Putin in annual address talks on war in Ukraine, nuclear capabilities, relations with West
On Thursday the 29th of February, President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual state of the nation address, briefing the Russian people, MPs, government…
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Ukraine reports increase in Russian planes shot down
Despite a shortage of weapons due to delays in Western deliveries, the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 13 Russian warplanes have been shot down…
Moldovan government calls Transnistria’s request for Russian help propaganda
Moldova’s breakaway region Transnistria on Wednesday, the 28th of February, asked Russia to help its economy withstand Moldovan “pressure” at a meeting of…
German police arrest member of Red Army faction that has been on the run for decades
On Monday, Daniela Klette, 65, a member of the notorious German militant group the Red Army Faction (RAF) who had been on the…
Navalny’s funeral to be held in Moscow on Friday
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s funeral service and burial will take place in Moscow on Friday, his spokeswoman said after unsuccessful attempts to…
EU asylum applications reach highest level since 2015/2016 crisis
The number of asylum applications in the European Union (EU), Norway and Switzerland in 2023 increased by 18% compared to the previous year…
NATO allies rule out sending troops to Ukraine as Kremlin reacts to Macron’s remarks
The US and European countries announced on Tuesday, the 27th of February, that they have no plans to send ground troops to Ukraine,…
Putin pledges to boost Russian special forces’ strike capabilities
In a congratulatory video message ahead of the 27th of February Special Operations Forces Day in Russia, marking the seizure of Crimean government…
Warring parties cautious after Biden says Gaza ceasefire close
Israel, Hamas and Qatari mediators on Tuesday, the 27th of February, expressed caution over progress towards a ceasefire in Gaza, after Joe Biden…
