RUSSIA – At the Valdai policy forum on Thursday, the Russian President, Vladimir Putin said that the world is entering a polycentric era, where no single power can dictate rules. He warned Europe against militarization, expressing conditional support for US President Donald Trump’s Gaza proposals and placing responsibility for the continuation of the Ukraine war […]
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Russia and Ukraine Carry Out a Prisoner Swap
RUSSIA – On Thursday, Russia and Ukraine carried out a prisoner swap where each side exchanged 185 military personnel, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. In a statement, the ministry added that 20 more civilians were released by Ukraine. The ministry said that the released prisoners of war were in Belarus for psychological and medical […]
US to Provide Ukraine with Intelligence for Long-Range Missile Strikes on Russia
UKRAINE – In a report published on Wednesday, the US is planning to provide Ukraine with intelligence for long-range missile strikes on Russian energy assets. Officials said President Donald Trump recently approved providing US intelligence and Pentagon support for the missile strikes, which will mark the first time the administration has aided such attacks, and […]
Ukrainian Drone Attack in Moscow Region Kills 2
RUSSIA – An overnight Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow Region resulted to 2 deaths after a house caught fire according to local Governor Andrei Vorobyov on Monday. “Unfortunately, a tragedy occurred in Voskresensk: two people died in a fire in a private home,” Vorobyov said on Telegram, extending condolences to the victims’ families. He said […]
Russian Attack on Ukraine Kills 4
UKRAINE – At least 4 people died and 14 others were injured in Kyiv after an overnight Russian attack on Ukraine according to local reports on Sunday. “14 people were injured, one of them is in serious condition. Four people were killed as a result of a massive enemy attack on Kyiv,” Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko […]
An Open Letter to Russians
Russia has come a long way, faced numerous challenges – which even today continues to endure – but its resilience isn’t based mainly on its leadership, but mostly its citizens – RUSSIANS. Russia’s Unwillingness to Lead Makes it the Favorable Candidate Russia, although governed and guided from its core by the “ONE RULER,” whom we’re […]
Russia-Iran Nuclear Power Deal; What We Know
IRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi on Friday announced a $25 billion Russia-Iran nuclear power deal, which will include the construct of 4 third-generation advanced nuclear power units in Southern Iran’s Hormozgan Province. “Negotiations and agreements were made, especially in the area of building power plants larger than Bushehr […]
Using Frozen Russian Assets on Ukraine Will Never Happen; Belgium
BELGIUM – A proposal by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to use frozen Russian assets to finance a major loan for Ukraine has been firmly rejected by the Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever. “Taking Putin’s money and leaving the risks with us. That’s not going to happen, let me be very clear about that,” De […]
Massive Fire After a Train Derailment in Russia’s Smolensk Region
RUSSIA – A train derailment in Russia’s Smolensk Region caused huge flames after 6 wagons carrying fuel caught fire. Firefighting and recovery trains arrived at the site of the incident, and the blaze was being extinguished with the help of 40 firefighters and equipment, the Emergency Situations Ministry said. Explosion on a Railway Track Reported […]
Russia Not a Tiger, But a Bear; Dmitry Peskov to Trump
RUSSIA – The Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded to Donald Trump‘s claim that Russia is a “paper tiger,” joking that Russia is not a tiger, but is associated with a bear. “Russia is not a tiger. Russia is more often associated with a bear. There are no such things as ‘paper bears,’ and Russia is […]
Five-Storey Building Fire in Samara City, Russia Kills 1
RUSSIA – One person died and 2 others sustained injuries after a fire broke out in a five-storey building in Samara city, southwestern Russia on Wednesday. According to the regional Emergency Ministry, 20 people were evacuated from the building safely. “At the scene of the call, a third-floor apartment and a fourth-floor balcony of a […]
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Drone Attacks and More Updates
RUSSIA – On Monday, both Russia and Ukraine claimed to have been attacked by drones, with 6 fatalities reported. Sergey Aksyonov, the head of Crimea said on Telegram that several facilities on a sanatorium in the resort town of Foros were damaged by a Ukrainian drone attack. Aksyonov said a school building in the town […]
Overnight Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Samara Region Kills 4
RUSSIA – At least 4 people were killed and another one injured after Ukrainian drone attacks on Samara Region according to the local governor Vyacheslav Fedorechev on Saturday. “I am deeply saddened to announce that four lives have been lost due to a night attack by enemy drones. This is an irreplaceable loss for each […]
Did Russian MiG-31 Fighter Jets Violate Estonian Airspace?
RUSSIA – Estonia reported that 3 Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated its airspace on Friday for 12 minutes, with NATO adding that it responded to intercept and stop the aircraft. NATO, together with EU leaders later issued condemnations on social media, calling it “provocation.” The EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas wrote on X that […]
Laros 2025: Joint Military Drills by Russia and Laos
RUSSIA – Russia and Laos launched joint military drills on Monday, dubbed Laros 2025. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the opening ceremony took place in the Laos capital Vientiane. “The event marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Laos and the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the Lao People’s […]