The Kremlin has deemed peace talks with Ukraine "inappropriate" for the time being, according to Yuri Ushakov, a foreign policy aide to Russian president Vladimir Putin. Ushakov suggested that the initiation of such negotiations would hinge on the evolving situation, particularly on the battlefield.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces' operation in Russia's Kursk region has rendered peace negotiations with Ukraine "inappropriate" for the Russian side, although Putin's "peace proposals" remain intact …

In a significant setback for Moscow, Mongolia has definitively rejected the proposal to build the "Power of Siberia-2" gas pipeline. The Chinese newspaper South China Morning Post has reported that Mongolia has officially excluded the pipeline from its long-term plans extending up to 2028.

Experts interpret Mongolia’s decision as the final rejection of the contentious project, which was seen as a financial lifeline for a Russia grappling with sanctions. Losing access to the European gas market …

Chechen Republic head Ramzan Kadyrov expressed appreciation towards American billionaire Elon Musk for his Starlink internet service. This came a day after Kadyrov claimed that the SpaceX and Tesla founder had given him a Cybertruck. The message was posted on Kadyrov's Telegram channel, where he shared Musk's correspondence with journalist Seth Abramson. Abramson had critiqued Musk for gifting cars to high-ranking officials of an aggressive nation.

“Elon, don’t pay attention to ignorant and …

In a move that could potentially reshape immigration policy, Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing individuals who share "traditional Russian spiritual and moral values" to obtain temporary residency permits more easily.

The decree specifies that these individuals, whether foreigners or stateless persons, can apply for temporary residency without needing to demonstrate proficiency in the Russian language or knowledge of Russian history and law.

The motivating factor …

After the destruction of bridges over the Seym River, the objectives of the Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region became clearer: Ukrainian forces have now set their sights on Rylsk and are moving towards taking control of territory south of the Seym River.

The Seym River near the border is emerging as a significant dividing line on the front in the Kursk region, suggesting the primary strategic aim of the Ukrainian military in this area. Ukrainian attack aircraft have already targeted three …