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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
DIPLOMACY

In an interview with Carlson, Lavrov said Russia and the U.S. are not at war, describing Ukraine as a tragedy and Palestine as a catastrophe

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in a recent exclusive interview with prominent US media figure Tucker Carlson, discussed a variety of issues related to global tensions, the relationship between Moscow and Washington, and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Here are the key points from the discussion held in Moscow, which was released early Friday morning, highlighting Lavrov’s remarks. Russia and the … Continue reading In an interview with Carlson, Lavrov said Russia and the U.S. are not at war, describing Ukraine as a tragedy and Palestine as a catastrophe

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A US-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is pictured in Queensland, Australia.
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What explains the limited impact of Putin’s nuclear threats on the West?

Over the course of more than 1,000 days of conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin has consistently cautioned Western allies of Ukraine about severe – potentially nuclear – repercussions if they choose to “escalate” the situation by supplying Ukraine with the necessary arms for its defense. This month, Putin’s warnings intensified following the Biden administration’s approval for Kyiv to utilize longer-range American weaponry against targets within … Continue reading What explains the limited impact of Putin’s nuclear threats on the West?

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A Russian Iskander-M tactical missile systems.
DEFENCE

Russian missiles exceed those provided to Ukraine by Western nations, according to Putin

The Russian military has more advanced and longer-range missiles compared to any Western equivalents provided to Ukraine, according to President Vladimir Putin. During the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan, Putin stated that Russia’s Iskander short-range ballistic missile system carries a similar payload to all three variants of the US-made ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) but has a greater range. He … Continue reading Russian missiles exceed those provided to Ukraine by Western nations, according to Putin

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Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Ryabkov
DIPLOMACY

Russia has warned the U.S. about a potential “spiral of escalation” but remains committed to open communication

Russia issued a warning to the United States on Wednesday, urging it to cease what it termed a “spiral of escalation” regarding Ukraine. However, the country indicated it would continue to notify Washington about missile test launches to prevent “dangerous mistakes.” Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov’s remarks highlighted Moscow’s desire to maintain open lines of communication amid heightened tensions with the U.S., particularly following the … Continue reading Russia has warned the U.S. about a potential “spiral of escalation” but remains committed to open communication

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US-supplied ATACMS missiles are fired from an undisclosed location in Ukraine in footage posted by a Telegram channel affiliated with the Ukrainian military.
DISPUTES

Russia reports that Ukraine has conducted two additional strikes using ATACMS missiles

Russia announced on Tuesday that it would take retaliatory measures following Ukraine‘s attacks on Russian military facilities using US-supplied weaponry. This comes after President Vladimir Putin had cautioned Kyiv and Western nations against such missile strikes. In recent days, both Moscow and Kyiv have intensified their aerial assaults, employing increasingly advanced weaponry, raising concerns about a potential escalation of the conflict. Ukraine launched its first … Continue reading Russia reports that Ukraine has conducted two additional strikes using ATACMS missiles

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Air-launched long-range Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missile, manufactured by MBDA, pictured at the 54th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France.
DISPUTES

Moscow is formulating a response to the ATACMS strikes from Kiev

Russia is formulating a response to the recent Ukrainian ATACMS strikes on the Kursk Region, as stated by the Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday. This development follows US President Joe Biden‘s decision to permit Ukraine to utilize US-supplied long-range missiles against targets within Russia‘s internationally recognized borders. In a formal announcement via Telegram, the Russian Defense Ministry indicated that Ukrainian forces had executed two long-range … Continue reading Moscow is formulating a response to the ATACMS strikes from Kiev

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A flag flies above the British embassy in Moscow, Russia.
DIPLOMACY

Russia has expelled a British diplomat, alleging involvement in espionage activities

Russia announced on Tuesday the expulsion of a British diplomat, accusing him of espionage, further straining the already tense relations between the two nations. The FSB, Russia‘s security service, stated that the diplomat, whose image was prominently featured in news broadcasts, had deliberately provided false information upon his arrival in the country. “In addition, the FSB has identified indications that this diplomat was engaged in … Continue reading Russia has expelled a British diplomat, alleging involvement in espionage activities

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is embraced by U.S. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
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What prompted Joe Biden to permit Ukraine to launch long-range missiles into the depths of Russia?

US President Joe Biden‘s decision to permit Ukraine to deploy Western long-range missiles on previously occupied Russian territory marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, which has persisted for two and a half years. Although the battlefield dynamics have yet to fully adapt to this development, the accompanying rhetoric has escalated to unprecedented levels, with Moscow quickly invoking the threat of nuclear action. In … Continue reading What prompted Joe Biden to permit Ukraine to launch long-range missiles into the depths of Russia?

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SCALP-EG/Storm Shadow cruise missile is displayed at the Paris Air Show in Paris, France.
DISPUTES

France has approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missile strikes

France has indicated that Ukraine could potentially utilize French missiles to target areas within internationally recognized Russian territory, although he did not verify if such attacks have already occurred. In an interview set to air on the BBC this Sunday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot emphasized that Paris does not impose or articulate specific limitations on its support for Ukraine, suggesting that long-range strikes on … Continue reading France has approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missile strikes

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DISPUTES

Ukraine has given up over 40% of the territory it captured in the Kursk region

Ukraine has reportedly lost more than 40% of the territory it quickly captured in Russia‘s Kursk region during a surprise incursion in August, as Russian forces have launched multiple counter-offensives, according to a senior military official from Ukraine. The official, who is part of Ukraine‘s General Staff, indicated that Russia has mobilized approximately 59,000 troops to the Kursk area since Ukrainian forces executed their rapid … Continue reading Ukraine has given up over 40% of the territory it captured in the Kursk region

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