Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, Russia signed a strategic partnership agreement with Iran. Read more about what happened on Friday, January 17. Russia strikes Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles: Killed and injured reported On January 17,

Russia welcomes any settlement that leads to security in Gaza after a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas was announced, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

The General Staff of Ukraine announced the most massive strike on military targets inside of Russia at a distance of 200 to 1,100 kilometers. Meanwhile, reports say Hamas accepted a draft agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

While agreement doesn't specify arms transfers between the two sanctioned countries, Putin offers aid to Tehran's nuclear program as he and Pezeshkian express hope for a Gaza truce

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova hails Qatar, Egypt for mediation efforts - Anadolu Ajansı

Our planet is the closest it has ever been to a global nuclear holocaust, the scientific community has warned over the past two years.

Israel’s government voted in favour of the truce after the country’s security cabinet, chaired by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, agreed to the ceasefire and hostage deal earlier on Friday. The vote is believed to have been 24 in favour and eight against early on Saturday morning local time.

Israel and Hamas finalize a historic cease-fire and hostage deal set to begin Sunday. The agreement includes phased releases, intense negotiations and ongoing security concerns.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Russia did not take part in negotiations leading to agreement - Anadolu Ajansı

Russia has endorsed the Qatar-brokered Gaza ceasefire while emphasising its potential as a steppingstone towards comprehensive peace between Israel and Palestinians. The Kremlin's measured response, delivered through multiple senior officials,

A ceasefire deal has been approved by Israel’s high-level security cabinet, paving the way for a pause in fighting in Gaza. The six-week truce deal, which would exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners,

Russia and Iran sign comprehensive strategic partnership treaty covering trade, military, science, education, and culture amid sanctions.