Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a Russian oil facility hit by the latest Ukrainian drone strike that took place on the same day Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to be blowing out his birthday cake candles. Putin was born on October 7, 1952, and social media users have noted that Kyiv has delivered him…
The United States will face “dangerous consequences” if it presses on with growing military aid to Ukraine rather than backing a proposed Russian settlement that would see Moscow take over swathes of territory, the man serving as Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s top diplomat for 20 years said in exclusive responses to Newsweek questions. Well over…
Russia’s economy is in much worse shape than it looks, potentially forcing Vladimir Putin to stop waging war on Ukraine as early as next year, according to economist and author Anders Åslund. In a recent op-ed on Project Syndicate, he cited financial, technological, and demographic headwinds weighing on a Russian economy that’s headed for “near…
KYIV -Ukraine will present its “victory plan” to its allies in Germany next weekend, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, setting up a test of support for Kyiv’s vision on ending the war with Russia. Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to present ‘victory plan’ at Ramstein meeting “We will present the victory plan, clear, specific steps for a…
Iran launched a massive ballistic missile strike on Israel on Tuesday. Israel has vowed to retaliate, potentially against Iran’s oil infrastructure. The move could drive oil prices up further, creating a headache for Harris’ campaign. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app…
China sided with Russia in a row with the US-led West on Friday as the United Nations Security Council debated accountability for the 2022 explosions on the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines. It came as both Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is expected to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin this month, and top diplomat…
Elon Musk is sending in hundreds Starlink satellite systems to areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene, saving lives as FEMA falters in its own mission. It’s a triumph of modern innovation: The devices connect to low-orbiting satellites, allowing first responders to communicate and providing 30 days of free internet access to residents of storm-ravaged areas…
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is set to visit China “in the coming days” against the backdrop of potential turning points in conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, according to people familiar with the matter. Two sources familiar with discussion about Baerbock’s plan to visit said the trip had been “largely confirmed”. They both…
-Russia stands alongside China on Asian issues, including the criticism of the U.S. drive to extend its influence and “deliberate attempts” to inflame the situation around Taiwan, its foreign minister said in an interview published on Thursday. Russia’s Lavrov says stands alongside China on Taiwan, other issues Sergei Lavrov, in an essay published in the…
* Russia’s Lavrov says stands alongside China on Taiwan, other issues Lavrov says Russia backs China in opposing U.S. drive in Asia * Russia backs ‘one China’ policy * Lavrov thanks China for “balanced” position on Ukraine Oct 3 – Russia stands alongside China on Asian issues, including the criticism of the U.S. drive to…