In a move described by experts as a “clear signal to the West”, Russia has reaffirmed its right to use nuclear weapons in response to aggression from states that do not possess nuclear arms but are backed by a nuclear power.

Sweden's government says it will give $1.2 billion in military aid to Ukraine.

The largest nuclear power plant in northwestern Russia has reportedly come under a Ukrainian drone attack.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Aleksandr Lukashenko on his convincing victory in the presidential elections of Belarus.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has revealed that the West sabotaged the signing of an agreement by Ukraine that would terminate the war in the former Soviet Republic as early as 2022.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged the US to continue supplying Ukraine with weapons to fight Russia, saying Europeans will surely pay the bill.

Donald Trump threatens Russia with tariff hikes and more sanctions in case Moscow does not agree with a Ukraine ceasefire deal.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to strengthen relations and develop strategic partnership with China.

Russia says it shot down 31 Ukrainian drones targeting industrial sites.

Iran and Russia have long shared close ties, but their evolving alliance is now reshaping regional geopolitics and creating a stronghold for nations that seek a new democratic world order.