Russia: Deputy Defense Minister Detained On Suspicion Of Corruption

A Russian deputy defence minister appears in court on bribery charges

Timur Ivanov is accused of accepting a massive bribe when he was one of Russia's 12 deputy defence ministers.

Abu Obeida's Devastating Blow to Israeli Families: Admits Al-Qasam Brigades Lost 4 Hostages

Abu Obaida, the military spokesperson for the al-Qassam Brigades, announced the loss of communication with a group responsible for safeguarding a set of Israeli captives detained in the Gaza Strip. In a statement shared on his Telegram channel, Abu Obaida attributed the loss of contact to the relentless Israeli bombardment endured over the past ten days. He specifically mentioned the absence of communication with a faction tasked with protecting four Israeli captives, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Notably, the al-Qassam Brigades had recently released a video message from Hirsch Goldberg-Polin, wherein he appealed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and government officials to secure the release of captives and consider resigning from their positions. #Israel #HamasHostageVideo #HamasHostages #HershGoldbergPolin #HostageVideoReleased #AbuObaida #Hamas #AlQassamBrigades #IsraeliCaptives #GazaStrip #War #Bombardment #Conflict #Hostages #CommunicationLoss #Military #MiddleEast #Prisoners #Security ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

Ukrainian Unleashes Missile Attack on Russia's Belgorod as Moscow Marks Victory Day, Putin responds

Russian authorities reported that at least eight people were injured in Ukrainian attacks in and around the western Russian city of Belgorod. The assaults occurred as the nation commemorated the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov of the Belgorod region disclosed on Telegram, "The city of Belgorod and the Belgorod district faced an air attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, resulting in direct hits on residential apartment buildings and vehicles." He further stated, "Preliminary reports indicate eight casualties, including seven adults and one child." In response to the heightened tensions, Belgorod, along with other Russian regions bordering Ukraine, has scrapped its military parade and other Victory Day celebrations. #UkraineAttack #BelgorodMissile #VictoryDayViolence #PutinResponse #DronesDeployed #RussianRetaliation #MissileStrike #BelgorodUnderAttack #UkraineConflict #MoscowAlert #WarTensions #PutinReact #MilitaryEscalation #UkrainianAggression #RussiaResponds ~HT.178~ED.101~GR.125~

Kharkiv Attack: Russian attack injures six people in Ukraine's Kharkiv, governor says | Oneindia

Early Wednesday morning, Russian missiles struck Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, causing significant damage to residential buildings and injuring six people, as reported by Governor Oleh Synehubov via Telegram. The attack ravaged three residential buildings, two offices, three non-residential structures, and even ruptured a gas pipeline in the city's central district, according to the governor's statement. A total of 568 windows and 33 cars were also damaged in the assault, amplifying the extent of destruction wrought by the missiles. #KharkivAttack #RussianAssault #UkraineConflict #KharkivInjury #RussiaUkraine #WarDamage #KharkivResilience #GovernorReport #InternationalConflict #SafetyFirst ~PR.152~ED.103~GR.125~HT.96~

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian drone attack injures seven in Ukraine's Odesa | Oneindia News

Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine that injured seven people in the Black Sea port of Odesa, two of them children, and also targeted Kyiv, the capital, Ukraine's military officials said early on Tuesday. Several residential buildings in the city were damaged and caught fire, the governor of the Odesa region, Oleh Kiper, said on the Telegram messaging app. At least 14 apartments were damaged, the city administration added. #RussiaUkraineWar #OdesaAttack #RussianDrone #UkraineConflict #WarInjuries #RussiaThreat #OdesaIncident #UkraineSecurity #RussianAggression #WestWarned ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~

Artists spray-paint portraits of Alexei Navalny behind a Soviet monument in Vienna

Austrian graffiti duo Joel Gamnou painted the portraits, receiving mostly positive feedback from the public, although criticism arose from certain groups alleging political misuse of the wall.

Alexei Navalny: Russian court rejects Navalny mother’s case alleging improper medical care| Oneindia

A lawsuit filed by the mother of the late Russian opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, alleging inadequate medical care during his time in the Arctic penal colony where he passed away, has been dismissed. The court in the town of Labytnangi, near the penal colony, rejected the suit, citing Navalny's absence as the plaintiff. Ivan Zhdanov, a former aide to Navalny, expressed dismay over the decision, highlighting Navalny's history of filing lawsuits regarding medical care in prisons. The dismissal, Zhdanov noted, comes with a tone of mockery, given Navalny's tragic demise. ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~

Putin's New Move Rocks Russia: President Orders Arrest Of Own Defence Official Amid War

