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Thu, 21 May 2026 18:12:00 +0300
Video: Russia Launches Ballistic and Hypersonic Missiles During Nuclear Drills
Russia and Belarus have concluded joint nuclear force exercises after conducting missile launches and large-scale readiness operations involving strategic military units. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that all objectives of the exercises ha...

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:46:00 +0300
Lukashenko Offers Man to Man Talks with Zelensky, Shares Plans to Join Ukraine Conflict
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that Belarus does not plan to become directly involved in the conflict in Ukraine unless the country faces external aggression. He made the remarks while commenting on regional security tensions and re...

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:02:00 +0300
Putin Calls Nuclear Weapons an Exceptional Measure During Belarus Drills
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the use of nuclear weapons as an exceptional and last-resort measure during joint nuclear force exercises conducted with Belarus. He delivered the statement remotely during the military training event, accor...

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:39:00 +0300
Russia Says Iskander-M Missiles Can Reach Every European Capital
Russian operational-tactical missile systems stationed in Belarus and the Kaliningrad region can reportedly strike targets across Europe, including London, retired Colonel and military analyst Anatoly Matviychuk believes. The statement came amid ongo...

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:43:00 +0300
Kremlin Says Russia and China Move Closer to Power of Siberia 2 Deal
Russia and China have made significant progress in negotiations over the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline project, although the two countries have not yet finalized a full agreement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Russia and China Advance Power...

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:26:00 +0300
Moscow Sends Nuclear Submarines to Sea for Strategic Deterrence Exercises
Russian nuclear-powered submarines have deployed to sea as part of strategic nuclear force exercises, according to a statement released by the Russian Defense Ministry and cited by RIA Novosti. "Nuclear-powered submarines armed with ballistic missile...

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:25:00 +0300
Chinese J-10C Fighters Defeat Eurofighters During Qatar Air Combat Drills
Chinese J-10C fighter jets reportedly secured a convincing victory over upgraded Eurofighter aircraft during military exercises held in Qatar, adding fresh pressure on the European fighter program amid declining support from key partner nations. Euro...

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:12:00 +0300
Putin Wraps Up Two-Day China Visit With New Strategic Partnership Deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin has completed his two-day visit to China. The trip focused on strengthening political cooperation and expanding the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing. Putin Receives Ceremonial Farewell in China At t...

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:59:00 +0300
Video of Putin Taking off His Suit Jacket Goes Viral in China
A video capturing Russian President Vladimir Putin arriving in Beijing has attracted millions of views across Chinese social media platforms. The footage spread rapidly online during Putin's official visit to China for talks with Chinese President Xi...

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:39:00 +0300
Russian General Warns Latvia Drone Launches Could Trigger World War III
If Latvia provides Ukraine with launch sites for drone attacks against Russian territory, it could trigger a third world war, honored Russian military pilot and Major General Vladimir Popov said. Russian General Warns of Escalation Over Drone Launche...

Tue, 19 May 2026 21:50:00 +0300
Washington Starts Playing New Greenland Game to Cut China from Arctic
Washington is reportedly seeking greater control over Greenland through a proposed agreement that would allow the United States to block Chinese investments in the island's strategic sectors. According to diplomatic sources, the administration of US ...

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:16:00 +0300
China Gives Putin Very Warm Ceremonial Welcome as Ilyushin Il-96 Lands in Beijing
China formally welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival in Beijing for a two-day official visit focused on expanding strategic cooperation between the two countries. Video footage published by The Associated Press showed Chinese For...

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:41:00 +0300
Merkel’s Putin Remarks Seen as Bid for Political Comeback
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel's recent statement warning European leaders against underestimating Russian President Vladimir Putin may reflect an attempt to restore her political relevance and return to the international agenda, political an...

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:11:00 +0300
Ace in a Hole: Russia-Belarus Nuclear Drills Render Western Provocations Pointless
Russia and Belarus have launched joint military exercises designed to demonstrate readiness to respond to what Moscow describes as growing provocations from NATO near the союзного state's borders. The exercises, taking place from May 19 to Ma...

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:56:00 +0300
China Secretly Trained Russian Military Personnel
China allegedly conducted covert military training for around 200 Russian servicemen late last year, according to a report by Reuters citing European intelligence sources. The report states that most of the Russian personnel involved were military in...

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:10:00 +0300
Moscow: NATO Needs to Calm Lithuania Down After Threats to Attack Russia
NATO confirmed that Romanian F-16 fighter jets participating in the Baltic air policing mission intercepted and shot down a drone in Estonian airspace, Reuters reports. The alliance stated that Romanian aircraft operating from Lithuania under NATO's ...

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:19:00 +0300
Russian Intelligence Claims Ukraine Preparing Drone Attacks From Latvian Territory
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claimed that Ukrainian forces are preparing drone strikes against Russian territory from bases located in Latvia. According to the SVR, Ukrainian authorities convinced the Latvian government to approve the ...

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:54:00 +0300
Estonia Says NATO Fighter Shot Down Suspected Ukrainian Drone
Estonian authorities announced that a NATO fighter jet participating in Baltic air policing operations shot down a drone believed to be of Ukrainian origin over Estonian territory. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur confirmed the incident in comm...

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:32:00 +0300
Merz Calls for Russia to Enter Negotiations as Merkel Warns Europe Not to Underestimate Putin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Europe was increasing pressure on Russia while remaining prepared to participate in negotiations involving Ukraine, Moscow, and the United States. "We are increasing pressure on Moscow. Kyiv can rely on Euro...

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:11:00 +0300
Lithuania Urges NATO to Attack Russian Bases in Kaliningrad
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said NATO should demonstrate its ability to overcome Russian defenses in the Kaliningrad region, according to comments published by the Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung. Budrys argued that the alliance...

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