Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, recently shared his thoughts on the Donbas region in Ukraine. He stated that Russia aims to take full control of this area, either through military means or by forcing Ukrainian troops to retreat. This statement came during an interview with India Today, just befo
Russia's main space launch site is in a bit of trouble. A recent rocket launch caused some serious damage. The rocket itself went up fine. It carried three astronauts to the International Space Station. But the launchpad took a beating. The problem started with the rocket's exhaust. It pushed a ser
Russia's only way to send astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS) has hit a bump. A key structure at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan took a tumble right after a recent launch. This leaves Russia in a bit of a pickle, as they can't send anything up to the ISS until it's
Russia has just made it easier for many Chinese citizens to visit. President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing tourists, business people, academics, artists, and athletes from China to enter Russia without a visa for up to 30 days. This move is seen as a way to strengthen ties between the two
Russia recently faced a significant setback when it failed to secure a seat on the United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) governing council. This is not the first time Russia has encountered such a hurdle. Earlier in September, it also failed to gain enough support for a position
Russia is taking a big step to limit the use of WhatsApp. They are doing this to encourage people to use apps made in Russia instead. The country's media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has started putting restrictions on WhatsApp. They claim the app is being used for illegal activities, like planning terro
Security Matters (SMX) PLC, an Irish company, saw its stock price jump by nearly 48% in after-hours trading on Wednesday. This surge came after the company showcased its molecular identity technology at the DMCC Precious Metals Conference in Dubai. The tech embeds invisible markers into materials, w
Russia has something to say about the peace talks with Ukraine. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, mentioned that the U. S. peace plan is the only serious proposal on the table. He called the current situation an "information frenzy, " with lots of conflicting reports and statements. The U.
Russia is making a bold move to become more independent in the world of artificial intelligence. President Vladimir Putin recently announced plans to create a national task force. This team will focus on developing Russia's own AI technology. Putin believes this is crucial for the country's future.
Russia's economy is in a bit of a tight spot. After a few years of growth fueled by war spending, things are slowing down. Oil prices are dropping, and the government is spending more than it earns. So, where is the Kremlin looking to make up the difference? Right into the wallets of ordinary people
