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Former German Chancellor Schröder hospitalized amid controversy over Russia ties and Nord Stream 2 involvement
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has been hospitalized with severe emotional exhaustion, following a period of severe public and political fallout precipitated by the Kremlin's war. Schröder, once a pivotal ally of Moscow in Europe, found himself advocating for Russian interests, promoting projects such as Nord Stream 2, and deepening Germany’s reliance on Russian energy. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine marked a turning point that undermined his career, leading to his …
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Russian forces shift strategy amid slowed advance near Pokrovsk
The pace of the Russian army's advance on the Pokrovsk front has noticeably slowed, yet the they still have a significant chance of breaking into the Dnipropetrovsk region.
On this segment of the frontline, Russian troops have captured the settlement of Serebryane and taken control of the eastern quarter of Nadezhdynka.
South of Nadezhdynka, Russian forces have moved towards Kotlyarivka, expanding their flanks and attempting to achieve their primary goal of entering the Dnipropetrovsk region. …
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Kremlin criticizes Trump's proposal for Ukraine's rare earth metals
Moscow expressed skepticism over the idea of "aid for resources" for Ukraine. The Kremlin claims that Trump's proposal to assist Kyiv in exchange for Ukraine's rare earth metals essentially amounts to purchasing that aid.
During a press conference on Tuesday, February 4, the spokesperson for the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, remarked that U.S. arms supplies to Ukraine are evidently ongoing, as no one has announced any halts. “No one has announced a stop to weapon supplies, so these …
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Founder of DPR's ArBat battalion Armen Sarkisyan reportedly killed by suicide bomber
A suicide bomber might have been responsible for the explosion that killed Armen "Gorlovsky" Sarkisyan in Moscow on February 3, reports Russian state new agency RIA Novosti, citing Russian law enforcement agencies.
According to Russian channel 112, the explosion's epicenter was on Sarkisyan's body. Preliminary investigations suggest it was an MON-50 mine, detonated just as Sarkisyan exited an elevator.
"Allegedly, the bomber was previously convicted Armenian citizen. Two main theories are …
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Russian missile strike on Izyum: at least five killed in latest assault on Ukraine
In the wake of another Russian missile strike on Ukraine, which occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 4, in the city of Izyum in the Kharkiv region, at least five people were killed, according to reports from the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Synehubov. Among the injured were 38 individuals, including a 15-year-old girl who sustained moderate shrapnel injuries. Seven people were hospitalized. For more details, refer to this report and an additional piece …