Russia
Russia charges children's hospice chief with spreading false war information
Since invading Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has intensified its crackdown on dissent and introduced laws prescribing long prison terms for those found guilty of "discrediting" the military.
EU's Kallas says Leipzig attack had hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism
Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China-Russia-led security bloc
UK fines US-headquartered Citibank's London unit £4.7 million under Russia sanctions laws
Iran retaliates on US bases as Russia assists in missile tech development
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Erdogan, Putin agree to continue Turkey's nuclear development, improve economic relations
"With the opening of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, we will also take steps together to open some new power plants," Erdogan said after his meeting with Putin.
Russia, US see grounds for financial ties, Russian finance minister says following G20 meeting
"If we find strong points of common interest - and they do exist - we need to develop them," said Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, according to Interfax.
Russia secretly aiding Iran in development of supersonic cruise missile technology - report
The program, codenamed C430L, began in 2023 and was arranged by Russia's state arms exporter, Rosoboronexport, in coordination with the US-sanctioned NPO Mashinostroyenia.
Putin says Russia is winning on battlefield, will not negotiate with 'terrorists'
"I have no doubt the enemy will crumble," Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters, standing firm on his stance against Ukraine as war fatigue continues to grow in Russia.
Spain’s prime minister blames Israel, Russia for disinformation around Ceuta border crisis
“After July 30th and 31st, there was an expansion of these hoaxes and this disinformation by social networks associated with both Russia and Israel," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.
Putin, Xi attempt to rally SCO leaders behind a new multipolar world order in Kyrgyzstan - analysis
Russia and China used the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit to promote a multipolar world order, with leaders criticizing unilateralism and calling for greater influence for non-Western powers.
Germany says Russia responsible for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany did not view Leipzig as an isolated incident, saying that "It fits into a broader pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe."
Estonia eyes Israel's David Sling for missile defense against Russia
Tallinn is also looking at the American Patriot and the Franco-Italian SAMP/T to protect strategic sites
Pezeshkian thanks Putin for position on Iran war, says Tehran, Moscow resist US 'unilateralism'
Putin told Pezeshkian at a meeting in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek that Moscow stood in solidarity with the Iranian people in the fight for their interests.
