Russia, Ukraine

Russia's devastating glide-bomb attacks are down, but they remain a serious problem for Ukraine
Ukraine's long-range drone strikes on airbases and ammunition depots inside Russia have reduced the glide-bomb threat.
Ukraine says it attacked oil depot serving air base for Russian nuclear bombers
Ukraine launched an overnight strike deep inside Russia that set fire to an oil depot that serves an air base for Russian nuclear bomber planes, the Ukrainian military said on Wednesday.
Ukraine 'drones attack oil depot for Putin's nuclear bomber planes' deep inside Russia
A huge fire exploded at the ‘Kristal’ oil complex in the city of Engels after long-range strikes, said Ukraine’s military
A top Iranian general said Russia was actually bombing the empty desert while saying it was attacking Syrian rebels
Behrouz Esbati said he partially blamed Russia for the fall of Assad's government, in a rare break from Iran's official line on Syria.
Ukrainian couple arrested for bomb linked to Russian attack
The Security Service of Ukraine detained a married couple on Thursday who allegedly built a bomb used in a terrorist attack inspired by Russia. The detained 37-year-old man is a deserter who previously served in the Ukrainian army.
Russian oil depot bombed by Ukrainian strikes
The affected oil depot supplied fuel to the Engels-2 military airfield, where Russia's strategic air force is based. Ukrainian defense forces have attacked an oil depot in Russia's Saratov region that serves as a logistics and supply base for Russian aircraft firing missiles into Ukraine,
Russia's new car sales up 48% in 2024, says Autostat
Sales of new passenger cars in Russia rose by 48.4% year on year in 2024 to 1.571 million vehicles, Russian analytical agency ...
Russia is feeling the full impact of sanctions and the strain could force an end to the war this year, think tank says
After three years of war, strict sanctions, and dwindling oil prices, the odds are stacked against the Kremlin in 2025, a ...
Russia watching Trump’s Greenland ambitions ‘with great interest’
The Kremlin says it’s watching with “great interest” President-elect Trump’s ambitions for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.
Russia, China step up hybrid confrontation ahead of Trump inauguration: Peter Apps
On Christmas Day, authorities in Estonia and Finland noted the sudden interruption of the Estlink 2 undersea electricity ...
Russia's Losses in Ukraine Pass Grim Milestone
Russia's ability to continue fighting in the war with Ukraine may be in jeopardy as it suffers highest rate of military ...
US special operators are going back to their 'roots' with an eye on China and Russia, senior Pentagon official says
After decades of counterterrorism, special operators are shifting back to supporting the joint force as the US faces powerful ...
Russia keeping close eye on Trump's claim to Greenland
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russia is closely monitoring the situation, after US President-elect Donald Trump ...
Russia's Neighbor Takes Big Step Towards Europe in Blow to Putin
The Armenian government on Thursday approved draft legislation to kickstart the process of the nation's accession to the European Union, a move which will serve as a blow to its neighbor, Russia.
As Russia seeks influence in Africa, former students play central role
Going back to the days of the Cold War, many Africans studied in the Soviet Union and later Russia. They’re now among ...
NATO needs to focus on southern flank to counter Russia, Italy says
NATO needs a stronger focus on the south and Africa, Italy's prime minister told a news conference on Thursday, saying Russia ...