Russia to test launch seven intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2024
MOSCOW: Russia plans to test launch seven intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2024, Sergei Karakayev, the commander of Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces has said, the Interfax news agency reported on Saturday.Russia gave the United States at least 24 hours’ notice of…
The Siberian battalion: Meet Russians who are fighting against Putin’s troops
In a striking turn of events in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, a group of Russian volunteers, disillusioned with President Vladimir Putin’s military actions, have joined the Ukrainian forces to combat Russian troops. This led to the formation of the Siberian…
Hungary against EU talks with Ukraine, open to financial aid for Kyiv
BRUSSELS: Hungary would back granting long-term financial aid to Ukraine outside of the European Union budget, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday, while reiterating his opposition to starting accession talks with Kyiv.Orban spoke on arriving to a summit of…
Moscow: ‘Plane carrying radioactive material makes urgent return to Moscow’
A UTair Boeing 737, en route from Moscow to Khanty-Mansiysk in central Russia, was compelled to make an emergency return to Moscow due to a mechanical issue. This incident occurred while the aircraft was reportedly transporting a “radioactive cargo,” as…
North: North Korea hosts Russia delegation for talks on economic cooperation
SEOUL: A North Korean minister met with the governor of the Russian region bordering the two countries to discuss boosting regional economic cooperation, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday, the latest exchange between the neighbouring states.The talks between North Korea‘s…
Russia: President poll in annexed Ukraine too
Russian authorities on Monday said balloting in next year’s presidential election will be conducted in four partially occupied Ukrainian regions Moscow annexed in 2022. The Central Election Commission adopted the decree to proceed with the vote in the Russian-controlled parts…
Navalny aides says he has disappeared within Russia’s prison system
LONDON: Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been removed from the penal colony where he had been imprisoned since the middle of last year and his current whereabouts are not known, his allies said on Monday.Navalny aides have been preparing…
Ukraine: Vladimir Putin faces challenges amid re-election bid
Securing re-election is likely to pose minimal difficulty for Russian President Vladimir Putin, given his firm control over the country’s political landscape, essentially guaranteeing him an additional six-year term and extending his decades-long tenure in power. Nevertheless, the road ahead…
Russia: Ebrahim Raisi meets Vladimir Putin, calls cooperation with Russia important in Iran’s neighbourhood policy
MOSCOW: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held a meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow. During the meeting, Raisi expressed his satisfaction with the growing ties between Iran and Russia and termed cooperation with Russia important in line with Iran’s…
‘Russia scales down New Year’s celebrations to pay for Ukraine war’
NEW DELHI: Several regional leaders in Russia have decided to reduce their local New Year’s celebrations, opting instead to allocate funds towards supporting Moscow’s military efforts in Ukraine. This decision reflects a trend of utilizing existing municipal decorations for New…