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Russia
French FM Declares Ties Restored With CAR, Key Russian Ally
In the face of the CAR’s long-standing instability, Touadera has come to rely more and more on mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner group.
March 13, 2026
War in Ukraine
Moscow Residents Turn to Walkie-Talkies, Paper Maps Amid Internet Blackout
Russian authorities say the restrictions are intended as security measures to counter Ukrainian long-range drone attacks, which use mobile and GPS networks for navigation and control.
March 13, 2026
Europe
Putin Unlikely to Negotiate Until He Feels Real Pressure, Former US Adviser Says
Bolton said Moscow still believes it can outlast Western pressure and Putin sees Trump as someone he can manipulate, so European efforts to replace the US as main mediator are unlikely to succeed.
March 13, 2026
Russia
How Will US Oil Sanctions Waiver Help Russia?
The waiver may carry more symbolic than financial weight for Moscow. “It’s a gift to Russia in terms of sanctions,” said Richard Meade, editor-in-chief of Lloyd’s List Intelligence.
March 13, 2026
Germany
Berlin Cracks Down on Russians Fleeing Mobilization, Moscow Warns Travelers
Since flights between Germany and Russia were suspended in 2022, deportations were limited to direct routes. Now, Russians are escorted under guard via Belgrade or Yerevan before being sent back.
March 13, 2026
Russia
Russia Moves to Expand Shadow Fleet as Ukrainian Intelligence Warns of New Hybrid Threat to Europe
The SZRU said that Russia plans to reflag about 80 shadow fleet tankers under its own registry – potentially helping Moscow to evade sanctions and expand hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea.
March 13, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Drone Manufacturer Denies Talks With Saudi Aramco
Ukraine’s leading manufacturer of interceptor and FPV drones said even if a deal is done with Riyadh, Ukraine’s military will stay top priority.
March 13, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Naftogaz Wins Final Appeal Against Russia’s Gazprom Over $1.4B Gas Transit Debt
A Swiss court ruled in favor of Ukraine’s state-owned energy and fuel company Naftogaz Group on Friday, dismissing an appeal by Russian gas giant Gazprom.
March 13, 2026
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
June 18, 2026
