Russia’s Putin suggests direct peace talks amid Trump initiative regarding the Ukraine conflict
On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested a direct meeting with Ukraine in Türkiye on May 15th. He emphasized that the goal should be achieving lasting peace, a proposal that was positively received by US President Donald Trump. Pursuing the conflict that began in February 2022 has led to significant losses, with hundreds of thousands […]
United Kingdom Imposes New Sanctions on Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Before Military Summit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled new sanctions aimed at Russia’s so-called shadow fleet ahead of a military summit in Norway on Friday. The government indicated that it has greenlit sanctions against around 100 oil tankers, which have carried over $24 billion in cargo since early last year. Previously, the UK has already focused […]
Xi Jinping Attends Russia’s WWII Victory Day Celebration
On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host an impressive parade in Moscow to commemorate World War II Victory Day. This event seeks to foster a sense of patriotism domestically while reinforcing Moscow’s ambitions abroad, particularly in Ukraine. This year’s parade will see the attendance of over 20 foreign officials, including China’s Xi […]
Xi of China joins Putin at Russia’s Victory Day parade
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Mark a Historic Event Together On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping was seen alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin during a significant event commemorating the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat in World War II. The occasion involved a display of over 180 military vehicles, including tanks and artillery characteristic of […]
Putin welcomes Xi Jinping and other global leaders for Russia’s Victory Day celebration.
Putin Speaks at Moscow Parade Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a relatively brief speech during the Victory Day Parade in Moscow, at least by his usual standards. He expressed a mix of emotions, saying, “A sense of joy and sadness, pride and gratitude… to a generation that has sacrificed millions of lives and crushed Nazism.” […]
Vance Blasts Russia’s Demands To Conclude Ukraine Conflict: ‘They’re Asking For Too Much’
Vice President JD Vance Critiques Russia’s Stance in Ukraine Conflict On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Vice President JD Vance expressed criticism toward Russia, suggesting that President Vladimir Putin demands “too much” regarding the ongoing war with Ukraine. During a discussion at the Munich Security Conference, Vance remarked, “I’m not saying that Russians are not interested […]
OPEC+ Decides to Increase Oil Production, Posing a Risk to Russia’s Revenue
OPEC+ has reportedly started reversing its voluntary production cuts, leading to a drop in oil prices, which may hit non-compliant members and, perhaps, satisfy President Donald Trump. The group, which includes Russia, has allegedly decided to increase production levels twice over the weekend. As a result, oil prices fell by over $2.00 a barrel, potentially […]
Undermining and hidden personas: Russia’s intelligence network – podcast | Russia
Russia’s Evolving Spy Tactics In a recent conversation, Sean Walker, a correspondent for a major publication focusing on Central and Eastern Europe, delves into the complexities of Russia’s espionage strategies. He speaks with Helen Pido, shedding light on the history and current operations of Russia’s intelligence agencies in Western nations. According to Sean, the challenges […]
Xi Jinping to Attend Russia’s Victory Day Celebration in Moscow from May 7 to 10
Moscow: Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Russia from May 7 to 10 to participate in the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat, according to a statement from the Kremlin on Sunday. The Kremlin indicated that Xi will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss and finalize several documents […]
Volodymyr Zelensky States Ukraine Will Not Engage in Russia’s Vladimir Putin’s “Games” With a Brief Ceasefire
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the three-day ceasefire proposed by Russian leader Vladimir Putin, labeling it a mere ploy. However, Zelensky did mention that he’s open to a comprehensive ceasefire. So far, Russia has turned down an unconditional 30-day ceasefire advocated by both Kyiv and Washington. “This feels like another performance by him; […]