Category: World

Insiders from the Trump administration have expressed growing anxiety over special envoy Steve Witkoff’s private meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a report from the New York Post that cites anonymous sources familiar with the situation. Witkoff, who previously worked as a real estate lawyer and is recognized for his tough negotiation skills, […]

A historic blizzard engulfed Moscow in snow on Friday, causing considerable disruption by toppling trees onto vehicles and leading to power outages for tens of thousands in the surrounding areas. This snowfall represents the first instance in 75 years of operation for Moscow’s main weather station to record snow cover on May 2, according to […]

Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Dnipro and Kharkiv during the night resulted in at least one death and numerous injuries, according to regional officials on Wednesday. “The adversary carried out a significant strike with Shahed drones on the city,” stated Serhiy Lysak, the Governor of Dnipropetrovsk region. “A 53-year-old man lost his […]

Russia is prepared to support the Taliban in combating the Afghan branch of the Islamic State, known as ISIS-K, according to President Vladimir Putin’s envoy to Afghanistan, as reported by state media on Friday. Zamir Kabulov, Putin’s special representative, stated to the state-run RIA Novosti news agency that the Kremlin recognizes and values the Taliban’s […]

On Wednesday, Russia’s state-owned energy company Gazprom announced that it achieved profitability in 2024 after experiencing a record net loss in the prior year. The company declared a net profit of 1.22 trillion rubles (approximately $14.9 billion), a significant turnaround from the 629 billion ruble (around $7 billion) loss recorded in 2023, marking its first […]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned on Tuesday that the United States will cease its role as a mediator if Russia and Ukraine do not present “tangible proposals” for resolving the conflict, according to his spokesperson. “We have reached a point where both sides must provide concrete suggestions on how to bring this conflict to […]

On Friday, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of a female suspect believed to be planning a bombing targeted at law enforcement during Victory Day celebrations in Dagestan, a republic in the North Caucasus. The FSB characterized the 28-year-old detainee as a “supporter of an international terrorist organization that is prohibited in Russia”, […]

U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade conflicts may impact the Russian economy in ways that extend beyond declining oil prices and reduced budget income. Should negotiations between the U.S. and China break down, Beijing might opt to devalue the yuan, which would enhance the competitiveness of Chinese products and pose a risk to Russia’s local manufacturers, […]

Seseg Jigjitova, an illustrator based in Berlin and hailing from Buryatia in Siberia, has gained recognition as a strong critic of Russian colonial practices and a champion for Buryat rights during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Buryatia is a region that shares a border of more than 1,000 kilometers with Mongolia and is home […]

The Russian retail powerhouse Magnit has reached an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the upscale supermarket chain Azbuka Vkusa, in a transaction valued between 35 and 40 billion rubles (approximately $428 to $490 million), as reported on Wednesday by the RBC news agency, which cited three insiders familiar with the negotiations. Established in […]