Russia arming missile warheads with depleted uranium, Ukraine's SBU says ・NATO chief warns Russia of 'devastating' consequences if nuclear weapons are used against Ukraine ・Lithuania sounds air alarm for first time due to suspected drone threat from Belarus ・Syrskyi reveals how many Russians have been killed in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday that relations between their countries were at an “unprecedentedly high level”, as the two discussed wider economic cooperation and foreign issues.

A trade license that went into effect Wednesday permits imports of Russian oil that has been refined into jet fuel and diesel in third countries such as India and Turkey.

Four-plus years into Russia’s all-out invasion, Ukraine has battled Moscow’s forces to a standstill. In fact, by some accounts, Ukraine has even recaptured territory, offering Kyiv a glimmer of optimism after a grueling winter.

U.S. Africa Command leader says Africa serves as Putin's purse, fueling Russia's war in Ukraine through resource extraction and recruitment networks.