Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow claims capture of towns in east as six dead in overnight attacks
Moscow claims capture of towns in east as six dead in overnight attacks - Ukrainian military officials dismissed suggestions that Russian forces had breached Pokrovsk, a critical transport hub
Across Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want?
Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by Moscow to lessen Western influence on the continent.
Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox Christians
Thousands of Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany, where worshippers bathe in the icy waters of frozen lakes and rivers, have been forced to cancel their traditional cerem
Ukraine opens a new front against Russia – flattering Trump
World leaders have been rushing to get on Donald Trump’s good side since his reelection as US president, arguably none more so than Ukraine.
Russia is escalating its dangerous shadow war against NATO, and there are fears it could get a lot worse
Russia is believed to be behind dozens of hybrid attacks, like arson or sabotage, on NATO soil since the Ukraine war started.
Russia's new ICBM with lots of warheads keeps running into problems, leaving it stuck with older, inferior missiles
Russia's Sarmat missile keeps having troubles, including apparent catastrophic failures, and there's nothing in the works to replace it.
Trump vowed to end the war in Ukraine quickly but Moscow and Kyiv are digging in before any talks
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, but as he prepares to take office, peace seems as elusive as ever
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions
Russia and Iran sign partnership treaty, AP explains
Putin, Pezeshkian sign Russia-Iran strategic partnership treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement in Moscow on Friday (January 17), involving closer defense cooperation that is likely to worry the West.
Russia Attacks Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles, Ukraine Says
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Russian Attacks Kill 6 Across Ukraine, Kyiv Says
Ukraine-Russia latest: Four dead in Kyiv as Putin’s forces launch barrage of drones and missiles
Russia launched 39 Shahed drones, other simulator drones and four ballistic missiles according to Ukraine’s Air Force. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down two missiles and 24 drones. A further 14 drone simulators were lost in location, the statement said.
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Iran and Russia are Growing Military Ties in the Shadow of the Ukraine War
While Moscow and Tehran have shared warmer relations for decades, a revival of the nations’ allyship occurred when the former invaded Kyiv.
Russia Map Shows Critical Infrastructure Blasted by Ukraine This Week
Ukraine continues to cripple Russia's energy sector by hitting numerous oil refineries, depots, chemical plants, and more with drones.
Russia’s gas pipeline politics risk alienating its European allies
Russia has long used its plentiful energy resources as a tool to exert control over the region, where independence from Russian energy is tied to political sovereignty.