European countries and EU summon Russian envoys over threats on Kyiv
EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper says Russia’s threat to diplomats and foreign citizens is an ‘unacceptable escalation’.
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Ukrainian strike on dormitory in Russian-occupied Starobilsk kills four
A Ukrainian strike collapsed a five-storey college dormitory in the Russian-occupied city of Starobilsk, killing four.
Published On 22 May 2026
Russia labels Ukraine attack in occupied Luhansk ‘monstrous crime’
Kyiv denies Moscow’s accusation that it hit a student dormitory, killing at least six people.
Russia ‘looking for new soldiers’; Kyiv claims 83,000 dead so far in 2026
Top Ukrainian officials claim Moscow’s woes are growing as independent estimates suggest Russia’s economy is faltering.
‘Something big taking place’: Why has Russia sent more nukes to Belarus?
Russia’s ally participated in joint drills for the first time. Analysts say it was a risky move for Minsk.
Putin and Lukashenko monitor joint Russia-Belarus nuclear exercises
Moscow and Minsk hold strategic nuclear drills with the two countries’ leaders participating via video conference.
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Russia rehearses ‘use of nuclear forces’ in drills with Belarus
Russia delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries.
Published On 21 May 2026
How Chinese, Iranian companies profit in Russia-occupied Ukrainian regions
More than a dozen Chinese companies operate in Donetsk and Luhansk, according to a Ukrainian monitor.
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What’s the significance of the Russian president’s visit to China?
Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin a week after Donald Trump was in Beijing.
Published On 20 May 2026
Russia ‘dangerously’ intercepts British spy plane over Black Sea: Ministry
The incident came last month when unarmed Rivet Joint plane was securing NATO’s eastern flank in international airspace.
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What is the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline that Russia, China are planning?
Analysts say Russia wants to replace lost gas revenue while China seeks to diversify and secure its energy supplies.
