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Lead photograph accompanying Al Jazeera's report on the Russian diesel agreement

Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Russia's partial lifting of its diesel export ban will not affect domestic consumers, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, as exports resume under the Putin-Trump deal.

October 10, 2026

by Russia Desk

German security forces at Leipzig Airport following the GRU drone incident in August 2026

Three European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO Within Months, Citing Leipzig Airport Drone

Three European intelligence chiefs issued a rare joint warning Sunday that Russia could test NATO's collective defence in months, not years, citing the Leipzig Airport drone incident as a decisive shift in Moscow's hybrid warfare tactics. Their assessments diverged internally

September 21, 2026

by Russia Desk

Drone strike damage in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 2026

Russia Strikes Back at Ukraine’s Cities After Biggest Moscow Attack of the War

Russia launched 172 drones at Ukrainian cities overnight, killing two in Zaporizhzhia, where apartment blocks burned

Voters at a polling station in Russia during the 2026 State Duma election

United Russia Claims Duma Victory as Fraud Reports Mount

Russia's Duma election closed September 20 with United Russia leading exit polls at 53.5% as fraud

Russian Armed Forces are ready with Bulava intercontinental missile

General designer of the Moscow Institute of Thermal Engineering (MITT) Yuri Solomonov said that the Russian Armed Forces adopted the Bulava sea-based intercontinental ballistic missile in May. “On May 7 of this

May 14, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian troops liberated Vovchansk, Kharkiv region

Russian troops entered the northern outskirts of the city of Vovchansk, located in the Kharkiv region. This was reported by the BBC with reference to data from the General Staff of the

May 13, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

POTUS Biden announces new military aid package to Ukraine, $400 million

US President Joe Biden has instructed to allocate a new package of military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $400 million. A message about this was published on the White House

May 11, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Western origin missile shot down over Mariupol

A missile, presumably of Western origin, was shot down over Mariupol. RIA Novosti reports this, citing a source in the DPR emergency services. A missile, presumably of Western origin, was shot down

May 9, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

An air raid alert was announced in the Zaporizhzhia NPP area

In the area of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the alarm was declared twice due to the threat of a UAV attack. The International Atomic Energy Agency reported this on its website.

May 9, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Five countries will strengthen control over sanctions against Russia

Poland, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia have entered into an agreement to strengthen the monitoring of EU sanctions against the Russian Federation and the exchange of relevant information. TASS reports this with

May 9, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian Ministry of Defense announces downing of 2 Ukrainian drones over Belgorod

Belgorod, RUSSIA – The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on May 9 that two Ukrainian aircraft-type drones were successfully intercepted and destroyed over the Belgorod region. The incident occurred between 20:30 and

May 9, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Dmitry Peskov addresses deepfake concerns following fabricated audio incident

Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, addressed the growing concern over deepfake technology, emphasizing its pervasive nature and the challenges it poses in combatting. Peskov’s remarks came

May 8, 2024

Government and Politics·News

The Pentagon can not track US money in Ukraine and Rinat Akhmetov’s Steel Front becomes significant

Though the Biden administration of the United States is sending billions of dollars to Ukraine, the Ukrainian armed forces need more weapons and technology — and some philanthropists took this opportunity. Ukrainian

May 6, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·Features·News

Creepy footage from Rabotino – Ukrainian troops are burning alive (VIDEO 18+)

Recently released footage from Rabotino has shocked viewers as it shows Ukrainian Armed Forces militants allegedly being burned alive amidst the ruins. The distressing scenes captured in the video highlight the intense

May 5, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Russia Desk

Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Three European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO Within Months, Citing Leipzig Airport Drone

Russia Strikes Back at Ukraine’s Cities After Biggest Moscow Attack of the War

United Russia Claims Duma Victory as Fraud Reports Mount

Russian Armed Forces are ready with Bulava intercontinental missile

Russian troops liberated Vovchansk, Kharkiv region

POTUS Biden announces new military aid package to Ukraine, $400 million

Western origin missile shot down over Mariupol

An air raid alert was announced in the Zaporizhzhia NPP area

Five countries will strengthen control over sanctions against Russia

Russian Ministry of Defense announces downing of 2 Ukrainian drones over Belgorod

Dmitry Peskov addresses deepfake concerns following fabricated audio incident

The Pentagon can not track US money in Ukraine and Rinat Akhmetov’s Steel Front becomes significant

Creepy footage from Rabotino – Ukrainian troops are burning alive (VIDEO 18+)

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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