Russia
Russia actively seeks oil, gas and nuclear agreements in the Middle East
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Russia is pushing for a series of new oil and gas agreements with Iraq and helping Baghdad develop a civilian nuclear program.
President Putin's advisor warns about the Russian economy
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President Putin's adviser warned that the Russian economy is showing signs of a short circuit and needs to cut interest rates urgently.
accusing Germany becomes dangerous again after Berlin's killing claims
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The Kremlin accused "Germany of becoming dangerous again" after the German Defense Minister's statement that he was ready to kill Russian soldiers.
Russia reacts when HIMARS missile first fired in the Baltic
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Russia believes that the Baltic region is experiencing increasing tensions due to the aggressive policies of European coastal states.
Mr. Trump issued a 50-day deadline to Russia, warning that his partner would also be contagious
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President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Russian partners if Russia does not reach a peace agreement for the Ukrainian conflict within 50 days.
New sanctions await Russian oil
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The EU is getting closer to a final agreement on the 18th package of Russian sanctions, focusing on lowering the Russian oil price ceiling.
Pledged by the US to reconnect aid, Ukraine declares it will attack deep into Russian territory
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will continue to attack deep into Russia, days after the US pledged to reconnect military aid to Kiev.
Russian soldiers level the Ukrainian UAV command post with rocket artillery
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On July 13, Russian Vostok Forces used grade fighter artillery systems to destroy a Ukrainian UAV command post in the direction of South Donetsk.
Germany finds loophole to control Russian oil ships in the Baltic
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Germany finds a vulnerability to control Russian "shadow fleet" oil tankers in the Baltic Sea.
France calls for increased defense spending, citing great risks across Europe
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French President Emmanuel Macron called for a sharp increase in defense budgets, stressing that Europe is facing an unprecedented great risk since World War II.
US to send patriot anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine
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President Donald Trump said the US will send the patriot anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine.
Ukraine kills 2 suspects in assassination of senior officer in Kiev
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Ukrainian security agencies have searched for and killed suspected subjects in the assassination of senior Ukrainian officers in Kiev.
Russian and Chinese Foreign Ministers discuss relations with the US and Ukraine
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks in Beijing on July 13.
Europeans turn their backs on foreign currencies as rubles continue to rise
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The demand for foreign currency by businesses and people in Russia has fallen to its lowest level in nearly a year, while the ruble has appreciated for 7 consecutive months.
North Korea unconditionally supports Russia in resolving the conflict with Ukraine
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North Korea reaffirms its clear and unchanged support stance for all goals of Russia's special military campaign in Ukraine.