South Korea Demands Apology From Ukraine Over North Korean POW Transfer Disclosure South Korea has demanded an official explanation and an apology from Ukraine over the disclosure of two North Korean prisoners of war transferred to South Korea. Seoul says Kyiv had agreed to keep the sensitive transfer confidential. However, South Korea has accused Ukraine … Read more
Pro-Putin United Russia Wins Record 355 Seats in Russia’s Parliament Russia’s ruling United Russia party has secured a record 355 seats in the 450-member State Duma, according to preliminary results announced by Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova. The party won 57.83% of the vote, up from 49.8% in 2021, after more than 95% of … Read more
Trump Tells Putin He Wants Swift End to Ukraine War and Restoration of US-Russia Ties U.S. President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he wants a swift end to the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said. Trump also argued that ending the conflict could help restore broader US-Russia relations. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said … Read more
Russia Warns UK of “Price” Over Drones Supplied to Ukraine Russia has accused Britain of “deliberately escalating” the war in Ukraine after reports said British-made drones had been used against military and industrial targets inside Russia. The Russian embassy in London said Britain had become an “accomplice and co-perpetrator” in the reported attacks. It warned … Read more
Putin’s Disputed Islands Visit Sparks Anger in Tokyo Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup in the Kuril Islands on August 13, marking his first visit to the disputed Pacific island chain. Russia controls the islands, while Japan claims the four southernmost islands and calls them the Northern Territories. The visit quickly drew a strong diplomatic … Read more
Kyiv Under Big Trouble After Fresh Russian Strikes Russia said it launched a large-scale missile and drone operation against Kyiv and several other parts of Ukraine early Monday. The Russian Defense Ministry described the assault as a precision strike using long-range weapons and drones. According to Moscow, the operation targeted military-industrial facilities, weapons production sites, … Read more