Russia expels Moldovan diplomat in tit-for-tat move
Relations between Moscow and Chisinau have worsened since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Relations between Moscow and Chisinau have worsened since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.









EU officials also urge new US Congress to step up pressure on Russia to end the four-and-a-half-year war.

Russia’s most prominent investigative newspaper is closing, with staff accusing the government of killing it off.

President Vladimir Putin hosts African leaders at a summit in Moscow.
The attack comes after Ukraine launched a barrage of drones targeting the Moscow region.

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the leaders of dozens of African nations that Moscow was their best partner.
Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, Putin frames Moscow as an alternative to former colonial powers.
The comment comes as UK and Netherlands pledge extra military support for Kyiv.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met in Moscow.
Donald Trump praised First Lady as ‘better than professionals’ after a localised Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky.

Overnight attacks on Kyiv injured 15 people, while two were injured in Moscow as Russia said it intercepted 163 drones.