Syria's state agency Sana reports that the Syrian government announced discussions with a Russian delegation about "restoring relations" between the two nations.

The Russian side reaffirmed its support for the ongoing positive changes happening in Syria. Talks highlighted Russia's role in rekindling relations with the Syrian people through specific measures like compensation, reconstruction, and restoration.

The new administration also emphasized that restoring relations should take past …

Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has launched a criminal investigation into Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, according to a response from the agency to an official inquiry from Radio Liberty.

The Defense Minister is accused of power abuse due to his refusal to extend the contract of Marina Bezrukova, head of the Defense Procurement Agency, and for withdrawing two members, Taras Chmut and Yuriy Dzihir, from the agency's Supervisory Board.

The investigation was initiated …

In a recent press conference in Berlin, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed deep concern over ongoing damage to underwater cables in the Baltic Sea.

"The latest incident involving an underwater cable in the Baltic Sea highlights the threat posed by Russia's 'shadow fleet," Scholz remarked during the joint briefing with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday, January 28.

Last weekend, a fiber-optic cable between Sweden and Latvia sustained serious damage.

During the press …

Germany continues to play a pivotal role in importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia into the European Union, as highlighted in a report released on Tuesday, January 28, by the German environmental organization Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH).

According to the document, the state-owned German energy company SEFE imported over six times more LNG to the EU last year compared to 2023.

The data were provided by the analytics company Kpler. These figures reveal that 5.66 billion cubic meters …

In a dramatic turn of events on the Vovchansk front, a Russian tank commander abandoned his vehicle and defected to Ukrainian military lines, reported a Ukrainian Armed Forces lieutenant, known by the callsign "Alex," on his Telegram channel.

The incident, which took place on January 26, involved a Russian Armed Forces tank and two MT-LB infantry fighting vehicles initiating an assault on Ukrainian positions. The MT-LBs were slated for deploying troops, with the tank providing cover and fire …

In a dramatic turn of events, the Russian military is reportedly scrambling to capture a small village in the Luhansk region, despite having previously claimed its takeover on paper.

In an alleged attempt to conceal the truth, Russia has produced fake videos purporting to show control of the village, but even pro-Kremlin propagandists have expressed skepticism.

On January 20th, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed the village was entirely under Russian control. Contradicting these …

Peace negotiations to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine might likely kick off between April and May 2025. According to the reports from pro-government Turkish newspaper Hürriyet, a high-profile meeting between the Presidents of Russia and the United States is anticipated as a precursor, complemented by an official ceasefire announcement.

The Turkish newspaper suggests that initiating a ceasefire could be the first crucial step toward these peace talks. Acting as a mediator between Russian …

In a confidential meeting at Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, the head of military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, has issued a grim forecast, urging swift negotiations to end the conflict with Russia. Ukrayinska Pravda reports, citing it sources, that, according to Budanov, delays could trigger "dangerous processes" affecting Ukraine's survival. Meanwhile, the Center for Countering Disinformation cautioned against a surge in "hype" related to talks, while lawmaker from the Servant of the People party, …