Ukrainian Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Russia's Primorsk Oil Export Port
A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a major fire at Primorsk, Russia’s key Baltic oil export terminal.
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Tankers and Baltic Sea Terminal in Escalation
President Zelensky announced Ukrainian drone strikes on three Russian oil tankers, a cruise-missile corvette, and a patrol boat, while also significantly damaging the Primorsk oil terminal on the Baltic Sea. Russian strikes killed 10 and injured 76 across Ukraine.
Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Facilities Deep Inside Territory, Soaring Fuel Prices May Blunt Impact
Ukraine continues striking Russian oil facilities deep inside the country with drones, with toxic rain reported on the Black Sea coast. But soaring fuel prices may undermine the strategic effectiveness of the campaign.
Ukraine War: Russian Forces Reach Outskirts of Key Stronghold Kostiantynivka
Russian forces have advanced to the outskirts of Kostiantynivka, a fortified Ukrainian stronghold in the east, which faces its most severe test since the conflict began.
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns En Masse Days Before Exhibition Opens
The entire jury of the Venice Biennale resigns just nine days before the prestigious art exhibition opens, amid controversy over Russia’s return for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia Scales Back Moscow Victory Day Parade, Citing Threat from Ukraine
The Kremlin has announced that the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow will be scaled back due to a ’terrorist threat’ from Ukraine, with military vehicles and military school cadets excluded — the first time armored columns have been absent since the invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine Accuses Israel of Accepting Stolen Grain from Russia, Diplomatic Crisis Erupts
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Israel of allowing grain stolen from occupied Ukrainian territories to enter its ports, triggering a major diplomatic dispute between the two nations.
Ukraine Launches Third Strike on Russian Oil Refinery, Triggering Major Fire and Evacuations
Ukraine’s military confirms a third drone strike on the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region, with over 160 firefighters deployed. The Kremlin accuses Ukraine of exacerbating global energy market shortages.
Iran's Foreign Minister Meets Putin in Moscow as US-Iran Nuclear Talks Falter
Iran’s foreign minister travels to Moscow to meet with President Putin as US-Iran nuclear negotiations stall, with Trump expressing dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal, reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitical dynamics.
Iran's Foreign Minister Meets Putin in Russia to Discuss War and Peace Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Moscow for talks with President Putin on the Iran war, with the Kremlin saying Russia is ready to offer mediation services in future US-Iran negotiations.