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US
China Defends Russian Oil Purchases, Slams US ‘Bullying’
Trump said Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised him New Delhi would stop buying Russian oil, and that he would get China to follow suit.
Oct. 16, 2025
UK
FSB Chief Blames UK for 'Spiderweb' Operation, NATO for Drone Incidents in Europe
Bortnikov claimed that the UK, along with its “party of war,” is stirring fear of a “threat from the East.”
Oct. 16, 2025
Russia
Russians Were Present at Secret Training Camp for Moldovan Agitators, Serbia Says
Dozens of Moldovans and Romanians attending the camp, located near the border with Bosnia, were allegedly given instruction in sabotage tactics ahead of elections to the Moldovan parliament.
Oct. 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Tomahawks for Kyiv: Will They Bring War or Peace?
The delivery of long-range, highly accurate US Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, which has been under discussion for some time, could be finalised at the meeting. What would this mean for Moscow?
Oct. 16, 2025
US
US Willing to Hit China With ‘Ukraine Victory Tariff’ if Europe Follows Suit
Russian oil exports to China provide a lucrative stream of revenue to Moscow that enables it to keep waging war on Ukraine.
Oct. 16, 2025
Russia
India Says Priority is Consumers After Trump Comments on Stopping Russian Oil
Trump in August raised tariffs on Indian exports to the United States to 50 percent, with Trump’s aides accusing India of fueling Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Oct. 16, 2025
Energy
Special Operations Forces Strike Russia’s Historic Refinery as Drones Shake Saratov
Ukrainian officials said the strikes are part of ongoing asymmetric operations aimed at disrupting Russian military and industrial capabilities.
Oct. 16, 2025
Ukraine
Kyiv Blitzes Washington: High-Stakes Lobbying Paves Way for Trump-Zelensky Summit
A Ukrainian delegation has flooded into the US capital to secure decisive military backing and pressure on Russia as President Zelensky prepares for an Oval Office meeting.
Oct. 16, 2025
US
Leading US Aerospace Firm to Add Operations in Ukraine
Helicopter maker Bell will open an office in Ukraine, set up an assembly plant, explore joint venture opportunities with local partners, and share technology between US and Ukrainian engineers.
Oct. 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Italian Court Halts Transfer of Ukrainian Linked to Nord Stream Explosions
The decision, hinging on the accused’s service in the AFU at the time, overturns a September ruling which had approved his extradition to Germany to face charges of sabotage.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2025
Russia
Trump Says Modi Promised to Halt Russian Oil Purchases
The development comes after Trump imposed a 50% tariff on goods from India as he sought to crack down on Delhi for purchasing Russian oil, sparking a diplomatic rift.
Oct. 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Viral St Petersburg Singer Detained After Leading Crowds in Outlawed Anti-Putin Song
The rare display of public dissent in Russia went viral after hundreds of young people banded together to condemn Putin on St Petersburg’s Nevsky Prospect thoroughfare.
Oct. 15, 2025
Russia
EU Economy Chief Urges G7 to Join Plan Tapping Russia Assets for Ukraine
Under the European Union’s plan, the bloc would borrow funds from international deposit organization Euroclear in Belgium that have matured into cash, and the money would in turn be loaned to Ukraine.
Oct. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Air Defense, Joint Production, PURL Program Expansion Among Key Outcomes From Ramstein Format Meeting
The NATO initiative to buy US weapons for Ukraine has topped the agenda at Wednesday’s defense minister meeting – though details remain vague as to how that translates to more weapons for Kyiv.
Oct. 15, 2025
US
Serbia at Crossroads: US Senators Lay Out Stark Dilemma as Sanctions Hit Russian-Owned Oil Firm
Bipartisan warning from the US Senate tells Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to choose EU future or continued reliance on Moscow’s ‘weaponized’ energy
Oct. 15, 2025
Russia
Ultranationalist Russian Singer Shaman Praises Kim Jong Un During Pyongyang Performance
Lyrics to the paean sung by the sanctioned performer included: “Comrade Kim Jong-un, Comrade Kim Jong-un, he leads Korea forward. And in step with him, in step with him, the entire nation marches on.”
Oct. 15, 2025
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