In an official visit to Moscow on March 13, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steven Witkoff, revealed exclusive details to American journalist Tucker Carlson about his meeting with Vladimir Putin.

According to Witkoff, Putin presented Trump with a “touching gift” through a portrait commissioned from a "leading Russian artist." "This became a personal matter," Witkoff said. "It's a beautiful portrait of President Trump. He literally handed it to me and asked me to take it home to …

New Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has demanded that the Kremlin extradite former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who sought asylum in Russia. According to Al Arabiya, Sharaa, who assumed power after Assad's regime was toppled in December 2024, is insisting that the former leader be brought before Syrian justice. Assad fled to Russia amidst a swift offensive by rebel forces and remains under Moscow’s protection.

Earlier, on March 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message to Al- …

In a recent meeting covered by local media, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un assured Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoygu of North Korea's unwavering support for Russia in its conflict against Ukraine. The North Korean news agency KCNA reported that both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty and discussed prospective projects to expand and enhance cooperation across the security sector and other areas.

Kim Jong Un emphasized North Korea' …

Chinese diplomats have reportedly been probing European Union politicians about including Beijing in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, reports Die Welt, citing an unnamed EU diplomat. While the specifics of these conversations, referred to as "delicate," remain undisclosed, the interest shown by Chinese representatives underscores the complexity of geopolitical maneuvers amidst the ongoing conflict.

According to the source, Chinese diplomats approached EU representatives to discuss the …

On March 21, drones targeted the Kalachevsky District of Russia's Volgograd region, local residents reported hearing explosions. While Russian state media have remained silent on the specifics of the targeted sites, locals have pointed to the Marinovka military airfield and mentioned fires breaking out in the area.

According to Radio Svoboda, the airfield in question has previously come under attack in August of last year, resulting in a fire. Current official statements do not mention the …

German customs have seized the Panamanian-flagged tanker, Eventin, currently anchoring near the island of Rügen, according to Der Spiegel. The tanker carries approximately 100,000 tons of crude oil valued at €40 million. European authorities have identified the vessel as part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” allegedly used to circumvent Western sanctions. As per the publication, the confiscation of the tanker and its valuable cargo took place on March 14. The vessel’s flag was subsequently …

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are reportedly engaging in battles within Russia's Belgorod region near the Ukraine border. On Thursday, March 20, Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Russian region, issued multiple alerts about the threat of missile attacks in the Krasnoyaruzhsky and Rakityansky districts.

According to his reports, several areas within the region have faced drone attacks in the past 24 hours. Shelling has been documented in the Volokonovsky, Krasnoyaruzhsky, Shebekinsky …

Late Wednesday, March 19, Ukrainian Forces have reportedly breached the Russian border in the Belgorod region, entering the village of Demidovka.

Demidovka is a sizable Russian village located mere kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

The Russian Telegram channel "Northern Channel," which is affiliated with the Russian military,  reported “The Ukrainian Armed Forces have broken into Demidovka, and fighting is ongoing. Ukrainian units entered amidst combat... The enemy has deployed infantry …