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Covering the Russia-Ukraine conflict, NATO-Russia relations, and developments across Russia and the Baltic region.

Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike in Kyiv on August 16, 2026

NATO Jet Downs Drone Over Romania as Russian Strikes Kill Woman in Kryvyi Rig

A Spanish NATO F-18 shot down a drone over Romania's Galati region on Sunday — the fourth such intercept this year. Russian strikes the same weekend killed a woman in Zelenskyy's hometown

August 16, 2026

by Russia Desk

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Pyongyang summit, June 2024

Kim Jong Un Pledges ‘Excellent Future’ With Russia as Seoul’s Peace Offer Goes Unanswered

On the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan, Kim Jong Un sent a message to Vladimir Putin pledging a "more excellent future" for Russian-North Korean ties, while Pyongyang offered no response to South Korea's proposal to formally end the

August 16, 2026

by Russia Desk

Mykhailo Fedorov, former Ukrainian defense minister, speaks about technological war with Russia

Fired Ukraine Defense Minister Fedorov Warns of Technological War With Russia in First US Interview

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's fired defense minister, warned in his first US interview that Russia is outpacing

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day in New Delhi on August 15, 2026

India Reaffirms Russia Ties as US Senate Targets Its Oil Purchases

India's foreign ministry thanked Moscow for its Independence Day wishes and said it looks forward to

Russian security forces arrest German woman in alleged Ukraine-linked bomb plot

Moscow Exposes Brutal Ukraine-Linked Bomb Plot Using Foreign Recruit

Moscow — In a development that underscores the increasingly shadowy nature of the Russia Ukraine War, Russian authorities on Monday claimed to have thwarted a bomb plot allegedly orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence,

April 20, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant after repeated power line disruptions during Russia Ukraine War

Repeated Nuclear Power Failures Force Moscow and Kiev Into Tactical Ceasefire at Zaporizhzhia

The latest effort by Russia and Ukraine to negotiate a localized ceasefire around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant reflects a recurring pattern driven not by diplomacy, but by repeated failures in critical

April 18, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz with civilian vessels and oil tankers under IRGC monitoring

Iran Allows Civilian Vessels Through Strait of Hormuz Under Strict Military Coordination

(Sputnik) — Iran has begun allowing civilian vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz under tightly controlled conditions, requiring ships to follow designated routes and coordinate directly with Iranian military authorities, even

April 17, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron discuss Strait of Hormuz security initiative

Russia Rejects UK-France Strait of Hormuz Initiative, Calls It ‘Self-Serving’

Russia has sharply rejected a British-French initiative to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, with senior officials in Moscow warning that the proposal reflects national interests rather than a genuine effort

April 17, 2026

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Russia Ukraine war showing Patriot missile system as Europe expands military support to Kyiv

US Pullback, Europe’s Arms Surge and IMF Loans Reshape the Conflict’s Economic Backbone

WASHINGTON — The Russia Ukraine war is entering a decisive phase marked not only by shifting battle lines but by a deepening financial and military entrenchment of Western powers, raising fresh questions about

April 15, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia Ukraine war destruction after Easter truce collapse and drone strikes escalation

Boris Johnson Documentary on Ukraine Frontline Faces Scrutiny, Easter Truce Collapse Reignites Fighting

The brief calm that descended over parts of eastern Ukraine during the Easter truce lasted barely long enough to be noticed. Within hours of the truce’s expiration, artillery fire, drone activity, and

April 13, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Vladimir Putin announces Easter ceasefire in Ukraine during Kremlin meeting

Putin Declares Easter Truce in Ukraine War, Kremlin Urges Kyiv to Follow

MOSCOW (SPUTNIK) — President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with the Orthodox Easter holiday, directing Russian forces to halt hostilities for roughly 32 hours beginning

April 10, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia accuses Japan of acting as Western proxy in Ukraine drone war escalation

Moscow Summons Japanese Ambassador Over Kyiv Drone Deal, Calls Move ‘Openly Hostile’

This latest flashpoint in the Russia Ukraine War highlights how global alliances are increasingly shaping the battlefield beyond Eastern Europe. Moscow sharply escalated its rhetoric against Tokyo on Wednesday, summoning Japan’s ambassador

April 8, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia and China veto UN Security Council resolution on Strait of Hormuz as Iran crisis escalates

Iran Says It Will Never Forget Russia and China Veto on “Anti-Iran” UNSC Hormuz Resolution

MOSCOW (SPUTNIK) — Iran’s ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, said Tuesday that the Iranian people “will never forget” Moscow and Beijing’s decision to block a United Nations Security Council resolution targeting Tehran over

April 8, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukrainian Drone and Artillery Strikes Hit School in Zaporizhzhia, Children Injured

SIMFEROPOL (SPUTNIK)— A sustained Ukrainian military assault involving drones and artillery struck civilian infrastructure in the Zaporizhzhia region on April 7, leaving multiple casualties, including schoolchildren, and intensifying concerns over the widening

April 8, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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NATO Jet Downs Drone Over Romania as Russian Strikes Kill Woman in Kryvyi Rig

Kim Jong Un Pledges ‘Excellent Future’ With Russia as Seoul’s Peace Offer Goes Unanswered

Fired Ukraine Defense Minister Fedorov Warns of Technological War With Russia in First US Interview

India Reaffirms Russia Ties as US Senate Targets Its Oil Purchases

Moscow Exposes Brutal Ukraine-Linked Bomb Plot Using Foreign Recruit

Repeated Nuclear Power Failures Force Moscow and Kiev Into Tactical Ceasefire at Zaporizhzhia

Iran Allows Civilian Vessels Through Strait of Hormuz Under Strict Military Coordination

Russia Rejects UK-France Strait of Hormuz Initiative, Calls It ‘Self-Serving’

US Pullback, Europe’s Arms Surge and IMF Loans Reshape the Conflict’s Economic Backbone

Boris Johnson Documentary on Ukraine Frontline Faces Scrutiny, Easter Truce Collapse Reignites Fighting

Putin Declares Easter Truce in Ukraine War, Kremlin Urges Kyiv to Follow

Moscow Summons Japanese Ambassador Over Kyiv Drone Deal, Calls Move ‘Openly Hostile’

Iran Says It Will Never Forget Russia and China Veto on “Anti-Iran” UNSC Hormuz Resolution

Ukrainian Drone and Artillery Strikes Hit School in Zaporizhzhia, Children Injured

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Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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