Russia

Leaders

Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned following a political crisis over Russia-bound Ukrainian drones straying into Latvian territory, according to the BBC.

WH News May 14, 2026

Europe

Russia Hits Kyiv With 407 Drones in Largest Nighttime Attack

Russia launched its largest drone attack since the war began, with 407 drones striking Kyiv and other cities in the early hours of the 12th, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack followed a Ukrainian strike on Russian air bases and strategic bombers.

WH News May 14, 2026

Europa

Rusia lanza 670 drones a Ucrania: 3 muertos

Rusia atacó a Ucrania con más de 670 drones y 56 misiles el jueves, causando tres muertos y 40 heridos, según autoridades ucranianas.

WH News May 14, 2026

Europe

Russia Launches 670+ Drones at Ukraine, Killing Three

Russia launched more than 670 attack drones and 56 missiles at Ukraine on Thursday, killing three people and wounding 40 others, according to Ukrainian authorities.

WH News May 14, 2026

Europe

Kyiv Rescuers Pull Dead from Rubble After Russian Strikes Kill Four

At least four people have been killed and children are among dozens wounded after Russia launched a massive wave of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine overnight, according to officials.

WH News May 14, 2026

紛争・安全保障

プーチン氏、世界最強ミサイル「サルマト」の試射成功を発表

ロシアは新型の大陸間弾道ミサイル「サルマト」を試射し、プーチン大統領はこれを「世界で最も強力なミサイル」と称した。アルジャジーラが報じた。

WH News May 13, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Putin hails Russia’s test launch of ‘most powerful missile in the world’

Russia has test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile, with President Vladimir Putin describing the nuclear-capable Sarmat weapon as the world’s 'most powerful' missile, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News May 13, 2026

Public Health

No Sign of Larger Hantavirus Outbreak, Says UN Health Agency

The UN health agency has stated there is no sign of a larger hantavirus outbreak following the evacuation of the last passengers from a disease-stricken cruise ship, according to the BBC.

WH News May 12, 2026

Europe

Zelensky’s Ex-Chief of Staff Faces Court as Ukraine Corruption Probe Expands

President Volodymyr Zelensky's former chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, appeared in a Kyiv court on Tuesday after being named a suspect in a money-laundering scheme by Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies, according to BBC.

WH News May 12, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

UE y Reino Unido sancionan a 108 rusos por deportación de niños ucranianos

La UE y el Reino Unido anunciaron sanciones contra 108 personas y entidades rusas por su papel en la deportación forzada de casi 20.500 niños ucranianos desde febrero de 2022.

WH News May 12, 2026

Conflicts & Security

EU and UK Sanction 108 Russians Over 20,500 Child Deportations

The EU and UK announced sanctions targeting 108 individuals and entities in Russia for their role in the forced deportation and indoctrination of nearly 20,500 Ukrainian children since February 2022.

WH News May 12, 2026

Big Tech

PGL Astana 2026: $800K Prize Pool and Swiss Format Set for May

PGL Astana 2026 is set to take place from May 9 to May 17 in Kazakhstan, featuring a $800,000 prize pool and a Swiss System group stage format involving 16 teams, according to Esports Charts.

WH News May 11, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Bosnia’s Peace Envoy Quits, Future of Role in Question

Bosnia and Herzegovina's most influential figure, Christian Schmidt, has confirmed his resignation as international high representative. According to BBC News, this decision raises questions about the future of the position and the country's stability.

WH News May 11, 2026

Europe

Russia and Ukraine accuse the other of ceasefire violations

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region reported one death and three injuries from Russian attacks within 24 hours, while Russia accused Kyiv of over 1,000 violations, according to PBS.

WH News May 11, 2026

Europe

Vladimir Putin Suggests Ukraine War ‘Coming to an End’

Vladimir Putin suggested the Russia-Ukraine war is 'coming to an end,' according to The Guardian.

WH News May 10, 2026