Tag: Russian
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Ukrainians Reject Abandoning Donbas to Russian Control
According to the initial iteration of the United States’ 28-point plan for ending the war in Ukraine, Kyiv would be required to completely relinquish Donbas, comprised of the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, to de-facto Russian control. This would include those parts of the region not currently occupied by Russia, which would be designated a…
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DNA Test Reveals Unexpected Russian Heritage of Chinese Baby
Chinese Couple, Russian Baby Mystery: In a story that has taken the internet by storm, a newborn baby girl in China’s Jiangsu province left doctors, nurses and even her own family speechless because of her completely unexpected appearance. According to a social media post, the baby was born to East Asian parents who, like most people…
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UK Introduces Advanced Undersea Warfare Technology to Address Russian Threat
Atlantic Bastion will combine autonomous vessels and AI with warships and aircraft to create a highly advanced hybrid force to protect undersea cables and pipelines. Huge appetite from industry to deliver hi-tech capabilities to protect North Atlantic from Russian submarines create defence jobs in Britain. Follows increase in Russian underwater activity, including spy ship Yantar exposed…
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China and Russia Conduct Third Joint Anti-Missile Exercises on Russian Soil
SHENZHEN, China, Dec 7 (Reuters) – China and Russia held their third round of joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory in early December, China’s defence ministry said late on Saturday. The exercises were not targeted at any third party or in response to any current international situations, according to a post on the ministry’s website.…
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German Parliament Approves Controversial Military Service Legislation in Response to Russian Threat
German parliament backs controversial military service law amid Russian threat Reuters Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds BBC German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits that stops short of conscription The Hindu Thousands protest in Berlin against new German military conscription bill Al Jazeera Germany brings ‘need-based’ military service law amid European…
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Turkey Moves Toward F-35 Acquisition, Potentially Phasing Out Russian S-400 Systems
Turkey’s “S-400 vs F-35 Lightning II” conundrum, which has kept the F-35 stealth fighter from Ankara’s reach, may finally be coming to an end. The condition, however, is unchanged: the S-400 must go. Tom Barrack, US ambassador to Turkey and a close aide to US President Donald Trump, stated that Turkey is closer to removing…
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Abhay Kumar Singh: The Indian Influence in Russian Elections
Putin’s Bihari MLA: Meet Abhay Kumar Singh who added Indian tadka to Russian polls India Today “No Country Has Veto On Our Ties”: S Jaishankar On Whether Putin Visit Irks US NDTV ‘Go Together, Grow Together’: Putin Quotes PM Modi At Presidential Dinner, Hails Russia-India Ties Times of India Path paved to link India’s skill base with Russia’s…
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Russian Strikes Target Railway Hub Near Kyiv
Russian drones, missiles hit railway hub near Ukraine’s capital, railway says Reuters Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow strikes Kyiv railway hub in overnight drone and missile attack; trains cancelled, power facilities hit – The Times of India Times of India Ukraine war latest: Russia using peace talks as cover to capture more land, top Ukrainian general tells Sky News Sky…
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Why China Rejected the Russian Su-57: Insights into the PLAAF’s Decision
Russia’s flagship fifth-generation stealth fighter has long been touted as a game-changer in military aviation, but it has not made a substantial impact. Russia has been aggressively pitching the “stealth jet” to India, and reports say New Delhi is evaluating its options. Developed as part of the PAK FA program, the twin-engine multirole aircraft features…
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EU and G7 Consider Complete Maritime Ban to Halt Russian Oil Revenues
The world’s richest democracies are weighing their toughest move against Moscow’s oil trade. G7 nations and the European Union are discussing a full ban on maritime services for Russian crude — a step that would choke off the Western ships and insurers still moving a large share of Russia’s exports, six sources told Reuters. The…