Russia's elite warn Putin against harsh internet restrictions due to economic losses and public dissatisfaction amid rising digital controls and social strains.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv damaged 40% of exhibits at the National Museum "Chernobyl," forcing its temporary closure alongside widespread harm to cultural institutions.
Rescue teams in Starobilsk recovered five more victims, raising the death toll to 21 after a contested drone strike amid conflicting Ukrainian and Russian military claims.
Anti-government protests in Serbia have escalated into violent clashes, exposing political instability and governance challenges following a fatal infrastructure collapse.
Russian forces launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, including potential use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile, signaling strategic escalation in the conflict.
Ukraine and its European allies held a high-level video conference to discuss reactivating diplomacy and increasing Europe's role in ending the Russian aggression.
Hungary reinstates its ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports following a procedural lapse during a government transition and withdraws its exit from the International Criminal Court.
The EU and Mexico have signed a sweeping trade agreement eliminating most tariffs and easing trade barriers, aiming to boost exports, investments, and bilateral cooperation.
NATO intelligence reveals Russia’s secret 'Skif' project deploying nuclear-capable missiles on the seabed, signaling a strategic shift in underwater nuclear deterrence.
Trump announces sending 5,000 additional U.S. troops to Poland amidst Pentagon troop movement reversals and strategic realignments in Europe.
Lukoil's Nizhny Novgorod refinery halted over half its capacity after Ukrainian drone attacks, marking a significant blow to Russia's refining sector and fuel supply.
The US charged former Cuban leader Raul Castro with conspiracy to kill four Americans in a 1996 incident, intensifying tensions amid shifting regional alliances and US sanctions.