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  • Russian airstrike hits EU office in Kyiv

    Russian airstrike hits EU office in Kyiv

    The European Union (EU) delegation building was among several structures damaged during overnight Russian airstrikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.

    Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia on Thursday of deliberately targeting diplomatic missions, calling the attack a violation of the Vienna Convention.

    He urged the international community to strongly condemn the strike.

    “We express solidarity with our EU colleagues and are ready to provide assistance,” Sybiha posted on X, along with photos showing damage to office spaces.

    EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos also condemned the attack on X, stating, “I strongly condemn these brutal attacks, a clear sign that Russia rejects peace and chooses terror.”

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at least eight people were killed and dozens injured in the airstrikes. However, The Kyiv Independent reported the death toll had reached at least 10.

    The Russian military reportedly used a combination of drones, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missiles in the assault.

    Ukraine, which continues to pursue membership in the EU, has been defending itself against Russia’s full-scale invasion for more than three and a half years.

  • Russia downs 39 Ukrainian drones; 1 dead

    Russia downs 39 Ukrainian drones; 1 dead

    Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a total of 39 Ukrainian drones between Sunday night and Monday morning, the Russian Defence Ministry said.

    Overnight, 32 drones were downed across multiple regions, including seven over Belgorod, five each over Bryansk and Kaluga, and four over Crimea.

    Additional interceptions occurred in the Oryol, Kursk, Voronezh, Ryazan, Moscow, and Tula regions.

    By Monday morning, another seven drones were reportedly shot down, including several near the capital.

    Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirmed that seven drones heading toward the city were intercepted within an hour.

    Debris from the intercepted drones caused damage in some areas. In the Nizhny Novgorod Region, one person was killed and two were injured, according to regional governor Gleb Nikitin.

    Emergency teams are responding at impact sites, authorities said.

  • Ukraine envoy hails Nigeria’s support since war with Russia began

    Ukraine envoy hails Nigeria’s support since war with Russia began

    Mr Ivan Kholostenko, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Nigeria, has lauded the Federal Government’s support since the Russian-Ukrainian war began on February 24, 2022.

    The envoy urged continued international attention on the crisis, while speaking on Sunday in Abuja at a private ceremony to open a condolence register for war victims.

    The register followed recent alleged Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure, which allegedly killed innocent people, including children.

    It was the sixth time since April that the Ukrainian Embassy opened a condolence register to allow friends of Ukraine to show solidarity. Kholostenko said Ukrainians were deeply grateful to Nigerians for their support.

    “We know that Nigerians, like Ukrainians, understand the value of freedom,” he said.

    Explaining the decision, the ambassador said it was part of a disturbing pattern and not an isolated act.

    The embassy opened the register to allow Nigerian partners, friends, and the international community to express solidarity with Ukraine.

    “We opened this condolence register to honour the memory of innocent victims of yet another massive act of Russian terror against Ukraine.

    “The enemy deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure, causing destruction and killing peaceful people, including children.

    “Since April, the embassy has opened such a register six times in response to large-scale civilian casualties and attacks on both our state and shared humanity.

    “The latest opening comes as UN data shows alarming civilian casualties. As of 31 May 2025, 13,341 civilian deaths were reported by the UN Human Rights Office due to Russia’s invasion since 2022.

    “The UN has also documented thousands more injured civilians, with June 2025 recording the highest monthly toll in three years,” he said.

    The envoy accused Russia of employing “shameful tactics” to maximise civilian deaths. He cited the “double tap” strategy, where the same location is struck again after rescuers arrive, killing emergency workers.

    He also accused Russia of increasingly using cluster munitions to cause more casualties, saying the timing of attacks raised grave concerns.

    “The intensity of Russian strikes has increased after international calls for a ceasefire and diplomatic solutions.

    “This is no coincidence. It is a deliberate signal of contempt from President Vladimir Putin. The escalation is his attempt to project strength from a position of weakness.

    “His army is weak and demoralised, his economy near collapse, and all he has left is terror against civilians. Russia claims it seeks peace, but in practice, it escalates its brutal war. While the world calls for de-escalation, Russia bombs peaceful cities,” Kholostenko said.

  • Putin receives U.S. envoy as Trump’s Ukraine deadline nears

    Putin receives U.S. envoy as Trump’s Ukraine deadline nears

    Russian President Vladimir Putin received U.S. special envoy for talks on Wednesday, days before President Donald Trump’s deadline for Moscow to accept a ceasefire in Ukraine or face sweeping new sanctions.

    The Kremlin announced Steve Witkoff’s visit but provided no further details. Photos released by the Kremlin show that Putin’s foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, also attended the meeting.

    Following years of limited contact between Washington and Moscow due to the war launched by Putin against Ukraine, Witkoff has now visited Russia five times this year.

    In July, Trump gave Moscow a 50-day deadline to end the war. The timeline was then shortened to this Friday. Trump has threatened a new wave of sanctions if Russia fails to comply.

    Amid growing frustration over continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians, Trump pledged to impose “sanctions and maybe tariffs, secondary tariffs” on countries still doing business with Moscow, in a bid to choke off its war funding.

    Russia launched its full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine in February 2022.

