Is Russia’s Putin gambling with the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear stations? | Russia-Ukraine war News

Is Russia’s Putin gambling with the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear stations? | Russia-Ukraine war News

Kyiv, Ukraine – On October 2, Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged that Ukrainian attacks had destroyed a high-voltage transmission line between the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine and Kyiv-controlled areas. Days earlier, Ukraine’s leader, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Russian shelling had cut the plant off from the electricity network. Recommended Stories list…

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Russian strikes kill five in Ukraine, cause power outages

Intense Russian strikes Sunday on Ukraine killed five people in the southern Zaporizhzhia region and Lviv in the west and badly damaged energy infrastructure, severing power supplies to tens of thousands. Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as the weather chills. “This Sunday night, Russia launched yet another barrage of missiles and…

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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Italy and Switzerland this week: foreign ministry

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Italy and Switzerland this week: foreign ministry

Beijing’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is scheduled to visit Italy and Switzerland from Tuesday until October 12, China’s foreign ministry said on Sunday. Wang would attend the 12th joint meeting of the China-Italy government committee and the fourth round of the China-Switzerland strategic dialogue held between foreign ministers, the ministry said in a statement. His…

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Putin vows ‘significant’ response as Russia-Europe tensions soar in wake of ship seizure

Putin vows ‘significant’ response as Russia-Europe tensions soar in wake of ship seizure

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday condemned France’s detention of a Russian-linked ship as “piracy”, vowing a “significant” response to what he called European threats as tension flared. The Russian leader’s warning came after the French navy on Saturday detained and boarded an oil tanker that has been blacklisted by the European Union for being part…

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Russia's Putin praises Donald Trump, then warns US over Tomahawk missiles supply to Ukraine

Russia’s Putin praises Donald Trump, then warns US over Tomahawk missiles supply to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the country’s relationship with the US would take a hit if Tomahawk missiles are supplied to Ukraine, adding that the situation on the battleground would still not change. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference(REUTERS/File) Pointing out that the use of Tomahawk missiles would…

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Putin says world entering ‘polycentric era,’ warns Europe over security risks

Putin says world entering ‘polycentric era,’ warns Europe over security risks

ISTANBUL Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Thursday that the world is entering a “polycentric era” where no single power can dictate rules, warning Europe against militarization, expressing conditional support for US President Donald Trump’s Gaza proposals and placing responsibility for the continuation of the Ukraine war on Western states. “Discussions at the Valdai forum provide…

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Putin warns of harsh response to ‘Europe’s militarisation’ | Vladimir Putin News

Putin warns of harsh response to ‘Europe’s militarisation’ | Vladimir Putin News

Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged a “significant” response to “Europe’s militarisation” and says the hysteria around his country potentially attacking NATO is “nonsense”. “They can’t believe what they’re saying, that Russia is going to attack NATO,” he said on Thursday at a foreign policy forum in the southern resort city of Sochi. “They’re either…

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