In September, Russian President Vladimir Putin was asked about the upcoming U. S. election, and he responded with a wry smile and an arched eyebrow. He didn't seem thrilled about either candidate. "Our favorite was Biden, " he said, referring to the current U. S. president. But since Biden was out o
In the middle of a complex war in Ukraine, Russia is looking to make a name for itself in the Middle East by helping to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. This isn't an easy task, given the fraught relationships and long-standing conflicts in the region. Some believe Russia could be a ke
Ukraine has taken the fight to Russia, with drone strikes targeting ethanol plants in the Voronezh region. These plants are crucial for producing explosives, making them prime targets. Two people were injured, and two industrial enterprises were damaged in the attacks, which also sparked a fire. Fir
Imagine this: Elon Musk, the big boss of Tesla and SpaceX, has been chatting it up with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. This cozy conversation has raised some red flags among intelligence officials, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Putin even asked Musk to keep his satellite
In a turn that's causing concern worldwide, North Korean soldiers might be headed to Russia, possibly to fight in Ukraine. This wasn't just a worry for Ukraine, but also for its allies like Germany. Germany's defense minister, Boris Pistorius, said this situation could bring international conflicts
Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up the BRICS summit in Kazan, where leaders from various countries discussed strengthening financial ties and creating alternatives to Western-controlled systems. The summit, lasting three days, attracted leaders from 36 countries, showing the world that Russ
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host a major summit in Kazan, bringing together leaders from around the world. This meeting of the BRICS bloc, which includes countries like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aims to challenge the current Western-led global order. The summit c
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently discussed Ukraine's need for NATO membership. He highlighted that 30 years ago, Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons as part of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. This deal promised security assurances from Russia, the UK, and the US in exchange for Ukraine'
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has announced changes to the country's nuclear doctrine, aimed at discouraging Ukraine's Western allies from supporting attacks on Russia. The revised doctrine outlines conditions for using nuclear weapons in greater detail, making it clear that any conventional att
The Russian government's relentless persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses has reached new heights, with nine men sentenced to prison terms of between three and seven years for practicing their religious beliefs. The latest victims of this draconian crackdown are a stark reminder of the Kremlin's extrem
