Russia

Zelensky: Russia launched 120 missiles, 90 drones in 'massive' strike on Ukraine

The air force urged residents to take cover and said a number of missiles, including different types of cruise missile, were flying through Ukrainian air space.

By REUTERS
17/11/2024

Born into war, Ukraine toddlers adjust as conflict nears 1,000 days

A day after Yevhen Stepanenko was born, a Russian tank was parked outside the clinic. It was kept running at the time by a diesel generator, and water was supplied by two fire trucks parked nearby.

By REUTERS
15/11/2024

Beluga whale Hvaldimir was trained by Russian military before escaping, Ukrainian expert reveals

In 2014, the whale was allegedly moved from a facility owned by a dolphinarium in St. Petersburg to an Arctic military program, where his trainers and vets remained in contact.

BRICS offered Turkey partner country status, Turkish trade minister says

Ankara sees the BRICS group as an opportunity to further economic cooperation with member states.

By REUTERS
14/11/2024

Iranian bank cards now usable in Russia as nations bypass sanctions

Connecting Iran's Shetab interbank network to the Russian system enabled collaboration, reducing reliance on the global SWIFT network, which has excluded Iranian banks since 2018.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
13/11/2024

Russian frigate with hypersonic missiles conducts drills in English Channel, enters Atlantic

Russia started mass supplying its military with Zicron missiles to attempt to boost its nuclear forces.

By REUTERS
12/11/2024

Iran, Syria meet in Astana to discuss Middle East

The meeting is part of a process going back six years that is designed to bring together Iran, Russia, and Turkey to discuss the future of Syria.

 US Rep. Michael Waltz (left) questions the panel while Rep. Mike Johnson holds a Middle East map

Donald Trump picks Mike Waltz as new national security adviser

Waltz has criticized Chinese activity in the Asia-Pacific and has voiced the need for the United States to be ready for a potential conflict in the region.

By REUTERS
12/11/2024

Astronauts share “viral” common dream when sleeping in orbit, Russian cosmonaut reveals

Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, 43, had been in orbit from March 2, 2023, to September 4, 2023—almost 186 days—as part of the crew of the SpaceX Crew-6 mission and the expedition ISS-68/ISS-69.

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