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Russia Launches Missile into Ukraine: Was it an ICBM? Experts Weigh In

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21 Nov, 2024

Russia Launches Missile into Ukraine: Was it an ICBM? Experts Weigh In


On Thursday, a missile strike on southeastern Ukraine ignited a firestorm of controversy and speculation. Kyiv officials claimed it was...

Russia Launches Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at Ukraine: Kyiv's Shocking Claim Amidst Escalating War

World

21 Nov, 2024

Russia Launches Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at Ukraine: Kyiv's Shocking Claim Amidst Escalating War


On Thursday morning, Ukraine’s military issued a startling accusation: Russia had launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the city...

Russia's Religious Weapon: How the Moscow Patriarchate is Fueling the War in Ukraine

World

26 Oct, 2024

Russia's Religious Weapon: How the Moscow Patriarchate is Fueling the War in Ukraine


Russia is not ashamed to use anything as a tool in its propaganda machine, with religion not being an exception....

Saudi Arabia's Oil Strategy Could Cripple Russia's War Effort: Will It Work?

World

22 Oct, 2024

Saudi Arabia's Oil Strategy Could Cripple Russia's War Effort: Will It Work?


Saudi Arabia’s planned oil production hike may not break Russia’s petro-export-fueled economy, but escalations between Israel and Iran could be...

Moldova's EU Referendum Results Too Close to Call, Sandu Accuses Russia of Meddling

World

21 Oct, 2024

Moldova's EU Referendum Results Too Close to Call, Sandu Accuses Russia of Meddling


Moldova’s pro-western president, Maia Sandu, blamed an “unprecedented assault on our country’s freedom and democracy” by “foreign forces” on Sunday...

Ukrainian Judge Killed in Russian Drone Strike: A Tragic Loss Amidst Intensifying Violence

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29 Sep, 2024

Ukrainian Judge Killed in Russian Drone Strike: A Tragic Loss Amidst Intensifying Violence


A Russian drone struck a car in the settlement of Kozacha Lopan in Kharkiv Oblast on Saturday afternoon, claiming the...

Putin's Nuclear Warning: Is It Real or Just Sabre Rattling?

World

27 Sep, 2024

Putin's Nuclear Warning: Is It Real or Just Sabre Rattling?


The decision to change Russia’s official nuclear doctrine is the Kremlin’s answer to deliberations in the United States and Britain...

The Looming Nuclear Threat: Questions for the 2024 Presidential Candidates

World

26 Sep, 2024

The Looming Nuclear Threat: Questions for the 2024 Presidential Candidates


The US presidential race is entering its final weeks after a turbulent campaign. The economy, immigration, and abortion have taken...

Azerbaijan's Brics Bid: A Strategic Move That Could Reshape the South Caucasus

World

14 Sep, 2024

Azerbaijan's Brics Bid: A Strategic Move That Could Reshape the South Caucasus


Nestled on the shores of the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, an important strategic partner for China in the South Caucasus, has...

Putin Threatens to Limit Uranium Exports: Could This Spark a Global Price Surge?

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12 Sep, 2024

Putin Threatens to Limit Uranium Exports: Could This Spark a Global Price Surge?


Russian president Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow should consider limiting exports of uranium in retaliation for Western sanctions. In...

Manipuri Cinema Takes Center Stage at Russian Film Festival: Haobam Paban Kumar's Films Shine in Kazan

World

9 Sep, 2024

Manipuri Cinema Takes Center Stage at Russian Film Festival: Haobam Paban Kumar's Films Shine in Kazan


Contrary to popular belief, Manipuri Cinema continues to make waves on the global stage, showcasing its strength and resilience through...

Ukraine's 13th Brigade: A Textbook Assault That Killed 34 Russian Soldiers

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8 Sep, 2024

Ukraine's 13th Brigade: A Textbook Assault That Killed 34 Russian Soldiers


The skirmish in Selydove was brutal and costly—for the Russians. Potentially hundreds of Ukrainian troops from four brigades are holding...

Russia's Central Bank to Hike Interest Rates Again: What it Means for the Economy

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8 Sep, 2024

Russia's Central Bank to Hike Interest Rates Again: What it Means for the Economy


Russia's central bank is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points to 19% at its Sept....

Right-Wing Influencers Unwittingly Used in Russian Propaganda Campaign Targeting US Election

World

6 Sep, 2024

Right-Wing Influencers Unwittingly Used in Russian Propaganda Campaign Targeting US Election


Federal officials have accused Russia of using unwitting right-wing American influencers in its quest to spread Kremlin propaganda ahead of...

Beluga Whale 'Spy' Found Dead in Norway: Was He Assassinated?

World

5 Sep, 2024

Beluga Whale 'Spy' Found Dead in Norway: Was He Assassinated?


The death of a beloved white beluga whale has turned into a mystery in Norway as animal rights groups speculate...

