Russia decided to bring back its ambassador from Armenia for talks, showing disapproval of the country’s growing friendship with the European Union. The move comes as Armenia plans a vote on June 7, and its leader looks to strengthen ties with the West. Armenia, a small nation of about 3 million
On Tuesday, Russia accused the United States of breaking its pledge to the United Nations by refusing a visa for a top Russian diplomat. The issue came up during a Security Council meeting led by China’s foreign minister, where Russia expected its deputy foreign minister, Alexander Alimov, to attend
Putin announced a new decree that will erase up to 10 million roubles of debt for people who have signed a contract with the defence ministry from May 1 onward, or for their spouses. The debt relief applies only if the creditors had already started a legal claim before that date. Those who joi
Early Friday morning, a drone crashed into a college building in Luhansk, a region claimed by Russia since 2022. Officials in Moscow quickly blamed Ukraine, calling the incident a 'monstrous crime' that killed four people and injured 35, including many students. But without independent checks, the t
Vladimir Putin recently spoke about the growing bond between Russia and China ahead of a key meeting with China’s leader. He called their relationship the strongest it’s ever been, built on shared trust and mutual goals. The two nations plan to work together on issues that matter most to them—like p
Last week, Russia’s air defenses worked overtime to shoot down over 3, 000 Ukrainian drones. The numbers came from official reports, showing the biggest clashes happened on May 13 and May 17, with 572 and 1, 054 drones taken out each day. Most of these battles took place over western Russia, where t
Greece is making a bold move under U. S. influence. It’s not just about drilling for gas—it’s about rewiring Europe’s energy map. The country is teaming up with American firms like Chevron and ExxonMobil to explore deep-sea gas reserves near its islands. After decades of hesitation, Greece is finall
Russia and China’s relationship keeps growing in ways that go far beyond oil and trade. Officials in Moscow highlight education and technology as key parts of their partnership. This goes against the idea that the two countries only work together because of pressure from the West. Their cooperation
Robert Gates, the former Defense Secretary, speaks on a TV show about how America faces new challenges from China and Russia. He says the world is in a risky period because those two countries have built up nuclear weapons and are catching up to US technology. Gates explains that China has almost tw
Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone assaults against Russian territory, striking homes and infrastructure near Moscow and killing four people. The attack hit a house in Khimki, a town northwest of the capital, and two men in Pogorelki, a village just north of Moscow. A drone also struck a t
