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Russian Air Defences UNLEASHES FURY On Ukraine, Shoots Down 112 Ukrainian Drones Overnight | MoD

In a dramatic escalation, Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported shooting down 112 Ukrainian drones overnight across 13 regions, including Moscow, Crimea, and Tula. Air traffic was disrupted at major airports, and debris caused injuries and damage in Lipetsk. This wave is part of Ukraine's intensified drone campaign, with nearly 500 UAVs intercepted nationwide since Tuesday. The assault comes as Russia prepares for major wartime commemorations, raising concerns about air defense vulnerabilities and retaliatory responses in an increasingly volatile conflict zone. #UkraineRussiaWar #DroneAttack #RussiaDefense #UkraineUAV #MoscowDrones #AirDefense #RussiaUkraine #Lipetsk #CrimeaAttack #TulaRegion #RussianMOD #Sheremetyevo #Domodedovo #DroneStrike #MilitaryNews #BreakingNews #Zelensky #Putin #DroneWar #Geopolitics Also Read West Pitching China-India Against Each Other: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/west-pitching-china-india-against-each-other-russian-foreign-minister-sergei-lavrov-4155227.html?ref=DMDesc Russia Marks 80th Anniversary of Nazi Germany's Defeat with Grand Victory Day Parade :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/victory-day-parade-russia-80th-anniversary-defeat-nazi-germany-011-4148945.html?ref=DMDesc Indian Army Gets Russia-Made Igla-S Missiles :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/indian-army-gets-russia-made-igla-s-missiles-4143017.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.408~ED.194~GR.122~

Lavrov REJECTS Pope's Offer To Host Russia-Ukraine Talks, Calls Vatican 'Unsuitable…' For Mediation

Amid escalating global interest in resolving the Russia–Ukraine war, Pope Leo XIV offered the Vatican as a neutral ground for the next round of peace negotiations. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni confirmed the Pope’s willingness. However, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed the offer, claiming the Vatican is unsuitable as a platform, citing religious concerns and Ukraine’s persecution of the Orthodox Church. Lavrov also mentioned that Moscow’s draft peace memorandum is nearly ready, but there is no clarity yet on when the next round of talks might occur. #RussiaUkraineWar #Lavrov #VaticanPeaceTalks #PopeLeoXIV #UkraineCrisis #PeaceNegotiations #GiorgiaMeloni #OrthodoxChurch #CatholicChurch #RussiaUkraineConflict #LavrovStatement #PeaceDeal #VaticanOfferRejected #WarMediation #UkraineNews #RussiaNews #UkraineOrthodoxChurch #PopeLeoPeace #InternationalDiplomacy #HolySee Also Read Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Warns Against Nuclear Conflict in UN Speech Targeting the West :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-nuclear-capacity-un-speech-west-011-3947317.html?ref=DMDesc Russia's Lavrov Engages Guinea in Diplomatic Outreach Amid Cooling Western Ties :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-foreign-minister-lavrov-africa-visit-guinea-011-3841367.html?ref=DMDesc Russia, North Korea Deepen Ties Amid Arms Deal Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-north-korea-talks-amid-arms-deal-concerns-gen-3728289.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.336~GR.125~

Trump’s BIG REVEAL About Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap, Hints That Deal Could Lead To 'Something Big'

A large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine has been completed, as announced by Donald Trump on Truth Social. The deal follows trilateral talks between Ukraine, the U.S., and Turkey in Istanbul and direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed discussions around a 1,000-for-1,000 exchange, a ceasefire, and a possible Zelenskyy-Putin meeting. President Zelenskyy labeled the agreement as the only tangible outcome of the diplomatic dialogue. Trump suggested the breakthrough could "lead to something big" in resolving the ongoing war. #RussiaUkraineWar #PrisonerSwap #TrumpAnnouncement #Zelenskyy #Putin #IstanbulTalks #UkraineWar #PeaceTalks #Ceasefire #WarUpdate #Geopolitics #TruthSocial #MajorExchange #Diplomacy #TurkeyMediation #WarInUkraine #TrumpNews #RustemUmerov #ZelenskyyPutin #InternationalRelations Also Read West Pitching China-India Against Each Other: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/west-pitching-china-india-against-each-other-russian-foreign-minister-sergei-lavrov-4155227.html?ref=DMDesc Russia Marks 80th Anniversary of Nazi Germany's Defeat with Grand Victory Day Parade :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/victory-day-parade-russia-80th-anniversary-defeat-nazi-germany-011-4148945.html?ref=DMDesc Indian Army Gets Russia-Made Igla-S Missiles :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/indian-army-gets-russia-made-igla-s-missiles-4143017.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.102~HT.336~GR.125~