Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Vladimir Putin was "afraid" of negotiations on ending the Ukraine war, after the Russian president ruled out direct talks with his Ukrainian counterpart.

This is yet another addition to an increasing number of incidents where Moscow is accidentally dropping bombs in Russia or Russian-controlled Ukraine regions.

The images appear to show several Russian vehicles and equipment have been moved in what would be a big blow to Russia's foothold in the region.

Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.

Belarusian leader and Russian ally Alexander Lukashenko extended his 31-year rule on Monday after electoral officials declared him the winner of a presidential election that Western governments rejected as a sham.

"As the risk of a financial crash rises, Russia’s imperiled economy is about to pose serious constraints on Putin’s war."

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that talks with Ukraine were possible but not with its President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the Ukraine war, Iran and China on Tuesday in their first phone call since the Trump administration took office on 20 January.

Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine's sovereignty and its reliance on Western support in a recent interview, questioning Zelenskyy's leadership legitimacy.

As Congress reconvenes and a second Trump administration begins, it is more important than ever to remember that preventing corruption from seeping into our country requires vigilance and a willingness to adapt.