New tourist tax has come into effect across Russia
A new tourist tax has come into effect across Russia on Wednesday, replacing the previous resort fee, RIA Novosti news agency reported on Wednesday. From Jan. 1, 2025, travelers staying…
EL Al extends suspension of flights between Tel Aviv and Moscow
Israel’s national carrier EL Al announced Monday the extension of its suspension of flights between Tel Aviv and Moscow until the end of March next year. “The decision comes after…
EU warns of measures against ships that circumvent sanctions against Russia
The EU is announcing stricter measures against the so-called shadow fleet of ships that transport goods in and out of Russia in violation of sanctions rules. It is the latest…
Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war
On Monday, Russia and Ukraine carried out a prisoner exchange, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. They are both said to have released 150 prisoners of war each, writes Reuters.…
Al-Sharaa: Syria shares “strategic interests” with Russia
Ahmed al-Sharaa, head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Syria’s de facto leader, gave his most comprehensive remarks yet on Sunday about how he plans to steer the country through…
Russia set to cut gas supplies to Moldova
Russian energy giant Gazprom will halt gas exports to Moldova from January 1. The country is preparing for widespread power outages. Gazprom cites unpaid debts as the reason for the…
Slovakia may stop electricity supplies to Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said Friday that his government may stop electricity supplies to Ukraine following the anticipated end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on Jan. 1, 2025.…
Ukraine: North Korean soldier reportedly captured
A North Korean soldier has been captured by Ukrainian forces, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service claims. The United States and South Korea have estimated that over 10,000 North Korean soldiers…
Owner: Russian cargo ship was subjected to “terror”
On Christmas Eve, the Russian civilian cargo ship “Ursa Major” sank in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship is owned by the Russian company Oboronlogistics, which transports and stores goods for…
Ukraine says Russia has executed five prisoners of war
Russian forces have executed five Ukrainian prisoners of war, according to Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets. Russian forces shot the five unarmed soldiers after capturing them, Lubinets said on…