Kiev to rescind honor for Ukrainian-born Soviet leader

The Ukrainian capital will vote later this week on whether to strip Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev of honorary citizenship, which he received in 1982, the Kiev city council announced on Monday. The vote will take place ahead of ‘Kiev Day’, traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday of the month, deputy chair Vladimir Bondarenko told the…

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Over 100 killed in 'terror attack' at memorial to Iranian general

At least 103 people have reportedly been killed by two explosions that ripped through a memorial to mark the fourth anniversary of the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Iran’s south-central city of Kerman on Wednesday, according to media reports.

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Serbia would sign bumper gas contract with Russia “with both hands” – President Vucic

Belgrade expresses regrets about rejecting Russian gas at beneficial price of $400 as energy crisis in Europe persists Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says he regrets his November decision to scrap the gas deal offered by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The comment comes amid the energy crunch Europe has been struggling with over recent months.

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