Putin Fires Russian Minister Roman Starovoit, Found Dead Hours Later
Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead just hours after being fired by President Putin. Investigators suspect suicide amid a widening corruption probe tied to border defense funds in the Kursk region.
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Russian S-400 Allegedly Downs First Ukrainian F-16 Fighter Jet, Troops Awarded $195K Bounty
In a significant development Russian S-400 Allegedly Downs First Ukrainian F-16 Fighter Jet, Troops Awarded $195K Bounty. In the ongoing Ukraine war, Russian state media claims that a Ukrainian F-16 Fighting Falcon has been shot down by the advanced S-400 missile defense system. If confirmed, this would mark the first successful downing of a Western-supplied F-16 by Russian forces a symbolic and strategic moment in modern warfare.
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Trump Warns Putin Is “Playing with Fire” as Ukraine War Intensifies
Angry Trump Warns Putin is “Playing with Fire” as Ukraine War Intensifies. President Donald Trump has issued one of his sharpest rebukes yet of Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that Putin is "playing with fire" following a series of deadly Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine. The remark marks a stunning pivot in Trump’s rhetoric on the Ukraine wara conflict he has long claimed he could resolve in "24 hours."
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Trump Slams Putin as “Absolutely CRAZY” After Deadliest Russian Drone Strikes on Ukraine
In a rare and scathing rebuke, Trump Slams Putin as “Absolutely CRAZY” After Deadliest Russian Drone Strikes on Ukraine. Former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him “absolutely CRAZY” in response to the largest aerial assault of the Ukraine war to date. The outburst follows a brutal overnight attack where Russia launched 367 drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities, leaving at least 13 people dead, including three children, and dozens more injured. Trump’s remarks came via Truth Social and in comments to reporters at Morristown Airport, marking a noticeable shift in tone from a leader who once spoke admiringly of Putin.
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Zelenskyy Pushes for Direct Peace Talks with Putin in Turkey as Trump Mulls Attendance
In a bid to end the war Zelenskyy Pushes for Direct Peace Talks with Putin in Turkey as Trump Mulls Attendance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday intensified international pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin by urging him to attend direct peace talks in Turkey scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Peace in First Sunday Address: “Never Again War”
In his first Sunday noon Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Peace in First Sunday Address: "Never Again War." In the address as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful plea for global peace, calling for a just resolution to the war in Ukraine, an immediate Gaza ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and welcoming the ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
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Putin Calls for Direct Talks with Ukraine as US, Europe Push for 30-Day Ceasefire
After over three years of devastating conflict Putin Calls for Direct Talks with Ukraine as US, Europe Push for 30-Day Ceasefire. In a rare late-night televised address on Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine “without preconditions” on May 15 in Istanbul. Putin’s proposal marks the most significant signal in months that Moscow may be ready to negotiate.
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