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Russia, China raise diplomatic voices against US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Russia and China condemn US-Israeli attacks on Iran, urging diplomacy and warning of rising tensions across the Middle East.

Russia loses key ally leader as Putin slams Khamenei ‘cynical’ killing

Putin condemns the killing of Iranโ€™s Khamenei as a โ€œcynicalโ€ murder, marking a major geopolitical shift.

Russia urges restraint as US builds up military assets near Iran

Russia warns tensions rising around Iran amid US military buildup and urges caution and diplomatic resolution.

Russiaโ€™s Alexey Navalny killed by dart frog poison, European nations allege

Five European countries โ€“ the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands โ€“ have accused Russia of poisoning and killing opposition leaderย Alexey Navalnyย in...

By buying Russiaโ€™s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlinโ€™s war machine โ€“ and enriching foundations linked to Orbรกn

Hungaryโ€™s continued purchases of Russian oil bankroll Moscowโ€™s war effort and benefit foundations tied to Orbรกn.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,454

Catch up on the Russia-Ukraine war with a concise roundup of key developments from day 1,454.

Russia Expands Domestic Aircraft Production to Reduce Import Reliance

Russia has announced a major expansion of its domestic civil aircraft production program, signaling a renewed push to localize aviation manufacturing and reduce reliance...

Russia Begins Arctic LNG Shipping Trials Using Nuclear-Powered Icebreakers

Russia has entered a new phase of Arctic energy logistics with the launch of commercial LNG shipping trials along the Northern Sea Route, supported...

Russia Completes Final Assembly of Its First Modular Lunar Station Prototype

On December 7, 2025, Russiaโ€™s space agency, Roscosmos, announced the completion of the first full-scale prototype of its modular LunaOrbital Station. This next-generation lunar...

ย ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russian Universities Launch AI-Integrated National STEM Exam for Admissions Overhaul

The Russian Ministry of Education has announced a sweeping reform of university admissions with the introduction of a new AI-integrated National STEM Entrance Exam....

China-Russia Years of Culture Conclude with Film Festivals in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kazan ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ

The comprehensive China-Russia Years of Culture program has officially concluded in Moscow, bringing to a close a two-year initiative of extensive cultural and diplomatic...

Digital Technologies and AI Dominate Russian Patent Filings in 2025

Trends in patent applications submitted to the Federal Institute of Industrial Property (FIPS) in Russia for 2025 show that digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence...

Russia Pledges Technology and Knowledge Support for African Food Sovereignty in Ethiopia ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น

Russia has publicly pledged to support African nations in achieving food sovereignty by offering to share its experience, knowledge, and technology for the modernization...

US Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil Expected to Cut Forex Sales, Pressure Rouble ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ

The recent blocking sanctions imposed by the United States on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil are expected to significantly disrupt the companies' operations...

Putin Orders National Task-Force to Develop Home-Grown Generative AI Models ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ’ก

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the formation of a national task-force on November 19, 2025, to coordinate and accelerate the development of the country's...

Moscowโ€™s Ruarts Foundation Opens Major Exhibition of Russian Street-Wave Artย 

The Moscow-based Ruarts Foundation has opened a large-scale exhibition titled โ€œ5 Angels,โ€ showcasing the vitality of Russiaโ€™s contemporary art scene despite ongoing pressures. The...

Russia Embeds Military-Style Training and Ideology in Education System

A report published on November 14, 2025, reveals that Russia is systematically embedding military-style training and state ideology into its education system, transforming schooling...

Russia, India to Focus on Innovation in Strategic Cooperation, Says Deputy Minister

Russian Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Alexey Gruzdev announced that innovation will be the "key element" in future cooperation between Russia and India, signaling...

ย Russiaโ€™s Trade Surplus Narrows Sharply; Oil Prices Jump After Novorossiysk Port Drone Attack

Russiaโ€™s external finance position significantly weakened in the first nine months of 2025, driven by declining energy revenues and increased import costs. The nation's...

Uzbekistan Becomes Key Market as Russian Agri-Exports Rise 15% to $938 Million

Uzbekistan has emerged as a significant export market for Russian agricultural goods, underscoring Russia's strategic re-orientation of its agro-trade networks in response to Western...

India Demands Moscow Release 44 Indian Nationals Serving in Russian Military

The India Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has formally urged Russia to facilitate the immediate and safe release of 44 Indian nationals who are...

Russia Defends North Korea Missile Launch as โ€œLegitimate Rightโ€ Amid Deepening Ties

Russia has publicly defended North Koreaโ€™s latest launch of a suspected short-range ballistic missile, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov calling it the "legitimate right"...

Russia-China Trade Turnover Falls 9.5% to $183.24 Billion Through October 2025

Trade turnover between Russia and China experienced a notable decline in the first ten months of 2025, reaching a total volume of US$183.24 billion....

Russia Launches โ€œMassiveโ€ Missile and Drone Strikes on Ukrainian Cities, Targeting Energy Gridย 

Russian forces launched a โ€œmassiveโ€ combined assault of missile and drone attacks overnight, targeting major Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure across several regions, including...

Drone Attack Hits Russiaโ€™s Volgograd Energy Infrastructure, Causing Blackouts ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ

Russia reported that its Volgograd region experienced blackouts in four separate districts following an attack by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on a crucial...

Russian Antiwar Singer Diana Loginovaโ€™s Jail Term Extended for โ€œExplicit Lyricโ€

A prominent Russian street musician and antiwar singer, Diana Loginova (who performs as Naoko with the band Stoptime), has had her jail term extended...

US Announces Troop Reduction in Romania, Sparks NATO Concerns Over Eastern Flank

The United States has announced a reduction of its military presence in Romania, confirming that a rotational US Army combat brigade will not be...

Cross-Border Crackdown on Wagner Mercenaries Reveals 654 War Crimes Suspects

Authorities in Moldova and Ukraine have conducted a coordinated, cross-border crackdown on mercenaries affiliated with the Russian private military companies Wagner Group and Redut,...

Russian Antiwar Singer Diana Loginovaโ€™s Jail Term Extended for โ€œExplicit Lyricโ€

A prominent Russian street musician and antiwar singer, Diana Loginova (who performs as Naoko with the band Stoptime), has had her jail term extended...

Russia Intensifies Air Strikes on Ukrainian Rail and Energy Networks, Causing Widespread Outages

Russian forces have significantly intensified their air strikes across Ukraine, launching massive missile and drone offensives that deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure, causing widespread damage...

St. Petersburg Mining University Adopts 3D Modeling to Pioneer Geology Training

St. Petersburg Mining University is spearheading the digital transformation of its curriculum by adopting 3D modeling technologies to train future geologists. This pioneering program...

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Moscow has put forward a proposal for a BRICS-led grain exchange, aiming to provide an alternative to Western-dominated trading platforms.

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