Amid a cabinet reshuffle by President Putin, a senior Defense Ministry official, Lt. Gen. Yury Kuznetsov, was arrested on bribery charges, highlighting a crackdown on corruption within Russia's military. Kuznetsov faces severe charges, with authorities uncovering a significant sum of cash and luxury items. Putin's replacement of Sergei Shoigu as defence minister and the nomination of Andrei Belousov signal potential further purges within the ministry. Shoigu's deputy's recent arrest has raised speculation about Shoigu's future, amidst scrutiny over Russia's military strategy in Ukraine, where Ukrainian resistance has proven formidable, causing setbacks for Russian forces. The implications of these internal power shifts remain uncertain as Russia navigates the ongoing conflict. #Putin #Russia #DefenseOfficial #Arrest #War #SergeiShoigu #Military #Crisis #Security #PutinMoves #ArrestOrder #DefenseMinistry #ShoiguSacked #PutinAction #RussianPolitics ~HT.178~GR.121~PR.152~ED.103~

Russia: Putin removes defence minister Sergei Shoigu

Angered Putin Sacks Russian Defence Minister Moments After Deadly Belgorod Terror Attacks | Oneindia

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, President Putin makes a significant move, reassigning Sergei Shoigu as leader of the Security Council and proposing Andrei Belousov as Defense Minister. This reshuffling comes as Putin embarks on his fifth term and the war in Ukraine enters its third year. Stay updated on the latest developments and geopolitical shifts in this tumultuous region. #Russia #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaUkraineConflict #VladimirPutin #SergeiShoigu #AndreiBelousov #Kremlin #PutinvsZelenskyy #Oneindia #WarNews ~PR.320~HT.318~GR.123~ED.101~

Ukraine braces for heavy battles as Putin says Russia carving out 'buffer zone''

Putin claims he isn't seeking to gain control over city of Kharkiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he has no plans to recapture the city of Kharkiv, during a visit to China on Friday. Putin clarified that Moscow's military action in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region is aimed at establishing a buffer zone.

Putin's Final Blow on Kharkiv with Renewed Russia’s Drone blitz; Ukraine’s Belgorod Retaliation

In a critical escalation on Ukraine's northeastern front, Russian troops have made significant advances in the Kharkiv region, expanding the combat zone by approximately 70 kilometers. Ukrainian Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi warned of imminent "heavy battles" as Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the establishment of a "buffer zone" to protect Russia's border regions. The offensive, which began last Friday, has strained Ukrainian defences, already stretched thin over a sprawling front. During a visit to China, Putin linked the offensive to ongoing Ukrainian shelling of Russian border areas, justifying the creation of the buffer zone. A recent Russian missile strike in Kharkiv killed two and injured 25, highlighting the conflict's toll. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukrainian forces have stabilized the front despite losing control of 12 villages. #Putin #Kharkiv #UkraineWar #DroneBlitz #Belgorod #UkraineRetaliation #RussiaUkraineConflict #BufferZone #MilitaryOffensive #KharkivAttack #WarUpdates #EasternFront #UkrainianDefense #RussiaInvasion #ConflictZone ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.194~

China-Russia relations: 'Vladimir Putin needs Xi Jinping's support'

Putin in trade push on final day of China trip

‘Nonsense Situation’: Zelensky Says Russian Offensive on Kharkiv Could be 'First Wave' of Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sharply criticised Western countries for imposing restrictions on the use of donated arms, accusing them of being "afraid" of both a Russian and Ukrainian defeat. In a candid interview with AFP on Friday, Zelensky expressed his frustration over the conditions placed on the use of long-range weapons supplied to Kiev. “They can fire any weapons from their territory at ours. This is the biggest advantage that Russia has. We can’t do anything to their systems, which are located on the territory of Russia, with Western weapons,” Zelensky stated in the interview aired on Saturday. This restriction significantly hampers Ukraine's ability to retaliate against Russian forces effectively. #ZelenskySpeaks #KharkivOffensive #FirstWaveAttacks #UkraineUnderFire #RussianAggression #DefendUkraine #WesternSupport #MilitaryConflict #UkraineCrisis #StandWithUkraine #EasternEuropeWar #GlobalSecurity #KharkivBattles #UkraineResistance #PeaceForUkraine ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~

Ukraine: New mobilisation law comes into force

'Today's Ukraine could be tomorrow's East Asia': Japan and France agree to bolster cooperation

Tokyo and Paris have agreed to enhance security collaboration in the Indo-Pacific. Euronews discussed the significance of these talks for Tokyo with Maki Kobayashi, spokesperson for the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.