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NATO warns of potential Russian nuclear weapons deployment in Space
NATO is apprehensive about the prospect of Russia conducting space warfare and potentially utilizing nuclear weapons against satellites.
"We are aware of reports that Russia is considering the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in space," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview with the weekly publication Welt am Sonntag.
Rutte pointed out that Moscow's current space capabilities are outdated and do not match the level of the West. "This is why the development of nuclear …
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Russia faces economic challenges as oil revenue dwindles and borrowing efforts falter
Efforts by Russia’s Finance Ministry to curb its budget deficit through foreign borrowing have faltered significantly.
The collapse in oil prices, fueled by President Donald Trump's trade war, is taking a significant toll on Russia’s economy, leaving a gaping hole in the country's budget without an apparent solution. This issue is highlighted in a blog post by Russian economist Vyacheslav Shiryaev.
The Finance Ministry is scrambling to fill the budget void as oil revenues plummet, but it …
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U.S. Envoy Witkoff heads to Russia for high-stakes Ukraine ceasefire talks with Putin
In a swift move, U.S. Special Representative Steve Witkoff is heading back to Russia for another crucial meeting with President Putin today. This development was initially reported by Axios, supported by data from the air traffic monitoring service FlightRadar
This marks the third meeting between Putin and Witkoff in 2025. The main agenda is to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine and draft an agreement between Kyiv and Moscow. Last week, former President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with how …
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Ukrainian drones attack Russian military base in Mozdok
Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian military airfield located in Mozdok, North Ossetia, as reported by the Telegram channel Astra. The governor of North Ossetia, Sergey Menyaylo, a long-standing appointee of Vladimir Putin, announced on his Telegram account that an alert was issued at 4:14 AM regarding the drone threat. Shortly thereafter, he assured residents that “15 drones” had allegedly been shot down in Mozdok.
However, footage circulating online suggests that the Russian air defense's …
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Russian media claims Ukrainian drones flew 1,200 km to attack military airfield in Orenburg region
Orenburg Region Governor has announced that air defense forces intercepted and destroyed four Ukrainian aircraft-type UAVs. The presumed target was a military airfield, reports the Russian news agency Interfax.
According to Russia’s Ministry of Defense, the UAVs were detected, intercepted, and eliminated by air defense systems on the morning of April 9 in Orenburg Region. Acting regional governor Yevgeny Solntsev confirmed an attempted attack on a military airbase, stating that there were no …