U.S. President Says Military Action Prevented Iran From Obtaining a Nuclear Weapon as He Renews Push for Russia-Ukraine Peace

U.S. President Says Military Action Prevented Iran From Obtaining a Nuclear Weapon as He Renews Push for Russia-Ukraine Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump has defended U.S. military action against Iran, saying the operation was necessary to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and insisting that he has no regrets over the decision. Trump said the United States took action to address what he described as a serious nuclear threat from Iran, while acknowledging […]

Putin Says Ukraine Peace Deal Remains Possible as Kyiv Sees “New Dynamic”

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said there is still a possibility of reaching a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while Kyiv described recent diplomatic developments as creating a “new dynamic” toward resolving the conflict. Speaking at an economic forum in Russia’s Far East, Putin said several countries, including the United States and […]

Putin Renames Planned Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline as ‘Power of Baikal’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has renamed the planned Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline to China as the Power of Baikal, Russia’s Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev announced on Wednesday. Tsivilev made the announcement at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, saying the project was in the final stages before construction. He did not provide […]

Putin Announces Major Expansion of Russia’s Nuclear Power Capacity

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans for a major expansion of the country’s nuclear power sector, with Moscow targeting the construction and commissioning of approximately 30 gigawatts (GW) of new nuclear generation capacity, including small nuclear power plants. Putin made the announcement during a meeting on the development of Russia’s nuclear industry, saying the […]

Moscow Plans Approximately 30 GW of New Nuclear Generating Capacity

Moscow Plans Approximately 30 GW of New Nuclear Generating Capacity

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans for a major expansion of the country’s nuclear power sector, with Russia preparing to commission approximately 30 gigawatts of additional nuclear generating capacity. The planned expansion will include both large scale nuclear power plants and smaller nuclear facilities, as Moscow seeks to strengthen nuclear energy as a central […]

EU Calls for Peaceful Resolution After Putin Visits Disputed Islands Near Japan

The European Union has called for a peaceful resolution to the long-running territorial dispute between Russia and Japan after Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first reported visit to the disputed Kuril Islands. Putin visited Iturup, known as Etorofu in Japan, on August 13, touring a school, hospital and fish-processing facility. The island is administered […]

Putin Makes First Visit to Japan-Claimed Kuril Islands, Triggering Strong Protest From Tokyo

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made his first-ever in-person visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, intensifying tensions with Japan and prompting a formal protest from Tokyo over what it called an unacceptable violation of its territorial claims. Visit to Iturup Island Putin visited Iturup Island  known in Japan as Etorofu during a trip to Russia’s Far […]

Russia Says It Will Wait for New Trump Proposals on Ending Ukraine War

Russia says it is prepared to wait for new peace proposals from U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, while making clear that its military campaign will continue until Moscow achieves what it describes as its strategic objectives. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that Russia believes President Trump remains […]

President Trump Signals Progress After Call With Russia’s President

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “very productive” telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising hopes that diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Washington and Moscow and advance negotiations over the war in Ukraine may be gaining momentum. The call, which lasted more than an hour according to officials familiar with the […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Western efforts to strategically defeat Russia have failed, describing the current period as one of profound global transformation.

Russian President Says Country Has Withstood Western Pressure

Putin Declares Russia Strong Enough To Overcome External Challenges Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Western efforts to strategically defeat Russia have failed, describing the current period as one of profound global transformation. Speaking during official remarks, President Putin asserted that attempts to weaken Russia militarily, contain its economic and technological development, and provoke […]