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Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.
DISPUTES

Russia announces measures in response to the Western confiscation of its assets

Russia is set to implement retaliatory actions that correspond to the West’s seizure of the nation’s sovereign assets, according to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. In a recent interview with Rossiya-1 TV, Siluanov indicated that Russia plans to utilize the income generated from the frozen assets of Western investors. He emphasized that these measures are a direct response to the unfriendly actions taken by Western nations. … Continue reading Russia announces measures in response to the Western confiscation of its assets

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
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Kremlin dismisses the possibility of a ‘freeze’ in the Ukraine conflict

Any proposals aimed at freezing the conflict in Ukraine are deemed unacceptable by Russia, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who addressed journalists on Wednesday. Peskov’s comments came in response to a Reuters article that explored potential solutions to the ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. The report indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be willing to discuss a ceasefire with incoming US President … Continue reading Kremlin dismisses the possibility of a ‘freeze’ in the Ukraine conflict

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Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting
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Putin is willing to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine with Trump but rules out territorial concessions

Vladimir Putin is willing to engage in discussions regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine with Donald Trump, but he firmly rejects any significant territorial concessions and demands that Kyiv relinquish its aspirations to join NATO, according to five sources familiar with Kremlin perspectives, as reported by Reuters. As President-elect Trump prepares to return to the White House, he aims to swiftly resolve the ongoing conflict during … Continue reading Putin is willing to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine with Trump but rules out territorial concessions

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Putin warns the U.S. with an updated nuclear doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a revised nuclear doctrine on Tuesday, indicating that Russia might contemplate the use of nuclear weapons if it faces a conventional missile attack supported by a nuclear-armed nation. This alteration in Russia’s nuclear policy is a response from the Kremlin to the reported decision by U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration to permit Ukraine to launch American long-range missiles into Russian … Continue reading Putin warns the U.S. with an updated nuclear doctrine

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Protesters gather to participate in a demonstration marking the upcoming anniversary of 1,000 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, near the Russian Embassy in Rome, Italy.
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Ukraine marks 1,000 days since the Russian invasion and hopes for a resolution by next year

Ukraine commemorated 1,000 days on Tuesday since the onset of Russia‘s full-scale invasion, with fatigued troops engaged in combat across multiple fronts. Kyiv continues to endure frequent drone and missile assaults, while officials brace for the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House in January. In a significant development for the beleaguered nation, U.S. President Joe Biden authorized the use of U.S. missiles … Continue reading Ukraine marks 1,000 days since the Russian invasion and hopes for a resolution by next year

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Ukraine’s allies face turmoil as diplomacy led by Trump approaches

After nearly a thousand days of Europe’s most intense conflict since the Nazi era, the prospect of peace negotiations in Ukraine seems to be emerging. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz‘s recent decision to reach out to Russian President Vladimir Putin has ended a prolonged period during which major NATO leaders largely isolated the Kremlin leader. This development was particularly disappointing for Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, occurring … Continue reading Ukraine’s allies face turmoil as diplomacy led by Trump approaches

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A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is launched during a test from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in Northern Arkhangelsk region, Russia.
DEFENCE

Satellite imagery shows Russia is set to boost its missile manufacturing capabilities, a researcher reports

Satellite imagery reveals significant developments at five facilities in Russia known for manufacturing solid-fuel missile engines, suggesting that the Kremlin intends to substantially increase missile production amid its ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to a European researcher. Fabian Hinz, a researcher based in Berlin at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a prominent global security think tank, pinpointed these complexes by analyzing Russian media … Continue reading Satellite imagery shows Russia is set to boost its missile manufacturing capabilities, a researcher reports

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
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Kremlin claims Biden’s missile decision for Ukraine would escalate the conflict, if true

The Kremlin stated on Monday that if the U.S. permits Ukraine to launch American missiles into Russian territory, it would signify direct U.S. involvement in the conflict, which it accused President Joe Biden’s administration of exacerbating. For several months, Russia has warned the West about its interpretation of such a decision, indicating that it would heighten the risk of confrontation with the NATO alliance led … Continue reading Kremlin claims Biden’s missile decision for Ukraine would escalate the conflict, if true

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Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting
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Putin told Scholz that Russia is open to energy collaboration, per the Kremlin

President Vladimir Putin informed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday that Russia is open to discussing energy agreements if Berlin expresses interest, according to a statement from the Kremlin. This marked their first phone conversation since December 2022. The Kremlin reported that the two leaders engaged in a “detailed and frank exchange of views” regarding Ukraine, with Putin reiterating his long-standing position that any peace … Continue reading Putin told Scholz that Russia is open to energy collaboration, per the Kremlin

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DIPLOMACY

Russian influence expands in West Africa through its mission in Equatorial Guinea

Recent reports indicate that Russia has sent as many as 200 military instructors to Equatorial Guinea in the past few weeks to bolster presidential security. This move highlights Moscow’s efforts to expand its presence in West Africa, even following a setback in Mali. According to sources, these Russian instructors are engaged in training elite security forces in the two primary cities of the small oil-rich … Continue reading Russian influence expands in West Africa through its mission in Equatorial Guinea

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