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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.
Wagner Group responsible for Kremlin-linked European sabotage attacks - Financial Times
US pushes for progress as Geneva set to host separate talks on Iran, Ukraine-Russia on Tuesday
FSB says suspect in Moscow GRU deputy shooting detained in Dubai
Iran's Khamenei has escape plan to flee to Moscow if regime falls amid protests - report
The plan, called "Plan B" by the British report, would include 86-year-old Khamenei and 20 close people, including family and aides.
Russia deploys nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus amid rising tensions
The state news agency TASS said it was the first time that the Defence Ministry had shown off the Oreshnik mobile missile systems.
Iran launches new satellites in show of defiance ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meeting
Prior to the June war, Tehran had managed numerous satellite launches in recent years, some on its own, and some in conjunction with Moscow.
Syria, Russia discuss military cooperation and reconstruction after Assad
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Syrian foreign and defense ministers, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Maj.-Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra.
Oil’s geopolitical premium vanished in 2025 and may not return - opinion
Oil futures in 2025 have oscillated within a relatively narrow range, with the high coming in January before the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries began production increases.
Russia probes car bomb that killed top general, Moscow suspects Ukrainian involvement
The investigators published a video showing the wrecked car, with blood visible on the driver's seat.
Ukraine hits Russian 'Shadow Fleet' tanker in Mediterranean with drones
The Ukrainian official did not say how the drones reached the ship, but said the operation involved "multi-stage" measures.
Exiled to Moscow, Assad is making a quiet return to ophthalmology for the elite - report
“Putin has little patience for leaders who lose their grip on power, and Assad is no longer seen as a figure of influence,” a source said.
Russia warns US moves on Venezuela could have ‘fatal’ consequences
Trump on Tuesday ordered a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela as Washington tries to increase pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government.
From Kyiv to the Golan: The Ukraine-Russia war’s unseen impact on Israel - opinion
The Ukraine war is reshaping Israel’s security, diplomacy, and society, empowering Iran, changing alliances, and redefining the challenges ahead.