House Backs New Russia Sanctions And Billions For Ukraine
The bill passed by a 226-195 vote after supporters successfully used a discharge petition, collecting the required 218 signatures to force consideration of the legislation.
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Ukrainian Drones Target St Petersburg During Key Economic Summit
Russian authorities said air defenses intercepted more than 350 Ukrainian drones, including around 60 over the Leningrad region
Massive Russian Strike Leaves Dozens Dead And Injured
Authorities said six people died in Kyiv and 11 in Dnipro, including two children.
French Navy Intercepts Russian-Linked Tanker Carrying Oil
French President Emmanuel Macron said the tanker, identified as the Tagor, was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean in international waters with support from several partners, including the United Kingdom
Russia Starting To Lose Ground In Ukraine
Russia is suffering problems in its war against Ukraine that partly stem from a growing Ukrainian military strength: the use of medium-range drone attacks
China And Russia Deepen Strategic Partnership In Beijing Summit
Xi described China-Russia cooperation as a stabilizing force amid growing global instability and rising “unilateral hegemonic tendencies.”
Russia's Grind, Iran's Clock
Russia is winning on maps and losing on math. Iran is running out of room.
Russia-China Talks: What Are Xi And Putin Discussing In Beijing
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is expected to discuss energy cooperation, the Ukraine war and the ongoing Iran conflict with Putin during the state visit.
What Is Russia Seeking From Xi During The Beijing Visit
Trade between the two countries has surged since 2022, with China becoming a major buyer of Russian oil and gas.
China And Russia Expand Trade Ties At Harbin Expo
Trade between the two countries has surged since Western sanctions were imposed on Russia after the Ukraine war.
Putin Says Russia Will Deploy New Sarmat Nuclear Missile This Year
Russia is set to deploy its nuclear-capable Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by the end of the year, a system President Putin has described as “the most powerful missile in the world”.
Kyiv Hit By Deadliest Russian Drone Attack In Months
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired more than 1,560 drones since Wednesday, along with 56 missiles overnight.
Payback: Russia Uses Iran As A Proxy Against The United States
With the onset of the war in Iran, Moscow now has a new opportunity to retaliate against the United States and Ukraine’s other NATO sponsors. Russian leaders are not hesitant about tormenting Washington. Indeed, they are already taking tangible steps to do so.
How Russia Lost Friends And Global Influence
By Nina L. Khrushcheva, Project Syndicate | May 13, 2026
What Is Russia’s ‘Satan II’ Nuclear-Capable Missile
The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile is designed to replace Russia’s aging Soviet-era SS-18 system. Reports cited by CNN said the missile can carry multiple nuclear warheads and travel more than 10,000 kilometers.