Russia
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Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could face attacks
Russian officials have issued warnings suggesting that UK-based factories manufacturing drones for Ukraine could face retaliatory actions from unofficial or unknown sources.
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Tracking a Sanctioned Russian Vessel’s West African Odyssey
A sanctioned cargo vessel linked to previous weapon deliveries for Kremlin-controlled mercenary groups operating in Africa. It has been exhibiting irregular navigation patterns and long-term stays along the West African…
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How Alliances Survive
The Case Against Pessimism and the Path to a New Allied Order Why the Alliance System Can Endure Donald Trump’s second administration has severely strained relations with U.S. allies by…
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv has submitted new proposals to the United States intended to bring an end to the four-and-a-half-year war with Russia.
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Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW
Russian-controlled paramilitaries belonging to the Africa Corps group “summarily killed” nine civilians, including four children, in central Mali, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
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Russia-Japan tension after Putin’s Kuril islands visit
En: Asia CentralRelations between Russia and Japan have entered a new period of tension following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Kruil Island. The visit, which took place on Iturup…
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Ukraine’s advance in Dnipropetrovsk amid escalating Russian missile strikes
Ukraine’s announcement that it has liberated additional territory in the Dnipropetrovsk region marks an important development in the ongoing war with Russia. According to Ukrainian authorities, 26 settlements have been…
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What Happens if Congress Codifies Russia Sanctions?
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 marks a pivotal effort by Congress. This to codify existing U.S. sanctions into permanent law, reasserting legislative authority and…
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Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases
Syria has reached a memorandum of understanding with Russia regarding the future of Moscow’s last remaining military outposts in the country, the Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base.
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Russia accused of violating Polish airspace after missile explosion near village
A massive combined air attack using missiles and drones struck multiple regions across Ukraine. This resulting in at least 13 deaths and leaving numerous individuals wounded.
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Russia and North Korea finalising first road crossing amid concerns it serves as Ukraine war supply route
Construction on the first-ever Russia North Korea road bridge spanning the Tumen River is entering its final phase near Khasan. Spanning one kilometer with two traffic lanes, the $100 million infrastructure project…
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Russia and Ukraine: Societies transformed by war
The Role of Adaptability Both Russian and Ukrainian societies developed strong resilience during the Soviet era. However, they use these critical skills very differently today. In Russia, adaptability is primarily…
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Russia pounds Kyiv for five hours in one of its biggest ballistic missile attacks
Russia launched a major overnight strike against Ukraine’s capital city. Specifically, a massive Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv lasted for five hours. Consequently, the strike damaged critical infrastructure and caused widespread…
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The Geography of Coercion: Russian Missile and Drone Campaigns in Ukraine
The Russian long-range missile and drone campaign in Ukraine operates as a highly geographic strategy of coercion. By deploying a calculated mix of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, glide bombs, and…
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US, Russian astronauts launch into orbit for joint space mission
A joint United States and Russian space mission has successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Marking a rare and persistent area of cooperation between the two nations despite…
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Nato, Indo-Pacific 4 pledge defence, tech boost as deeper China-Russia ties spark alarm
Deepening Global Security Alliances NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners promised to expand advanced technology and defense cooperation. This agreement occurred as the transatlantic security alliance rapidly boosts its military. The…
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China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
The Chinese and Russian navies are launching their annual joint military exercises. Which will take place in the waters and airspace off China’s eastern coast near the major port of…
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Russian Blood and Treasure: The Ballooning Costs of Putin’s War
The Russian military has largely lost the strategic initiative in Ukraine as the material and human costs of its campaign continue to rise dramatically.
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In Strike After Strike, Ukraine Is Bringing the War to Crimea
As the conflict enters its fourth year, the strategic landscape of the Black Sea peninsula has shifted dramatically. Recent reports confirm that Ukraine has intensified its campaign of targeted operations…
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Alternate route: China invests in Europe cargo corridor that avoids Russia, Middle East
traditional trade routes face severe disruptions due to recent military conflicts. According to the South China Morning Post, sanctions on Russia complicate northern transit. In fact, instability in the Red Sea makes the…
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Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the War Between Ukraine and Russia
AI Moves to the Front Line The war between Ukraine and Russia has become one of the clearest examples of how artificial intelligence is transforming modern warfare. According to The…
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Tracing Digital Links Between Viory and Ruptly
An investigation into the digital infrastructure of Viory, a video news agency registered in Abu Dhabi. Has uncovered extensive backend links connecting the platform with Ruptly. A sanctioned branch of…
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Zelenskyy calls for face-to-face Ukraine war negotiations in letter to Putin
More than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a rare direct appeal to Vladimir Putin, proposing a face-to-face meeting aimed at exploring a…
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Banned Russian Submunitions Found After Mali’s Military Announces Airstrikes
An investigation into the conflict in northern Mali has revealed the first confirmed deployment of internationally banned cluster munitions in the region.
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Confusion over UK sanctions on Russia undermines a Western response that was already too slow and half-hearted
Confusion surrounding the United Kingdom’s sanctions policy toward Russia has weakened an already fragile Western response. Public uncertainty over whether London planned to tighten or ease restrictions created mixed signals…
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China and Russia’s strategic duo endures – but its limits are clear
China and Russia continue to project an image of closeness, especially during high-profile meetings between presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. Public displays of unity often suggest a partnership growing…
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Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy says “time is right” for the country to join the European Union
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a letter to European Union leaders stating that the “time is right” to officially begin Ukraine’s accession process. He firmly rejected a proposal for associate membership,…