A missile attack in Ukraine damaged 2 ships & set Crimean shipyard on fire. Russia’s air defense systems intercepted and downed seven of the missiles. At least 24 people were injured. A fire broke out at the Sevastopol Shipyard on the Crimean Peninsula early Wednesday, and two ships suffered damage following Ukraine’s launch of 10 … Read more
Kim Jong Un visits Russia, underscoring Putin’s isolation. Putin regrets Soviet invasions of Hungary and Czechoslovakia. Putin says the US is making the same mistakes as the Soviet Union. Anne-Claire Legendre, the spokesperson for the French foreign ministry, remarked that Kim Jong Un‘s trip to Russia underscores Moscow’s growing isolation on the global stage in … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia. The Kremlin has indicated that the discussions will be extensive. Kim commenced his journey from Pyongyang to Russia. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin has indicated that the discussions will be extensive, … Read more
Kim Jong Un to visit Russia at Putin’s invitation. The US warns of consequences if North Korea strikes arms deal with Russia. The meeting likely to take place in Vladivostok, Russia. Kim Jong Un is set to visit Russia in response to an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin, as announced by both Pyongyang and … Read more
ttack damages grain storage and export infrastructure. Two truck drivers injured; homes suffer blast damage. Agricultural firms affected; details undisclosed. Ukraine reported that Russia conducted its fourth drone attack within five days on critical port facilities along the Danube River, causing damage to grain silos and essential infrastructure for Kyiv’s exports. The attack targeted the … Read more
These accounts may use AI to influence US voters. Social media platforms involved, possibly including Facebook and Twitter. Concerns arise over foreign influence and manipulation. Microsoft researchers have reported the discovery of a network of suspected fake social media accounts believed to be under Chinese control, employing artificial intelligence to influence US voters. The Chinese … Read more
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced its decision to sell its Russian and Belarusian businesses to a consortium led by its Russian management team, bringing an end to an 18-month-long process. This move follows BAT’s commitment to exit Russia, the world’s fourth-largest cigarette market, in March 2022, in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Western … Read more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, aiming to persuade Putin to rejoin the Black Sea grain agreement that Moscow terminated in July. The meeting will occur in Sochi, located on Russia’s southern coast, following weeks of speculation regarding the timing and location of their meeting. … Read more
Russia has seen a surge in military recruitment this year. The surge is likely due to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The Russian government has also been criticized. According to Dmitry Medvedev, a former president of Russia and the deputy chair of the Russian Security Council, over 280,000 people have signed up so far this … Read more
BRICS got bigger with six new countries. US is working on talking to developing countries better due to this. The US doesn’t feel immediately threatened by the new countries. The United States is engaged in a race to enhance its communication strategies aimed at the developing world as the BRICS alliance expands. However, the majority … Read more
Russia has conveyed to Brazil’s aircraft investigation authority that it won’t initiate an inquiry into the crash of a Brazilian-made Embraer jet, which claimed the life of Yevgeny Prigozhin, a prominent mercenary leader, under the existing international regulations “at this moment.” Among the victims of the crash were Yevgeny Prigozhin, along with two high-ranking members … Read more
Putin orders Wagner fighters to pledge loyalty to Russia. This comes after the presumed deaths of Wagner leaders in a plane crash. A faction of Wagner has announced the cessation of military operations in Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin has issued a call for all personnel associated with Wagner and other private military contractors in Russia … Read more
The BRICS group, an alliance of emerging economies consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has extended invitations to six additional countries: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. This expansion is intended to reinforce the group’s status as a robust geopolitical alternative to Western-led international forums. The announcement … Read more
Disappeared during Wagner mercenary mutiny against top military officials. Surovikin highest-ranking figure affected by the mutiny aftermath. Surovikin reportedly reassigned, Colonel-General Afzalov takes temporary charge. Sergei Surovikin, known as “General Armageddon,” has reportedly been ousted from his position as head of the air force in Russia. His disappearance from public view coincided with the Wagner … Read more
