‘West blocking peace efforts’: Russian FM Sergei Lavrov defends Ukraine invasion; denies civilian targeting
Sunday, 24 August 2025 () In a rare interview, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov defended Russia's actions in Ukraine, denying civilian targeting and accusing the West of obstructing peace. He questioned Zelenskyy's legitimacy, while Vice President JD Vance claimed Russia has made concessions to President Trump, including agreeing to Ukraine's territorial integrity. Diplomatic talks continue amidst accusations of delays and deadlock.
Ukraine marked its Independence Day with a wave of bold drone strikes deep inside Russian territory, sparking massive fires at an oil refinery and a gas terminal in Ust-Luga. One drone even hit the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, triggering a blaze though no radiation leak was reported. The strikes came...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in a striking NBC interview, claimed Moscow has no interest in seizing Ukrainian land, stressing Russia already holds the world’s largest territory. He branded..
Ukraine has issued a stark warning to Belarus amid fears that upcoming Russia-Belarus joint military drills could escalate the war. The Zapad-2025 exercises, set for September, will feature drones,..
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emerged as the strongest Western leader in Kyiv, pledging firm support at a critical moment in the war. His presence highlighted the..