Ukraine has escalated strikes deep inside Russia, hitting the Saratov oil refinery, a critical supplier for Russia's war machine.
Explosions and fire were reported as Kyiv ramps up drone warfare against Russian energy hubs.
Russia has retaliated with waves of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, while Zelensky warns of an "aerial terror" campaign.
The UN flags fresh nuclear risks near Zaporizhzhia, Washington approves new weapons, and Putin personally oversees nuclear war drills with Belarus.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine hits Russian oil lifeline as Moscow rains fire on multiple fronts 

Russia and Belarus concluded their large-scale Zapad 2025 military drills as President Vladimir Putin made a surprise appearance on the final day. The exercises showcased regional power and strategic readiness.


ZAPAD Drills Push NATO On Edge, Polish President Says Open To Foreign Nukes In Poland

The oil facility is one of Russia’s largest, and is responsible for producing more than 350,000 barrels of crude oil daily. Kyiv says clamping down on Russia’s oil industry, which it says finances the Kremlin’s war, will pressure them towards agreeing to negotiate an end to the fighting.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says this war is solely Putin's war, the war of Russia alone

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump says Europe must stop buying Russian oil; EU eyes additional sanctions

Ukraine targets a key Russian oil refinery with drones as Russia fires its Kinzal and Oniks missiles in major Zapad drills, putting Europe's security to the test. The Kremlin said that it was obvious that NATO was fighting against Russia by providing direct and indirect support to Ukraine. Watch the video to know more updates on this!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Hits Russian Oil, Moscow Unleashes Missiles! 

Ukraine has tested new kamikaze drones amid escalating conflict, while Kyiv confirmed at least 84 Russian strikes targeting multiple regions, intensifying the already devastating Russia-Ukraine war. Watch the video to know more on this!

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine tests new Kamikaze drones, Kyiv reports at least 84 strikes by Russia 

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- India-US Resume Trade Talks in New Delhi
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- Trump targets Memphis, Chicago next
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India-US Resume Trade Talks in New Delhi | Russia Strike Sparks Fire in Zaporizhzhia

The Russian economy has managed to weather the storm of a full-scale war in Ukraine for three and a half years and ten years of western sanctions with relative ease. However, if latest data from the Russian central bank is anything to go by, the war economy is showing signs of weakening sharply.


Have Sanctions Stopped Russia's Economy?

 Chinese scientists suggest that artificial intelligence could soon make it extremely hard and even nearly impossible a for submarines to survive in a future naval conflict.

Water Drones Replace Submarines In Wars Within The Sea    

Guess what has made a comeback in Russia good old-fashioned barter trade, companies are swapping wheat for Chinese cars and flax seeds for building materials? To circumvent the sweeping Western sanctions

Russia Uses Barter System To Circumvent Sanctions 

Amid inventory shortages and rising demand from third countries, Russia has reportedly approached Turkey with a proposal to buy back the S-400 air defense systems it sold to Ankara in 2019, according to Turkish media outlet Nefes.


Russia Offers to Buy Back S-400 Air Defense Systems from Turkey

Ukraine targets a key Russian oil refinery with drones as Russia fires its Kinzal and Oniks missiles in major Zapad drills, putting Europe's security to the test.

 The Kremlin said that it was obvious that NATO was fighting against Russia by providing direct and indirect support to Ukraine.


Ukraine Hits Russian Oil, Moscow Unleashes Missiles!


Romania has reported the presence of Russian drones in its airspace, becoming the second NATO member to do so amid rising tensions near the alliance’s eastern flank. The incident has sparked concern over potential escalation and NATO’s response to increasing Russian military activity near its borders. Officials are monitoring the situation closely.

Russia Flexes Deadliest Weapons During ZAPAD 2025

Local elections took place across Russia on September 12 and 14. In Kostroma, a tourist town northeast of Moscow, the campaign was notably dull, reflecting a society weighed down by repression and marked by apathy and fatigue.


Russia Organises Elections In Regions Bordering Ukraine 

Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets late on Saturday to monitor the situation after the strikes, the ministry said in statement. The jets “detected a drone in national airspace” and tracked it until “it disappeared from the radar” near the Romanian village of Chilia Veche, it added.


