Category: 1. Russia

Ukraine continues to look for ways to repair the Chernobyl nuclear plant’s protective shield more than two months after a Russian drone left a large hole in the structure. The massive steel dome was designed to protect and confine radioactive…

In February 2025, the Ukrainian authorities launched a campaign to recruit volunteers for contract military service. Ukrainians between the ages of 18 and 24 can enlist for a single year in exchange for a one-time payment of 1 million hryvnias…

Meduza’s publishing imprint has released a book to accompany “No,” our art exhibition opening at the Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien gallery in Berlin on April 26. Dedicated to everyone who still dares to resist, the book is not only a…

The Latvian Defence Ministry has prepared a draft law that would allow the temporary use of private territories for the placement of defensive structures on the border with Russia, the commander of the National Armed…

After a second consecutive night of deadly Russian air attacks – against the capital Kyiv on April 23 and the eastern Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad on April 24 – a ceasefire in Ukraine seems as unrealistic as ever.

With Russian…

A court in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg has sentenced artist and activist Alisa Gorshenina to 10 days in jail for allegedly displaying “extremist symbols,” the Telegram channel It’s My City reports.

According to the human rights…

Russia will begin delivering natural gas to Iran this year, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev said Friday after bilateral talks with Iranian officials, adding that energy companies are currently negotiating prices.

Moscow agreed…

US leader Donald Trump is dealing with the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on a daily basis, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has said.

“I see him every day thinking about the challenges facing…

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has ended after about three hours.

Putin aide Yuri Ushakov described the talks as “constructive and useful.” He said the discussion focused on the possibility…

On a day of mourning for the 12 people killed in Kyiv, a memorial service was held for Danylo Khudia, a 17-year-old Ukrainian killed in the Russian strike on April 24. Khudia’s parents were also killed in the attack, and his youngest sister…