A report finds that more than 1,400 people from Africa joined Russia’s forces in Ukraine; at least 316 were killed.
After the New START treaty expired, the United States and Russia agreed to restore military contacts to reduce risks and prevent escalation.
A Russian court sentenced activist Sergei Udaltsov to six years in prison, highlighting the ongoing crackdown linked to the war in Ukraine.
Putin’s schedule includes a formal meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a private discussion, and a broader bilateral summit focused on defense, trade, and technological cooperation.
Poland will deploy 10,000 troops to guard critical infrastructure amid rising tensions with Russia, following railway sabotage blamed on Moscow-linked agents.
The United States ruled out a summit between Trump and Putin after Kremlin demands and disagreements over a possible ceasefire in Ukraine.
