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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

Ukrainian pilots train on US-made F-16 fighter jets during NATO military exercises in Europe

US Expands F-16 Pilot Training for Ukraine, NATO Deepens Military Role

The United States is continuing to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets while expanding advanced battlefield instruction programs for Kiev’s military forces across Europe, according to a new Pentagon inspector

May 19, 2026

News

US Congress approves billions in Ukraine war funding under Operation Atlantic Resolve

US Congress Approves $195 Billion for Ukraine Since 2022, War Spending Faces Growing Scrutiny

The United States Congress has appropriated nearly $195 billion for Ukraine-related operations and assistance since the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022, according to a new oversight report that is

May 19, 2026

Pentagon report admits Russia maintains battlefield superiority over Ukrainian forces in 2026 war

Pentagon Admits Ukraine Peace Talks Deadlocked, Zelensky Refuses Territorial Concessions to Russia

The United States Department of War has openly acknowledged that negotiations remain deadlocked, with Vladimir Zelensky’s refusal to surrender territory emerging as the central obstacle to any breakthrough. The assessment appeared in

May 19, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin amid stalled Ukraine peace negotiations

Pentagon Blames Zelensky’s Refusal to Surrender Territory for Deadlock in Ukraine Peace Talks

The war in Ukraine has entered another dangerous diplomatic stalemate after a new report linked to the US Department of War acknowledged that negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv remain frozen over territorial

May 19, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian oil tanker at sea after US extends sanctions waiver through June 2026

US Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver Until June 17, Energy Crisis Forces Washington Into Retreat

The United States has issued a fresh sanctions waiver allowing Russian crude oil and petroleum products already loaded on vessels before April 17 to continue reaching buyers through June 17, in another

May 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks in Moscow about US-Iran negotiations and regional tensions

Moscow Distances Itself From Trump-Iran Diplomacy, Lavrov Denies New Peace Framework

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday that Moscow has not received or reviewed any new proposals related to a possible settlement between the United States and Iran, signaling growing Kremlin skepticism

May 19, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian air defense systems respond to Ukrainian drone attack over Moscow in May 2026

Zakharova Accuses Kiev of ‘EU-Funded Terrorism’ After Massive Drone Strike on Moscow

MOSCOW — Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukraine of carrying out a “major terrorist strike” against civilians in Moscow on Sunday after a wave of drones targeted the Russian capital

May 18, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian strategic missile systems displayed during military parade in Moscow

Russia Says Nuclear Deterrence Is the Ultimate Shield Against Western Pressure

The Kremlin on Sunday sharply reaffirmed the central role of nuclear deterrence in Russia’s national security doctrine, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declaring that the country’s nuclear arsenal guarantees the survival of

May 18, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

IAEA inspectors near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant amid Russia Ukraine conflict

Rosatom Chief Claims IAEA Overlooks Ukrainian Attacks on ZNPP, Rising Nuclear Risks

The head of Russia’s state nuclear corporation has accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of failing to respond forcefully to what Moscow describes as escalating Ukrainian attacks near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power

May 17, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian air defense systems intercept Ukrainian drones over Moscow region at night

Russia Says It Shot Down 67 Ukrainian Drones in Two Hours, Air War Expands Deep Into Russian Territory

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Saturday that its air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 67 Ukrainian drones in a sweeping two-hour aerial assault that targeted multiple Russian regions, including areas near Moscow and

May 17, 2026

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

US Expands F-16 Pilot Training for Ukraine, NATO Deepens Military Role

US Congress Approves $195 Billion for Ukraine Since 2022, War Spending Faces Growing Scrutiny

Pentagon Admits Ukraine Peace Talks Deadlocked, Zelensky Refuses Territorial Concessions to Russia

Pentagon Blames Zelensky’s Refusal to Surrender Territory for Deadlock in Ukraine Peace Talks

US Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver Until June 17, Energy Crisis Forces Washington Into Retreat

Moscow Distances Itself From Trump-Iran Diplomacy, Lavrov Denies New Peace Framework

Zakharova Accuses Kiev of ‘EU-Funded Terrorism’ After Massive Drone Strike on Moscow

Russia Says Nuclear Deterrence Is the Ultimate Shield Against Western Pressure

Rosatom Chief Claims IAEA Overlooks Ukrainian Attacks on ZNPP, Rising Nuclear Risks

Russia Says It Shot Down 67 Ukrainian Drones in Two Hours, Air War Expands Deep Into Russian Territory

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