Russia Passes Law Allowing Banks to Defend Key Sites with Weapons Russia has passed a new law that allows the central bank and major lenders to help protect key infrastructure from drone attacks. The move comes as Ukraine continues long-range drone strikes inside Russian territory during the ongoing war. The law permits armed personnel and … Read more
Putin and Zelenskiy announce rival ceasefires before Russia’s Victory Day Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a two-day ceasefire for May 8 and May 9, which is linked to Russia’s Victory Day commemorations. The day marks the Soviet victory in World War Two and also remains a major national event in Russia. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr … Read more
Zelensky Warns Ukraine Talks Can’t Wait for Iran War to End Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged that peace negotiations over his country’s war with Russia must not be delayed until a U.S. involvement in conflict with Iran ends. In a recent interview, he stressed this urgency, noting that Ukraine faces ongoing tragedy. He called … Read more