Russian President Vladimir Putin is running out of time to win his war against Ukraine, amid a stalemate on the battlefield and growing troubles at home, an Estonian intelligence chief has told CNN.

There are fears Moscow is seeking to open a new front against the West.

European Union makes official statements after Russian dreadful strikes on Ukraine Massive overnight bombardment of Ukraine by Russia demonstrates the Kremlin's brutality and complete disregard for human life and peace negotiations.

The latest Russian assault involving the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile triggered fresh alarm across Europe, with Western leaders accusing Moscow of escalating the war through advanced strategic weaponry.

Increasingly isolated president is determined to press on with Ukraine war, say well-placed sources, despite ailing economy

Russia has promised to provide “active support” to Cuba as the U.S. seeks to tighten its economic grip on the island’s communist government. “We reaffirm our full solidarity with Cuba,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said during a briefing on Thursday,