Russia: US challenges Russia to step back from Ukraine attack

A Ukrainian serviceman fires his weapon during an exercise in the Joint Forces Operation, in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday. (AP) WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday that Russia is on the verge of unleashing a massive military attack against Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s claim to be pulling forces back, as artillery fire hit a … Read more

Ukraine strikes major Russian oil refinery in drone barrage; two killed

Ukrainian attack on Russian oil refinery (Representative image) Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia overnight, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the country’s south and killing at least two people, Russian authorities said on Sunday.Kyiv has significantly intensified its long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and military-industrial facilities in … Read more

Putin admits ‘problems’ as Ukraine ramps up attacks deep inside Russia

Putin’s remarks came as Ukraine continued one of its most sustained campaigns of long-range drone attacks since the war began more than four years ago. Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Russia is facing “problems” as Ukraine intensifies its long-range attacks deep inside Russian territory, while insisting that Moscow will secure its borders and … Read more