Since the beginning of 2025, the ruble is up against the U.S. dollar — one of the key benchmarks for assessing the Russian currency — by about 21%
The Russian leader has reportedly offered to halt the invasion of Ukraine in search of a deal.
Widely circulating social media videos show a sizeable mushroom cloud over the area, with an early casualty assessment ongoing.
The proposal may include deploying European forces if a ceasefire deal is reached.
The Ukrainian soldiers look old and out of shape—most forcibly enlisted.