• 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. …

  • 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 …

  • NATO Parliamentary Assembly pushes for intermediate-range missile deliveries to Ukraine

    During the NATO Parliamentary Assembly session held in Montreal, Canada, a crucial resolution regarding Ukraine was adopted.

    The resolution specifically calls on leaders of NATO member countries that have intermediate-range missiles to transfer them to Ukraine as a means of deterrence and self-defense against Russian aggression.

    According to a member of the Ukrainian delegation, who attended the meeting as a guest, Member of Parliament Yehor Chernev, the discussion could include Tomahawk …

  • Finnish aluminum exports to Russia surge in 2024

    According to Finnish customs data, during the first nine months of 2024, Finland exported aluminum worth $22.3 million to Russia, compared to just $11.3 million over the same period in 2023, broadcaster YLE reports.

    This marks a twofold increase in aluminum exports to Russia. It's noted that the aluminum is either shipped via sea routes or transported through the Baltic countries. Presently, aluminum sales constitute the main category of Finnish exports to Russia. Finland houses three major …

  • Ukrainian Intelligence releases list of Western-made components used in North Korean missiles supplied to Russia

    Among the components found in North Korea's KN-23/KN-24 ballistic missiles—transferred to Russia for the war against Ukraine—were part manufactured overseas in 2023.

    According to the Ukrainian intelligence service's press release, Russia received over 100 KN-23/KN-24 missiles from North Korea. These weapons were reportedly first used in the war against Ukraine in late 2023.

    In addition to the missiles, Pyongyang sent Russian military specialists to handle the launch systems and reportedly …