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MOSCOW, Russia- The Kremlin has insisted it has “no alternative” but to continue its military offensive in Ukraine, dismissing US former President Donald Trump’s description of Russia as a “paper tiger.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comments on Wednesday, a day after Trump suggested Ukraine could reclaim all territories occupied by Russia. Trump described […]

A 39-year-old man has been arrested after driving a white Toyota Kluger SUV through the gates of the Russian Consulate General in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, injuring a police officer. The incident occurred around 8:00 AM on Monday, 1 September 2025, on Fullerton Street, Woollahra, after police responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle parked in […]

South African social media influencers, including Cyan Boujee, Seemah, Ghost Hlubi, and Aya Langa, have faced intense scrutiny for promoting the Alabuga Start programme, a Russian job scheme accused of luring young women into exploitative conditions. The programme, targeting women aged 18-22, promised professional training, high salaries, and accommodation but has been flagged as a […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call today with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss pathways to peace amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The leaders focused on achieving a ceasefire as a critical first step toward ending the conflict. Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine’s clear stance: “The path to peace must begin with a […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on allies to push for “regime change” in Russia following a deadly overnight attack on Kyiv that killed seven people, including a six-year-old boy. The Russian drone and missile strikes reduced parts of a nine-storey apartment block in the capital’s western suburbs to rubble, wounding dozens, according to Ukrainian […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that Russian negotiators have started discussing the possibility of a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the ongoing three-year conflict. The discussions took place during talks in Istanbul this week, marking a potential step toward peace negotiations. Zelenskyy, speaking to journalists including Agence France-Presse on Friday, […]

Russia has indicated it is open to further negotiations with Ukraine but needs time to assess US President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum to end the ongoing war, which has entered its fourth year. On Monday, Trump issued a 50-day deadline for Moscow to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine, expressing frustration with Moscow and announcing […]

UKRAINE- At least seven people were killed and several injured in an overnight Russia missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine’s Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported on Monday. In a social media post, he stated that residential areas, hospitals, and sports facilities were targeted. Kyiv’s mayor, Vitaliy Klitschko, told the BBC that six of the […]

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Zimbabwe is set to erect a towering bronze monument, standing at 20 meters tall, to commemorate Russia’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. This initiative stems from a Zimbabwean research entity’s plan to honor the former Soviet Union’s pivotal role in the defeat of fascism during the Second World War. Kwame Muzawazi, the […]

Experts reveal a Kremlin-affiliated disinformation group spreading Kate conspiracies in recent reports. Princess Catherine disclosed her battle with cancer amidst intense speculation about her absence. Martin Innes, is a leading disinformation expert at Cardiff University. He explains how Kate’s health rumours provided fertile ground for foreign actors to sow discord. Innes and his team traced […]

Ukrainian forces have reportedly struck a significant blow to Vladimir Putin’s Black Sea fleet, damaging the ‘Sergey Kotov,’ one of Russia’s naval vessels near Kerch, in occupied Crimea. Explosions rocked the ship, leading Ukrainian officials to claim that Magura V5 naval drones successfully ‘destroyed’ the formidable warship. The Ministry of Defence in Ukraine provided details […]