A large wildfire has erupted in a forested area near the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia, prompting authorities to dispatch 20 firefighting vehicles to the scene. Visuals from the scene show thick layers of smoke covering the skyline as locals reported facing difficulties in breathing.

Russia Wildfires: Thick smoke engulfs Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur

Russia wildfire: Thick smoke engulfs Vostochny Cosmodrome

In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered Ukraine the opportunity to restart peace talks without preconditions, proposing Turkey as the meeting venue. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed a desire for a ceasefire and welcomed Putin to Turkey for dialogues. Both leaders have not met face-to-face since 2019, raising questions about the feasibility of these peace talks.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is pushing for a ceasefire in response to Putin's call for talks, while US President Trump considers joining Russia-Ukraine negotiations. Turkish President Erdogan has offered to host talks between Russia and Ukraine, but Moscow remains silent on Putin's potential attendance.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia remains silent on whether Putin will attend Istanbul talks

Poland Shuts Russian Consulate In Krakow, Russia Claims Poland's Actions Rooted In Anti-Russia

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Russia opens door for Ukraine peace talks amidst EU pressure

Over the next five years, India plans to launch 52 spy satellites, significantly enhancing its surveillance capabilities from space.

India to launch 52 spy satellites, which were extensively used in Russia-Ukraine war

Recently, the Indian Army has received new supplies of very short range Air Defence systems as part of a Rs 260 crore contract signed under emergency procurement powers  to manage rising threat on the border regions. Watch this video to find out more.

Russian IGLA-S missile gives India winning dominance in skies

Business & Economy: The timing is no coincidence. President Xi’s trip comes just days before a high-stakes, face-to-face dialogue between China and the US in Geneva, where top officials will sit down to negotiate over an escalating trade tariff dispute.

Xi-Putin cement strategic ties ahead of US-China high-stakes Geneva trade talks

Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany with a grand Victory Day parade in Moscow. Chinese President Xi Jinping joined Russian President Putin. Watch this report to know more!

Russia Victory Day parade 2025: Putin hosts President Xi Jinping and other world leaders

Russia's shadow fleet will be hit with the largest ever sanctions package today, ramping up pressure on Putin

UK Announces New Russia 'Shadow Fleet' Sanctions

US President Donald Trump has pressed Vladimir Putin to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire with Ukraine. Trump said that he is committed to securing peace between Russia and Ukraine and asserted that if the two countries do not respect the ceasefire, the US and its partners will impose further sanctions.

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump presses Putin for 30-day 'unconditional ceasefire'

As Victory Day celebrations began worldwide, we took a look at final rehearsals happening in the streets of Moscow.

Russia's Victory Day parade: Russian tanks, artillery, and missiles roll through Moscow

EU plans for a gradual phase-out of russian energy supplies
Gas futures rise as much as 6.7% after a retreat on Monday
EU unveils roadmap to cut remaining flows of russian energy
EU's plan shows a phased approach; details to come next month
EU outlines plan to phase out russian energy by 2027

Natural gas prices in Europe surged on Tuesday after a recovery in crude oil and the region's intentions to reduce reliance on Russian gas completely by 2027.

Many Questions Still Remain Despite EU's Plan

Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for a three-day truce with Ukraine took effect Thursday, a move the Kremlin said would "test" Kyiv's readiness for peace but that Ukraine has slammed as a farce. Watch in for more details!

Russia Victory Day parade: Putin's order for three-day truce with Ukraine enters force

US President Donald Trump has cast his apprehensions about brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine despite claiming he would end the war within days of his second term. Trump said he now believes that a US-brokered permanent ceasefire after three years of fighting may be out of reach.

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump says he could walk away from Ukraine peace talks

While US President Donald Trump has cast his apprehensions about brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine despite claiming he would end the war within days of his second term, Trump said he now believes that a US-brokered permanent ceasefire after three years of fighting may be out of reach.

Ukraine War: US President Donald Trump: ‘Maybe It’s Not Possible’ To Reach Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal

At least 3 killed in Russian drone strikes on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv, Donetsk, and Kharkiv. Tensions escalate as Zelensky rejects Russia's proposed truce and Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow on Victory Day. Watch for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow launches deadly drone attack on Kyiv, at least 3 killed

India's external affairs minister Dr. S. Jaishankar spoke with his Russian counterpart, foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, on the situation developing in the aftermath of the terror attack in Pahalgam on the 22nd of April. During the talks, the Russian side restated their position that India and Pakistan should resolve issues bilaterally. Watch in for more details!

Pahalgam attack: Russia's Lavrov urges India, Pakistan to resolve issues bilaterally

Russia continues to pound Ukraine. Russian shelling has killed two people in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region as of Saturday, while a drone strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson left one other person dead. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine War: Russian shelling killed two people in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk

Indian Foreign Minister holds crucial talks with Russian counterpart Lavrov, emphasising bilateral resolution of issues with Pakistan. The discussion comes amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam attack.

Breaking | Russia urges India and Pakistan to resolve issues

Russia launches strikes on Kharkiv, damaging residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. In retaliation, Ukraine conducts drone attacks on Russian city of Novorossiysk, injuring 5. The conflict intensifies as Zelensky rejects Russia's proposed 3-day truce.

Russia-Ukraine war: US withdraws from Ukraine peace talks

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