Russia

On 28 December 2025 Ukraine and Russia agreed a local ceasefire at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to allow IAEA-supervised power line repairs, easing immediate nuclear safety risks.

Ukraine and Russia agree local ceasefire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – IAEA

Russia delays the first launch of its new Soyuz-5 rocket at Baikonur after technical failures, deepening a crisis in Moscow’s space industry and Baiterek programme.

Russia delays Soyuz-5 rocket launch as Baikonur failure hits Moscow’s space programme in 2025

Russia sent Tu-95MS strategic bombers over the Norwegian Sea on Christmas Day, triggering NATO intercepts near the UK. Renewz reports, citing The Times, with official Russian and NATO statements.

NATO warplanes scrambled as Putin sends Tu-95 nuclear bombers on Christmas flight near UK

Why Russia is blocking the 20-point peace plan and how Vladimir Putin is trying to reshape the Ukraine deal to limit Kyiv and regain frozen assets.

Why is Russia rejecting the 20-point peace plan and trying to rewrite Ukraine’s future

US Senator Lindsey Graham says Washington should escalate pressure on Russia and consider supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if peace talks fail.

US senator Graham backs Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine if Putin rejects peace talks

Ukraine’s president says Russia’s invasion is about stripping nations of choice. Speaking after talks with Portugal’s PM, he insists any peace must protect sovereignty, democracy and security guarantees.

Why Zelensky says Russia’s war targets Europe’s democracies, not Ukraine’s land alone

MI6 Chief Blaise Metreweli warns of Russia's grey-zone tactics and the export of chaos. She calls for intelligence officers to master technology and Python coding.

New MI6 Chief Blaise Metreweli Warns of Grey-Zone Warfare and Calls for Tech Mastery

Denmark’s intelligence warns of the highest threat level in years, citing intensified Russian hybrid attacks, drone incidents and growing uncertainty in Europe.

Denmark reports highest threat level in years as Russian hybrid attacks intensify

Russia has begun selling physical gold from its national reserves to support the state budget, as its sovereign wealth fund’s liquid assets continue to decline.

Why is Russia now selling physical gold from its national reserves for the first time

Russia blocks mobile internet for incoming SIM cards for 24 hours post-entry. This "cooling-off phase" aims to prevent cards from being used in hostile drone navigation systems.

Russia blocks SIM cards for 24 hours post-entry due to drone threat

Russia is attacking Ukraine with the banned 9M729 “Novator” missile, once the reason for the collapse of the INF Treaty. Experts warn of a new era of nuclear tension.

How Dangerous Is Russia’s Secret 9M729 Missile – and Why It’s Attacking Ukraine Now

Donald Trump says the Russia-Ukraine war will be the ninth conflict he ends, calling peace deals vital to save lives and boost America’s global image.

Trump says Ukraine war could be the “ninth” conflict he will resolve