Putin warned NATO that deploying troops or advanced missiles to Ukraine would cross a “red line.” The Russian leader said Moscow would be forced to take action while boasting about Russia’s hypersonic missiles. Hypersonic missiles are designed to be virtually … Read More
Moscow believes that Kiev will use the weapons in provocations along the Ukrainian-Russian border. The Russian government has expressed anger at NATO efforts to supply Ukraine’s military with modern, high-tech weapons, arguing that those weapons would be used to provoke … Read More
Russia’s relations with NATO countries have become “distressing”, the possibilities of cooperation with the European Union are “narrowing”, interaction with the United States is “in an unsatisfactory state” after the expulsion of Russian diplomats, which made it impossible for Russian … Read More
WASHINGTON — The United States and its European allies are planning for “a number of contingencies,” fearing that Moscow’s saber-rattling may be more than tough talk. Multiple U.S. officials cited serious concerns Tuesday about what they consistently described as Russia’s … Read More
In early November, US Navy ships, including the Sixth Fleet’s flagships, returned to the Black Sea. The visit is a sign of the US’s increasing focus on the region, where NATO forces are spending more time. The increased military activity … Read More
Warships of Russia’s Pacific Fleet carried out a series of anti-aircraft missile drills in the Sea of Japan off Japan’s west coast on Monday. “The crews of the Fleet’s Guards Order of Nakhimov Missile Cruiser Flagship Varyag and the Admiral … Read More
Russia has unambiguously stated its position that the self-ruling island of Taiwan is a part of the mainland-based People’s Republic of China, as strategic partners Moscow and Beijing seek to further align their positions regarding geopolitical issues across the globe. … Read More
Russia and the United States on Thursday held the second round of their bilateral strategic stability dialogue in Geneva, some two months after their first such meeting in the Swiss city on July 28. The dialogue was led by Russian … Read More
The European Union and its Member States strongly denounced malicious cyber activities against it originating in Russia. “We urge the Russian Federation to adhere to the norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace”, the EU and its member states said … Read More
Putin was speaking at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok. Vladimir Smirnov / TASS / kremlin.ru Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he hopes the Taliban will behave in a “civilized” … Read More