Four years after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is facing a spring of discontent.

Commenting from inside a Russian jail after being sentenced for earlier criticism of Putin, he said the dictator’s war “has quite clearly reached a dead end” and was now “

Public dissent appears to be deepening in Russia. Some Russian influencers recently released public appeals to President Vladimir Putin, criticizing his government and policies.

Abbas Araghchi is holding talks with a Russian delegation on the Iran war, he earlier blamed the US for a breakdown in peace negotiations.

Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday, after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, seeking to gain political leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the U.S. remain on hold.

Analysts say Russia's Africa Corps defeat in Mali could be a turning point for Moscow's influence in West Africa as jihadist attacks continue.

Iran's foreign minister meets Vladimir Putin as U.S.–Iran talks collapse, escalating tensions over the critical Strait of Hormuz oil choke point.

Ukraine reported 149 Russian drones launched into the country overnight into the early hours of Sunday, the barrage coming hours after President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican City.