Russia launched one of its most intense air assaults of the war against Ukraine overnight on Monday, June 16th, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 100. -The barrage, involving over 440 drones and 32 missiles,

Analysts say the Kremlin is prioritizing its own war against Ukraine, as well as its relations with Gulf nations that don’t want to see a stronger Iran.

Kyiv. Russian drones and missiles struck Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Tuesday, June 17th, destroying an apartment building, residential structures, injuring up to 16 people, city officials said.

The Trump administration shelved in recent weeks an inter-agency working group it had set up to formulate strategies for pressuring Russia into speeding up peace talks with Ukraine, according to three U.

MOSCOW - Washington canceled the planned Russia-US meeting aimed at eliminating irritants in bilateral relations, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Monday. "We hope that the pause they took will not be too long," Zakharova said.

Russian gas accounted for about 19% of EU imports last year, down from roughly 45% before Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and oil imports have declined to 3% from 27% in early 2022.

Sergei Shoigu, a senior Russian security official, held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the second time in two weeks on Tuesday and said he was carrying out "special instructions" from President Vladimir Putin.

The Baltic Sea has been dubbed the "NATO Lake" following the accession to the alliance of Sweden and Finland. Countries surrounding the body of water have accused Moscow of increasing sabotage acts in the region, and the warning by Russian intelligence could prompt concerns about further acts of aggression.

President Donald Trump has said it was a mistake to throw Russia out of what was formerly the G8 in comments that are likely to infuriate Ukraine and other western allies. Speaking to reporters at the G7 conference in Canada,