Fabergé egg made for mother of Russia’s last tsar sells for £23m

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia is prepared for war with Europe, following unsuccessful peace talks with U.S. negotiators, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that no progress was made in resolving the Ukraine crisis during the discussions, which lasted five hours.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. negotiators to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, describing the talks as productive but indicating that significant challenges remain. This meeting follows a series of diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the nearly four-year war, with both sides expressing a willingness to engage further.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is prepared for war if European powers seek conflict, asserting that Moscow does not desire war but will respond if provoked. He accused European nations of obstructing peace efforts regarding Ukraine, particularly criticizing proposals that he deemed unacceptable. This statement coincides with ongoing peace talks involving U.S. negotiators in Moscow.

On November 27th, Russia launched a Soyuz rocket to the International Space Station, but reports indicate that Moscow may have accidentally destroyed its only launch pad capable of sending humans into space. Experts analyzing footage confirm this unprecedented situation for Russia in decades, and while Roscosmos has stated it will repair the damage soon, analysts express skepticism about the feasibility of such repairs within a short timeframe.

The UK government has expressed concerns regarding China's new mega-embassy in London, which some believe could serve as a center for espionage activities. The embassy's significant presence in the capital raises alarms about potential security risks associated with Chinese diplomatic operations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is not seeking war with Europe but is prepared to fight, coinciding with peace talks involving U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow. This development follows ongoing violence in Ukraine and recent diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the conflict.

Two minors, including a 16-year-old Russian national, have been detained in Paris on suspicion of planning an antisemitic attack. The Russian minor, who arrived in France four years ago, allegedly threatened to kill Jews and shared a photo of himself with a knife on WhatsApp, indicating a specific target related to religious worship.

A rare Fabergé egg, known as the Imperial Winter Egg, was sold for a record £22.9 million at a London auction. This exquisite piece, adorned with 4,500 diamonds, was originally commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia in 1913.