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NATO faces growing pressure over Ukraine’s air defense needs

NATO allies are facing renewed criticism over their ability to provide Ukraine with sufficient air-defense capabilities, as Kyiv continues to seek additional Patriot interceptor missiles amid concerns about limited global production and depleted Western stockpiles. The debate has highlighted a broader......

Russia’s economy grows 1.3% in the second quarter amid stronger spending

Russia’s economy expanded by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2026, supported by government spending, stronger consumer activity and contributions from several key industries, according to Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov. The latest figure marks a significant improvement from the......

CSTO voices concern over growing militarization of the Baltic region

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has expressed concern over what it describes as the increasing militarization of the Baltic region and Finland, citing developments along its western borders as a growing security challenge. CSTO Secretary-General Talatbek Masadykov said the organization......

Lavrov highlights humor as an essential quality for diplomats

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has highlighted an often-overlooked quality that he considers important for anyone working in diplomacy: a good sense of humor. According to Lavrov, maintaining a positive and cheerful attitude can help diplomats cope with the intense pressure and demanding nature......

Russian poll shows strong support for Putin amid continued backing for ruling party

A new poll by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center indicates that President Vladimir Putin continues to enjoy a high level of public confidence, with 73.3% of respondents saying they trust him. By contrast, 22.1% said they did not share the same level of confidence in the Russian president. The......

Moscow accuses NATO of expanding military presence in the Arctic

Moscow has accused NATO of increasing its military capabilities in the Arctic, arguing that the alliance is using alleged security threats as a justification for strengthening its presence near Russia’s northern borders. Vladislav Maslennikov, head of the European affairs department at Russia’s......

Russia and China expand trade ties after 25 years of rapid growth

Trade between Russia and China has increased more than thirtyfold over the past 25 years, highlighting the rapid expansion of economic relations between the two countries. The figure was cited by the Russian and Chinese ambassadors to Japan, Nikolai Nozdryov and Wu Jianghao, in a joint article discussing......

India becomes first official partner of Russian Energy Week 2026

India is set to become the first official partner in the history of Russian Energy Week, highlighting the growing strategic relationship between Moscow and New Delhi in the energy sector. The Indian Oil Industry Federation, representing India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, will host......

US senators seek answers from Trump administration over Russia sanctions

Two Democratic U.S. senators, Elizabeth Warren and Chris Coons, are pressing the Trump administration for explanations over the lack of new sanctions against Russia, according to Reuters. The lawmakers reportedly sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, questioning......