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Vladimir Putin
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Syria rewrites Russia’s Tartous and Hmeimim presence as military bases become joint training centres
Syria and Russia have agreed to reorganise Moscow’s military presence at Tartous and Hmeimim, transferring civilian facilities to Syrian control and converting Russian bases into joint training centres within three months.
Zelenskyy visits Russia-friendly Serbia as Kyiv strikes deepen Moscow’s oil infrastructure crisis
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first official visit to Serbia has produced pledges for closer trade, energy and infrastructure cooperation even as Aleksandar Vučić refuses sanctions on Russia and new Russian strikes kill civilians around Kyiv.
US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill as India and China face possible 100% tariffs
The United States Senate has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act by 86-11, potentially exposing major buyers of Russian energy, including India and China, to tariffs of up to 100% if the legislation clears the House.
US Russia sanctions bill faces revolt over 100% tariffs that could hit India and China
Congress wants to punish Russian energy buyers, but 100% tariffs could hit India and China while raising prices and expanding Trump’s trade powers.
North Korea troop deployment could reshape Russia’s next offensive in Ukraine
North Korea may send 30,000 more troops to Russia, raising new risks for Ukraine, Europe and Asia as Zelenskyy meets Trump.
ICC removes Karim Khan as prosecutor while Putin and Netanyahu warrants remain active
The ICC removed Karim Khan, but its most sensitive warrants remain intact. The court now faces a leadership, credibility and sanctions crisis.
Why Russia’s live-fire drill near the UK could test NATO resolve
Russia’s live-fire drill near the UK is raising NATO security concerns as Andy Burnham backs Ukraine and naval tensions rise.
Kyiv hit by ballistic missile attack as Ukraine war reaches deeper into Russia
Ukraine hit Russian logistics hubs deep behind the front. Hours later, Kyiv faced a major ballistic barrage, exposing the war’s widening geographic reach.
Ukraine’s deep strikes pressure Moscow defences and Russia’s fuel infrastructure
Russia says 340 Ukrainian drones approached the Moscow region as Kyiv widened strikes on refineries, testing air defences and fuel supplies.
Ukraine’s drone war enters new phase with dedicated command targeting Russia
Ukraine has formalised its campaign of deep strikes against Russian energy, transport and military infrastructure, creating a dedicated command as Moscow confronts refinery shutdowns, fuel shortages and maritime disruption.