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Russia rules out EU troops in Ukraine as Trump makes veiled threats
Moscow has thrown Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace initiative into disarray, insisting it must have a veto over any postwar support for the country. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said European proposals to deploy troops in Ukraine after a settlement would amount to “foreign intervention,” which is absolutely unacceptable for Russia. Lavrov’s comments cast doubt on […]
Russia jubilant Putin made no concession at Alaska meeting
Russia‘s reaction to the recent summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska has been overwhelmingly positive, with Moscow celebrating the fact that the Russian leader met his US counterpart without making any concessions. Despite Trump’s warnings of “severe consequences” if Moscow refused to cooperate, Putin emerged from the meeting unscathed, with no new […]
Russia Withdraws from Missile Deployment Moratorium
Russia has announced that it is no longer bound by a moratorium on the deployment of short- and medium-range missiles, citing the developing situation in Europe and the Asia Pacific as the reason for its decision. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the conditions for maintaining a unilateral moratorium on the deployment of similar weapons […]
2024 Moscow Concert Hall Attack Suspects Face Trial
The trial of 19 individuals accused of involvement in the March 2024 concert hall attack in Moscow began on Monday, August 4, 2025. The attack, which claimed 149 lives and injured over 600 people, was one of the deadliest in Russia’s modern history. The four suspected gunmen, all citizens of Tajikistan, and 15 alleged accomplices […]
Russia Initiates Direct Commercial Flights Between Moscow and Pyongyang
Russia has launched direct commercial flights between Moscow and Pyongyang, marking a significant step in strengthening ties with North Korea. The inaugural flight, operated by Russian carrier Nordwind, departed Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport carrying over 400 passengers. According to Russia’s Transport Ministry, there will be one flight a month to meet demand. The flight duration is […]
Moscow Monitoring The West’s Supply of Weapons to Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose 100% secondary tariffs on Russia’s trading partners if Moscow fails to agree to a peace deal to resolve the Ukraine conflict within the next 50 days. This move marks a significant escalation in economic pressure on Russia, with Trump expressing frustration with Russian […]
Russia’s Victory Day Parade Showcases Military Might Amid Ukraine Tensions
Russian troops fighting in Ukraine marched alongside Chinese forces on Moscow’s Red Square to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat. The Victory Day celebration, marked by greater spectacle than in recent years, featured an expanded military presence with tanks, rocket launchers, and drones on display. Vladimir Putin addressed the largest parade since his […]