Contents tagged with Russia
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Russia responds to EU sanctions by blocking 15 European media outlets
On Monday, June 30, the Russian Foreign Ministry declared that Moscow will block access to websites of 15 European media outlets. This move comes as a response to the European Union's 16th sanctions package, which targeted eight Russian publications and broadcasting channels, including Eurasia Daily, Lenta, and "Krasnaya Zvezda".
Moscow accused European entities of "escalating the sanctions spiral," while refraining from specifying which European media outlets would be affected by the blockade. …
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Russia expands military recruitment to include stateless individuals
Russia has authorized stateless individuals to enlist in its military, aiming to recruit 5,000 new soldiers.
Russia’s State Duma has given its backing to legislation that permits stateless people to join the Russian armed forces under contract. According to The Moscow Times, this development reflects the Kremlin’s ongoing efforts to bolster military ranks for continued operations in Ukraine.
The approved measure amends current laws on military service and defense, equating stateless …
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Russia condemns U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities
In a stern rebuke, Russia's Foreign Ministry unequivocally denounced the United States' attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. The ministry's statement, issued on Sunday, June 22, criticized the strikes as "a violation of international law," referring to the operations as reckless and in contravention of globally accepted norms.
According to the released statement, the decision to launch missile and bomb strikes on the territory of a sovereign nation, regardless of the pretext, blatantly …
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Latvian Parliament bans real estate purchases by Russian and Belarusian citizens
In a landmark move, the Latvian Parliament has passed the final reading of the “Law on the Restriction of Transactions Threatening National Security,” effectively prohibiting Russian and Belarusian citizens and entities with their involvement from acquiring real estate within the country. According to Delfi, the initiative received overwhelming support, with 69 deputies voting in favor and only 8 against it.
The newly adopted law extends beyond simple property purchases, encompassing a variety …
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Germany's new military strategy identifies Russia as 'existential risk', predicts possible NATO confrontation by 2029
In a significant shift outlined in the newly updated "Military Strategy of the German Armed Forces," Germany has now flagged Russia as a source of "existential risks," according to a report from Der Spiegel.
Crafted over 18 months by military officials and experts, the strategy delivers a sobering threat analysis suggesting a possible direct military confrontation between Russia and NATO by 2029. As reported by Der Spiegel, this foreboding scenario is compounded by Russia’s military expansion …
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Russia has almost run out of tanks amid continued war in Ukraine
As 2025 unfolds, Russian tanks have effectively vanished as a battlefield factor. This isn't hyperbole but a reflection of harsh realities: Russian military vehicles capable of engaging in combat are either obliterated or beyond repair. The data from Warspotting indicated the lowest recorded losses of Russian tanks in May 2025 since the onset of the invasion not due to conservation efforts, but simply because they are no longer available. The age of Russian tank dominance has come to an end. …
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Levada center poll: Russians view Germany as most hostile nation, favor Belarus and China as allies
Residents of Russia have identified Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, India, and North Korea as the friendliest nations, while ranking Germany, the UK, Ukraine, the US, and Poland as the most hostile, reported the Levada Center, citing a poll conducted among citizens in Russia.
For the first time in 20 years, the U.S. dropped to fourth position on the list of most "hostile" nations towards Russia. Germany, for the first time, topped this anti-ranking. The poll, conducted in May 2025, may reflect …
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Russia relocates strategic bombers to Murmansk for protection against Ukrainian strikes
Russia has transferred a significant number of strategic bombers to the Olenya airfield in the Murmansk region in a bid to protect them from potential repeated strikes by Ukraine.
Oleg Katkov, Editor-in-Chief of Defense Express, explained on Radio NV that this relocation primarily aims to safeguard strategic aviation, as no other rationale justifies the move.
According to the expert, the Engels airfield has been targeted several times with precise and powerful attacks causing substantial …
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Ukraine accuses Russian military of executing over 150 captured soldiers
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Intelligence Directorate has confirmed the execution of more than 150 Ukrainian defenders who were captured by occupying forces. Special units have gathered evidence of these war crimes committed by Russian forces and will forward it to Ukrainian law enforcement. Intelligence reports suggest that in many instances, direct orders to kill Ukrainian prisoners came from the Russian command. "These crimes are a component of the deliberate policy of Russia's leadership," …
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Russia's eroding sovereignty: Beijing's influence redefines Moscow's role on global stage
In a geopolitical chessboard reshaped by global conflict and shifting alliances, Russia's touted "sovereignty" narrative seems increasingly hollow as Moscow grows more reliant on Beijing. With China in the driver's seat, forcing unfavorably one-sided deals, Russian propaganda’s independence rhetoric faces a harsh reality check. Neue Zürcher Zeitung reports that experts have long warned about Moscow’s growing dependency on Beijing, as China’s influence transforms Russia into a geopolitical …