On Wednesday, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance cautioned that Washington might cease its efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine if both Moscow and Kyiv do not agree to the current proposals being discussed. “We have put forward a clear proposal to both the Russians and Ukrainians, and it’s now time for them to either […]
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Russia Set to Initiate Natural Gas Supply to Iran This Year
This year, Russia is set to start supplying natural gas to Iran, as announced by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev following discussions with Iranian officials. He mentioned that energy companies are currently in negotiations regarding pricing. Moscow has committed to providing Tehran with up to 55 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually, with President […]
Kursk Region Secured: Russian Forces Declare Complete Liberation from Ukrainian Control
The Russian military has completely reclaimed the Kursk region along the border from Ukrainian forces, Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov reported to President Vladimir Putin on Saturday. Kyiv had anticipated leveraging land in the Kursk area as a negotiating tool in potential peace discussions with Russia, which has taken control of sections in eastern and […]
Son of CIA Deputy Director Dies in Ukraine While Fighting for Russia – IStories
The son of Julianne Gallina, the Deputy Director of the CIA, was killed while fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine last year, as reported by the investigative news organization IStories on Friday, referencing a leaked database from a military recruitment center in Moscow. Michael Alexander Gloss, 21, lost his life on April 4, 2024, according […]
Russian Central Bank Stands Firm on Key Rate Amid Economic Concerns and Inflation Pressures
On Friday, Russia’s Central Bank decided to keep its key interest rate at 21%, a record high, despite rising alarm from businesses and financial institutions regarding a potential economic slowdown. In recent months, inflation has escalated in Russia, largely due to significant government expenditure related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and severe labor shortages. […]
Trump Urges Putin to Cease Attacks After Deadly Strikes on Kyiv Claim 12 Lives
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Russia’s Vladimir Putin to halt his military actions in Ukraine following a series of Russian airstrikes on Kyiv early Thursday, which resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals and injuries to many others, marking the most lethal assault on the city in almost a year. “I disapprove of […]
Dutch Intelligence Reveals First Cyberattack on Public Infrastructure by Russian Hackers
Russian hackers attacked a public facility in the Netherlands last year, marking the first documented cyberattack on the nation’s infrastructure, according to the Dutch military intelligence agency, which provided the information on Monday. The Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) highlighted in its annual report that the Netherlands continues to be a “desirable target” for […]
Trump Asserts Crimeas Indefinite Affiliation with Russia in Time Interview
In an interview with Time magazine published on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that annexed Crimea will “remain with Russia,” regardless of Ukraine’s refusal to recognize the Black Sea peninsula as part of Russian territory. The issue of Crimea has become a significant point of contention in negotiations facilitated by the U.S. aimed at […]
Russian Markets Plummet Amid Stalled Ukraine Peace Talks
The Russian stock and currency markets experienced significant declines during Wednesday’s trading session, spurred by reports indicating that peace talks regarding Ukraine had encountered yet another obstacle. By 12:30 p.m. Moscow time, the value of the U.S. dollar had increased by 1.5% to 82.71 rubles in the foreign exchange market, while it surged to 83.1 […]
Russian General Killed in Car Blast Near Moscow Amid Ongoing Violence and Investigations
A senior general from the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff lost his life in a car explosion east of Moscow on Friday, as confirmed by police investigators. “Preliminary reports suggest that Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik was killed in the blast,” stated a spokeswoman for Russia’s Investigative Committee, which is responsible for investigating significant criminal cases. […]