Speaking at a summit in the Chinese city of Tianjin on Monday, Vladimir Putin took the opportunity to reiterate his claim that Western countries and NATO are responsible for Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. He then went on to suggest that his recent talks with U.S. President Donald Trump could help bring about a peace…
On Friday, Vladimir Putin met with his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, at a remote monastery in Russia’s northern Karelia region. After a religious service, the two presidents sat down on a bench outside and fielded questions from reporters, focusing on Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and the lack of progress on negotiating a ceasefire. Putin and Lukashenko also commented on anti-corruption politics in Ukraine and the recent U.S.–E.U. trade agreement. Meduza…
The U.K. is likely to drop its plans to deploy thousands of troops to help defend Ukraine, The Times reported Thursday, citing diplomatic sources. “The risks are too high and the forces inadequate for such a task,” one source told the paper. Instead, the revised strategy would focus on air and naval defense, as well…
The British military has discovered sensors in waters near the United Kingdom that may have been used by Russia to monitor the country’s nuclear submarines, the Sunday Times reported, citing former defense officials, senior military personnel, and military experts. The outlet said the devices were recovered “in recent years.” According to the U.K. Defense Ministry,…
Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow on May 9, 2025, for Victory Day events marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II, Russia’s ambassador to China, Igor Morgulov, said in an interview with the state television channel Russia 24 on Monday. Xi has accepted an invitation to attend the…
Russia’s Digital Development Ministry and the federal censorship agency, Roskomnadzor, are considering a proposal to block calls made through messaging apps, citing efforts to combat fraud, Kommersant reported on December 24. According to the Kommersant’s sources, officials are exploring two options: a complete ban on voice calls via such apps or restrictions on calls originating…
Google Play will suspend payments to app developers with Russian bank accounts starting December 26, with no timeline for resumption. The Android app store notified Russian sellers of the decision, Habr reported, sharing a copy of the letter. “Starting December 26, 2024, we will reject all attempts by users to purchase your paid apps, make…
The sudden overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has dumped a bucket of ice on the infamous “z-blogosphere,” triggering a mix of emotions and rationalizations among Russia’s most militaristic and widely read Telegram channels. As journalists at The Insider report, some “war correspondents” have retreated into denial, arguing that Moscow never really “needed” Assad, while…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree postponing the 2024 World Friendship Games until further notice. The decree cites the postponement as necessary to “protect the rights of athletes and sports organizations to free access to international sporting activities.” In October 2023, Putin announced plans for the World Friendship Games following the suspension of…
Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, though he has ruled out significant territorial concessions and insists that Ukraine must not join NATO, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing five current and former officials familiar with the Kremlin’s thinking. According to the agency’s sources, who…