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Major prisoner exchange sees 49 Ukrainians released from Russian captivity
In a significant development, 49 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have returned home after being held captive by Russia during its ongoing aggressive war against Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
“This includes warriors from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, National Guard, National Police, State Border Service, as well as our civilian citizens,” stated President Zelensky in his official address.
One notable detainee is Crimean Tatar journalist Lenie Umerova, who had been …
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Ukraine condemns Mongolia's decision to refuse arrest of Putin during visit
In a recent development, Ukraine has issued a diplomatic protest to Mongolia after Ulan Bator declined to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the country, despite an existing warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The decision made by Mongolia, which recognizes the ICC's jurisdiction, has caused significant disappointment in Kyiv and will influence future Ukrainian-Mongolian policy relations.
Ukraine's foreign ministry indicated that Ulan …
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Strengthening alliances: Russian Security Chief Shoygu meets Kim Jong Un in North Korea
Sergei Shoygu, Russia's Security Council Secretary, visited North Korea and had a meeting with the nation’s leader, Kim Jong Un, according to a report on the official website of the Security Council of Russia.
“On September 13, a delegation led by Sergey K. Shoygu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, was in Pyongyang. As part of the ongoing strategic dialogue between our countries, there were detailed exchanges of views with Korean colleagues on a wide range of …
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Four Americans found guilty of espionage in high-profile Kremlin-linked case
In a bombshell verdict, a U.S. court has found four Americans guilty of engaging in illegal activities on behalf of Russia, coordinated by FSB-linked Alexander Ionov.
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged four citizens with conspiracy to act in Russia's interest, revealing their ties with Alexander Ionov, head of the Anti-Globalization Movement of Russia. According to "Radio Svoboda", the court identified the individuals as 82-year-old Omali Yeshitela and 78-year-old Penny Hess from St. …
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Ukrainian strikes trigger chain of explosions at Russian ammunition depot near Mariupol
In the early hours of September 13, Ukrainian Defense Forces targeted the Mariupol area, resulting in an extensive detonation of ammunition and air defense missiles lasting four hours, reported Petro Andriushchenko, an adviser to the mayor of Mariupol.
Russian Telegram channels reported an overnight drone attack near Mariupol.
According to Andriushchenko, a confirmed strike hit a depot containing ammunition and air defense missiles in the village of Hlybokе, with the detonation ongoing until 5 …
