• Kremlin: Putin open to talks with Trump, no plans to engage with outgoing President Biden

    Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to communicate with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden. However, potential conversations between Putin and former President Donald Trump could take place before the inauguration of the U.S. President-elect, as stated by Peskov during a briefing on Thursday, November 7th.

    “There’s a possibility. Trump himself mentioned he would call Putin before the inauguration. Those are his words,” Peskov noted. …

  • Renewed crackdowns in Chechnya after Rosgvardiya convoy attack

    In the aftermath of a reported attack on a Rosgvardiya (the National Guard) convoy on October 24 in the village of Petropavlovskaya, Grozny region, Chechnya, law enforcement agencies have allegedly resumed systematic crackdowns, states Memorial Center.

    Following the incident, Rosgvardiya, accompanied by Ministry of Internal Affairs officials, began door-to-door operations, checking residents' documents and searching for unregistered individuals in homes across nearby settlements. Men deemed …

  • Taiwan halts machinery exports to Russia

    Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs announced a complete halt of exports of machinery that could potentially serve military enterprises in Russia. This action comes as a response to recent media investigations which spotlighted such deliveries.

    As part of these tightened export controls, penalties for initial violations of sanctions against Russia and Belarus have been significantly increased, ramping up to 1 million Taiwanese dollars (approximately USD 31,100). Additionally, the ministry …

  • Putin signals willingness for Ukraine talks amidst BRICS pressure

    In a recent announcement during a special ceremony for the presentation of credentials to new foreign ambassadors at the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin reiterated Russia's willingness to engage in talks with Ukraine. He emphasized that Russia "is not only ready for negotiations but has actively participated in them."

    Putin also acknowledged the pressure exerted on Russia by BRICS countries, urging the Kremlin to end the conflict. His statement coincided with the U.S. presidential election day, yet …

  • First clashes between Ukrainian Forces and North Korean soldiers reported in Russia's Kursk Region

    In Russia's Kursk region, initial skirmishes have occurred between Ukrainian forces and North Korean soldiers, Suspilne reports, citing intelligence sources. According to these sources, major confrontations have "not yet begun."

    Notably, Andrey Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation with Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, previously mentioned that North Korean troops have engaged with Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk area.

    Just days ago, Ukrainian President …