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Russia’s expanded BRICS meeting sends jitters around Europe

China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and possibly even the UN Secretary General are attending a controversial meeting in Russia of a grouping that threatens to dwarf the EU’s economic clout.

Europe News

Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Sumy kills at least three

The attack was part of a mass overnight strike on Ukraine targeting several parts of the country.

Radio Schuman

How should EU react to North Korean involvement in Ukraine war?

Authorities in Seoul say that North Korea has already deployed 1,500 special forces troops to Russia. What should the EU do in response to this development?

Russia

I will run for Russian president, pledges Alexei Navalny's widow Yulia

Navalnaya vowed to challenge Putin's regime and run for president if she returned to Russia following her husband's death and her own ongoing exile.

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Putin to host BRICS summit looking to advance Russia's own interests

BRICS summit in Kazan brings together Putin, Xi, Modi, Erdogan, and Pezeshkian, reflecting Russia's defiance of Western isolation and the bloc's growing influence.

Europe News

Ukraine releases video allegedly of North Korean troops in Russia

The release of the video comes after the head of Ukrainian military intelligence claimed that around 11,000 North Korean infantrymen are currently training in eastern Russia.

Europe News

Does Ukraine really want to go nuclear?

Ukraine's Zelenskyy clarified that Ukraine is not pursuing nuclear weapons but stressed the need for NATO membership for security amidst Russian aggression.

Europe News

Russia's State Duma passes bill outlawing 'child-free propaganda'

Supporters of the bill contend that public arguments against having children are part of purported Western efforts to weaken Russia by encouraging population decline.

Europe News

North Korea joined Russia in its war against Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy accused North Korea of aiding Russia with weapons and workers, but also troops. Reports suggest 10,000 North Korean soldiers are in Russia, supporting their war efforts.

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Russia could attack NATO by 2030, German intelligence chief warns

A group of German intelligence officials warned the Bundestag against Russia's "aggressive actions," with the conflict having the potential to spill out into NATO countries.

Turkmenistan

Russian and Iranian presidents meet at regional summit in Turkmenistan

Moscow and Tehran signed a $1.7 billion deal for Iran to export drones to Russia after Putin sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, and the U.S. also believes it has transferred short-range ballistic missiles.

Europe News

Kremlin shrugs off reports of North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine

UK and South Korean outlets suggested Pyongyang has been supporting Moscow in its ongoing war against Ukraine with troops and munitions.

Travel News

Why is North Korea trying to attract Russian tourists?

The baffling advert, released by state-owned Korea International Travel Company, is the latest attempt to attract tourists to North Korea.

Europe News

My sister is slowly dying in Belarusian prison, says activist's family

Former flautist Maria Kolesnikova has been in jail in Belarus for four years, but her friends and family haven't heard from her since early 2023.

North Korea

Kim Jong-un sends his best birthday wishes to 'closest comrade' Putin

Tough international sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine have led Moscow to turn to Pyongyang for military supplies and other help.

Russia

Russians can now avoid trial if they enlist to fight, Putin decides

Moscow's military resources have been strained as its army fights a drawn-out war in Ukraine, with the Russian president calling for the military to increase its troops by 180,000 in mid-September.

Europe News

Russia's autumn conscription: How many draftees will go to Ukraine?

Tuesday marks the beginning of Russia's latest conscription campaign after President Vladimir Putin signed a decree calling up tens of thousands for military service. How many of them will end up joining the war against Ukraine?

Europe News

Kremlin says changes to nuclear doctrine are a 'warning' to the West

The revision of Moscow's nuclear doctrine, announced on Wednesday, seemed to significantly lower the threshold for the possible use of Russia's nuclear arsenal.

Europe News

How can Russia produce weapons with foreign parts despite sanctions?

Microchips, semiconductors and other microelectronics from China, the US and the EU are still being found in Russian drones and missiles launched at Ukraine.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Russia will not stop at Ukraine. NATO cannot let this happen

Russia wants to keep NATO solely focused on the developments in Ukraine, making us oblivious to his imperialist plans elsewhere, Matas Maldeikis writes.

Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president since 2000 (with a break as prime minister from 2008 to 2012), has shaped the country’s politics and global influence. From the war in Ukraine to political repression, stay informed on his policies and their impact.