Putin and Lukashenko solidify alliance with $52B trade, new military ties, and Oreshnik deployment amid Belarus’s repression and diplomatic setbacks.

Ian Machado Garry challenges champion Islam Makhachev for a title fight after defeating Belal Muhammad.

EU envoy says Kyrgyzstan doesn’t must join Russia sanctions, but must prevent evasion.

Ukraine sanctions 10 Russian firms for supporting occupied territories' logistics and war economy.

RT evacuated its Tehran office after a U.S.-Israel strike hit near its location, causing damage and prompting regional tensions.

A Russian court labeled LGBTQ+ group Coming Out extremist, escalating crackdowns since Ukraine invasion.

Switzerland bans Russian LNG imports from April 25, 2026, under new EU-aligned sanctions.

Russia foils suicide bombing in Yekaterinburg targeting defense executive; suspect, allegedly recruited by Ukraine, died in remote detonation.

UK boosts defence spending to 3% GDP by 2029, but short-term cuts spark concern over readiness and NATO alignment.

Russia uses secret satellites to spy on European communications in geostationary orbit, raising security concerns.