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Poll shows majority in EU see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia
Poll shows majority in EU see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia
Thursday 4 December 2025 01:40 PM
PARIS: A majority of citizens across nine European Union countries see a high risk of war breaking out between the bloc’s members and Russia, according to a survey by the polling group Cluster 17 published today (Dec 4) in the French international affairs journal Le Grand Continent.
US, Russia find ‘no compromise’ on key territory issue after Ukraine talks
US, Russia find ‘no compromise’ on key territory issue after Ukraine talks
Wednesday 3 December 2025 10:47 AM
MOSCOW: High-stakes US-Russia talks on ending the war in Ukraine failed to yield a breakthrough yesterday (Dec 2), as the Kremlin said “no compromise” had been found yet on the key question of territory.
Russian man, 69, dies after rescue at Kalim Beach
Russian man, 69, dies after rescue at Kalim Beach
Monday 1 December 2025 11:11 AM
PHUKET: A 69-year-old Russian man has died after apparently drowning while swimming off Kalim Beach yesterday (Nov 30).
Russian Ambassador visits Phuket
Russian Ambassador visits Phuket
Friday 28 November 2025 10:10 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn welcomed Russian Ambassador to Thailand Yevgeny Tomikhin yesterday (Nov 27) for talks on strengthening cooperation as the Russian population in the province continues to grow.
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
Friday 28 November 2025 10:06 AM
BISHKEK: Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday (Nov 27) that he would end his Ukraine offensive if Kyiv withdrew from territory Moscow claims at its own - otherwise his army would take it by force.
Washington, Kyiv say a peace deal must ‘fully uphold’ Ukraine sovereignty
Washington, Kyiv say a peace deal must ‘fully uphold’ Ukraine sovereignty
Monday 24 November 2025 01:08 PM
GENEVA: Washington and Kyiv said yesterday (Nov 23) that any eventual deal to halt the war with Russia must fully uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty, after “constructive” talks between US, Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva.
Ukraine would give Russia chunk of territory under 28-point US plan
Ukraine would give Russia chunk of territory under 28-point US plan
Friday 21 November 2025 10:35 AM
WASHINGTON: Ukraine would give up a swathe of eastern territory to Russia and slash the size of its army under a sweeping 28-point peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump, according to a draft obtained by AFP.
Russian on student visa arrested for selling cocaine
Russian on student visa arrested for selling cocaine
Monday 17 November 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: A 31-year-old Russian man has been arrested in a Tourist Police sting operation after allegedly selling cocaine to undercover officers in Phuket’s tourist areas.
Phuket arrivals prove to be resilient
Phuket arrivals prove to be resilient
Wednesday 12 November 2025 11:45 AM
BANGKOK: A mix of Asian and European markets has helped Phuket outpace the rest of the country in terms of tourism recovery, with arrivals during the first 10 months up year-on-year, while hotels have maintained room rates and occupancy during the current high season.
NATO tests war preparedness on eastern flank facing Russia
NATO tests war preparedness on eastern flank facing Russia
Wednesday 5 November 2025 10:46 AM
ROMANIA: On the Mures river in central Romania, French armoured vehicles and Romanian trucks board a motorised floating bridge, part of a large military exercise to showcase NATO’s ability to rapidly increase force levels on its eastern flank facing Russia.
Russian tourist missing, feared drowned, at Nai Thon Beach
Russian tourist missing, feared drowned, at Nai Thon Beach
Monday 3 November 2025 02:41 PM
PHUKET: A 31-year-old Russian man remains missing after being pulled under by strong waves while swimming at Nai Thon Beach this morning (Nov 3).
Trump heads to Asia and high-stakes meeting with Xi
Trump heads to Asia and high-stakes meeting with Xi
Friday 24 October 2025 10:53 AM
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump embarks on a major trip to Asia this week with all eyes on a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that has huge implications for the global economy.
EU seeks to shore up Ukraine as Trump wavers on peace push
EU seeks to shore up Ukraine as Trump wavers on peace push
Thursday 23 October 2025 10:58 AM
BRUSSELS: EU leaders will look to greenlight a potential mammoth new loan for Ukraine today (Oct 23) using Russian frozen assets, in a bid to bolster Kyiv as US President Donald Trump vacillates on peace efforts with Moscow.
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Pha-ngan
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Pha-ngan
Thursday 23 October 2025 10:18 AM
SURAT THANI: Police have raided a large Russian-owned vehicle rental company on Koh Pha-ngan, seizing hundreds of motorbikes and cars and making seven arrests. 
Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after ‘great’ call
Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after ‘great’ call
Friday 17 October 2025 11:46 AM
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he would meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Hungary after a “very productive” call yesterday (Oct 16), and questioned Kyiv’s push for Tomahawk missiles just a day before hosting Ukraine’s leader at the White House.
Russian man dies in swimming pool
Russian man dies in swimming pool
Thursday 2 October 2025 05:35 PM
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a Russian man found in a private villa in Rawai this morning (Oct 2).
Trump says Kyiv can win back ‘all of Ukraine’ in major shift
Trump says Kyiv can win back ‘all of Ukraine’ in major shift
Wednesday 24 September 2025 03:25 PM
NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump said yesterday (Sept 23) that Ukraine could win back all of its territory from Russia - and even go further - in a major pivot after meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Southeast Asian visitors power growth in visa-free arrivals in China
Southeast Asian visitors power growth in visa-free arrivals in China
Friday 19 September 2025 10:58 AM
BEIJING: Visa-free entries into China by foreign nationals rose by more than half in the first eight months of the year, with visitors from Southeast Asia accounting for a big part of the growth.
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions after biggest aerial attack on Ukraine
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions after biggest aerial attack on Ukraine
Monday 8 September 2025 01:25 PM
KYIV: US President Donald Trump threatened yesterday (Sept 7) to impose more sanctions on Russia, after the Kremlin unleashed its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine.
Open mic catches Xi and Putin discussing immortality
Open mic catches Xi and Putin discussing immortality
Saturday 6 September 2025 12:30 PM
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin discussed life-prolonging organ transplants and immortality as they chatted before Beijing’s massive military parade this week, in comments picked up by state media microphones.

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