russian Oil Terminal, Largest Explosive Factory

Russia launched a massive wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure on October 3, 2025. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed gas and power facilities were struck across multiple regions, including Kharkiv, Poltava, and Donetsk. With winter approaching, Ukraine braces for another brutal season as Moscow escalates its energy war. In this video, we break down the key locations hit, Ukraine’s response, and what this means for civilians and the battlefield.

Zelensky Accuses Moscow Of 'Energy Sabotage' Ahead Of Winters

A striking new alliance has emerged in Russia, blurring the lines between culture and power. Pop star Shaman, known for his patriotic anthems praising the military, has joined forces with Ekaterina Mizulina, Moscow’s top internet censor.
State media is celebrating them as the faces of a new nationalist movement, and together they’ve unveiled a political party called “We.” The initiative seems aligned with the Kremlin’s broader vision of fusing culture with politics.
Critics, however, see something darker—an unsettling mix of celebrity influence, propaganda, and authoritarian control tightening its grip over Russian society.


Putin’s New Power Duo? Russia’s Pop Star and Censor-in-Chief Launch Political Party

A serious internal conflict has erupted between Ukraine's two leading government agencies, reportedly affecting the country’s decision-making at a critical time in its war and reconstruction efforts. While the exact causes remain unclear, sources cite rivalries over jurisdiction, corruption probes, and foreign policy influence as key triggers of the feud.

Analysts warn the infighting could undermine Ukraine’s international credibility and slow down vital governance and defense coordination.

Ukraine's Two Premier Government Agencies Are Locked in a Bitter Feud 

NATO opens new command centre in Finland, near Russian border, aimed at boosting NATO's security. Command centre to see NATO training in the Northern region.

A Fresh Flashpoint Between Russia And NATO: A New Command Centre & Tensions

India and Russia are actively engaging in joint military drills to enhance bilateral defense cooperation and combat readiness. The Indra-2025 exercise, taking place in Rajasthan, focuses on counterterrorism operations and interoperability between Indian and Russian forces. The drills run until October 15, 2025.

Meanwhile, Indian forces also participated in Russia’s Zapad-2025, a multilateral military exercise that included 65 Indian troops practicing conventional warfare tactics.

These exercises highlight the strategic military partnership between the two nations and their shared focus on addressing modern security challenges.

India-Russia Military Drills: Indra-2025 Strengthens Defence Ties

NATO opens new command centre in Finland, near Russian border, aimed at boosting NATO's security. Command centre to see NATO training in the Northern region.



Russia vs NATO: NATO Opens New Command Centre in Finland, Near Russian Border

Russia has launched its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. In a massive overnight attack, Moscow fired 53 missiles and 496 drones, targeting nine regions across Ukraine. Lviv was hit hardest, with four civilians killed—including a 15-year-old—and six more injured. Residential buildings, power grids, and civilian infrastructure were destroyed, causing widespread outages and fires.
President Zelensky is urging the West to urgently supply more air defense systems to counter what he called aerial terror.

Lviv Devastated | Russia Launches Major Airstrike On Ukraine

Russian strikes Sunday on Ukraine killed five people and badly damaged energy infrastructure, temporarily severing power supplies to tens of thousands and prompting neighbouring Poland put ground defence on high alert.

Russia-Ukraine War: Lviv Hit By Largest Drone And Missile Attack

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Russian president arrives in Tajikistan for high-stakes visit

Trump Admits Ukraine Peace Is a ‘Daunting Task’ | Russia Says Momentum Is Lost

India, Russia & China Oppose Trump's Bid to Retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

French Navy Frigate Hunts Submarines in Massive NATO Drill

Trump Admits Ukraine Peace Is a ‘Daunting Task’ | Russia Says Momentum Is Lost

Russia Rains Deadly Drones on Ukraine | Kyiv Strikes Back in Belgorod

Moldova's Pro-Russia Party Rejects Results of Parliamentary Elections

Kyiv Allocates $36 MN To Fortify Power Infra | Russia Targets Vital Ukrainian Railway Lines

Russia Targets Vital Ukrainian Railway Lines | Kyiv Allocates $36 Million To Fortify Power Infra

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine begins receiving NATO-backed arms shipments

Vyacheslav Leontyev falls to death—latest in string of Russian 'mystery suicide'

Ukraine's Zelensky Says Russia Using Tankers for Reconnaissance, Sabotage

Russia's Foreign Minister Asks the West to Change Its Approach Towards Afghanistan

Russia Strikes Ukrainian Energy Network | Ukraine Strikes Back?

Russia-Ukraine War: 'Preparing For More Sanctions,' Says Zelensky

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Strikes Major Russian Oil Terminal, Largest Explosive Factory

Zelensky Accuses Moscow Of 'Energy Sabotage' Ahead Of Winters

Putin’s New Power Duo? Russia’s Pop Star and Censor-in-Chief Launch Political Party

Ukraine's Two Premier Government Agencies Are Locked in a Bitter Feud

A Fresh Flashpoint Between Russia And NATO: A New Command Centre & Tensions

India-Russia Military Drills: Indra-2025 Strengthens Defence Ties

Russia vs NATO: NATO Opens New Command Centre in Finland, Near Russian Border

Lviv Devastated | Russia Launches Major Airstrike On Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine War: Lviv Hit By Largest Drone And Missile Attack