US Vice President J.D. Vance: Ukraine war could end in six months

Speaking in an interview with US broadcaster NBC, J.D. Vance, the country’s Vice President, said he was optimistic that Russia's war in Ukraine could be over within six months.

Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap: Soldiers and civilians freed on Independence Day

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a further prisoner swap with Russia, which saw a group of soldiers and civilians return home. Most of them had been held captive since 2022.

Ukrainian Orthodox Church denies decorating Moldovan politician Igor Dodon

Two days after socialist leader Igor Dodon posted photos on social media of a diploma and an award he allegedly received from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the Kyiv Metropolis, which is canonically subordinate to the Russian Patriarchate, issued an official statement denying the purported decoration. "The information is untrue," read the statement from Metropolitan Onuphrius' office.

Donald Trump Russia-Ukraine peace talks deadline: What happens next?

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would know within a fortnight if progress was possible in his attempt to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Citing "immense hatred" between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, he again spoke of the possibility of imposing new sanctions on Russia or abandoning his mediation efforts. The report came from Agerpres, citing Reuters.

Vegetable sales fall in Russia amid inflation

Fresh vegetable sales in Russia have plummeted. Their sales volume dropped by 2.6% over the year to July 2025, according to data from Nielsen, which was cited by the Russian business daily Kommersant.

Azerbaijan leader Aliyev We must be prepared for war

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev says authorities in Baku are monitoring "sources" of new threats and strengthening the country's military to ensure its security, The Moscow Times reports.

Trump on Ukraine peace talks: 'We will know in two weeks'

Donald Trump is aiming to bring the Russian and Ukrainian presidents together, and on Thursday, he said he would know more about the prospects for peace in Ukraine "in the next two weeks."

Zelenskyy: Russia 'avoiding peace talks' after striking US-owned factory

A U.S.-owned electronics factory, Flex, in western Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, has been hit by a Russian missile strike.

US and Europe plan Ukraine security guarantees

U.S. and European military leaders have presented options to their national security advisors for providing security guarantees to Ukraine.

Moldova to host top global sparkling wine competition

More than 1,000 sparkling wines from 29 countries are to be blind-tasted at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB), an international competition that will take place in the Republic of Moldova for the first time, from 5-7 September 2025.

Moldovan protest organisers face corruption charges over 'paid participants'

Moldovan authorities have opened more than 40 criminal cases for alleged bribery against the organisers of a recent protest in the capital, Chisinau.

Israel launches first phase of planned Gaza City assault

Israel has launched the first phase of its planned assault on Gaza City and has already taken control of a suburb, Israeli military spokesperson Effie Defrin announced on Wednesday night. The announcement came via Reuters, citing Agerpres.