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US Criticizes ‘Irresponsible Rhetoric’ After Putin Hints at New Arms Race in Europe
Moscow has vowed to respond to the planned deployment of US missile systems to Germany with ‘tit-for-tat measures’ and novel ‘strike systems.’
Russia to Take ‘Tit-for-Tat Measures’ if US Deploys Missiles in Germany: Putin
Earlier this month, Washington unveiled plans to begin deploying long-range missiles on German territory in 2026.
EU Parliament Criticizes Hungary’s Orban for Meeting With Putin in Moscow
Orban recently met the leaders of Russia and China—and presidential frontrunner Donald Trump—as part of a self-styled ‘peace mission.’
CCP Takes Next Step in ‘Multipolar’ World Order Agenda
A new shift was declared in global alliances, and with it the Chinese Communist Party is pushing for a new global order under its control.
In Kyiv, Hungary’s Orban Urges Zelenskyy to Consider Ceasefire with Russia
Budapest wields new standing after assuming the European Council’s rotating presidency this week.
US Diplomat Heads to Vietnam Day After Putin Visit
Russian leader receives warm welcome in Vietnam, while US officials prepare to follow up.
Russia, North Korea Sign ‘Strategic Partnership’ Pact in Pyongyang
The North Korean leader said the treaty elevates bilateral relations ’to the level of an alliance.’
Russia’s Putin Arrives in Pyongyang for Talks With North Korean Leader
Washington, meanwhile, maintains that North Korea is supplying Russia with ballistic missiles for use in the Ukrainian theater.
Allies Move Closer to Letting Kyiv Use Western Weapons to Hit Targets in Russia
Russia’s leader warns they ‘should be aware of what they are playing with.’
Bahrain Seeks to Restore Ties with Iran, King Tells Putin in Moscow
Arab monarch also asks for Russian help in organizing international summit on Gaza.
Russia’s Putin Sworn in for Fifth Term, Reiterates Call for ‘Multipolar World Order’
Longstanding leader calls for dialogue with the West ‘free of arrogance, conceit, or sense of exceptionalism.’
Russia–NATO Relations at ‘Point of Direct Confrontation,’ Kremlin Warns
Moscow’s warning coincides with 75th anniversary of transatlantic alliance’s foundation.
Kremlin Contests US Claim That ISIS Affiliate Was Behind Moscow Terror Attack
Russian officials, including President Putin, appear intent on pointing the finger at Kyiv and its powerful Western ally.
Putin Issues Warning of ‘Full-Scale World War III’ in Post-Election Speech
French President Emmanuel Macron recently asserted that he believes sending NATO troops to Ukraine could be a realistic prospect should the war persist.
Russia Considers ‘Buffer Zone’ With Ukraine Amid Persistent Cross-Border Attacks
Moscow claims incursions were aimed at disrupting presidential election won—unsurprisingly—by longstanding leader Vladimir Putin.
Putin Clinches 5th Term, Officials Say of Early Results From Russian Presidential Election
Russian President Vladimir Putin won a record landslide election on Sunday, Russian officials said.
US Criticizes ‘Irresponsible Rhetoric’ After Putin Hints at New Arms Race in Europe
Moscow has vowed to respond to the planned deployment of US missile systems to Germany with ‘tit-for-tat measures’ and novel ‘strike systems.’
Russia to Take ‘Tit-for-Tat Measures’ if US Deploys Missiles in Germany: Putin
Earlier this month, Washington unveiled plans to begin deploying long-range missiles on German territory in 2026.
EU Parliament Criticizes Hungary’s Orban for Meeting With Putin in Moscow
Orban recently met the leaders of Russia and China—and presidential frontrunner Donald Trump—as part of a self-styled ‘peace mission.’
CCP Takes Next Step in ‘Multipolar’ World Order Agenda
A new shift was declared in global alliances, and with it the Chinese Communist Party is pushing for a new global order under its control.
In Kyiv, Hungary’s Orban Urges Zelenskyy to Consider Ceasefire with Russia
Budapest wields new standing after assuming the European Council’s rotating presidency this week.
US Diplomat Heads to Vietnam Day After Putin Visit
Russian leader receives warm welcome in Vietnam, while US officials prepare to follow up.
Russia, North Korea Sign ‘Strategic Partnership’ Pact in Pyongyang
The North Korean leader said the treaty elevates bilateral relations ’to the level of an alliance.’
Russia’s Putin Arrives in Pyongyang for Talks With North Korean Leader
Washington, meanwhile, maintains that North Korea is supplying Russia with ballistic missiles for use in the Ukrainian theater.
Allies Move Closer to Letting Kyiv Use Western Weapons to Hit Targets in Russia
Russia’s leader warns they ‘should be aware of what they are playing with.’
Bahrain Seeks to Restore Ties with Iran, King Tells Putin in Moscow
Arab monarch also asks for Russian help in organizing international summit on Gaza.
Russia’s Putin Sworn in for Fifth Term, Reiterates Call for ‘Multipolar World Order’
Longstanding leader calls for dialogue with the West ‘free of arrogance, conceit, or sense of exceptionalism.’
Russia–NATO Relations at ‘Point of Direct Confrontation,’ Kremlin Warns
Moscow’s warning coincides with 75th anniversary of transatlantic alliance’s foundation.
Kremlin Contests US Claim That ISIS Affiliate Was Behind Moscow Terror Attack
Russian officials, including President Putin, appear intent on pointing the finger at Kyiv and its powerful Western ally.
Putin Issues Warning of ‘Full-Scale World War III’ in Post-Election Speech
French President Emmanuel Macron recently asserted that he believes sending NATO troops to Ukraine could be a realistic prospect should the war persist.
Russia Considers ‘Buffer Zone’ With Ukraine Amid Persistent Cross-Border Attacks
Moscow claims incursions were aimed at disrupting presidential election won—unsurprisingly—by longstanding leader Vladimir Putin.
Putin Clinches 5th Term, Officials Say of Early Results From Russian Presidential Election
Russian President Vladimir Putin won a record landslide election on Sunday, Russian officials said.