Zelensky is prolonging war in Ukraine by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia: Trump

Open this photo in gallery:An abandoned car is seen amid damaged buildings in central Pokrovsk, the site of the heaviest battles with the Russian troops in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on April 23.Michael Shtekel/The Associated Press U.S. President …

Russia drafts law that would ban ads for witches, astrologers, and even nutritionists

Russian lawmakers have drafted legislation that would ban advertising for “mystic practices, energy healing, and spiritual counseling.” A bill co-authored by Communist Party deputy Nina Ostanina, chair of the Duma’s Committee on Family, Fatherhood, …

Rubio skeptical Ukraine-Russia peace deal will happen this week

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was hopeful a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine can be reached soon but expressed doubt that any deal could materialize within a week, he said on April 23 in an interview with the Honestly podcast. “I …

Donald Trump Lacking 'Strength' in Russia-Ukraine Talks: British Ex-FM

Former U.K. Foreign Secretary William Hague has criticized the Trump administration's handling of a push to end Russia's war against Ukraine, saying that "patience and strength" from the United States is "in short supply." …

Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least nine dead as Kyiv hit by massive missile and drone strike

Nine killed in a massive Russian strike on Kyiv A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack hit Kyiv overnight, killing nine people and injuring another 63, including six children, Ukrainian authorities said. The Kyiv City Military Administration said …

JD Vance says Russia and Ukraine must 'both give up territory' for peace – video

Russia imposes sanctions on 15 MPs and six members of the House of Lords

Russia imposes sanctions on 15 MPs and six members of the House of Lords, banning them from the country over what it called “hostile statements and unfounded accusations” about Moscow. The Russian foreign affairs ministry published a statement on Wednesday …

Media identifies over 1,500 foreign mercenaries from 48 countries Russia recruited for war in Ukraine

More than 1,500 foreign mercenaries from 48 countries recruited to fight for Russia against Ukraine have been identified in an investigation by the independent Russian media outlet Important Stories published on April 23. Despite Russian President Vladimir …

Russia Bans Entry to 21 British Lawmakers

Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that it banned 21 British lawmakers from entering the country in response to London’s “confrontational” stance toward Moscow. The ministry said in a blistering statement that the United Kingdom “demonizes” …

Russia Doubles Budget for State-Sponsored ‘Youth Army’

The Kremlin has doubled its funding in 2025 for Yunarmiya ("Youth Army"), the state-sponsored youth organization that combines ideological indoctrination with military training for children and teenagers. According to documents reviewed by the …