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Russia
Broken Promises: Russia’s Long History of Breaking International Agreements
As Donald Trump intensifies efforts to broker an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, the author looks at the agreements and commitments Russia has repeatedly violated.
Dec. 2, 2025
Ukraine
Fourth Russia-Linked Tanker Hit in a Week
A Russian-linked tanker was hit again in the Black Sea on Sunday, marking the fourth such incident in a week as maritime attacks spread from the region all the way to Africa.
Dec. 2, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Witkoff’s Latest Mission to Moscow: Rewarding Russian Aggression Won’t Bring Peace
Putin wants Ukraine’s surrender, not peace. Trump seems ready to accommodate him.
Dec. 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Starts Mounting Air-to-Air Missiles on Shahed Drones, Say Analysts
Russia likely intends to use the missiles to attack planes and helicopters hunting unmanned aircraft such as the Shahed.
Dec. 2, 2025
Russia
Huge Fire in Russia’s Oryol Region After Suspected Drone Strike on Refinery
A suspected Ukrainian drone strike ignited a major fire in Livny, Oryol region, likely hitting a refinery as Russian authorities report new attacks on energy facilities.
Dec. 2, 2025
Ukraine
Two-Track War: As Zelensky Hunts for Guarantees, Trump’s Fixer Lands in Moscow to ‘Waste Time,’ Analysts Say
European capitals fear the Witkoff-Putin meeting is less about peace and more about locking the US into a diplomatic holding pattern. Analysts warn the envoy is being played.
Dec. 2, 2025
Russia
Kremlin Claims Pokrovsk Has Fallen Ahead of Putin-Witkoff Talks
Russia launched its offensive against the key city, in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, almost a year ago. Now, it claims to have succeeded one day before Trump’s envoy arrives in Moscow.
Dec. 1, 2025
Russia
Ukraine Reportedly Uses Home-Built Sting Drones to Down Shaheds for First Time
Russia launched over 5,000 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine in November alone, including the Russian-made Geran-3 analogue to Tehran’s version.
Dec. 1, 2025
‘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.
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