  • BREAKING: Trump orders deployment of nuclear submarines near Russia

    BREAKING: Trump orders deployment of nuclear submarines near Russia

    U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to be deployed to strategic locations following recent comments made by the former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev.

    This is coming after Medvedev, who is Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, accused Trump of engaging in a “game of ultimatums” on Monday.

    He reminded Trump that Russia possessed Soviet-era nuclear strike capabilities of last resort after the U.S. President told Medvedev to “watch his words”.

    Reacting, Trump described Medvedev’s comments as “highly provocative, foolish and inflammatory”, adding, however, that “words are very important”.

    “Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that.

    “Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences. I hope this will not be one of those instances. Thank you for your attention to this matter,” Trump wrote via Truth Social.

  • 6 dead, 52 hurt in Russian strikes on Kyiv

    6 dead, 52 hurt in Russian strikes on Kyiv

    At least six people were killed and 52 were injured in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, early Thursday, according to local authorities.

    Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, said on Telegram that a six-year-old boy was among the victims.

    The strikes hit 27 locations across the city and destroyed part of a nine-story apartment building, he said.

    Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko added that another apartment building in the western Solomianskyi district was also severely damaged.

    Rescue operations are ongoing, and officials warned that the number of casualties may rise.

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Telegram that Russia launched over 300 drones and eight missiles at Ukraine during the assault, with most of the weapons targeting Kyiv.

  • Trump imposes 25% tariff on Indian goods over ties with Russia

    Trump imposes 25% tariff on Indian goods over ties with Russia

    U.S. President Donald Trump said he is imposing a 25 per cent tariff on goods from India starting on Friday.

    Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump sharply criticises New Delhi for its military and energy ties with Russia.

    He described India as a “friend” but accused the country of maintaining unfair trade practices that disadvantage U.S. businesses.

    India has “strenuous and obnoxious” trade barriers that keep its markets closed to companies, he wrote, adding that its tariffs are “far too high.”

    Trump also took aim at India’s relationship with Russia, saying: “They have always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia’s largest buyer of ENERGY, along with China.

    In addition to the new tariff, Trump said India would face a financial “penalty” for its purchases from Russia, though he did not provide further details.

  • JUST IN: Fear as Russia declares State of Emergency

    JUST IN: Fear as Russia declares State of Emergency

    Fear gripped Russia’s Far East on Wednesday morning as powerful tsunami waves struck the northern Kuril Islands, forcing officials to declare a state of emergency.

    Mayor of Severo-Kurilsk, Alexander Ovsyannikov, confirmed that the entire town was evacuated just in time.

    “There was enough time, a whole hour,” he told reporters. “Everyone was evacuated. All the people are in the tsunami safety zone.”

    Dramatic footage has surfaced showing water surging through a local port, with debris floating through the streets and alarms wailing in the background.

    The emergency was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake in the Pacific, which has put several countries, including Japan and the United States on high alert.

    Russian authorities say all coastal areas in the affected zone will remain closed off until further notice, as emergency teams assess the damage.

    The aftermath of the tsunami is already biting hard in Russia’s Far East.

    Hours after waves crashed into the northern Kuril Islands, Russian media is now reporting that the power grid in the Sakhalin region has been damaged, plunging parts of the area into darkness.

    State-owned RIA news agency quoted the regional governor as saying electricity had been shut off following the impact of the undersea earthquake that triggered the tsunami.

    This comes just after officials declared a state of emergency in the area, with video footage showing waves sweeping through coastal towns, tearing through streets and docks.

    Emergency teams have confirmed that residents were evacuated in time, but the extent of infrastructure damage is now becoming clearer.

    Authorities say the coastline will remain restricted until power is restored and safety assessments are complete.

  • Trump gives Putin 10-12 days for Ukraine talks

    Trump gives Putin 10-12 days for Ukraine talks

    U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new deadline of about 10 to 12 days for Russian President Vladimir Putin to come to the negotiating table over the Ukraine invasion.

    Trump made the statement while meeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, saying, “There is no reason in waiting.”

    He emphasised his intention to bring forward the deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine.

    When asked by reporters about the timeline, Trump replied, “I am going to make a new deadline of about 10 or 12 days from today.”

  • Wreckage of missing Mi-8 helicopter found in Russia’s territory

    Wreckage of missing Mi-8 helicopter found in Russia’s territory

    The wreckage of the Mi-8 helicopter that went missing in Russia’s Far East has been discovered near Cape Gadikan in Khabarovsk Territory, emergency authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

    “Wreckage was found near Cape Gadikan. Rescuers are heading to the site to survey the area,” the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said in a statement.

    The helicopter had five people on board, including three crew members and two technical specialists. Their condition remained unknown at the time of reporting.

    According to the Eastern Interregional Investigative Department for Transport of the Russian Investigative Committee, search teams discovered a “completely destroyed aircraft with traces of fire” on a mountain slope 130 km northeast of the village of Okhotsk.

    The Mi-8, operated by the private aviation company APK Vzlet, had departed from Okhotsk on Monday en route to its home base in Magadan.

    The crew failed to make contact at the scheduled time, and the aircraft’s emergency locator beacon did not activate, prompting a large-scale search effort.