Russia condemned U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, but their response to helping Iran might surprise you Russia cautious amid Iran-U.S. conflict. We Got This Covered · Mar 6
A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month The U.S. Treasury Department’s decision to allow India to buy Russian oil for 30 days underscores a boost for Moscow's fortunes against the backdrop of the Iran war as Russia's oil export earnings help pay for its own war against Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 6
Russia opens criminal case into Telegram founder Pavel Durov Claim of ‘abetting terrorist activities’ comes as Kremlin attempts to steer users on to state-controlled app The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
Putin tells Cuban FM Russia will not accept recent US sanctions against Havana Speaking with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow, Putin reminded his guest that Russia “will not accept anything of the sort” when discussing the sanctions against the country. Euronews · Feb 19
Soft toys and a jagged edge: how Russia is circling the Winter Olympics Russia is back in love with the Games and a return to athletes competing under their own flag at LA in two years’ time seems highly likely The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba The Cuban foreign minister is visiting Moscow on Wednesday as the island faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages caused by a U The Independent UK · Feb 18
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Woman killed in latest Putin strikes after ‘tense’ US-backed talks in Geneva Moscow pressures Kyiv further with more than 400 drones and missiles The Independent UK · Feb 17
Peace talks round three: Ukraine-US-Russia Geneva meeting's key topics As Ukraine, the US and Russia are to hold another round of talks in Geneva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is preparing another massive strike, while the Kremlin states the territories are on the agenda in Geneva. Euronews · Feb 16
Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine A Ukrainian delegation is heading to Geneva for another round of U.S.-brokered talks with Russian officials, days before next week’s fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor The Independent UK · Feb 16
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv drone strikes hit Black Sea ports ahead of crucial US-backed peace talks Another round of US-brokered peace talks will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday in Geneva The Independent UK · Feb 13
Russia blocks Meta-owned WhatsApp for defying local laws Responding separately to Russian news agency TASS, Peskov indicated that the platform could be restored if its parent company complies with local regulations. "This is a matter of compliance with Russian laws. If Meta complies, it will enter into dialogue with the Russian authorities, and then there will be an… The Times of India · Feb 12
Russia moves to block WhatsApp after introducing Telegram restrictions Critics and rights groups say the measures are a clear attempt by the Kremlin to expand surveillance and tighten control over internet use, amid a broad crackdown on dissent during the ongoing war in Ukraine. Euronews · Feb 12
Russia attempted to ‘fully block’ WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says Move is a ‘backwards step’, company spokesperson says, amid concerns Kremlin is seeking more state control via messaging apps such as Max The Guardian - AU · Feb 12
New START treaty expires: Russia says it will continue to observe pact if US does Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday said that Moscow will continue to observe the limits set under the New START nuclear arms control treaty, even after its expiry, as long as the United States adheres to the same restrictions. The Times of India · Feb 11
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11 Russian crackdown on Telegram app prompts rare criticism from soldiers, pro-war bloggers and officials Critics say restricting social media app risks harming communications between state, military units and public
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as US does Russia's top diplomat says that Moscow will observe the limits of the last nuclear arms pact with the United States that expired last week as long as it sees that Washington does the same
The Independent UK · Feb 9 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces close in on key strategic city as ‘last battles’ rage Kyiv says its military still holds on in northern part of Pokrovsk and is defending a smaller city nearby
The Times of India · Feb 6 ‘No limits, no transparency, no controls’: US accuses China of covert nuclear tests as New START expires The US has accused China of secretly conducting nuclear tests, urging Beijing to join arms control talks as the New START treaty expires. While Russia and the US acknowledge the need for urgent negotiations, China rejects the claims and refuses to participate, citing its smaller arsenal. This raises fears of…
We Got This Covered · Feb 6 The world just lost its final nuclear safety net The Trump administration could have saved it, but of course, they did nothing.
The Independent UK · Feb 6 Ukraine-Russia war latest: US ‘aims for March peace deal’ amid fallout over Putin general shooting The ambitious goal has been discussed between Ukrainian and US negotiators, sources said
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Kremlin says it won’t stop fighting until Kyiv gives in as first day of peace talks end in Abu Dhabi The talks were hailed as ‘productive’ but Russia refuses to compromise on its territorial demands
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks Envoys from Russia and Ukraine are meeting in Abu Dhabi for U.S.-brokered talks aimed at ending the nearly four-year war
Euronews · Feb 4 Ukraine to change negotiating stance for Abu Dhabi talks after Russia's massive strike A new round of trilateral Ukraine-US-Russia talks is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi just one day after Russia’s largest attack against Ukraine this winter, as Moscow launched a record number of missiles, targeting Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure.
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Ukraine-Russia: 55,000 of our soldiers killed in war, Zelensky says, as Kremlin vows to fight on Moscow pressures Zelensky to give in over Donetsk as talks continue in Abu Dhabi
We Got This Covered · Feb 3 Putin’s close ally sparks WW3 fears, says the only acceptable outcome is the ‘Russian flag over Berlin’ He claims it is about security, but it's bigger than that.