Tag: Russia

Friday, October 31st 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Argentines fighting for Ukraine fall in combat

Three Argentine mercenaries who had been fighting for the Ukrainian Army for over a month have died in combat, according to reports from Kyiv. They were part of a commando unit made up of two other Argentines and one Colombian, who also fell in action during their first operation against Russia, in the Sumy region, northeast of the country.
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Thursday, October 23rd 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Moscow and Caracas ratify bond amidst Caribbean tensions

The Russian Parliament officially ratified the Strategic Partnership Treaty between Moscow and Caracas on Wednesday, expanding political and economic cooperation between the two nations amid heightened military tensions in the Caribbean Sea in view of the United States' deployment targeting alleged drug smuggling boats. The Russian Federation Council (Upper House) approved the treaty, confirming the prior approval by the State Duma (Lower House).
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 07:49 UTC
UK Defense Ministry: “Shoot down unidentified drones!”

The United Kingdom is drafting new powers to allow troops to shoot down unidentified drones threatening its military bases, Defense Minister John Healey said this week.
Saturday, August 16th 2025 - 10:59 UTC
No peace deal, but progress made during Trump-Putin meeting

Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Donald Trump of the United States failed to reach a conclusive understanding on peace in Ukraine, although some progress was achieved vis-à-vis a next face-to-face meeting, most likely to be held in Moscow after Putin switched to English in a rare move to invite Trump over the Russian capital for the next round of talks.
Friday, August 15th 2025 - 23:02 UTC
Putin lands in Alaska for Summit with Trump

Presidents Donald Trump of the United States and Vladimir Putin of Russia met in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss a potential cease-fire in Ukraine. The summit, titled “Pursuing Peace,” took place at a US military base and was the seventh face-to-face encounter between the two leaders. The gathering also featured delegations from both countries.
Wednesday, August 6th 2025 - 21:02 UTC
Trump announces 50% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed an additional 25% tariff on imports from India in reprisal for buying Russian oil, bringing the total surcharge to 50%. Washington claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Government was “fueling the war machine” by funding Russia's military deployment in Ukraine.
Saturday, August 2nd 2025 - 07:44 UTC
Trump deploys nuclear submarines near Russia in response to Medvedev’s threats

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines to “appropriate regions” near Russia, reacting to what he called “very provocative” threats made by former Russian President and current Deputy Chair of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev.
Thursday, July 24th 2025 - 20:28 UTC
No survivors reported in Russian airliner crash

An Antonov An-24 twin turboprop operated by Angara Airlines crashed in the Amur region of Russia's Far East, during a short-haul flight between Blagoveshchensk and Tynda, resulting in no survivors.
Tuesday, May 13th 2025 - 09:57 UTC
Maduro highlights latest agreements with Russia

Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro underscored Monday that the historic “highest strategic level” treaty with Russia signed in Moscow during his visit to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Nazism as the result of a 24-year relationship between the two countries.
Friday, May 9th 2025 - 14:51 UTC
Venezuela seeks support from Russia and China amid economic crisis

Venezuela is turning to its geopolitical allies, Russia and China, to counter a deepening economic crisis, as the South American nation faces dwindling oil revenues, runaway inflation, and a severe currency devaluation.