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European intelligence chiefs skeptical of Ukraine-Russia peace deal this year despite US assurance

The talks, the latest round of which took place in Geneva this week, are "negotiation theater," one European intelligence chief said.

A U.S. delegation led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner waits for the start of a meeting on the first day of the third round of trilateral talks between delegates from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S.
 A flag with the logo of Wagner private mercenary group is attached to a car during an automobile rally at a patriotic festival marking Russia's National Flag Day in the Moscow region, Russia, August 23, 2023.

Wagner Group responsible for Kremlin-linked European sabotage attacks - Financial Times

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

US pushes for progress as Geneva set to host separate talks on Iran, Ukraine-Russia on Tuesday

Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev speaks after the ceremony of signing contracts between the Russian Defence Ministry and commanders of volunteer units participating in the Russia-Ukraine military conflict, at an unknown location, in this still image from video released on June 14, 2023.

FSB says suspect in Moscow GRU deputy shooting detained in Dubai


Ukrainian drone attack triggers earthquake-sized blast at arsenal in Russia's Tver region - report

NASA satellites picked up intense heat sources emanating from an area of about 14 square kilometers (5 square miles) at the site in the early hours.

 A satellite image shows an overview of the ammunition depot after the explosion, amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Toropets, Tver region, Russia, September 18, 2024.

Israeli broker pleads guilty to using Miami as hub for shipping aircraft parts to Russia

Haimovich arranged for more than 160 shipments of aircraft parts to companies in the Maldives and United Arab Emirates that in turn sent the illicit supplies to Russia.

 Russia selling oil for gold in September

Israeli military secretary was in Moscow to advance hostage deal

Russia has ties with Iran and has quietly engaged in the past in back-channel diplomacy on Israel’s behalf.

 THE KREMLIN, Moscow.

Jihadists, fall guys or hired assassins: What is the truth behind the March attack on Moscow?

Officials and relatives of the accused have claimed that some of the men had not even been in Moscow during the attack.

 THE CROCUS City Hall building is gutted following the deadly attack on a concert venue there, outside Moscow, last month.

Russia has network of spies spread out in multiple countries - report

Numerous suspects, including in the UK, Brazil, Australia, and Austria, have been arrested for spying for Russia, highlighting the Kremlin's global espionage reach, ABC News reported.

 THE KREMLIN, Moscow.

Western pressure prompts countries to sever ties with Moscow - opinion

As Western pressure mounts on nations like Israel and Armenia to recalibrate ties with Moscow amidst Ukraine tensions, geopolitical alliances are swiftly evolving.

 UKRAINE’S PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky attends the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, in Switzerland, earlier this month. Russia was absent from the summit, but Israel was present and voted with the West, the writer notes.

Russia mourns: Dagestan terrorist attack death toll rises to at least 20

As Dagestan mourns the loss of at least 20 lives in Sunday's horrific terrorist attacks, global condolences pour in.

 A view of Derbent synagogue following an attack by gunmen and a fire, in Derbent in the region of Dagestan, Russia June 24, 2024.

Inferno near Moscow kills seven, one man jumps to death, media says

Emergency services said about nine people were trapped in the building by the 4,000 sq.m fire.

 Smoke billows from a burning administrative building in Fryazino in the Moscow Region, Russia June 24, 2024.

Exiled chief rabbi: Russia neglects terror threat by focusing on repression

"The Russian authorities have used the law enforcement authorities to repress any kind of opposition to the Kremlin, opposition to the war."

 Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt

Toppling Putin's regime? The Wagner rebellion and its long-lasting impact

One year on, the legacy of the Wagner rebellion is still unfolding. It serves as a reminder of the complexities of law and order within Russia and Putin’s insatiable hold on power.

 People visit a makeshift memorial for Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner mercenary group, and Dmitry Utkin, the group commander, while marking 40 days since their death to respect an Orthodox tradition, in central Moscow, Russia, October 1, 2023.