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Ukrainian strikes cause up to $900 million in damage to Russian energy infrastructure over six months
In a series of strategic attacks from September 2024 to February 2025, Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Russian energy infrastructure, causing damages estimated at between 60 billion rubles (approximately $658 million) and 80 billion rubles (nearly $900 million), reports the news outlet ASTRA.
Analysts have highlighted the most significant disruption yet in a series of attacks on Russian energy facilities, with a strike on Gazprom's Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant deemed the most …
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Russian forces face unforeseen challenge: North Korean troops accused of nightly thefts from trenches
In an unexpected turn of events on the frontlines, Russian forces find themselves contending not just with Ukrainian special operations units but also with North Korean soldiers—the latter suspected of sneakily pilfering items from Russian trenches during the night.
Disgruntled Russian soldiers have started sounding the alarm about their North Korean counterparts, who reportedly raid their dugouts after dark to steal personal belongings. The revelation came to light in a video tour of the …
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Lavrov: US and Russia engage in talks on reviving Nord Stream pipelines
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed ongoing discussions between the US and Russia regarding the Nord Stream pipelines. In an interview with Russia’s Channel One, Lavrov remarked that it would be "interesting" if the Americans leverage their influence to ensure European countries do not sever their dependence on Russian gas.
"Currently, there are indeed disagreements. But is the interest in restoring Europe's normal energy supply limited solely to the US and Russia?" Lavrov …
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Russia demands sanction relief for Black Sea ceasefire agreement
In a recent statement from the Kremlin, dated Tuesday, March 25, Russia announced its willingness to support a ceasefire in the Black Sea—but only if sanctions impeding the production and export of food and fertilizers from Russia are lifted.
The announcement includes five key points, mirroring a similar communication from the White House. However, the Kremlin emphasizes that the ceasefire will only take effect once sanction restrictions are removed, drawing attention to five specific areas …
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Tensions rise in Russia's Belgorod region amid reported Ukrainian attacks
The atmosphere in Russia's Belgorod Region grew tense on the evening of March 24, as local authorities cited alleged Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks on three separate occasions, according to Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov's Telegram post.
Reportedly, the village of Yasnye Zori saw a drone strike hit the Annunciation Church, damaging its dome. Additionally, an ammunition strike was said to have impaired a building at a local agricultural enterprise.
In Cheremoshnoye, shelling shattered …