A senior Russian general, Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car blast in southern Moscow on Monday, investigators said. The explosion occurred in the Yasenevo district while Sarvarov, head of the operational training department within the General Staff, was en route to work. Witnesses reported that he was initially alive but critically injured […]
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Russia Offers Mediation in Pakistan–India and Afghanistan Disputes
Russia has offered to mediate in the long-standing disputes between Pakistan and India, as well as Pakistan and Afghanistan. Speaking in Islamabad, the Russian ambassador said that Moscow is ready to support peace efforts between these neighboring countries. He explained that these regional conflict mediation by Russia efforts aim to reduce tensions and promote […]
Putin and US envoy meet before sanctions hit
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Wednesday. The Kremlin described the talks as “constructive” and “useful.” The meeting lasted three hours and took place two days before the US sanctions deadline. The US wants Russia to halt its Ukraine offensive or face new penalties by Friday. US […]
Russia shoots down 73 Ukrainian drones near Moscow
Russia announced that it intercepted 73 Ukrainian drones in a major overnight attack. Three of the drones were flying toward Moscow. Most were destroyed over the Bryansk region, which shares a border with Ukraine. This is one of the largest drone attacks reported so far in the war, which is now in its fourth year. […]
Russia calls Pakistan a ‘natural ally’, reaffirms deepening ties
MOSCOW – July 10, 2025: Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has called Pakistan and Russia “natural allies” and confirmed that President Vladimir Putin sees Pakistan as a key partner in energy and economic growth. He made these remarks during a meeting with Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to Pakistan’s Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, […]
Kremlin warns EU of economic backlash over new sanctions
MOSCOW – The Kremlin has warned that tougher European sanctions on Russia will backfire on the EU itself, claiming that Moscow has built strong resistance to what it calls “illegal” measures. Following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Western nations imposed sweeping sanctions aimed at pressuring President Vladimir Putin to halt the war. However, Kremlin spokesperson […]
Pakistan’s Tariq Fatemi hands PM’s letter to Russia’s Lavrov, pushes for stronger ties
Prime Minister’s Special Assistant, Tariq Fatemi, met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. During the meeting, Fatemi delivered a personal letter from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to President Vladimir Putin. He also conveyed the Prime Minister’s warm wishes and Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Russia. The two sides discussed key areas including energy, […]
Tariq Fatemi leads diplomatic mission to Moscow amid India-Pakistan tensions
As tensions between Pakistan and India escalate, a second high-level Pakistani delegation, led by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, is set to depart for Moscow today to present Pakistan’s position on the recent hostilities. The Foreign Office (FO) confirmed that two official delegations have been formed to engage with key global capitals. […]
Russian general killed in car bomb blast near Moscow
A powerful car bomb explosion killed Russian General-Lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik near Moscow, authorities confirmed on Friday. The blast destroyed a parked Volkswagen Golf in Balashikha, a town east of the capital, leading investigators to launch a murder and explosives smuggling probe. Moskalik, who served as the deputy head of the General Staff’s main operational directorate, […]
Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow, killing one
Ukraine carried out its biggest drone attack on Moscow early Tuesday, killing one person and injuring three others. Russian officials reported that 337 drones were launched, with 91 targeting the Moscow region. Fires broke out, and flights and train services were suspended across the city. Moscow’s mayor confirmed this as the largest drone assault by […]