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CONFLICT1d agoThe Week In Russia: Tensions, Talks, And 'Terror'Serbian voters dealt a blow to Moscow, while a spike in tensions with Kyiv raised questions ahead of the expected resumption of trilateral talks on an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Prospects for progress are deeply clouded by doubts about the Kremlin’s intentions and differences on major issues including territory in the Donbas.RFE/RL
WORLD1d ago'There's clearly a marketplace for Russian in Africa - but it's not about institution building'Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Alex Vines, Africa Program Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations. He takes us through Russia's African paradox involving diplomatic Influence, security dependence and the politics of multipolarity. Moscow is gaining diplomatic traction across the continent even as its security partnerships, information operations and recruitment practices raise troubling questions about sovereignty, accountability and the human costs of geopolitical competition. For Vines, the participation of 48 African countries and 22 heads of state and government in the laFrance 24 [en]
MILITARY1d agoEstonia plans to build 150 bunkers on border with RussiaEstonia plans to build about 150 bunkers in Ida-Viru County, along the border with Russia, Defense Minister Martin Herem said during a question-and-answer session in the Riigikogu, the Estonian parliament, responding to a question from lawmaker Arvo Aller.Meduza [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoRussian attack on Dnipro railway station kills at least 13Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICT1d agoRussian drone strikes train station in Ukraine’s Dnipro, killing at least 13Meduza [en]
CONFLICT1d agoHumanitarian aid set to enter Oleshky as a rare Russia-Ukraine truce holds for a third dayA Ukrainian official says that humanitarian aid is set to arrive in the stricken Russian-occupied city of Oleshky on Friday, as a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine stretches into its third dayThe Independent World
CONFLICT1d agoUkrainian delegation heads toward Russian-occupied Oleshky – ArakhamiaUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoRussian FPV drone strikes bus in central Zaporizhzhia, injuring fourUkrinform [en]
CONFLICT1d agoUkraine Recovery Conference in Tallinn shifts focus due to intensified Russian attacksEstonia and Ukraine have announced that the upcoming conference will prioritise immediate resilience, energy protection and winter assistance.pravda_uk · ukraine
SCI & TECH1d agoPutin praises Elon Musk as a ‘real genius’ as Russia develops Starlink alternativeRussia is trying to develop is own version of the satellite constellation Starlink: Rassvet.CNBC
WORLD1d agoNorth Koreans being recruited into forced labour in Russia, report saysAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS1d agoDiesel deal with Russia fails to lower fuel prices in U.S.Fuel prices in the U.S. rose another seven cents after the announcement of the diesel deal with Russia, reaching $6.35 per gallon (about 3.8 liters), The Wall Street Journal reported, citing data from the American Automobile Association.Meduza [en]
SCI & TECH1d agoPutin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' as Russia builds its own Starlink rivalRussian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk as a “genius” for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit. Speaking in Moscow, Putin highlighted Russia’s efforts to develop its own satellite internet network to rival Musk’s Starlink.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoDrones target one of Russia’s largest chemical complexes in Bashkortostan, media reportUkrinform [en]
POLITICS1d ago‘Economic incentives are limited’: What does Russia really offer Africa?African nations weigh political incentives as Moscow offers limited economic benefits compared with China and the West.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT1d agoRussian forces launch nearly 20 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region since evening, injuring one personUkrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoNigeria sends low-level delegation to Russia-Africa summitNigeria is neither represented by its president, vice president, nor its foreign minister. The post Nigeria sends low-level delegation to Russia-Africa summit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD1d agoRussia-Africa summit to test Moscow's ambitions for broader influenceMore than 20 African leaders are in Moscow for a summit that will test Russia's bid to expand its influence on the continent. The two-day Russia-Africa Summit, the third since 2019, comes as Moscow grapples with heavy sanctions over its Ukraine offensive – and as several African governments turn to it for security assistance.RFI [en]
CONFLICT1d agoRussia loses another 1,560 troops in war against Ukraine in past 24 hoursUkrinform [en]
CONFLICT1d agoAzov has struck more than 100 Russian trains in Donetsk regionSoldiers of the 1st Corps of the Ukrainian National Guard “Azov” struck more than 100 Russian trains carrying fuel and other supplies in the Donetsk region.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoRussia-Africa Summit: Putin seeks to expand ties with the continentAt the plenary session, Vladimir Putin told delegates that Moscow was Africa's best partner, calling for an end to Western domination.Africanews [en]
CONFLICT1d agoRussia’s alleged sabotage campaign in Europe raises fears of escalationAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT1d agoRussian forces strike educational institution in KharkivThe Russians launched drone strikes on the Kholodnogorsk and Saltiv districts of Kharkiv.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICT1d agoUkraine seeks to expand participation in special tribunal on Russian aggression, Karasevych saysUkraine is working to expand the geographic representation of states in the special tribunal on Russia’s crime of aggression.Ukrinform [en]