Russia

China, Russia should pursue ‘close strategic coordination’: Xi to Putin

Feb 08, 2024 12:55

Chinese President Xi Jinping has told his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, both countries should employ “close strategic coordination” and firmly stand up against interference by external forces, particularly the United States.
Russia says foiled Ukrainian ‘terrorist’ drone attack

Feb 06, 2024 13:15

Russia says it has foiled an overnight “terrorist” drone attack by Ukraine in the border region of Belgorod.
Iran, Russia, China to hold joint naval drill in coming weeks: Top cmdr.

Feb 05, 2024 12:03

The commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy says naval forces from Iran, Russia and China are set to hold a joint maritime drill in the coming weeks.
EU citizens’ taxes spent on financing terrorist organizations: Moscow

Feb 04, 2024 10:13

EU citizens’ taxes are spent on financing terrorist organizations, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said after a Ukrainian attack on a bakery in Lysychansk on Saturday killed at least 28 civilians including one child.
US strikes designed to drag regional powers into conflict: Russia

Feb 04, 2024 03:15

Russia says overnight US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria were deliberately designed to inflame tensions in the region and drag the region’s major powers into a new conflict.
Ukraine informs White House of its plan to oust top army chief

Feb 03, 2024 10:43

The Ukrainian government has reportedly informed the White House that it is planning to fire the country’s top military commander overseeing the war against Russia.
EU leaders see 'urgent need' for ammo, missile deliveries to Ukraine

Feb 02, 2024 03:40

EU leaders have cited an "urgent need" to accelerate the delivery of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine after unanimously agreeing to extend 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in new aid to Kiev.
US Patriot missiles shoot down Russian military plane: Moscow

Feb 01, 2024 13:24

Russian investigators say they have evidence that a US Patriot air defense system was used to shoot down a Russian Il-76 military transport plane that crashed near the border with Ukraine last week.
Thousands protest in Munich against German government tax hikes, Ukraine spending

Jan 29, 2024 05:45

Thousands of demonstrators turned out in Munich on Sunday as part of an independently organized protest against the German government and its fiscal policies.
Ukraine beset by $40m fraud in arms procurement amid war with Russia

Jan 28, 2024 11:23

The Ukrainian military and defense officials have misappropriated a total of $40 million through a fraudulent arms procurement scheme as the country’s US-backed war against Russia is inching closer to two years.