Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has voiced his frustration over Russia's alleged attempts to cover up the downing of a civilian aircraft near Grozny, as reported by Trend.

Aliyev is demanding apologies and compensation from Russia, stating that the Russian side pushed theories involving an oxygen tank explosion on board and bird strikes to divert attention from the incident.

According to Azerbaijan, the aircraft, which crashed in Aktau, was hit from the ground near Grozny and was also …

Russia has firmly dismissed the notion of a ceasefire with Ukraine, labeling it a "road to nowhere". Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has critiqued Western discussions around a ceasefire, arguing that they serve only to "pump Ukraine with weapons" rather than foster genuine peace talks. Lavrov asserts that Russia requires concrete agreements, distinctly separating themselves from what he describes as "empty talks."

At a recent press conference in Moscow, Lavrov reiterated Russia's …

Ukrainian Forces targeted a warehouse containing "Shahed" drones in Russia's Oryol region, reported Ukraine's General Staff. The drones were stored in a concrete structure, according to sources. Reportedly, the strike resulted in the deaths of two Russian soldiers and hospitalization of seven others with various injuries.

On December 26, Ukrainian Air Forces, alongside other Defense Forces components, launched an attack on a fortified Russian military facility in the Oryol region. This …