Russian LNG Shadow Fleet Grinds to a Halt as Sanctions Bite: Arctic Safety at Risk

World

5 Sep, 2024

Russian LNG Shadow Fleet Grinds to a Halt as Sanctions Bite: Arctic Safety at Risk


A week after the Republic of Palau, an island country in the Western Pacific, temporarily suspended the flag of three...

Russian 'Spy Whale' Hvaldimir Found Dead in Norway: Was He a Therapy Whale?

World

3 Sep, 2024

Russian 'Spy Whale' Hvaldimir Found Dead in Norway: Was He a Therapy Whale?


A beluga whale suspected of having been trained as a spy by Russia has been found dead off the Norwegian...

Beloved 'Spy Whale' Hvaldimir Found Dead in Norway: What Killed the Russian-Trained Beluga?

World

2 Sep, 2024

Beloved 'Spy Whale' Hvaldimir Found Dead in Norway: What Killed the Russian-Trained Beluga?


For a supposed spy, Hvaldimir was anything but covert. The white beluga whale had appeared regularly along the coast of...

China and Russia Deepen Arctic Cooperation: Is Svalbard Becoming a New Cold War Battlefield?

World

2 Sep, 2024

China and Russia Deepen Arctic Cooperation: Is Svalbard Becoming a New Cold War Battlefield?


China and Russia are looking to work more closely together in the Arctic, including in science, a senior Chinese official...

Beloved 'Spy Whale' Hvaldimir Found Dead in Norway, Cause of Death Unknown

World

2 Sep, 2024

Beloved 'Spy Whale' Hvaldimir Found Dead in Norway, Cause of Death Unknown


A beluga whale believed to have been trained to spy for Russia was found dead in Norwegian waters on Saturday,...

Russian 'Spy Whale' Hvaldimir Found Dead in Norway: What Happened?

World

2 Sep, 2024

Russian 'Spy Whale' Hvaldimir Found Dead in Norway: What Happened?


A beluga whale suspected of having been trained as a spy by Russia has been found dead off the Norwegian...

Russian 'Spy Whale' Hvaldimir Found Dead in Norway, Cause of Death Unknown

World

2 Sep, 2024

Russian 'Spy Whale' Hvaldimir Found Dead in Norway, Cause of Death Unknown


A white beluga whale named “Hvaldimir,” first spotted in Norway not far from Russian waters with a harness that ignited...

Fake Colombian Basketball Team Humiliated in Russian Tournament, Sparking International Incident

World

30 Aug, 2024

Fake Colombian Basketball Team Humiliated in Russian Tournament, Sparking International Incident


A friendly tournament was held in Russia where four teams played. One of them was not like the others in...

Russia Hit by Powerful Earthquake and Volcano Eruption, Triggering Tsunami Warning

World

24 Aug, 2024

Russia Hit by Powerful Earthquake and Volcano Eruption, Triggering Tsunami Warning


A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake early on Sunday morning has triggered a volcanic eruption in the Kamchatka peninsula. The area...

ISIS-Linked Inmates Kill 3 Guards in Deadly Russian Prison Siege

World

24 Aug, 2024

ISIS-Linked Inmates Kill 3 Guards in Deadly Russian Prison Siege


Four knife-wielding prisoners claiming to be Islamic State group militants launched a deadly attack in a penal colony in southern...

Freed Russian Dissident Reveals Horrors of Solitary Confinement and How Putin's Grip is Weakening

World

21 Aug, 2024

Freed Russian Dissident Reveals Horrors of Solitary Confinement and How Putin's Grip is Weakening


Andrei Pivovarov knows there are about 1,000 hours in 42 days. Doing the math in his head and quietly marking...

Evan Gershkovich's Release: What Companies Should Do When Their Employees Are Detained Abroad

Business

20 Aug, 2024

Evan Gershkovich's Release: What Companies Should Do When Their Employees Are Detained Abroad


The recent release of the heroic Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich from Russian detention raises to the forefront an...

Putin's Propaganda Squads Now Trying to 'Rescue' NASA Astronauts from the ISS

World

20 Aug, 2024

Putin's Propaganda Squads Now Trying to 'Rescue' NASA Astronauts from the ISS


One of the odder propaganda phenomena in Russia, of late, is seemingly spontaneous groups of elderly Russian pensioners gathering outdoors...

Evan Gershkovich's Release: A Lesson for CEOs on Supporting Employees Detained Abroad

Business

20 Aug, 2024

Evan Gershkovich's Release: A Lesson for CEOs on Supporting Employees Detained Abroad


Speaking in Bonn, Germany, Yashin said that a Federal Security Service agent told him that if he came back from...

When Companies Abandon Their Employees Abroad: The Evan Gershkovich Case and Beyond

Business

20 Aug, 2024

When Companies Abandon Their Employees Abroad: The Evan Gershkovich Case and Beyond


The recent release of the heroic Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich from Russian detention raises to the forefront an...

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