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Friday, January 17, 2025

US-Russia conflict would be ‘radically different’ from war in Ukraine: Envoy

According to the Russian ambassador to the US, Moscow would view an American attack on a Russian aircraft in international airspace as a declaration of war.

Ukraine struggles to keep Bakhmut

The battle for Bakhmut has become the focus of Russia's winter campaign to capture Ukraine's eastern region, with both sides describing it as Europe's bloodiest infantry battle since World War Two.

Russia to push back conscription age

Russia unveiled a plan that would raise the age of conscription from the current 18–27 years to 21–30 years.

Hatred of Putin makes US officials ‘do dumb things’ – Seymour Hersh

The journalist who broke the Nord Stream sabotage story has claimed that America's leaders still behave like “cold warriors”

China-Russia ‘love affair’ will deepen: US intelligence

The alliance between China and Russia is expected to strengthen and develop over the coming years, according to US intelligence.

Russia criticizes UN for taking Ukraine’s side on Nord Stream issue

Russian foreign minister Lavrov has said that the UN is 'evading reaction' on Nord Stream gas pipelines sabotage.

Russian oil shifts to Middle East

Shipments to the UAE have been steadily growing, data shows

Turkish delegation to visit Russia ahead of foreign ministers’ meeting

Next week, a Turkish delegation will fly to the Russian capital for technical discussions ahead of a planned meeting of the foreign ministers of Turkey, Russia, Iran, and Syria.

Biden to meet eastern NATO allies as Putin warns of nuclear tests

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet leaders of NATO's eastern flank on Wednesday to show support for their security after Moscow suspended a landmark nuclear arms control treaty.

Russia shows ‘battle-tested’ weapons at defense expo

Rostec presented new small arms, aircraft and armored vehicles at the IDEX in Abu-Dhabi

Russia gains ground in Ukraine

Russia said on Wednesday it had broken through two fortified Ukrainian defence lines on the eastern front, with Kyiv describing conditions there as difficult and Western allies announcing more military aid including artillery rounds.

Formation of multipolar world ‘already started’: Russia

According to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, Russia's updated foreign policy aims to challenge the West's hegemonic position in world affairs.