Russia
Russian army maintains world No. 2 position in 2026
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The Russian military firmly maintains its position as the world's 2nd military power in the 2026 Global Firepower ranking.
Russia threatens to deploy nuclear weapons after attack on Putin's mansion
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The Vice Chairman of the Russian Security Council declared that the attack on Mr. Putin's mansion was a legal basis for deploying nuclear weapons in response immediately.
Russia devotes all efforts to protect sailors on US-seized oil tanker
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The Russian Consulate General in Scotland announced that it will devote all its efforts to protect the sailors on the oil tanker Marinera that has just been captured by the US military.
Russia shoots down a series of US missiles, hitting a mercenary camp in Ukraine
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it successfully intercepted a series of modern US missiles and attacked strongholds concentrated with foreign mercenaries.
Power outage at the location of Russia's major naval base
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Power outage in a city with a large Russian naval base due to collapsed power poles in harsh winter weather.
Russia declares to shoot down 31 US-made HIMARS missiles in just 1 day
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Russian air defense forces shot down 31 US-made HIMARS missiles and 68 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs on January 25.
Russia indifferent, US eager for Greenland resources
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While the US is pushing calculations around Greenland's resources, Russia has repeatedly affirmed that it has no need for these resources.
Russia develops special ammunition to hunt UAVs
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Russia has successfully tested a specialized anti-UAV ammunition, which is expected to help soldiers cope more effectively in combat.
Russia suffers record shelling of border city of Belgorod
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Russia confirms that the border city of Belgorod experienced the most severe attack ever, causing serious damage to energy infrastructure.
Ukraine aims to lose 50,000 Russian soldiers each month
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New Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov aims to lose 50,000 soldiers to the Russian army each month.
Former German Chancellor opposes considering Russia a permanent enemy
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Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder believes that Europe needs to restore energy cooperation with Russia.
Russia, US, Ukraine conclude negotiations, achieve some results
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The trilateral meeting between Russia, Ukraine and the United States ended in Abu Dhabi after 2 days of negotiations on January 24.
US wants to share Greenland resources, citing military protection
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The US wants to share Greenland's minerals as a "compensation" for its military protection role, citing risks from Russia and China.
Russia announces elimination of more than 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers from combat in one day
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Russian combat groups caused great damage to the Ukrainian army in many directions during the day.
Russia attacks 2 largest cities in Ukraine
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Russia attacks 2 of Ukraine's most populous cities, causing serious casualties and infrastructure damage.
