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November 2026
5 NovCitizen Digital
… The far-right wave is "no longer growing, it is unravelling," he added. - Russia - Russia hopes Trump will continue his "peacemaking efforts" after the midterm elections, the Kremlin said. …
World leaders hope for reset after US midterms
October 2026
31 OctCitizen Digital
… cle Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); While attending events tied to the showcase summit in Moscow - such as tours and high-level forums aimed at strengthening ties between Russia and 48 African nations - an ice cream station was set up as a hospitality gesture from the Kremlin …
Optics, outrage, and ice cream: viral video of African leaders lining up for Putin sparks backlash
24 OctCitizen Digital
… Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Pyongyang has become a key Kremlin ally, sending troops to support Moscow's war effort in return for economic benefits and military technology. …
North Korean leader arrives in Chinese border city
21 OctCapital News
… Putin is yet to publicly comment on the latest developments, but Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov earlier said the Kremlin would listen to what Wiktoff would offer, while ruling out “any political concessions”. …
US envoy to meet Putin in Russia as Zelensky says intelligence sharing ‘works now’
11 OctCitizen Digital
… Trump accused the Ukrainian president of blocking a deal with Moscow and ignoring instructions to not strike Russian refineries, while Kyiv and its European allies warned that easing pressure on Moscow would help fund the Kremlin's war. …
Trump urges Zelensky replacement as diesel row rages
10 OctCitizen Digital
… _taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Saturday that lifting sanctions on Russian diesel would help fuel the Kremlin …
Zelensky blasts Russia-US diesel deal after Russian strikes kill 15
10 OctThe Standard
… Ukraine and its European allies expressed dismay at the move, with Zelensky telling reporters Friday it was a "weak decision."EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas meanwhile said on Saturday that lifting sanctions on Russian diesel would only help fuel the Kremlin's war on Ukraine. …
Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21
September 2026
24 SeptCitizen Digital
… In March 2022, weeks after the Kremlin launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there were 174 in the whole month. …
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure kill seven
23 SeptCitizen Digital
… At the weekend, President Vladimir Putin's party won a record supermajority in Kremlin-choreographed parliamentary elections, after he cast the vote as a show of support for the war. …
Europe braces for Russian escalation beyond Ukraine
22 SeptThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeUkraine on Tuesday slammed the EU's removal of two oligarchs from its Russian sanctions list as "shameful and unjustifiable", with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying the move was a "concession" to the Kremlin and "counterproductive". …
Ukraine says lifting sanctions on Russian tycoons 'shameful'

World & Region

World leaders express hope for policy reset following US midterms

The News

After Democrats won control of both the Senate and House of Representatives in US midterm elections, world leaders voiced hopes for a reset in relations with the United States. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed hope for new initiatives to end wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, while Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez characterized the Democratic victory as evidence that the global far-right is retreating.

5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 5 November

World leaders express hope for policy reset following US midterms
After Democrats won control of both the Senate and House of Representatives in US midterm elections, world leaders voiced hopes for a reset in relations with the United States. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed hope for new initiatives to end wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, while Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez characterized the Democratic victory as evidence that the global far-right is retreating.
5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 31 October

African leaders' ice cream moment with Putin draws online backlash
Video footage from the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow showing African heads of state, including Kenya's President William Ruto, lining up to receive traditional Russian ice cream from President Vladimir Putin has sparked widespread criticism across Kenya and Africa.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 24 October

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Chinese border city
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in China's border city of Dandong via a newly opened bridge linking the two countries, according to South Korea's Yonhap news agency. The four-lane bridge was completed in 2014 but its opening was delayed due to lack of connecting roads and customs facilities.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 21 October

US envoy heads to Putin talks after Ukraine peace proposal meeting
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Ukraine's President Zelensky in Oslo to discuss proposals on ending Russia's conflict with Ukraine, with a US official describing the talks as "constructive". Witkoff is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Wednesday to present the proposals, while Zelensky said intelligence sharing with the US on Russian missile attacks "works now".
21 October 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 11 October

Trump calls for Zelensky replacement over Russian diesel sanctions
Donald Trump called on Ukraine to "get a new leader" after President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Washington's easing of Russian diesel sanctions. Trump defended the deal allowing more Russian diesel onto global markets, citing Putin's desire for a Ukraine settlement, while accusing Zelensky of blocking negotiations and ignoring instructions not to strike Russian refineries; Kyiv and European allies warned the sanctions relief would help fund Russia's war.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 10 October

Zelensky criticizes US-Russia diesel deal after attacks kill 15
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a US-announced diesel deal between America and Russia, saying Moscow was expressing "thanks" by attacking Ukraine, which killed 15 people according to authorities. EU officials also opposed lifting sanctions on Russian diesel, arguing it would fuel Russia's war effort.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trump, Zelensky clash over Russian diesel sanctions relief
US President Trump announced easing sanctions on Russian diesel, prompting criticism from Ukrainian leader Zelensky and EU officials, while Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least 21 people including four children.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 24 September

Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure kill at least seven
Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine killed at least seven people on Wednesday, including two in Kyiv, and wounded more than 40 others. The strikes hit gas stations, offices, a college building, businesses, and the rail network; Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said Russia was targeting data centres to disrupt information flow and hinder civilian access to missile-threat warnings.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 23 September

