Russia
North Korea's foreign minister departs for Russia and Belarus
Raj Patel AI द्वारा उत्पन्न छवि
North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has departed Pyongyang for visits to Russia and Belarus. The trip, at the invitation of their foreign ministers, marks her first to Russia in about a year. It coincides with South Korea's APEC summit, suggesting slim chances for a meeting between Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump.
NATO discusses better deterrence after airspace violations
NATO defense ministers are meeting on Wednesday to discuss enhanced deterrence measures following recent airspace violations by Russian fighter jets and drones. The focus is on the new alliance mission along the eastern flank and the EU's role in drone defense. Parallel efforts will coordinate military aid for Ukraine.
Trump weighs Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine as Medvedev issues warning
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President Donald Trump indicated he may supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles if the war with Russia persists, prompting a stern warning from Russian official Dmitry Medvedev. The comments follow Trump's recent call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. Zelenskyy emphasized that such weapons would target only military objectives.
Russia charges Ukrainian biologist with treason over Antarctic protections
25 अक्टूबर 2025 22:07Brother of berlin contract killing victim deported to georgia
24 अक्टूबर 2025 08:45Russia eyes age verification for online content access
23 अक्टूबर 2025 04:59Cuban cosmonaut to attend cooperation forum in Moscow
20 अक्टूबर 2025 00:42Eu seeks stronger action against russia's shadow fleet
20 अक्टूबर 2025 00:33EU sets deadline for Russian gas
19 अक्टूबर 2025 00:40Pistorius: Comprehensive conscription screening deters Russia
18 अक्टूबर 2025 05:09Memory as a political weapon in special review issue
17 अक्टूबर 2025 01:36Nearly 80% of french see russia as a threat to the eu
13 अक्टूबर 2025 00:54NATO begins nuclear defense exercise Steadfast Noon
FIS bars Russian and Belarusian skiers from 2026 Olympics
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The International Ski Federation FIS decided on Tuesday to bar Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2026 Olympics in Milano-Cortina. The decision followed a board vote and applies to all FIS disciplines. Swedish voices welcome it as ethically necessary.
Russian drone attack kills three in Kyiv; dozens injured
Petra Hartmann तथ्य-जाँच किया गया
A Russian drone strike on Kyiv killed three people and injured 31, including six children, according to Reuters. President Volodymyr Zelensky urged tougher sanctions against Russia following the overnight assault, which hit residential areas and sparked fires as Ukrainian defenses downed most of the incoming drones. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/four-children-among-14-injured-russias-air-attack-kyiv-ukraine-says-2025-10-26/))
Russian schools indoctrinate students with Ukraine war propaganda
Since September 2022, Russian schoolchildren have been required to attend weekly lessons called 'Conversations about Important Matters,' which promote the government's narrative on the Ukraine war. These mandatory sessions, attended by 18 million students aged 6 to 18, frame the conflict as a defense against neo-Nazis and justify actions in Crimea. The program uses emotional storytelling and scripted guides to instill militaristic values.
Saab underwater robots in Russian Arctic surveillance system
Maria Karlsson AI द्वारा उत्पन्न छवि
An investigation by SVT and international media reveals that underwater robots from Saab have been used in Russia's secret Harmoni surveillance system in the Arctic. The robots were delivered to Russian customers until 2018 in compliance with export rules but ended up with the Russian military. Russia has also produced copies of the technology.
US sets deadline for German Rosneft subsidiary
The US has given the German government a six-month deadline to resolve the ownership of Rosneft's German subsidiary. In return, Rosneft Germany would be temporarily exempt from US sanctions. This comes amid new sanctions on Russian oil companies due to the war in Ukraine.
U.S. readies further Russia sanctions after hitting Lukoil and Rosneft, presses Europe to act
Petra Hartmann तथ्य-जाँच किया गया
The Trump administration has prepared additional sanctions targeting Russia’s economy if President Vladimir Putin continues to stall on ending the war in Ukraine. The planning follows Wednesday’s sanctions on oil giants Lukoil and Rosneft, which helped push global oil prices higher, and comes as Washington urges European allies to intensify pressure on Moscow before escalating further.
Russia surpasses UK as Europe's top crypto adopter
Russia has overtaken the United Kingdom to become Europe's leading country in cryptocurrency adoption, driven by efforts to evade Western sanctions and hedge against inflation following the invasion of Ukraine. According to Chainalysis data, the country received $379 billion in crypto inflows from July 2024 to June 2025, a 48% year-over-year increase. DeFi activity in Russia has grown three-and-a-half times since mid-2023.