Russia President Putin And Slovakia PM Fico Meet To Tackle Gas Transit Crisis

23 Dec 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in the Kremlin on Sunday to discuss the critical issue of gas transit through Ukraine, as the existing contract nears its expiration at the end of the year. Slovakia relies on Russian gas transiting through Ukraine, but Ukraine has refused...

‘Russia Ready To Normalise Ties With US’, Says Putin

22 Dec 2024

A couple of weeks prior to US President-elect Donald Trump assuming office, Vladimir Putin said that Russia is ready to normalise relations with the United States and other Western countries provided that such efforts do not compromise Russian interests, the state media reported on Sunday. In an interview with Russian...

Putin Dismisses Ukraine, Syria Setbacks, Claims Russia Is “Stronger Than Ever” Amid Ukraine War

20 Dec 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted that the ongoing war in Ukraine has made Russia "much stronger" and denied the fall of his key ally, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has hurt Moscow's global standing. Speaking during a marathon year-end press conference, Putin sought to project confidence at home and abroad. Still,...

Putin Threatens After Ukraine Use More Western Hypersonic Missiles Against Russia

19 Dec 2024

Moscow reports that Ukrainian forces launched on Wednesday six US-made ATACMS missiles and four British-made Storm Shadow missiles targeted at Russia's southern region of Rostov; all the US-made missiles and three out of the four British ones were allegedly intercepted by the Russian armed forces. Russia threatened to retaliate against...

Drug Use And Foreign Links? Elon Musk’s Clearance Under The Microscope

19 Dec 2024

SpaceX executives have apparently called on Elon Musk to rescind hisapplication for greater security clearances, warning of potential risks associated with the claims of drug use and the associations he made with foreign powers, such as Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk's lawyers warned thedirectors...

Zelenskyy-Trump Meet: Ukraine Seeks Security Guarantees From Trump In Key Talks

11 Dec 2024

Volodymyr Zelenskyy first meeting with Donald Trump since the US election was focused on Ukraine's need for security guarantees as part of any negotiated end to its war with Russia. The December 7 meeting, held in Paris and hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, lasted 35 minutes and was conducted...

Russia Secures Assad Asylum As Syria Faces New Leadership After Rebel Win

11 Dec 2024

Russia has safely transported Syrian ousted president Bashar al-Assad, following his removal from power in a swift rebel offensive. Russia Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov confirmed in an NBC News interview on Tuesday that Assad was securely brought to Russia, with the Kremlin granting him asylum after his dramatic fall....

Zelenskyy Stresses Reducing Russia’s Military Strength as Top Priority

10 Dec 2024

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to the growing discussion about lowering the draft age for Ukrainians. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing training and equipping existing military brigades rather than focusing on age. "We must not compensate the lack of equipment and training with the youth of soldiers," Zelenskyy wrote in...

Russia Welcomes Peace Talks on Ukraine, Calls for Dialogue

10 Dec 2024

Amid growing international calls for an end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Kremlin reiterated its willingness to engage in peace negotiations. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized Russia’s openness to dialogue and welcomed peace efforts, particularly those spearheaded by the Global South and BRICS nations. Support for Global Peace Initiatives...

Putin’s Relative Leaks Shocking Russia War Casualty Numbers During Parliamentary Session

06 Dec 2024

A relative of Russian President Vladimir Putin has inadvertently disclosed sensitive information about Russia’s war casualties in Ukraine, revealing that tens of thousands of families have sought assistance in locating missing soldiers. Ana Tsivilyova, who is reportedly the daughter of Putin’s cousin and serves as a deputy defense minister, accidentally...