Poland, Romania on Alert For 'Russian' Drones

Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets late on Saturday to monitor the situation after the strikes, the ministry said in statement. The jets “detected a drone in national airspace” and tracked it until “it disappeared from the radar” near the Romanian village of Chilia Veche, it added.



Russian Drone Invades Romania's Airspace After Poland, NATO On High Alert | World War 3 Soon?

Russia on Saturday said it had captured a new village in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, which Moscow's forces say they reached at the beginning of July.

The defense ministry said its troops had seized the village of Novomykolaivka near the border with the Donetsk region – the epicenter of fighting on the front.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia reports drowning 340 Ukrainian drones in 24 hours 

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow says it captured a village in Dnipro, Ukraine denies claim

Russia intensifies its war on Ukraine, with the most intense bombardments of the summer, defying pressure from U.S. President Trump. Cities across Ukraine face escalating attacks as tensions soar.


Russia-Ukraine war: Putin defies Trump as most intense bombardments occurred this summer

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's northwestern port of Primorsk has for the first time forced the suspension of loadings at its key western oil terminal, according to two industry sources and Ukraine's military.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia says its forces advancing on Ukraine's eastern front 

Russia-Ukraine war: Drone attack on largest Russian oil-loading port of Primorsk 

Tensions escalate as Russian fighter jets drop deadly glide bombs on a village in Eastern Ukraine, killing at least 20 people. The brutal strike occurred as civilians were collecting pensions, President Zelensky confirmed. This latest attack marks a sharp escalation in Moscow’s assault tactics. Watch for live updates, exclusive footage, and expert analysis on the Russia-Ukraine war.


Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Launches Record Drones At Russia In Massive Overnight Barrage

India on Thursday reiterated its advisory for citizens to stay away from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, following new reports of Indian nationals being enticed into joining the Russian military and deployed to the front lines.

India Warns Its Citizens Against Joining Russian Army: 'Stay Away From Any Offers'

Nepal Army Chief Meets Protesters | India Hits Back At Switzerland | Russia Vs Poland 

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- Nepal Army Extends Curfew
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- India, U.S. 'Close Friends, Natural Partners'
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Russian Drone Breaches Poland | Nepalis Clean Kathmandu Buildings | France Protests 

Poland: Kyiv accused Putin of escalating the war and ‘testing the West’ after Poland shot down Russian drones that breached its airspace. Poland confirmed shooting down Russian drones that violated its airspace during a mass strike on Ukraine, marking the first direct NATO engagement with Moscow’s assets in the war.


Breaking: Poland: Kyiv Responds to Poland Downing Russian Drones, Says Putin 'Testing The West' 

At least 24 civilians were killed in a Russian airstrike on Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, as Yarova village came under heavy bombing. Meanwhile, NATO’s Secretary General met with the UK Prime Minister to discuss the escalating Ukraine war.


Russia-Ukraine war: 24 civilians killed in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region 

Putin Drops Glide Bombs; Russian Jets Devastate Eastern Ukraine

Tensions escalate as Russian fighter jets drop deadly glide bombs on a village in Eastern Ukraine, killing at least 20 people. The brutal strike occurred as civilians were collecting pensions, President Zelensky confirmed. This latest attack marks a sharp escalation in Moscow’s assault tactics. Watch for live updates, exclusive footage, and expert analysis on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Drops Glide Bombs; Russian Jets Devastate Eastern Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine tensions: Ukraine has accused Russia of targeting civilians during pension disbursement with fresh missile and drone strikes. The attacks have reportedly caused multiple casualties and heightened tensions in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Russia-Ukraine attack: Ukraine says Russian strikes targeted civilians during pension disbursement

As Finland strengthens its defenses along the Russian border, former Russian president and prime minister Dmitry Medvedev accused Helsinki of taking a “confrontational path,” claiming it is “preparing for war with Russia and creating a springboard for an attack against us.


Russia-Ukraine War: Medvedev Accuses Finland Of Preparing For War

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