Vladimir Putin revives imperial rhetoric and lays claim to historic ‘Novorossiya' - but suffers a setback as Moscow loses influence over key strategic ally, Azerbaijan

Full ExplainedDive into the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine conflict as of June 2025, where borders are shifting, and the geopolitical chessboard is being redrawn. From Russia’s territorial gains to Ukraine’s fierce counterattacks,

Russia has launched an attack on Ukraine in its heaviest bombardment since the beginning of the war. According to Kyiv, Russia fired 537 aerial weapons, 477 drones and decoys, as well as 60 missiles.