An elite unit attempted a raid into Russia’s Belgorod Region but was foiled, according to a report The Russian military has repelled a largescale Ukrainian incursion into Belgorod Region, Evgeny Poddubny, a correspondent for the Russia 1 TV broadcaster, has reported. The Defense Ministry in Moscow has not yet officially commented on the claims.

Russia shares the pontiff’s desire for peace negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Comments by Pope Francis about launching peace talks to end the Ukraine conflict echo the repeated calls Moscow has made for the same, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

Vehicles registered in Russia must have left Lithuania by a designated date, the Baltic nation’s customs service has said Owners of Russia-registered vehicles in Lithuania will either be fined or have their cars seized under a new regulation that came into force on Monday. According to the Lithuanian Customs Service, owners must either re-register and get…