Russia

Russia says to boost military in NW regions as Finland joins NATO

Apr 04, 2023 02:54

Russia says it will expand its military capacity in its western and northwestern regions, near the border with Finland, as the Nordic country joins NATO.
Russia says suspect in deadly bombing that killed war blogger detained

Apr 03, 2023 10:42

A woman suspected of killing a prominent Russian war blogger and injuring dozens of others at a St. Petersburg cafe on Sunday has been detained, the country's top counterterrorism agency said Monday.
Ambassador: Russia will move tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus border ‘despite noise in Europe, US'

Apr 03, 2023 05:27

Russia's ambassador to Belarus says his country is bent on moving its tactical nuclear weapons close to the border with Belarus, placing them nearer than ever before to the threshold of US-led military alliance of NATO.
Russia's Wagner group says its units captured Ukraine's Bakhmut 'in legal sense'

Apr 03, 2023 05:24

Russia's private security company, Wagner, claims its units have nearly captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, which has been the subject of one of the most protracted battles in the ongoing conflict between the two neighbors.
Top US general gives Ukraine's prospects slim chances against Russia

Apr 02, 2023 03:53

There is a very little chance that the Ukranian forces will succeed in the military objectives they have set for themselves, a top US general has stated.
Russia protests over ‘provocative actions’ by US occupation forces in Syria

Apr 01, 2023 11:39

Russia has voiced its protest against “provocative actions” by US occupation forces in Syria’s northeastern Province of Hasakah, where they have been stationed for several years.
US to announce $2.6 billion in new military aid to Ukraine

Apr 01, 2023 07:10

The US will announce a new $2.6 billion military aid package as soon as Monday for Ukraine, which could include tank munitions, air surveillance radars, anti-tank rockets and fuel trucks, reports say.
Belarus says ready to host Russia's strategic nuclear weapons

Apr 01, 2023 06:33

Belarus announces its readiness to host Russia's strategic nuclear weapons, saying such a move would show the two nations' readiness to defend their "sovereignty and independence."
Russia assumes presidency of UN Security Council

Apr 01, 2023 11:45

Russia has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council in April, despite Ukraine calling on member states to block the move.
Belarus president announces foreign policy pivot to East amid US row with Russia, Iran

Apr 01, 2023 04:04

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says his country’s foreign policy aims to make a pivot to the East amid the United States’ attempts to counter Russia, China, and Iran.