Kyiv’s Diplomatic Gamble Aims Beyond the Kremlin Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s latest appeal for direct peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to have been aimed at a much broader audience than the Kremlin alone, as Kyiv seeks to increase pressure on Moscow amid a grinding war that has entered its fifth year. In […]
Drone Attack Targets Strategic Infrastructure Ahead of Key Economic Forum Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Russia’s second-largest city, St. Petersburg, on Wednesday, striking an oil export terminal and military-related facilities just hours before the opening of President Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic forum, often referred to as Russia’s version of Davos. The attack sent […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to host the fifth wartime edition of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), often referred to as the “Russian Davos,” as Moscow confronts slowing economic growth, persistent sanctions pressure and rising concerns over the long-term sustainability of its war-driven economy. The annual forum, which opens this week in […]
The Kremlin has rejected reports that the Chinese military secretly trained Russian soldiers who later fought in Ukraine, dismissing the claims as “false” amid growing scrutiny of military cooperation between Moscow and Beijing. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded on Thursday to a Reuters investigation that alleged around 200 Russian military personnel underwent covert training in […]
Moscow Tightens Security Around Strategic Energy Infrastructure Russian lawmakers have approved new legislation permitting drones to be intercepted and destroyed near offshore oil and gas facilities in the Caspian Sea, as Moscow moves to strengthen protection of critical energy infrastructure amid rising regional security threats. The law, signed this week by Russian President Vladimir Putin, […]
Russia has begun large-scale nuclear exercises involving strategic missile forces, submarines, warships and long-range aviation in one of the country’s most significant military drills in recent months, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The exercises come amid continued tensions between Russia and NATO over the war in Ukraine, growing military activity in Eastern Europe, and […]
China is preparing to host a high-level Russian delegation in Beijing in what analysts describe as another major sign of the deepening strategic partnership between the two global powers amid rising geopolitical tensions with the West. The visit is expected to focus on economic cooperation, energy security, defense coordination and diplomatic alignment on key international […]
Putin says measures taken to boost Russian economy are working despite downgraded outlook Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that government measures aimed at strengthening the country’s economy are beginning to deliver results, even as official forecasts point to a slowdown in growth. Speaking at a televised meeting with senior economic officials, Putin said the […]
Russian authorities said on Thursday that air defense systems intercepted 32 drones heading toward Moscow, as the country prepared for its annual Victory Day commemorations on May 9. The reported attack comes at a highly sensitive moment for the Kremlin, with security already tightened across the capital ahead of one of Russia’s most significant national […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a two-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine on May 8 and 9, timed to coincide with Russia’s annual Victory Day commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, according to Russia’s Defence Ministry. The announcement comes as fighting remains active across multiple fronts and just […]