Russia UN’s Guterres arrives in Russia for controversial BRICS summit The decision by the Portuguese UN Secretary General António Guterres to attend a summit hosted by Vladimir Putin has met with criticism from Ukraine and its allies. 23/10/2024
Russia 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. 23/10/2024
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. 22/10/2024
Europe News 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? 22/10/2024
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. 21/10/2024
Russia 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. 21/10/2024
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. 20/10/2024
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. 19/10/2024
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. 18/10/2024
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. 16/10/2024
Europe News 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. 15/10/2024
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. 12/10/2024
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. 11/10/2024
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. 10/10/2024
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. 10/10/2024
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. 08/10/2024
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. 03/10/2024
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? 01/10/2024
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. 26/09/2024
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. 25/09/2024