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France detains tanker linked to Iranian network accused of moving Russian oil

The seizure is the latest evidence of France's efforts to crack down on vessels suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions imposed following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews

Ukraine's president says US air defence 'absolutely necessary' after Russian strikes

Russia launched a record 8,150 long-range drones at Ukraine in May, an AFP analysis of Ukrainian air force data showed, up 24% from April.

Euronews

Western Sanctions on Russia Face Increasing Structural Gaps While Hurting Legitimate Businesses

More than four years have passed since Russia illegally invaded Ukraine, and a coalition of Western and allied countries introduced the first major sanctions in response. Despite the volume and scope of these measures, the pressure campaign has largely failed to achieve its primary goal: imposing debilitating economic hardship on…

International Business Times

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Between ballet and war: Japanese dancers pursue dreams in Russia

Two Japanese dancers, Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi, are pursuing their ballet dreams in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. They focus on their art amidst the war in Ukraine. Kanazasi, 32, chose Russia for its ballet legacy, while Takemi, 20, followed suit due to limited opportunities in Japan. They stay informed through…

The Economic Times

The week that was in international affairs: US-Iran deal hangs on nukes, Hormuz; Russia tests NATO

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. In this edition we are covering the US-Iran search for a deal to end their war, the Russian drone attack in Romania, growing India-Cyprus strategic ties, Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections, and Morocco emerging as…

The Times of India

Watch: 7,000 players compete at giant table tennis festival in Moscow

Around 7,000 players took part in a giant table tennis festival in Moscow, with organisers aiming to set a new world record for the largest mass participation tournament ever held.

Euronews

Zelensky Says Russia Is Training Abducted Ukrainian Children And Sending Them To Fight For Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the country has evidence that Russia has abducted children from the country and is training them to fight in the war.

International Business Times

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Armenia rejects Putin's pressure for EU referendum

Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected Russia's demand for a referendum on joining the European Union. Pashinyan stated that Armenia's relationship with Russia is undergoing a transformation. Moscow has increased pressure on Yerevan, banning fish imports and recalling its ambassador. Armenia is seeking new alliances after feeling unprotected by…

The Economic Times

France intercepts shadow fleet tanker linked to Russia

The Kremlin says ‌it considers France's seizure of the Russian-linked oil tanker ‌Tagor to be illegal and that it ‌borders on piracy.

AAP

One person killed, two dozen wounded in Russia drone strikes on Ukraine

One person was killed and two dozen people were wounded in Russian drone attacks across Ukraine on Monday, local authorities said, as Kyiv and Moscow step up long-range strikes amid stalled peace talks.

The Times of India

France boards fourth Russian oil tanker as crackdown on ‘shadow fleet’ continues

The French Navy has boarded another oil tanker from Russia as Paris steps up its campaign against Moscow’s so-called "shadow fleet" of vessels suspected of evading international sanctions.

Radio France Internationale

France and allies intercept uncompliant Russian shadow fleet tanker, Kremlin calls it 'piracy'

Russia has reportedly built up a flotilla of old oil tankers of opaque ownership to get around sanctions imposed by the European Union over Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin says French seizure of tanker ‘bordering on piracy’ as it vows response

Lukashenko says he knows the Ukrainian military 'does not want any war with Belarus'

The Independent UK

Ukraine hits Russian energy targets, denies striking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukrainian drones struck targets across several Russian regions overnight from Saturday, including an oil pumping station, a refinery and a fuel depot, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said Sunday. Kyiv however denied Moscow's claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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The Times of India

Ukrainian drones hit oil depot, key pipeline facility in Russia

Ukraine said on Sunday that its drones struck a major oil pipeline dispatch station and an oil depot deep inside Russia, as Kyiv continued to expand long-range attacks on Moscow's energy infrastructure more than four years into the war.

Euronews

Pashinyan on course for landslide victory and pro-West mandate in Armenia election, new poll shows

A new poll projects Armenian Premier Nikol Pashinyan’s party could win a large parliamentary majority, as Russia intensifies its campaign to counter Yerevan's pro-West realignment, warning of a Ukraine scenario.

The Independent UK

Concerns mount that Belarus could be a launchpad for a new Russian offensive in Ukraine

More than four years ago, Belarus allowed Russia to use its territory to invade Ukraine

The Economic Times

Pain for Pakistan: History makes a U-turn in India's neighbourhood

Russia and the Taliban have signed a significant military cooperation agreement. This pact alters regional security dynamics. Pakistan's strategic position is weakened as the Taliban moves away from Islamabad. India sees a strategic opportunity, consolidating its influence in Central Asia and reducing Pakistan's leverage. This development marks a major shift…

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The Independent UK

Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil infrastructure as Kyiv braces for more strikes

Ukrainian drones struck oil facilities in two southern Russian regions overnight into Saturday, local officials said, the latest in a near-daily campaign targeting infrastructure that funds Moscow’s invasion

The Times of India

Ukrainian drones strike oil tanker and depot in southern Russia

Ukrainian drones struck an oil tanker at the port of Taganrog and an oil depot in southern Russia overnight on Saturday, triggering fires as Kyiv intensified attacks on Moscow’s energy infrastructure during the fifth year of the war, Russian authorities said.

The Times of India

Are Russian spies stealing Western technology? What European intelligence officials claim

Russian intelligence agencies are aggressively intensifying efforts to steal Western technology, defence research and industrial secrets across Europe as sanctions linked to the Ukraine war squeeze Moscow’s wartime economy, senior European intelligence officials told Associated Press.

The Economic Times

NSA Ajit Doval, Russian Presidential aide Patrushev review maritime, defence cooperation

Doval and Patrushev assessed the status of proposals discussed during Patrushev's visit to New Delhi in November 2025. Their discussions focused on expanding cooperation in maritime connectivity, shipbuilding, defence collaboration, and the training of sailors for operations in polar waters.

The Independent UK

Russian spies are going after Western technology – they care less about being caught

Russia needs sanctioned computer technology and software updates for machine tools

The Times of India

Russia signs military pact with Taliban - How it can benefit India and unsettle Pak

Less than a year after formally recognising the Taliban government in Afghanistan, Russia has now signed a military cooperation agreement with Kabul. According to Politico, the agreement was signed on Wednesday during a meeting between Afghan Defence Minister Mohammad Yaqoub and Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu at the International…

The Independent UK

Putin pushes Nato to the brink with drone attack in Romania

IN DEPTH: As Vladimir Putin pushes ever deeper into Nato territory – by accident or design – the international alliance grows ever more vexed about what action to take, much to the Russian president’s delight. World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports

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