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Ukraine Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Near Moscow, Targeting Russia’s Amazon

Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries logistics warehouses near Moscow on Monday night, killing at least eight people and leaving marketplace sellers facing more than $1 billion in losses. Reuters confirmed the Kremlin

July 22, 2026

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Artillery shells at a NATO ammunition plant, as Europe faces a cotton linter shortage threatening nitrocellulose propellant production

NATO Faces Critical Ammunition Crisis as Cotton Linter Shortage Empties Propellant Stocks

NATO has acknowledged cotton linter shortages as a critical obstacle to its ammunition build-up, with Europe's nitrocellulose production at just half the target capacity. Germany and Poland are expanding facilities, but the supply gap may prove too wide before reserves

July 21, 2026

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Ukrainian President Zelensky reviewing candidates to replace Commander-in-Chief Syrsky

Zelensky Reviews 11 Candidates to Replace Syrsky, Drapaty Emerges as Frontrunner

Ukrainian President Zelensky is reviewing 11 candidates to replace Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky, with General Mykhailo Drapaty

Aftermath of Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea, July 2026

Russian Strike on Corn Ship Off Odesa Kills 10, Including Four Indian Sailors

A Russian missile strike hit a Turkish-owned civilian corn ship departing Odesa on Monday, killing 10

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Trump threatens Russia with new sanctions amid Ukraine conflict

US President Joe Biden cautioned that further constraints could be imposed on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not participate in discussions to solve the ongoing clash in Ukraine. Biden did not

January 22, 2025

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Russian forces claim territorial gains in eastern Ukraine amid intensified fighting

Russian defense officials proudly proclaimed territorial gains in eastern Ukraine, marking a pivotal moment in the prolonged conflict. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defense, Russian forces captured several strategic

January 22, 2025

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Russia’s strategic advances in Ukraine amid shifting Global dynamics

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been engaged in a diplomatic conclusion to boost Russia’s international position. On January 20, 2025, he wished President Donald Trump well for his inauguration, indicating that his

January 21, 2025

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Nigeria becomes a partner country in BRICS signaling a new era in global cooperation

Nigeria has now become a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc. Comprising emerging powers Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, BRICS looks to expand its global clout and bolster South-South ties.

September 12, 2025

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Russia warns UK and Ukraine over Azov Sea Pact

A strong protest from Russia has been directed towards both Britain and Ukraine, referring to their recent agreement on joint operations in the Azov and Black Sea areas. Word of the treatment

January 18, 2025

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Iran-Russia Pact: A Bold Move Against Western Influence

Putin and Iranian president sign historic treaty, defying Western pressure

European Union reactions to the recent visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Russia, where he signed a strategic partnership agreement with President Vladimir Putin. European Union representative Anita Ghipper described the action

January 18, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russo-Ukrainian War: Russia seizes Eastern villages in Ukraine

Russia claims control of new villages in Eastern Ukraine amid ongoing Russo-Ukrainian-War

During the week from January 11 to 17, Russian military personnel liberated seven settlements in the DPR and one in the Kharkiv region. This follows from the weekly report of the Russian

September 12, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

BRICS not abandoning US dollar in trade, says Brazilian diplomat

BRICS is not seeking to abandon the use of the US dollar in trade since the majority of the financial reserves of the community members are kept in the American currency, said

January 16, 2025

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Baltic nations should be part of Russia says senior Russian official

All Baltic countries should be part of Russia. The first deputy chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee, Alexei Zhuravlev, commented on the words of Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda about Kaliningrad. “If

January 11, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

How blocking Russian funds is fueling financial strain in US

The freezing of Russian assets in the West has damaged the United States. The economist noted that the freezing of multi-billion dollar Russian assets in dollars and euros prompted the central banks

January 11, 2025

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Ukraine Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Near Moscow, Targeting Russia’s Amazon

NATO Faces Critical Ammunition Crisis as Cotton Linter Shortage Empties Propellant Stocks

Zelensky Reviews 11 Candidates to Replace Syrsky, Drapaty Emerges as Frontrunner

Russian Strike on Corn Ship Off Odesa Kills 10, Including Four Indian Sailors

Trump threatens Russia with new sanctions amid Ukraine conflict

Russian forces claim territorial gains in eastern Ukraine amid intensified fighting

Russia’s strategic advances in Ukraine amid shifting Global dynamics

Nigeria becomes a partner country in BRICS signaling a new era in global cooperation

Russia warns UK and Ukraine over Azov Sea Pact

Putin and Iranian president sign historic treaty, defying Western pressure

Russia claims control of new villages in Eastern Ukraine amid ongoing Russo-Ukrainian-War

BRICS not abandoning US dollar in trade, says Brazilian diplomat

Baltic nations should be part of Russia says senior Russian official

How blocking Russian funds is fueling financial strain in US

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

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

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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