Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal for direct talks aimed at ending the war, saying he currently sees no reason for a face-to-face meeting. Zelensky had appealed publicly for negotiations in an open letter released on Thursday, arguing that it was wrong to simply wait for international attention—particularly from the…
Attacks on police officers, churches and synagogues in Russia’s North Caucasus republic of Dagestan have left many people dead. Gunmen targeted the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala on the Orthodox festival of Pentecost. The dead include at least 15 police officers, a priest and a security guard. Six of the attackers are dead and police…
The streets of the North Korean capital were lined Wednesday with cheering crowds, mounted soldiers and grand portraits — not for Kim Jong Un, but for his guest and growing ally, Vladimir Putin. The Russian president is meeting with the North Korean leader in a rare visit to the reclusive state, as he seeks ammunition for his war in Ukraine and vows…
Ukraine finally has a green light to strike inside Russia using U.S. weapons — and it may have begun doing so. A senior Ukrainian official hinted Monday that Kyiv had hit a missile system inside Russia using Western weapons, just days after many of Ukraine’s allies, including the United States, approved their limited use. That followed months of pressure to ignore…
In the village of Lyptsi, Ukrainian forces appear to have blunted Russia’s surprise offensive. A few weeks ago, they were rapidly advancing towards Kharkiv. But with the help of reinforcements Ukraine is slowly stemming the tide. The threat from the north though has not gone away. Lyptsi is still a target. There’s the heavy thud…