In response to the news of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner Group, being killed, US President Joe Biden suggested on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be linked to the killing, implying that Putin is involved in various occurrences within the country. Prigozhin’s death reportedly occurred when a private plane he was … Read more
Pavlo Kyrylenko, the Head of Ukraine’s Donetsk region, revealed that up to three individuals lost their lives due to Russian strikes targeting two villages within the eastern Ukrainian city of Lyman following the downing of two drones from Kyiv by Moscow authorities. “On Telegram, he stated, “Three individuals were fatally wounded, and another person sustained … Read more
Two drones have been successfully intercepted and shot down in Russia – one above the Moscow region and the other within the city itself. The ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv has led to an increase in drone infiltrations, with assaults on Russian soil becoming more frequent. This situation has raised significant security concerns. The … Read more
Russia’s unmanned Luna-25 spacecraft crashed onto the Moon after losing control, officials reported. This marked Russia’s first Moon mission in almost five decades. The spacecraft was meant to make history by landing on the Moon’s south pole, but encountered issues while moving into its pre-landing orbit. The mission was planned to explore an area of … Read more
Incident occurred during thrust release to adjust probe’s trajectory for landing. Unclear if incident will delay planned landing at lunar south pole. Russia determined to pursue lunar plans despite strained relations with the West. Russia’s Luna-25 probe, on its way to land on the Moon, encountered an “emergency” situation during a manoeuvre, as reported by … Read more
Missile attack on Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine Limited damage to civilian infrastructure No reported casualties There has been limited harm to civilian infrastructure in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia following a missile attack from Russia on Friday, and as of now, there have been no reported casualties, according to Ukrainian authorities. “The enemy launched a missile … Read more
All 4 major airports in Moscow closed after the alleged drone strike. Russian air defenses intercepted a drone that flew over the city. Fragments from the downed drone fell near Expocentre, but no one was injured. In the early hours of Friday morning, all four major airports in Moscow were temporarily closed after an alleged … Read more
Russian air defenses shot down 4 Ukrainian drones over western regions. No casualties or damage were reported. Russia committed to maintaining airspace security. Moscow reported that Russian air defenses effectively engaged and thwarted the operations of at least four Ukrainian drones over the western regions of Russia. The defense ministry issued a statement detailing that … Read more
Russia’s Defence Ministry reports no casualties or damage. Russia vows retaliation for what it calls a “terrorist attack.” Bridge, linking Crimea to Russia, repeatedly targeted since 2014 annexation. Ukrainian forces launched rocket and drone attacks on the Crimean Bridge and other unspecified targets in Crimea on Saturday, but Russia’s Defence Ministry reported no casualties or … Read more
In the heart of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, a Russian missile has struck a hotel, resulting in a tragic loss of life and injuries to 16 individuals, as confirmed by Ukrainian officials. This somber incident unfolded on an evening in the midst of an already precarious situation in the region. The impact of an Iskander missile was … Read more
7 killed in Russian missile attack on apartment building in Eastern Ukraine. Kiev’s forces escalated their attack on Russian port facilities. The higher levels of the building sustained harm. Moscow targeted an apartment building in Pokrovsk, a city in eastern Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least seven individuals. This incident prompted a rescue … Read more
Buildings damaged, including residential structures, hotel, and shops. Survivors rescued from rubble; wounded taken to ambulances. Russia reports advancing towards Kupiansk, northeastern Ukraine. Rescue teams sifted through the wreckage of damaged structures in Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine, the day after Russian airstrikes caused the deaths of at least seven individuals. Situated near the eastern frontline, Pokrovsk … Read more
The release of Moscow’s new history textbooks ahead of the academic year has ignited controversy due to their unabashed glorification of Russia’s actions in the Ukraine war. The Kremlin’s bid to reshape history and influence the minds of the youth has garnered widespread condemnation both at home and abroad. These textbooks, designed for 17-year-old students, … Read more
Russia will launch its first lunar landing mission in over 50 years on August 11. The mission, Luna-25, will be the first to touch down on the moon’s South Pole. The lunar surface operation of the lander is anticipated to last a full year. As part of the launch of Russia’s first lunar landing mission … Read more