European leaders warn of Russian covert escalation beyond Ukraine
More than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European nations worry Moscow could escalate the conflict and target Kyiv's supporters, with Western leaders warning of a surge in Russian covert operations across Europe that could eventually cause casualties.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

Ukraine condemns EU removal of Russian oligarchs from sanctions list
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called the EU's decision to remove Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list "shameful and unjustifiable," saying it was a "concession" to the Kremlin and counterproductive during ongoing Russian attacks. Ukraine's Foreign Minister urged EU countries to impose their own national sanctions on the two individuals.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

Putin and Trump held frank call after US envoys' Moscow visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump had an "extremely frank" one-hour phone call on Tuesday after US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow over the weekend for talks with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, the leaders exchanged views on the outcome of the visits and the Ukraine conflict, though the talks brought no immediate breakthrough.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

Putin, Trump hold "extremely frank" call after US envoys visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Tuesday after Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend for talks with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, the leaders exchanged views on the outcome of the visits, though the talks brought no immediate breakthrough in the four-and-a-half-year war.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 7 September

US envoy reports progress toward three-way Russia-Ukraine talks
A top US envoy said on Monday that weekend discussions with Ukraine and Russia showed progress, including movement on scheduling additional trilateral talks to end the conflict that began when Russian forces invaded Ukraine more than four years ago.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany seeks dismissal of Nicaragua's genocide accusation case
Germany will ask the International Court of Justice to dismiss a case brought by Nicaragua accusing Berlin of facilitating genocide through its support of Israel. The hearings at the ICJ in The Hague will span four days, with Germany arguing either that the court lacks jurisdiction or that Nicaragua's claims lack merit.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 13 August

Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands; Japan lodges strong protest
President Vladimir Putin visited Russia's Kuril Islands on Thursday, prompting Japan to protest through its Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, who said the visit offends Japanese sentiments and will damage Japan-Russia relations. The islands, seized by the Soviet Union in 1945, are claimed by both Russia and Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 8 August

Zelensky visits Serbia to strengthen international support amid Russian strikes
President Zelensky made his first official visit to Serbia, a European country closely aligned with Moscow, to bolster international backing as Russia intensifies attacks on Kyiv. The visit comes as diplomacy stalls over four years into the war and both sides escalate long-range strikes causing rising civilian casualties.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 July

Zelensky, Trump discuss Patriot production licenses, Russia talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, discussing licenses to produce Patriot air-defense interceptors and ways to revive negotiations with Russia. Zelensky said the meeting was "good" and stressed the importance of reinvigorating the diplomatic process.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 15 July

Russian anti-war politician detained, faces extremism charges
Boris Nadezhdin, the only anti-war Russian politician planning to run in September parliamentary elections, was detained and said Tuesday the Kremlin wants to "crush" his campaign. He has been summoned to court on administrative charges of "displaying extremist symbols" and was previously declared a "foreign agent" by authorities.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 13 July

Ukrainian and Russian strikes kill several in both countries
Ukrainian drone strikes killed four people mostly outside Moscow on Monday, while Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least six including on a cargo ship, officials said. The strikes occurred as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky prepared to meet allies in Paris to discuss ending the almost four-and-a-half-year war.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 7 July

Russia recruiting African nationals for Ukraine war frontlines
Hundreds of African nationals from countries including Kenya, Ghana, South Sudan, and Uganda have been confirmed killed while serving in the Russian Armed Forces during the Ukraine war, according to the 'I Want to Live Project' monitoring initiative. International investigators describe this as part of an organized recruitment network that exploits African youth unemployment and migration pressures to supply military manpower for Moscow.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 9 June

Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russia, undermining Putin's control image
According to the Atlantic Council, Ukraine's drone attack on St. Petersburg during an international economic forum showed Russia's inability to shield its territory from Ukrainian retaliation. The strike, in which drones travelled over 1,000 kilometres through Russian airspace, occurred while Putin hosted foreign guests and has intensified Russian concerns about vulnerability to Ukrainian aerial assaults.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 5 June

Zelensky calls for direct talks with Putin to end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued an open letter to Vladimir Putin calling for a face-to-face meeting to pursue peace, stating it would be wrong to wait for the US to refocus on the European war. He also called for a full ceasefire during negotiations, which Putin had rejected earlier that day.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 12 May

Russia and Ukraine resume military strikes after three-day truce
Russia resumed attacks on Ukraine as a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump expired on Tuesday, striking the capital with drones and killing one person in the eastern Dnipropetrovsk region. The Russian military said it shot down 27 Ukrainian drones after the ceasefire ended.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 7 May

Zelensky accuses Russia of rejecting ceasefire, escalating attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia rejected a Ukrainian ceasefire proposal by launching fresh attacks, raising the prospect of Ukrainian retaliatory strikes during Russia's May 9 World War II commemoration, after the Kremlin had proposed a mutual ceasefire pause for that day.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 April

Russian court labels LGBTQ rights group extremist
A Saint Petersburg court ruled that the Russian LGBT Network, the country's top LGBTQ rights group, is an extremist organisation, effectively outlawing it and exposing supporters to prosecution. Russia has intensified hostility toward LGBTQ organisations, particularly since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →