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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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Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting
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Russia’s strategy for achieving victory in Ukraine

Russia’s military engagement in Ukraine has fundamentally challenged many assumptions regarding contemporary warfare. While the emergence of drones has received considerable focus, a more significant issue is unfolding. This conflict signifies a direct, albeit indirect, confrontation between two nuclear superpowers in a region of critical importance to one of them. Historically, during the Cold War, such conflicts occurred on the fringes of major power rivalries, … Continue reading Russia’s strategy for achieving victory in Ukraine

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Syrian opposition fighters gather at Saadallah al-Jabiri Square, after rebels opposed to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad said they had reached the heart of Aleppo, Syria.
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What are the underlying factors contributing to the conflict in Syria?

In recent days, northern Syria has experienced significant hostilities, representing the most severe confrontations since March 2020, when a ceasefire was established with the mediation of Russia and Turkey. On the morning of November 27, anti-government factions initiated an offensive in the Aleppo and Idlib regions. Reports indicate that this operation includes Islamist groups, notably Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which is banned in Russia, alongside … Continue reading What are the underlying factors contributing to the conflict in Syria?

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Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting
DEFENCE

Putin claims that the Oreshnik ballistic missile has strike capabilities comparable to the impact of a meteorite

Russia’s advanced Oreshnik ballistic missile possesses strike capabilities akin to a meteorite impact, President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday. He noted that this hypersonic weapon can effectively target heavily fortified installations. Putin informed a summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Astana, Kazakhstan, that Moscow currently has several of these missiles and has initiated mass production of this sophisticated weapon system. “This resembles … Continue reading Putin claims that the Oreshnik ballistic missile has strike capabilities comparable to the impact of a meteorite

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Oreshnik missile used by Russians in Dnipro attack
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What is the effectiveness and potential threat posed by Russia’s new Oreshnik missile?

On November 21, a novel type of Russian missile equipped with six warheads impacted Dnipro, Ukraine. Senior officials reported that the damage was minimal. However, this marked the first operational deployment of such a missile design, which Russian President Vladimir Putin has described as unstoppable, prompting analysis from Western military experts. Analyzing the incident in Dnipro, the six warheads descended after being released at distinct … Continue reading What is the effectiveness and potential threat posed by Russia’s new Oreshnik missile?

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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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Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matvienko.
DISPUTES

Russian senator Matvienko claims Russia can develop advanced “superweapons”

Russia possesses the capability, including advanced “superweapons,” to adequately respond to any acts of aggression directed at the nation, according to Federation Council chairwoman Valentina Matvienko. During a Senate meeting on Wednesday, Matvienko addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent address to the nation, which included the deployment of the new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile against a military target in Ukraine last week. The president emphasized … Continue reading Russian senator Matvienko claims Russia can develop advanced “superweapons”

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York
DIPLOMACY

Lavrov says Ukraine resolution still a considerable distance away

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has indicated that achieving a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict remains a distant prospect, attributing the ongoing delay to the West’s persistent escalation. In an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta on Wednesday, Lavrov remarked, “Based on the current situation on the battlefield, we are far from reaching a political and diplomatic resolution to the crisis. The United States and its … Continue reading Lavrov says Ukraine resolution still a considerable distance away

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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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