Some Orthodox Christians continue to mark Epiphany in Russian-affiliated religious centers, even as Kyiv moves toward banning the Moscow-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC).
North Korean troops have been deployed to bolster Russian forces in the Kursk border region with Ukraine, where they are gaining battlefield experience despite initial heavy losses.
In a significant development, US President-elect Donald Trump has revealed that preparations are underway for a meeting between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago ...