WorldPosted at: Dec 12 2025 8:47AM


Russia claims full control of Seversk in Donetsk region

Moscow, Dec 12 (UNI) Russia has claimed it has taken full control of the eastern Ukrainian city of Seversk in the Donetsk region.
The city, which has been heavily damaged after months of intense fighting, remains a strategic issue for both armies.
According to Russian state media outlet Sputnik, General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov informed President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces had seized Seversk. The city is considered critical for Moscow’s efforts to secure complete control over the border areas of the self-declared Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Russia claims full control of Seversk in Donetsk region
More News

US notified that killing of Iran protesters has ceased, executions won’t take place, says Trump

15 Jan 2026 | 2:25 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said that Washington has been informed that the killing of protesters in Iran has ceased and that the Islamic Republic will not proceed with executions as feared. .

see more..

President Trump's Gaza peace plan entering Phase II: US special envoy Steve Witkoff announces

15 Jan 2026 | 1:44 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Wednesday that the US would move to implement the second phase of President Donald Trump's Gaza Peace Plan.

see more..

US State Dept to temporarily halt immigrations from 75 countries including Iran, Pakistan, Russia

15 Jan 2026 | 12:30 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) The US State Department is set to temporarily halt immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries as it tightens enforcement of laws designed to prevent new arrivals from becoming dependent on public assistance, according to an internal memo seen by Fox News.

see more..

Iranian FM accuses Israel of dragging US into conflict with Tehran; Washington begins to withdraw troops from Middle East

15 Jan 2026 | 12:09 AM

Tehran/Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israel of trying to drag the US into a confrontation with Tehran and of instigating the massive political violence as the protests rage on.

see more..

Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Md Touhid Hossain says Dhaka yet to decide over participation in International Stabilisation Force

14 Jan 2026 | 10:58 PM

Dhaka, Jan 14 (UNI) Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Md Touhid Hossain said Wednesday that the country is yet to make any decision regarding sending its forces to Gaza under the proposed multi-national International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for post-war security, emphasising that Dhaka has clearly laid out three definitive conditions.

see more..