Russia's air war is now targeting Ukraine's supermarket warehouses, leading to bare shelves and exacerbating food shortages for civilians.
Kyiv suffered at least 13 fatalities as Russian missile attacks intensified, straining Ukraine's air defenses.
Ex-Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for Ukrainian elections, asserting Russia shouldn't dictate democratic timelines.
Russia's sole anti-war party, Yabloko, gains prominence amidst a tightly controlled election, becoming a voice for public discontent.
Ukrainian bank worker Artem Murdid and his family face terrorism charges in Russia, maintaining their innocence.
European diplomats are preparing a framework for future Russia-Ukraine peace talks, driven by a desire for a greater role and concerns about US policy.
Russia allegedly used priests, vote-buying, and training camps to disrupt Moldova's pro-Western government.
Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands, seized from Japan in WWII, escalates a long-standing territorial dispute and draws sharp criticism from Tokyo.
Russia's naval actions in the Black Sea are intensifying, threatening global grain supplies and echoing historical maritime conflicts.
Putin's extreme security measures far surpass Trump's secret flight tactics, reflecting a deep-seated obsession with personal safety.