During a press briefing, the spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, said that Russia is ready "right now" to exchange 630 prisoners of war with Ukraine. As reported on the official website of the Russian foreign ministry, Moscow is prepared to hand over 630 Ukrainian captives to Kyiv "immediately," "on a reciprocal basis."

However, Ukraine's list of soldiers it seeks to be returned includes individuals who have already been transferred to Kyiv, as well as " …

Ivan Tymochko, head of the Council of Reservists of the Ground Forces, believes statements about a Russian offensive on Zaporizhzhia are merely escalating the situation, as such an option is unlikely. During an interview with Hromadske Radio, he noted that Russians in this area currently face challenges and lack resources for a full-scale invasion.

The Russians can move their troops between Russia and Crimea by land, but the path is narrow and constantly under attacks from various Ukrainian …

Russia's aluminum industry faces a crisis as alarming news emerges from Rusal about a sudden production cut. The country's largest aluminum producer, Rusal, has announced a reduction in aluminum output by 250,000 tons. The company attributes this decision to record-high alumina prices— a crucial raw material— and deteriorating macroeconomic conditions.

Rusal, owned by prominent Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who is closely tied to the Kremlin, has found itself procuring more than a third of …