Global Affairs
On April 4, 2025, a Russian missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, resulted in one of the deadliest attacks of the year. The assault killed at least 19 people, including nine children, and injured over 70 others. Among the injured
Global Affairs
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire have intensified, marked by a high-stakes visit to Washington by Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev and a stern warning from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Russia must soon prove its commitment to peace.
Global Affairs
The Russia-Ukraine war has entered a critical phase as Russian forces intensify offensive operations across multiple fronts, seeking to exploit perceived weaknesses in Ukrainian defenses and secure territorial gains ahead of anticipated spring and summer campaigns. Over the past 48 hours, fighting has escalated in Sumy, Toretsk, and Pokrovsk, with
Global Affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on March 31, 2025, ordering the conscription of 160,000 men aged 18–30 for mandatory military service, marking the largest spring draft since 2011. While the Kremlin insists the move is part of its biannual conscription cycle and unrelated to the war
Global Affairs
On March 31, 2025, Russian forces launched a deadly attack on the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine, targeting a frontline settlement and killing one civilian while injuring five others. The assault, which utilized guided aerial bombs, marks another episode in the ongoing war that has devastated Ukraine since Russia’s
Global Affairs
Over the past 48 hours, Russia has significantly escalated its military operations in Ukraine, employing a combination of drone strikes, ballistic missile attacks, and heavy artillery bombardments across multiple regions. This surge in hostilities has left scores of civilians injured, critical infrastructure damaged, and tensions at an all-time high as
Global Affairs
On March 27, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a significant address at the International Arctic Forum in Murmansk, outlining Russia's strategic vision for the Arctic region. Putin acknowledged the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Arctic while simultaneously expressing Russia's willingness to engage in economic cooperation
Eurasia
The ongoing negotiations between Russia and the United States regarding a potential ceasefire in Ukraine have taken center stage in recent days, highlighting the intricate dynamics of international diplomacy amidst a protracted conflict. As of March 25, 2025, these talks have yielded limited progress, with both sides engaging in a