Putin’s crackdown continues with the arrest of former Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Popov. The Investigative Committee has charged Popov, who was removed from his role in June after 11 years, with fraud. At 67, Popov faces up to 10 years in prison. State-run news footage shows him arriving at a Moscow court in handcuffs. His […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has selected Vsevolod Tkachenko as Russia’s new ambassador to Kenya. With over 40 years in diplomacy, Tkachenko is fluent in Kiswahili, a language spoken widely in Kenya and Tanzania. This appointment signals Moscow’s increasing focus on Kenya. Earlier, Tkachenko was designated as the new envoy to Ethiopia and the African Union, […]
Israeli forces on Monday, increased their operations around Khan Younis in southern Gaza. They took this action despite ongoing international efforts to halt the fighting and prevent a larger conflict involving Iran and its allies. Recent airstrikes in Khan Younis reportedly killed at least 18 people and injured several others, according to Palestinian medics. As […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to expel Ukrainian forces from Russian territory. Ukraine launched its largest attack, since 2022. Last Tuesday, Ukrainian troops entered Russia’s Kursk region, catching Russian forces off guard. By Sunday, Russia had stabilized the situation, though fighting continued. Authorities evacuated civilians in Belgorod due to border tensions. Putin accused Ukraine of […]
