Russia’s response to Tomahawks in Kiev could be military cooperation with Cuba — expert

MOSCOW, October 8. /TASS/. The ratification by the Russian State Duma of the agreement on military cooperation between Russia and Cuba can be viewed as Moscow’s timely response to Washington’s threats to supply Tomahawk cruise missiles for the...

Russia warns against any foreign troops’ presence in Afghanistan

Russia hosted a delegation of Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban government on Tuesday and issued a strong warning against a foreign military presence in the country. Speaking at the start of an international meeting on Afghanistan in Moscow, Russian...

Russia uses Telegram to recruit Ukrainian children for bomb attacks, UN says

Russian forces sent instructions via Telegram to two teenagers from Lviv in western Ukraine, telling them to hide a bomb in a flower pot next to the entrance of a Ukrainian soldier’s home. The two boys, aged 15 and 14, installed a smartphone with...

Russian tech firm develops Ogonyok device to intercept enemy drone video signal

MOSCOW, October 8. /TASS/. Rusel Holding Company (part of the state tech corporation Rostec) has developed an Ogonyok portable drone passive detection device, the corporation’s press office reported on Wednesday. "Rusel Holding Company of Rostec...

Russia waging ‘grey-zone campaign’ and Europe must meet challenge, says EU chief

Russia is waging a “targeted grey-zone campaign” against Europe, including airspace violations, sabotage and cyber attacks that will only escalate if the Kremlin is not challenged, the European Union’s top official has warned. European Commission...

Russian Roulette in Energy Security: Hungary, Ukraine, and Russian dependence

Energy security has become a strategic issue in Europe since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. However, Hungary is taking a different path. While the EU is seeking to reduce its dependence on Russian energy, Hungary continues to rely on Russia,...

Russia Boosts Aging Research Funding to Enhance Global Influence

As reported by 24 Канал. Under Vladimir Putin’s leadership, Russia has significantly increased funding for scientific projects related to aging research. Such shifts in funding are noted as one of the trends in foreign policy and scientific...

Scientists Explore Possibility of Alien DNA in Humans, Tied to Abduction Reports

A new genetic study claims alien DNA could be inserted into humans. Dr. Max Rempel, a molecular biologist with a PhD from the Institute of Gene Biology in Moscow, believes strands of non-human DNA, possibly belonging to aliens, may have been...

Russia moves to withdraw from plutonium agreement with the United States

By Guy Faulconbridge and Anastasia Teterevleva MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia’s lower house of parliament on Wednesday approved a move to withdraw from a landmark agreement with the United States aimed at reducing vast stockpiles of weapons-grade...

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How Russia Recovered

The story of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been one of upset expectations and wild swings in performance. At the start of the war, most of NATO saw Russia as an unstoppable behemoth, poised to quickly defeat Ukraine. Instead, Russia’s forces...

OpenAI Disrupts Russian, North Korean, and Chinese Hackers Misusing ChatGPT for Cyberattacks

OpenAI on Tuesday said it disrupted three activity clusters for misusing its ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) tool to facilitate malware development. This includes a Russian‑language threat actor, who is said to have used the chatbot to help...

OSINT Study: Russia Has Exhausted Over Half of Its Stockpiles of Armored Vehicles and Artillery

The Russian military has depleted more than half of its stockpiles of armored vehicles and artillery held in storage. This finding comes from OSINT researcher Jompy, who analyzes the condition of the Russian Armed Forces’ storage facilities. Based...

Merkel uproar: Criticism from Poland, praise from Moscow

Whenever Angela Merkel speaks out from her political retirement, people listen attentively. This was particularly true when she discussed the events leading up to Russia's attack on Ukraine in February 2022, in a recent interview with the...

6th Meeting of ASEAN-Russia Think Tanks Network Held in Vientiane

KPL The 6th Meeting of the Network of ASEAN-Russia Think Tanks (NARTT) was held in Vientiane from October 7–8, 2025, under the theme “ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Peace and Development.” (KPL) The 6th Meeting of the Network...

EU chief says Russia is waging a 'gray zone campaign' and Europe must meet the challenge

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Ukraine Advances Khmelnytskyi NPP Units 3 and 4 Completion Without Russian Reactors

Ukraine plans to complete the third and fourth power units of the Khmelnytsky NPP without using Russian reactors and without purchases from Bulgaria. This position was stated by Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk during a press conference. “We are...

Archaeologists use innovative technologies in search for Genghis Khan's tomb

When Genghis Khan died in 1227, he left behind a unified Mongolia, a vast empire, and an unsolved mystery—his final resting place. The ruler ensured that his remains would be laid to rest in a place where they would never be disturbed. Despite the...

Manipur’s Tamenglong welcomes Amur falcons; three birds to be tagged for research

Imphal, Oct 8: Tamenglong district plays host to thousands of migratory Amur falcons (locally called ‘Akhuaipuina’ or ‘Tamuanpui’) during their journey from Siberia to southern Africa, typically between October and November, arrived at Guangram...

Ukraine strikes put pressure on Russian oil

MOSCOW Ukraine is intensifying strikes on Russian refineries and oil infrastructure, with more than 30 attacks since early August, aimed at weakening Moscow's ability to finance war against its neighbour. Current consequence? Russia is the world's...