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Russian scientist proposes nuclear submarine for gas transport amid LNG sanctions
Mikhail Kovalchuk, a close associate of Vladimir Putin and the Director of the Kurchatov Institute, is once again making headlines with a bold new proposal. Kovalchuk, a known confidant of the Russian president, has suggested the development of a nuclear submarine designed to transport natural gas from Russia, reports the Russian news agency RBC, publishing a video presentation of the project.
According to the engineers at the Kurchatov Institute, the plan envisions a nuclear submarine …
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Eastern NATO allies warn of imminent Russian threat to Poland and Baltic States
Eastern NATO military leaders are sounding the alarm on the realistic probability of a Russian military aggression against Poland and the Baltic States, underscoring the necessity for immediate retaliatory capability.
Officials from the eastern flank of NATO assert that Russia might target Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland with its "imperialist expansionism" following the conflict with Ukraine. This concern was expressed by Lithuanian national security advisor Kęstutis Budrys at the …
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Serbian President Vučić marks Putin's birthday by supporting Ukraine and condemning Russian aggression
In a striking political move, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić marked Russian President Vladimir Putin's birthday by distancing himself further from the Kremlin. The Serbian leader endorsed a communiqué from the "Ukraine - Southeast Europe" summit, which condemned Russia's military aggression. Vučić's political shift comes amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, as he emphasizes his disengagement from Putin's regime. According to The Moscow Times, Vučić had no contact with Putin, not …
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Russia allegedly supplying Hezbollah with drones and negotiating anti-ship missile deal with Houthis amid Middle East tensions
Russia has been previously supplying drones to Hezbollah and training the group's operators, as reported by Israel's news outlet KAN, citing Lebanese sources. Additionally, Russia is reportedly negotiating with Houthi rebels to provide anti-ship missiles. This transfer of drones and the training allegedly comes from sources cited by Lebanese newspaper "Al-Nahar," backed by intelligence reports. The Russian Foreign Ministry asserts that Hezbollah still maintains structure and control amid Israel' …
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Ammunition depo explosions disrupt Russian counteroffensive in Kursk Region
A Ukrainian strike on yet another Russian arsenal signals significant challenges for Russia's counteroffensive efforts in the Kursk region, military analyst Alexander Kovalenko notes. The Russian group of troops is now expected to face serious ammunition shortages.
An incident at the 67th Main Missile and Artillery Directorate arsenal in the Bryansk region compels a fresh look at the evolving dynamics in the Kursk region. The arsenal, where 152mm and 122mm ammunition, among others, detonated …