Turkish banks are increasingly shutting down accounts of companies engaged in business with Russia due to the threat of secondary U.S. sanctions, according to Russian Ambassador to Turkey Alexei Yerkhov.

"Problems in mutual settlements between the two countries persist. Cases of 'pushing out' companies involved in transiting goods to Russia have become more frequent in Turkish banks. These clients are being actively identified, their transfers are blocked, or their accounts are completely …

In a significant update from the battlefield, Ukrainian military officials have announced stabilization on one of the most challenging sections of the front line. For several days, Russian forces have failed to achieve significant advances in the Pokrovsk direction.

The situation at the Pokrovsk front has notably improved, according to reports from the Ukrainian side. The Russian offensive has effectively been halted, with no marked gains or breakthroughs for days.

Military sources emphasize …

In a tense standoff on the Donbas front, Russian troops intensify pressure on Ukrainian Forces in Chasiv Yar yet remain unable to advance from the flanks. According to 24th Mechanized Brigade's Press Officer Andriy Polukhin, Russian frontal assaults, often supported by armored vehicles, are consistently repelled by Ukrainian troops.

Russians continue their relentless attempts to break Ukrainian defensive lines on the Donbas front, particularly targeting the city of Chasiv Yar where their …

Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven have acquired a 15% stake in Harbour Energy, the UK’s largest oil and gas production company, according to a BBC report.

Though the deal grants them a piece of the profits, their company, LetterOne, will not have voting rights. The source also indicates that LetterOne itself is not under Western sanctions, nor is there a direct connection between Fridman, Aven, and the company.

Presently, Harbour Energy stands as one of the leading companies …

In a speech at the Eastern Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to Ukraine's leadership as "aliens." This comment came as he addressed the recent attacks by Ukrainian forces on Russia's Kursk region and potential strikes on the Zaporizhzhia and Kursk Nuclear Power Plants.

"Sometimes, it seems to me that those who are leading Ukraine are either some kind of aliens or foreigners," Putin remarked.

Previously, Putin has made antisemitic comments aimed at Ukrainian President …

In a recent update on the situation in Donbas, an officer from the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, Serhiy Tsehotskyi, revealed that Russian forces are feeling the pressure as they aim to capture Pokrovsk. With the rainy season fast approaching, which complicates combat operations significantly, the Ukrainian Forces believe that the Russian occupation of the city remains unlikely.

For months, Russian troops have been trying to advance towards Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, with the …

In a dramatic overnight incident, at least eight "Shahed" drones entered Belarus, with Russian forces targeting them, states Belaruski Gayun. The offensive likely involved the 1530th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces, stationed at the "Zyabrovka" airbase in Gomel.

According to the report, during an air attack on Ukraine on September 5, a minimum of eight "Shaheds" veered into Belarus' airspace. The drones made their entrance around 1:08 AM, heading towards Gomel. By …

The course of the war in Ukraine might see a significant shift. A tender has been launched for the purchase of 10,000 AI-powered FPV drones for the army's needs through the Prozorro platform.

Ukraine is taking a new step in defense development. As part of the Prozorro platform, a tender has been opened for the procurement of the first 10,000 AI-powered drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This decision is expected not only to boost combat capabilities but also to drive down costs due …