World: So far in 2025, Russia has lost an average of 99 soldiers for every square kilometre of land gained. This is a sharp rise compared to 59 casualties per kilometre during the last four months of 2024.

‘Low quality troops, high casualties’: 99 Russian soldiers die for every kilometre gained in Ukraine and Putin doesn’t seem to care

Russian forces launched heavy attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv city, causing widespread destruction and injuring at least 50 people. The assault marks a new escalation in the ongoing war, drawing international condemnation.

Russia-Ukraine War: Kharkiv devastated by Russian strikes, 50 reported injured

Ukraine's ongoing struggle with corruption has reached a new level, as authorities reveal a scheme involving the production and distribution of over 120,000 defective mortar shells sent to the frontline, putting soldiers at serious risk and highlighting deeper issues within the country's defense sector.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine corruption scandal: 120,000 faulty mortar rounds sent to frontline

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to forego attending Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9. Instead, Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, will represent India at the annual event commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Watch in for more details!

Breaking | Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh may skip Victory Day event

A day after Ukraine secured a key minerals deal with Western powers, Russia today launched a fresh wave of attacks across the country. Ukraine says one person was killed and dozens were injured in a Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow views minerals deal a direct challenge to its influence

Witkoff reportedly went to meet Putin without the unusual group of advisers, while the Russian president came with his aides, Yury Ushakov, and Kiriv Dmitiev. WORLD

'Bumbling f***ing idiot': Trump allies bash Russian envoy Steve Witkoff, calls him 'mailman for Putin'

Russia's direct attack on Zelensky's city: a barrage of 170 drones targeted the cities of Kyiv, Sumy, Kropyvnytsky and the regions of Kharkiv and Cherkasy. Ukraine emergency crews respond after Russia launches drone barrage. Emergency workers in Ukraine's Kharkiv and Sumy regions battle fires after an overnight wave of Russian strikes which saw 170 Iranian-made drones target multiple cities. On Thursday, Zelensky called for pressure on Moscow to come to a negotiating table, claiming Russia is ignoring US calls for an unconditional ceasefire.

Russia attacks Zelensky's city, barrage of 170 drones launched in Russia-Ukraine war

On May 1, 2025, a Russian drone strike killed seven people in Oleshky, Kherson region, Ukraine. The attack occurred shortly after Ukraine and the U.S. signed a significant minerals deal. This agreement grants the U.S. preferential access to Ukrainian mineral resources and establishes a joint reconstruction fund, aiming to bolster Ukraine's economy amid ongoing conflict with Russia .

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's MASS drone attack destroys Ukraine's Oleshky

With no clarity yet on a ceasefire agreement, Russian attacks today targeted the Ukrainian city of Odessa and Kharkiv. A drone attack on the Black Sea port of Odesa in the early hours killed two people and injured 15 others, sending over 200 civilians scrambling for cover. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: 2 killed, over 15 injured in drone attack on Odesa city

The US and Ukraine signed a "historic" economic partnership deal, agreeing to split profits from the sale of Ukrainian minerals and rare earths in the future. President Donald Trump had hinted that the deal would provide financial motivation for America to continue to invest in Kyiv's defence and its reconstruction after a future peace deal with Russia. The deal has been signed after weeks of intense negotiation to allow Washington access to Kyiv's rare minerals deposits, both countries said.

US And Ukraine Sign Long-awaited Minerals Deal

US And Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal That Solidifies Kyiv’s Defense Against Russia

US And Ukraine Sign Critical Minerals Deal, 'new Form Of Commitment'

Ukraine has struck a symbolic and strategic blow, a drone attack on the Kinburn Spit, a sliver of land at the mouth of the Dnipro River that’s vital to Kyiv’s access to the Black Sea. But Russia isn’t holding back. It has launching deadly drone strikes on Kharkiv and Dnipro overnight, injuring dozens.

Ukraine strikes strategic Kinburn Spit, Russia hits back in Kharkiv

On April 30, Russia and North Korea commenced the construction of a road bridge over the Tumen River. This aims to enhance their strategic partnership.

Russia constructs river road bridge to North Korea

The Trump administration warns it will end mediation efforts between Ukraine and Russia unless 'concrete proposals' are made, signaling a potential shift in US foreign policy priorities.

Russia-Ukraine war: US warns to step back as mediators if there's no progress in truce deal

Ukraine suspects Russia is planning a new military offensive from Belarus this summer using military drills as an excuse a move that would significantly escalate the ongoing conflict in the region. Watch in for more details!

Is Russia planning something big in Belarus?

Russian President Putin has ordered a three-day truce in Ukraine starting May 8, while Ukraine demands an immediate ceasefire lasting at least 30 days. Ukrainian President Zelensky calls the move an 'attempt at manipulation', questioning why the truce wouldn't start immediately.

Russia-Ukraine war: Rubio tells Russian counterpart time to end 'senseless war'

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv demands immediate ceasefire lasting at least 30 days

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin orders 3-day truce in Ukraine for Victory Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 11, to mark Soviet victory in WW II.

Russia announces 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine for May

The terror attack, which claimed several lives, was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), who later denied any involvement in the attack. India news Pakistan

'To check if Modi is lying': Pakistan wants 'Russia, China' to join Pahalgam terror attack probe

Russian state media TASS has reported that the American fast food giant McDonald's has filed applications with Ross Patent, Russia's federal intellectual property agency, in December. This comes as the company seeks rights to use the McDonald's trademark for the production and sale of fast food and beverages, as well as restaurant services and delivery options.

Fast-food giant McDonald's applies to reclaim trademark in Russia

First it was trade, then it was tech, and then came the Indo-Pacific standoff and cyber snooping. The US-China-Russia rivalry that has been evolving from a contest of influence to a global turf war is now going beyond the planet. Watch in for more details!

Russia & China join hands to build lunar research station by 2035

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed what he calls the complete failure of an offensive by Ukrainian forces into Russia's Kursk region. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin hails the failure of Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region

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