Russia links US policy to China’s rising clout

Russia has said that current US foreign policy is connected to the growing influence of China on the global stage. Officials in Moscow claim that Washington’s actions in international affairs are partly aimed at countering China’s economic and political power. According to Russian analysts, US strategies in trade, military presence, and diplomatic negotiations reflect concerns […]
Ukraine: Russia demands secrecy as Putin meets Trump’s envoy

Russia has reportedly demanded a high level of secrecy as President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with an envoy from former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to sources, the discussion is connected to the ongoing war in Ukraine, and Moscow wants the details of the talks kept confidential. Officials say the Kremlin is being extremely […]
Russia-Ukraine War: US cautioned ahead of final peace deal

As discussions for a final peace deal between Russia and Ukraine move forward, international analysts have cautioned the United States to tread carefully. According to diplomats, any rushed decisions or overly aggressive involvement by Washington could affect the delicate balance needed to reach a lasting agreement. Observers said the US plays a major role in […]
Russia braces amid NATO buildup near borders

Russia is heightening its military readiness as NATO continues to strengthen its presence near Russian borders. Officials in Moscow have expressed concern over what they see as escalating military activity by Western allies, describing it as a direct threat to national security. Russian defense authorities announced increased troop deployments and conducted military exercises in key […]
Ukraine: Russia retaliates against 19th EU sanctions

Russia has announced fresh retaliatory measures following the European Union’s latest sanctions targeting Moscow over the war in Ukraine. The 19th sanctions package, approved on October 23, includes actions against 69 individuals and several sectors such as finance, energy, and military industries, which the EU says are supporting Russia’s war effort. In a statement on […]
Buy Nigerian crude to undercut Russia’s war chest – Financial expert urges EU, US

A Nigerian financial expert, Kalu Aja, has called on Western nations, particularly the European Union (EU) and the United States (US), to consider purchasing Nigerian crude oil as a strategic measure to weaken Russia’s financial ability to sustain its war in Ukraine. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Aja argued that […]
Russia Will Seize Assets Of Western Companies In Retaliation – Kremlin Warns

The Kremlin has issued a strong warning that Russia will seize the assets of Western companies in response to sanctions and economic restrictions placed on Moscow. According to officials, the move is aimed at protecting Russia’s economy and showing that it will not bow to external pressure from the United States and its allies. This […]
Russia and Ukraine exchange 185 prisoners of war each

In a rare moment of agreement amid the ongoing conflict, Russia and Ukraine have carried out a major prisoner swap, exchanging 185 prisoners of war each. Officials confirmed the development on Thursday, noting that the deal was made possible through ongoing negotiations supported by international mediators. The swap brought relief to families who had long […]
Ukraine launches attack on Russia’s oil refinery

On Thursday, September 18, Ukraine launched a drone attack on a large Russian oil refinery, located about 1,400 kilometres from the battlefield. The strike caused a fire and is part of Ukraine’s effort to weaken Russia’s energy sector, which brings in money for its war. According to a source from Ukraine’s SBU security service, the […]
Russia arrests woman in her 50s for detonating bomb on railway on behalf of Ukraine

Russia’s security agency, the FSB, announced on Tuesday, September 16, that they had arrested a woman in her fifties accused of planting explosives to damage the Trans-Siberian Railway. The agency claimed the woman was acting under the orders of Ukrainian intelligence. According to the FSB, in August 2025, the woman built a homemade bomb using […]