North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their deepening ties as Pyongyang observed the anniversary of independence.

British-manufactured drones have been deployed in deep strikes inside mainland Russia for the first time as Ukraine launches a massive aerial assault.

Russia's Supreme Court has banned Yabloko, the country's sole anti-war party, from contesting upcoming parliamentary elections following a legal challenge.

US intelligence has cautioned the Polish government regarding potential Russian operations designed to test Nato's cohesion. Analysts suggest these plots aim to pressure Western allies into reducing military and financial support for Ukraine.