Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this ...
Belarus president set to extend 30-year rule as critics slam ‘sham’ election
Belarusians are voting in a closely-managed presidential election that is all but certain to extend the one-man rule of ...
Putin claims ‘Ukraine crisis’ may have been averted if Trump was president
I would say they are pragmatic and trusting relations. I can’t help but agree with him that if his victory had not been ...
Trump’s policy on Ukrainian war may lack focus, but it’s an unexpected priority
US President Donald Trump’s policy on Ukraine is a little scattered and meandering, and at times misinformed. But be in no ...
Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader
His inauguration speech was loudest in its silence on Ukraine. But hours later, US President Donald Trump laid bare – in a ...
Russian spy vessel enters UK waters for second time, British Navy says
The British navy said Wednesday that is ramping up measures to protect its waters from secret Russian operations after ...
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Ukraine and Russia launch major strikes on each other with Trump’s inauguration days away
Oscar Jenkins was captured by Russian forces last month, after which a video surfaced of him being questioned while dressed ...
Xi and Putin hail tightening ties in call hours after Trump inauguration
Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed to take his country’s ties with Russia to a new level this year in a video conference with ...
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Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration
Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran have finally signed a ...
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 ...
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Across Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want?
A US State Department report published last February outlined how Kremlin-funded disinformation had taken root across Africa ...
Russian man jailed for 17 years for passing information to US
A Russian man was jailed for 17 years after being found guilty of passing classified information to a representative of a U.S. intelligence agency, the TASS state news agency reported on Thursday.