A high-ranking Russian general has been killed in a violent car bombing in Moscow, triggering a full-scale murder investigation and fueling speculation about who orchestrated the attack. Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov head of the Kremlin’s Operational Training Department was targeted in what authorities are calling a calculated parking-lot ambush in the city’s southern district. The explosion tore through his white vehicle, ripping off doors, mangling the frame, and leaving debris scattered across the apartment complex lot. Sarvarov was rushed to the hospital but later died from his injuries, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee. WATCH
24 December,2025 01:25 AM IST
Europe has taken one of its biggest wartime financial decisions yet. After intense late-night negotiations, the EU has officially approved a two-year, interest-free lifeline for Ukraine, designed to keep the country’s economy, military support systems, and government operations running through 2026. Instead of tapping into Russia’s frozen assets directly, EU leaders have chosen to raise the funds through capital markets, citing ongoing legal and technical barriers that have stalled any immediate use of Moscow’s immobilised billions. Antonio Costa emerged from marathon talks announcing the €90 billion support package, marking one of the EU’s strongest joint commitments since the war began. WATCH
20 December,2025 08:00 PM IST
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has sounded a clear warning that Russia is closely watching the latest round of peace-focused talks, even as Europe, the United States, and Ukraine attempt to project rare strategic unity. In a candid admission, EU leadership confirmed that frozen Russian-linked assets and European funds are being redirected to strengthen Ukraine’s position, a move aimed at tightening pressure on the Kremlin while reinforcing internal EU solidarity. The decision has reignited debate over how far Europe is willing to go financially and militarily to sustain Kyiv in a protracted conflict. WATCH
20 December,2025 07:32 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning that Moscow will expand its territorial gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail, escalating pressure as diplomatic efforts intensify. At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing a diplomatic effort to end the nearly four-year war, even as Washington prepares a new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector. U.S. officials say economic pressure remains the most effective tool to influence Moscow’s cost-benefit calculations.
18 December,2025 01:25 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
