African Leaders Weigh Risks of Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow
Russia’s Third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for 28–29 October 2026 in Moscow, faces scrutiny over security risks, economic promises, and geopolitical motives, as African…
russia
OpenAI disrupted Russian influence campaign
OpenAI disclosed disrupting two AI-powered influence operations linked to Russia and Iran, revealing efforts to manipulate global media through fake journalist personas…
Ukrainian Drones Attack Oil Tanker Off Sotchi
An oil tanker near Sotchi, Russia, caught fire after an attack by naval drones, triggering evacuation alerts and environmental concerns.
BND Chief Martin Jaeger Warns Germany Faces Russian Shadow War
Germany faces a direct and comprehensive threat from Russia as Berlin navigates an undeclared shadow war involving sabotage, potential low-level border actions, and cyber threats…
Kanye West’s concerts cancelled by organisers in Russia
Kanye West’s (Ye) sold-out Russia concerts at Gazprom Arena in St.
Rubio Meets Lavrov
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York on Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in diplomatic efforts to address…
Ukraine Targets Putin’s Oil Refineries
On September 20, 2026, Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow’s oil refineries, marking a strategic escalation in targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure.
Russia Holds Parliamentary Elections in Annexed Ukraine Territories
Russia held parliamentary elections in regions it illegally annexed from Ukraine, including Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Crimea, marking the first time residents…
Kyiv Under Siege: Russia’s Missile Attacks Leave Residents Exhausted
The relentless barrage of Russian strikes on Kyiv has transformed daily life for residents, with air raid alerts now more frequent than at any point since the 2022 invasion.
Poland PM Tusk Warns Russia Plans Covert Hybrid Attacks on Western Allies
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia is planning hybrid drone and rocket attacks on nations supporting Ukraine, as higher casualties in Ukraine and new…
Zelenskyy Offers Truce: Ukraine to Halt Strikes if Russia Spares Critical Infrastructure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Monday that Kyiv would pause strikes on Russian territory if Moscow pledged to spare Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, citing…
Russia Targets Boris Johnson’s Britain with Drone Strikes
A Russian drone attack killed two at an oil refinery in Krasnodar, while Moscow warned of semi-military action against British factories supplying Ukraine, as former Prime…