By Alessandro Parodi, Gleb Stolyarov and Alexandr Reshetnikov Feb 12 (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of cars are exported from China to Russia in gray market schemes that often circumvent Western and Asian government sanctions and carmakers’ pledges to leave the Russian market, according to registration data analyzed by Reuters and interviews with five people … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones on Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, officials reported Thursday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow was “hesitant” about a new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending the fighting. Washington has proposed new negotiations next week between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations, … Read more
The Kremlin’s financial situation is worsening and could come to a head within months as oil revenues dwindle while President Vladimir Putin shows no intention of ending his war against Ukraine. Russian officials have warned Putin with growing alarm that a financial crisis could hit by the summer, sources said Washington Post. They pointed to … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. and Russia agreed Thursday to resume high-level military dialogue for the first time in more than four years, another sign of warming relations between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to office and sought to end the war in Ukraine. High-level military communication was suspended in late … Read more
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said there was a “shutdown” of Starlink satellite internet terminals in Russia, which it claims disrupted Russian military communications on Thursday. Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said SpaceX was working with Ukraine to update a “white list” of approved and verified Starlink terminals, while unapproved Russian systems were blocked. “The whitelisted Starlink … Read more
A video has emerged that is said to show a Russian-made Mi-28NE Havoc attack helicopter flying over the Iranian capital Tehran. Last week, images also appeared online that appeared to show at least one Mi-28NE in Iran. The arrival of the Havocs in Iran could also indicate the delivery of weapons and other materials from … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The terms of Russia’s pledge to U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily halt bombing Ukraine during one of the country’s bleakest winters in years remained unclear Friday as Ukrainians braced for even worse conditions next week. Trump said late Thursday that President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a temporary pause in … Read more
As both sides in the war in Ukraine continue their campaigns of long-range drone strikes, the Ukrainian government’s internal security agency has launched a compilation of strikes targeting Russian air bases. The video, released by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), records drone strikes against Russian military aircraft by its special unit, the “Alpha Group”, … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A new report warns that the number of soldiers killed, wounded or missing on both sides of Russia’s war against Ukraine could reach 2 million by spring, with Russia suffering the highest number of troop deaths on record for any major power in any conflict since World War II. The Center … Read more
For average wage earners in Russia, it’s a big payday. For criminals looking to escape the harsh conditions and abuse of prison, it’s a chance at freedom. For immigrants hoping for a better life, it’s a streamlined path to citizenship. All he has to do is sign a contract to fight in Ukraine. As Russia … Read more