Author: Paula T. Sibley

Russia Detains Suspect Over Murder of General Igor Kirillov in Moscow Russian authorities have detained a 29-year-old Uzbek national, suspecting him of carrying out the deadly bombing in Moscow that killed General Igor Kirillov and his aide, Ilya Polikarpov. The attack, which took place on the morning of December 19, 2025, involved a remote-detonated bomb hidden in an electric scooter. The Investigative Committee of Russia announced the arrest on Wednesday, stating that the suspect was allegedly recruited by Ukrainian special forces to execute the attack. According to the committee, the individual admitted to being tasked by Ukraine to carry out…

Russia Detains Uzbek Man Over Bombing That Killed Top General Kirillov Moscow, Russia – Russia announced Wednesday that it had arrested an Uzbek national who confessed to planting a bomb that killed Igor Kirillov, the chief of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops, and his assistant in Moscow. The bomb, which was attached to an electric scooter, exploded outside Kirillov’s apartment building on Tuesday. The Russian authorities allege that the man acted on the orders of Ukraine’s SBU intelligence service, which later claimed responsibility for the attack. Ukraine accused Kirillov of playing a key role in the use of…

Ukraine War Update: Zelensky Calls Putin ‘Dumbass’ Over Oreshnik Missile Threats calling him ‘dumbass’ In a press conference on December 19, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fiercely responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent threats involving the Oreshnik hypersonic missile. Putin had suggested a “high-tech duel” with the West, proposing to launch the missile at Kyiv to test the capabilities of Western air defense systems. Zelensky didn’t mince words, calling Putin a “dumbass” and condemning the comments as reckless and dangerous. Putin’s ‘High-Tech Duel’ Threat During his annual press conference, Putin presented his idea of a “high-tech duel” where Russia would…

Zelensky Calls Putin’s ‘High-Tech Duel’ Challenge ‘Dumbass’: Here’s How He Responded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “dumbass” on Thursday after Putin suggested a “high-tech duel” between their countries. Zelensky’s sharp words came shortly after Putin threatened to strike Kyiv with a new hypersonic missile, known as Oreshnik, which Russia has developed. “People are dying, and he thinks it’s ‘interesting.’ Dumbass,” Zelensky posted on X (formerly Twitter), criticizing Putin’s disregard for the human cost of the conflict. Zelensky’s response came amid fresh Russian attacks that also claimed two lives in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson…

Putin Says He’s Ready to Talk With Trump ‘Anytime’ About Ukraine Peace Deal Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that he is ready to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump “anytime” to discuss a potential peace deal for Ukraine. Trump, who will return to the White House in January, has expressed confidence in his ability to strike a peace agreement within hours of taking office, raising concerns in Kyiv that he may push Ukraine into a deal that favors Russia. During his annual press conference, Putin acknowledged that Russian troops currently have the upper hand on the battlefield but…

Putin Says Russia is Ready to Compromise with Trump on Ukraine War Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that Russia is open to compromising over Ukraine in potential discussions with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Putin emphasized that there are no preconditions for initiating talks with Ukrainian authorities. Trump, known for his bold negotiating style and author of “Trump: The Art of the Deal,” has promised to end the conflict quickly but has yet to outline a clear path to achieving peace. During his annual question-and-answer session on Russian state TV, Putin revealed that he would be willing to meet…

On Friday, a deadly Russian missile strike rocked central Kyiv, leaving one person dead and causing significant damage to several NATO embassies. This attack marks a worrying shift in Russia’s military strategy, as it begins targeting what it claims are Ukraine’s “decision-making centres.” The strike, which also damaged historic buildings and office complexes, comes just days after Ukraine’s alleged missile attack on Russia’s Rostov region. This article delves into the details of the devastating strike, its aftermath, and the growing international concerns surrounding Russia’s escalating military actions. Key Details of the Russian Missile Attack in Kyiv On Friday morning, a…

Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Damages Western Embassy At least one person was killed and several NATO embassies were damaged in a Russian missile strike on central Kyiv on Friday. This marked a significant escalation as the Kremlin targeted what it referred to as Ukrainian “decision-making centres.” Ukraine reported that debris from five intercepted Iskander ballistic missiles hit the city center just before sunrise, causing extensive damage to numerous buildings. While Russia’s defense ministry claimed to have struck an intelligence command center, Ukraine said the attack caused significant damage to a historic cathedral, a university, high-rise office buildings, and six…