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Russia Packs Up Military Equipment at Syrian Base – Satellite Photos

Experts said Russia appears to be "consolidating" at its bases in Syria but that it's unclear if a complete exit is underway.

Read More 14 December 2024 | 12:56 am

Key Donbas Coal Mine Shuts Down as Russian Forces Advance on Pokrovsk

The closure of the strategically important Pischane coal mine poses a severe threat to Ukraine’s steel industry.

Read More 13 December 2024 | 10:43 pm

Secretive FSB Unit Steers Russia’s Sweeping Wartime Spy Crackdown – WSJ

The FSB’s Department for Counterintelligence Operations was previously identified as leading the March 2023 arrest of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich.

Read More 13 December 2024 | 10:37 pm

Ukraine Jails Woman Who Wrote Pro-Moscow Reports for Russian Diplomat

Prosecutors claimed the woman “received an assignment from Russian handlers” to write a letter to be used by Russia’s envoy at the United Nations.

Read More 13 December 2024 | 10:17 pm

Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov Spearheaded Efforts to Help Assad Flee Syria – Reuters

Lavrov reportedly held talks with Turkey and Qatar in Doha over the weekend, leveraging their unofficial connections to rebel groups to facilitate Assad’s departure.

Read More 13 December 2024 | 9:13 pm

Sanctioned Sports Minister Degtyaryov Named Russia’s New Olympics Chief

Mikhail Degtyaryov was elected head of the Russian Olympic Committee after its previous president Stanislav Pozdnyakov unexpectedly resigned in October.

Read More 13 December 2024 | 7:53 pm

Putin Allows Officials in Occupied Ukraine to Hide Their Work

The law comes on the heels of the assassination of Sergei Yevsyukov, the former head of the infamous Olenivka prison.

Read More 13 December 2024 | 7:07 pm

Investigators Drop Case Into Death of Cat That Sparked National Outcry – Reports

The cat, Twix, gained nationwide attention after he was found dead, likely from frostbite, in freezing conditions northeast of Moscow in January.

Read More 13 December 2024 | 6:43 pm

Moldova Declares Energy Emergency Ahead of Expected Russian Gas Cutoff

The move follows Ukraine’s announcement that it will end a transit deal allowing Russian gas to flow to Europe, including Moldova, after Dec. 31.

Read More 13 December 2024 | 5:36 pm

Kremlin Says It Agrees With Trump’s Opposition to ATACMS Strikes on Russia

“It is obvious that Trump understands exactly what is escalating the situation,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Read More 13 December 2024 | 5:19 pm

Russia Launches Large-Scale Missile Attacks on Ukraine’s Power Grid

The strikes come a day after the Kremlin said it would respond to a Ukrainian attack on a southern airfield using U.S.-supplied missiles.

Read More 13 December 2024 | 4:34 pm

How Belarus Supported Assad – While Helping the Pentagon Arm His Opponents

Bulgaria acted as an intermediary in the supply of anti-tank missile systems between Belarus and the U.S.

Read More 13 December 2024 | 4:32 pm

India, Russia Agree Biggest-Ever Oil Deal – Reuters

The deal comes as the EU has just agreed on its 15th sanctions package against Moscow.

Read More 13 December 2024 | 4:09 pm

Soldier Killed in Russia’s Belgorod Region as Military Says Destroyed 17 Ukrainian Drones

The territorial defense soldier was killed in a drone attack in the village of Terebreno, Belgorod regional authorities said.

Read More 13 December 2024 | 3:10 pm

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