Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.
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Trump demands Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as Russia gives Tehran intel on U.S. positions
Despite ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes against its launch capabilities and claims from Washington and Tel Aviv that its offensive capacity is being rapidly reduced, Iran was still firing missiles and dozens of drones at U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf on Friday. Sirens reportedly sounded in Kuwait City hours after the Iranian Army claimed to be…
Africa: Popular Perceptions of Russia Lag, Even As Its Influence Grows Across Africa
Moscow is less welcome than other powers, but many Africans are still making up their minds. Key findings On average across 38 countries, 36% of respondents say Russia’s economic and political influence on their country is “somewhat positive” or “very positive,” while 23% say it is somewhat or very negative. But a plurality (42%) do…
Russia, Ukraine agree to allow repairs at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi (not seen), visits Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Russian-controlled Energodar, on March 29, 2023. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Russia and Ukraine agreed to a local ceasefire to allow for repairs of the backup power lines to the Zaporizhzhia…
Africa: UON Launches Africa Centre for the Study of Russia to Deepen Africa-Russia Ties
Nairobi — The University of Nairobi has officially launched the Africa Centre for the Study of Russia, a new academic hub aimed at deepening research, dialogue, and diplomatic engagement between Africa and the Russian Federation. The inauguration ceremony, held Wednesday in Nairobi, brought together senior government officials, diplomats, and scholars, marking what speakers described as…
Russia kills four Ukrainians on eve of fourth war anniversary | Russia-Ukraine war News
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss a loan for Kyiv and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Listen to this article | 3 mins info At least four people have been killed in the latest wave of Russian attacks in Ukraine, according to local officials, on the eve of the fourth anniversary of…
Comedy in Russia is booming. But stand-ups live in fear of being jailed for jokes.
Watched more than 1.3 million times since it was posted by Russian comedy group “Plyushki” to YouTube last month, the video comes with a disclaimer. “Some of the jokes are based on wordplay and do not carry any religious, philosophical, or ideological assertion,” it says, acknowledging that comedy can be a risky business in Russia,…
U.S. tells Iran to make a deal amid Russia, Iran naval drills
U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., Feb. 13, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The Trump administration has warned it would be “very wise” for Iran to make a deal, amid reports the White House is considering fresh military action against Tehran as…
Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny’s body, Foreign Office says.
Russia blocks WhatsApp for 100 million users
In a move that effectively isolates a massive portion of its population from Western communication, Russian authorities have blocked WhatsApp, the Financial Times reports. By removing the app from the nation’s official online directory, the government has essentially wiped the platform from the Russian internet, impacting an estimated 100 million users. Read: Pony AI and…