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Putin warns of potential Oreshnik missile strikes on ‘Kyiv decision-making centers’
Russian president Vladimir Putin has issued a warning about potential missile strikes targeting "decision-making centers" in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, according to reports by Russian media. Speaking at a CSTO Security Council meeting in Kazakhstan on Thursday, November 28, the Putin suggested that the Russian military might use the medium-range ballistic Oreshnik missile to target strategic locations in Kyiv.
According to him, the Russian Ministry of Defense and the General Staff are currently …
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Germany summons Russian ambassador over expulsion of ARD journalists
Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechaev has been called in by Germany's Foreign Ministry following Russia's expulsion of journalists from Germany's public broadcaster ARD. The news was reported by dpa and AFP on Thursday, November 28.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock conveyed strong disapproval, labeling the removal of ARD journalists from Russia as "unacceptable" and denouncing the justification provided by the Russian authorities as "simply false and a lie," as per AFP's report. …
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Russia proposes immediate exchange of 630 prisoners with Ukraine
During a press briefing, the spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, said that Russia is ready "right now" to exchange 630 prisoners of war with Ukraine. As reported on the official website of the Russian foreign ministry, Moscow is prepared to hand over 630 Ukrainian captives to Kyiv "immediately," "on a reciprocal basis."
However, Ukraine's list of soldiers it seeks to be returned includes individuals who have already been transferred to Kyiv, as well as " …
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Ukrainian military official downplays threat of Russian offensive in Zaporizhzhia region
Ivan Tymochko, head of the Council of Reservists of the Ground Forces, believes statements about a Russian offensive on Zaporizhzhia are merely escalating the situation, as such an option is unlikely. During an interview with Hromadske Radio, he noted that Russians in this area currently face challenges and lack resources for a full-scale invasion.
The Russians can move their troops between Russia and Crimea by land, but the path is narrow and constantly under attacks from various Ukrainian …
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Russia's aluminum giant feels the strain of sanctions, production slashed amid rising costs
Russia's aluminum industry faces a crisis as alarming news emerges from Rusal about a sudden production cut. The country's largest aluminum producer, Rusal, has announced a reduction in aluminum output by 250,000 tons. The company attributes this decision to record-high alumina prices— a crucial raw material— and deteriorating macroeconomic conditions.
Rusal, owned by prominent Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who is closely tied to the Kremlin, has found itself procuring more than a third of …