Russia

Pentagon seeks $300 billion to replenish depleted munitions sent to Ukraine: Report

Mar 11, 2023 13:36

The US Department of Defense has planned to seek a huge budget to replenish the arms and munitions the Pentagon sent to Ukraine, where Moscow says it's fighting a proxy war against Russia.
Russia likens Georgia protests to foreign-sourced 'coup attempt'

Mar 11, 2023 03:00

The Russian foreign minister has likened ongoing protests in neighboring Georgia to a "coup attempt" that is being orchestrated from abroad to create an "irritant" on Russia's borders.
Iran finalizes deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia: Mission to UN

Mar 10, 2023 13:08

Iran has finalized a deal to purchase Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia as Tehran and Moscow are keen to deepen defense and economic cooperation in defiance of sweeping sanctions and coercive measures.
EU to hold joint naval drills to protect critical marine infrastructure: Report

Mar 10, 2023 10:18

The European Union is looking to hold joint maritime patrols and naval exercises as part of plans to protect critical marine infrastructure, according to the EU environment policy chief, amid heightened tensions with Russia.
CIA issued advance Nord Stream blast warning to US allies: Report

Mar 10, 2023 04:49

A US media report has revealed that America’s Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) warned allies in the EU about a potential attack by a pro-Ukrainian group on the Nord Stream gas pipelines. Russia has rejected such reports, saying it is an attempt to divert attention from the real perpetrators and absolve the United States.
US eyes equipping Ukrainian jets with Western missiles as fighting rages on: Report

Mar 09, 2023 06:26

The US defense ministry is looking into the possibility of equipping Ukrainian MiG fighter jets with advanced Western air-to-air missiles, a report says, the latest attempt by the Pentagon to boost Kiev's military capabilities against Russian forces.
As Russia extends gains in Bakhmut, NATO warns city may fall ‘in coming days’

Mar 09, 2023 06:18

As Russian troops extend territorial gains in Bakhmut following months of intense fighting with Ukrainian troops, the NATO military alliance chief says the strategically important city could fall "in coming days."
Ukraine denies involvement in Nord Stream blasts; Russia calls US report 'red herring'

Mar 08, 2023 11:54

The Ukrainian defense minister has denied his country's involvement in the explosions that damaged the strategic undersea Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea last year.
SCO can counter unilateralism: President Raeisi

Mar 07, 2023 12:42

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s enormous potential in various areas has enabled it to deal effectively with unilateralism and contribute to regional and international convergence, Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said.
Russia says foiled murder plot against Russian tycoon, blames Ukraine

Mar 07, 2023 05:01

Russia says it has thwarted an assassination plot against Konstantin Malofeev, a nationalist Russian tycoon, alleging that a Ukraine-backed far-right group was behind the foiled attempt.