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Ukraine war: Putin threatens to seize Western vessels in retaliation

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to seize Western-flagged vessels in retaliation for European actions against ships suspected of belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” escalating tensions over the maritime enforcement of sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine. The......

Putin says Russia’s sovereignty depends on the speed of innovation

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stressed that the country’s sovereignty and long-term development increasingly depend on how quickly scientific and technological innovations can be transformed into practical applications, including in the defense sector. Speaking during a meeting of the Council......

Russia releases ailing former US Marine Robert Gilman after Putin grants pardon

Russia has released former US Marine Robert Gilman after President Vladimir Putin approved a pardon on humanitarian grounds, according to US officials, ending the American citizen’s detention in Russia since 2022. The 32-year-old was serving a prison sentence following his conviction for assaulting......

Putin appoints commander of Russia’s new drone forces amid military restructuring

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Denis Lyamin to lead the country’s newly created Unmanned Systems Forces, a military branch dedicated to drone operations, as Moscow continues to reorganize its armed forces during the ongoing war in Ukraine. The appointment was announced on Wednesday......

Russia introduces new legal framework for cryptocurrency trading

Russia has taken a major step toward regulating the digital asset sector after President Vladimir Putin signed legislation establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrency trading. The new law officially recognizes cryptocurrencies as a form of property and introduces comprehensive rules governing their......

Russia launches record number of missiles against Ukraine in July

Russia significantly intensified its long-range strike campaign against Ukraine in July, launching the highest monthly number of missiles since the start of the conflict, according to an analysis based on daily reports from the Ukrainian Air Force. The data indicate that Russian forces fired 376 missiles......

Ukraine considers criminal proceedings against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

Ukraine is considering whether to open criminal proceedings against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, following a request from President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office that has added new political and legal pressure on one of Russia's closest allies. According to a letter made public......

Zelensky says Russia requested 30,000 additional North Korean troops for Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russia has requested an additional deployment of 30,000 North Korean soldiers to support its military operations in the war against Ukraine. In a statement published on social media platform X on Saturday, Zelensky said preparations had reportedly......

North Korean foreign minister visits Russia as Moscow and Pyongyang deepen strategic ties

Choe Son Hui arrived in Russia on an official visit at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, highlighting the continued strengthening of relations between Moscow and Pyongyang. The visit comes as the two countries expand diplomatic, military and economic cooperation, a partnership......