Russia

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EU urges candidate states not to celebrate WW2 victory in Moscow

The European Union has urged candidate countries to refrain from participating in Russia's upcoming Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, scheduled for May 9, 2025.

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Trump extends Biden-Era sanctions against Russia for one year

President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the package of sanctions against Russia that were initially imposed by the Biden administration in 2021.

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Estonia detains Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in Baltic sea

Estonian authorities have detained the oil tanker—The Kiwala— in the Baltic Sea near Tallinn, marking the first direct action by the country against Russia's

Geopolitics Update, International Affairs

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Russia’s Putin says Russian Navy’s nuclear weapons have been fully modernized

President Vladimir Putin announced that the Russian Navy's strategic nuclear forces have been fully modernized, achieving 100% modernization

Intelligence Insights, War Aesthetics

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Russia clarifies position amid U.S.-Iran tensions

Russia has clarified that it is not obligated to provide military assistance to Iran in the event of a U.S. attack. Deputy Foreign Minister

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Second round of Iran, Russia and China talks on Tehran’s nuclear program set for tuesday in Moscow

Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China are scheduled to convene in Moscow on April 8 for the second round of trilateral talks concerning

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Russia ready to ramp up military support to Alliance of Sahel States’s joint force

Russia has expressed its readiness to enhance military support to the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, as these

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Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire proposals do not address ‘root causes’ of war, Moscow claims

Russian officials have expressed reservations about U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed ceasefire plan for Ukraine, asserting that it fails to address the fundamental issues

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Russia warns U.S. of ‘Catastrophic’ consequences over Iran strike threats

Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States, emphasizing that any military strikes on Iran could lead to catastrophic consequences for the

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Putin orders spring military draft, calling up 160,000 Russians for service

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree initiating the annual spring military conscription, aiming to enlist 160,000 Russian citizens for mandatory service. This

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Trump ‘pissed off’ at Putin, threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil if Moscow blocks truce deal

President Donald Trump has expressed strong frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over stalled peace negotiations concerning Ukraine. In response, Trump has threatened to

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Russia’s Putin launches nuclear-powered submarine “Perm” with zircon missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin officiated the launch of the nuclear-powered submarine "Perm," the first vessel specifically designed to carry the advanced 3M22 Zircon hypersonic

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa formally requests extradition of Bashar al-Assad from Russia

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has officially requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to extradite former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, who has been residing in Russia

Geopolitics Update, International Affairs

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Germany seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker

German authorities have seized the Panama-flagged oil tanker Eventin and its cargo, estimated at €40 million, off the Baltic Sea coast.

Geopolitics Update, International Affairs

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Russia’s gold reserves reach all-time high totaling $217.4 billion, Climbing to fifth in global rankings

Russia's gold reserves have reached an unprecedented $217.4 billion as of March 1, 2025, now accounting for 34.4% of the country's total foreign exchange

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European Commission says the EU must immediately prepare for the real possibility of a large-scale war with Russia

The European Commission has called for the European Union to urgently prepare for the real possibility of a large-scale war with Russia, emphasizing the

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Putin agrees to 30-day halt on energy facility strikes but no full Ukraine ceasefire

WASHINGTON, March 18 - Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities temporarily but declined to endorse a full

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Putin’s full response to the 30-day ceasefire proposal.

Putin addressed the proposed Ukrainian ceasefire with caution, raising concerns about its feasibility and underlying intent. While acknowledging Donald Trump’s involvement in pushing for