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NATO
Escalation Danger: US Warns Russia Over Recent Incursions in Eastern Europe
Secretary of State Marco Rubio branded border violations as “provocations” but reaffirmed a “strong commitment” to NATO defense — raising fears of a broader conflict spark.
Nov. 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
Over 200 Kenyans Recruited to Fight for Russia, Officials Warn
Kenya’s embassy in Moscow has documented cases of injuries among some recruits, who were offered financial compensation of up to $18,000 to cover visas, travel and accommodation.
Nov. 12, 2025
Ukraine
FSB Claims Ukraine Tried to Assassinate Putin’s Spiritual Advisor to Derail Russia-US Rapprochement
Russia’s Security Service accused Ukraine of plotting to assassinate Putin’s spiritual advisor, claiming its goal was to disrupt Kremlin-Trump team talks on Russia-US relations normalization.
Nov. 12, 2025
NATO
Russia’s Kaliningrad Puts on Brave Face as Isolation Bites
Poland and Lithuania, which have a land border with Kaliningrad, have virtually closed their borders for Russians, bar limited exceptions.
Nov. 12, 2025
Putin
Russia Launches New Drone Warfare Branch to Boost Unmanned Forces
Moscow has officially formed a new branch of its armed forces, the Unmanned Systems Forces, following Putin’s order to make drone warfare fully operational by late 2025.
Nov. 12, 2025
Ukraine
Moscow Again Signals ‘Readiness’ for Negotiations With Ukraine – But on Whose Terms?
Russia claimed it is ready for new direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, while NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov arrived in Turkey to restart stalled prisoner exchange negotiations.
Nov. 12, 2025
US
Russia-US: All Set for New Nuclear Weapons Tests?
US and Russia weigh resuming nuclear tests after Trump announces US plans, following Russia’s claims of new missile system tests; Putin signals Moscow will explore its options.
Nov. 12, 2025
Russia
Drone Raid Sparks Fire at Russian Petrochemical Giant - Second Strike in Weeks
Explosions and fire reported after drones targeted the Stavrolen petrochemical plant in Budyonnovsk, Stavropol Territory - the second such attack in recent weeks.
Updated: Nov. 12, 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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