Russia, Ukraine

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As Ukraine war drags on, Trump hits Putin by squeezing Russia’s proxies
President Donald Trump threatened "very severe consequences" on Russia in 2025 if Moscow didn't end Ukraine war, pressuring Russian allies Iran and Venezuela to force Putin's hand.

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NATO allies warn Russia playing for time in Ukraine peace talks
Ukrainian president says US set June deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end war

Russia says 'long way to go' in Ukraine peace talks

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Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says
A senior European intelligence chief says Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next but is planning to increase its forces significantly along the alliance’s eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine.

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Russia thinks it can outsmart the US during Ukraine peace talks, a European intelligence chief says
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Putin thinks he can outsmart US in Ukraine peace talks, senior European official says

Telegram, Russian Empire and Apple

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Russia Further Restricts Telegram, Escalating Internet Clampdown
The throttling of the communication app, used by more than 100 million Russians, endangers what remains of the country’s free internet.

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Telegram app faces further restrictions, possible fines as Russian authorities clamp down
Russia is restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media apps. Here’s what we know

Battered in Ukraine, Russia races to rearm — but questions linger over its military strength

Estonia intelligence assessment reveals Russia rebuilding military for long-term conflict despite massive Ukraine losses, ...

Russia Just Delivered the Ultimate Insult to Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign minister and close lieutenant, Sergey Lavrov, accused Trump on Monday of ...

Russia Nears Capture of Key Ukrainian Towns After Year of Grinding Assaults

Russian troops have advanced at a glacial pace in recent months, but gains in southern and eastern Ukraine could give Moscow ...

Kenya to confront Russia over 'unacceptable' use of its nationals in combat

Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.

Russia reacts as non-nuclear NATO ally warns of joining arms race

There are fears of a new nuclear arms race brewing amid the emergence of a new world order.

Russia detains suspect in senior general's shooting, blames Ukraine

The shooting is the latest in a spate of attacks on senior military figures inside Russia, many of which have been blamed on ...

Russia names three suspects in shooting of general

Russia says it has identified three suspects involved in the shooting of high-profile military general Lt Gen Vladimir ...
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Russia’s sabotage campaign is becoming bolder

One is that it marks an intensification of Russia’s cyber campaign in Europe. Russian hackers have long breached European ...

Ukrainian Olympian's tribute to war victims barred at Winter Games

International Olympic Committee bars a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet showing images of fellow athletes ...

Russia turns to India for workers as Ukraine war deepens labour shortage

In 2021, 5,000 work permits were approved for Indian nationals but last year, almost 72,000 permits were okayed for Indians ...