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Hungary and Slovakia seek solutions for Russian gas payments amid sanctions

Hungary and Slovakia are seeking solutions for paying Russian gas suppliers after U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank raised payment challenges. Talks are underway to resolve the issue.

Russia teams up with BRICS to create AI alliance, Putin says

President Putin announced Russia's AI Alliance Network with BRICS nations and other partners, aiming to challenge U.S. dominance in AI. This collaboration seeks to advance research, regulation, and market opportunities in the AI sector.

Russian Foreign Ministry says Moscow is not willing to make concessions on Ukraine

Russia has ruled out concessions on Ukraine, urging implementation of President Putin's peace proposals, which demand NATO exclusion and recognition of annexed territories.

Defence Ministers of Russia and India meet at Moscow

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets Russian Counterpart Andrey Belousov in Moscow

UN Security Council calls for political resolution amid Syria crisis

The United Nations Security Council met to address the worsening crisis in Syria, urging for a swift political resolution. Representatives from China and the UK emphasized the need for global cooperation and an inclusive process to prioritize the interests of the Syrian people following the collapse

Russia's Lavrov signals readiness to use any means in Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview broadcast on Thursday, said the use of a hypersonic missile in the Ukraine war sought to make the West understand that Moscow was ready to use any means to ensure no "strategic defeat" would be inflicted on Moscow.

Russia official says Trump's threat will not stop work on BRICS payment system, RIA reports

Work will continue on the BRICS settlement system despite U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose 100% import duties on countries that try to undermine the dollar, the RIA news agency cited a senior Russian official as saying on Friday.

Russia says it's in constant touch with Syria, evaluating situation there

Russia is assessing the situation in Syria and is in constant contact with the Syrian authorities, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

North Korea-Russia treaty comes into force, KCNA says

North Korea and Russia's defence pact, part of their strategic treaty, has come into force, strengthening military ties amid reported North Korean involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

Top US, Russian generals spoke by phone amid tensions

The top U.S. military officer, Air Force General C.Q. Brown, spoke by phone with Russia's Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov last week, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, the first time Brown spoke with his Russian counterpart.

Russia, US clash at UN over escalation in Syria fighting

Russia and the United States clashed at the United Nations on Tuesday, accusing each other of supporting terrorism during a Security Council meeting convened over a sudden escalation of fighting in Syria.

ICC president says war crimes tribunal is in jeopardy

Putin approves military focused 2025-2027 budget

Russia approves a military-focused budget for 2025-2027, boosting defence spending by 25% while keeping a third of expenditures classified, prioritising war needs and social support.

Senior Russian diplomat says possibility of new nuclear tests remains open question

Russia weighs resuming nuclear tests amid strained U.S. ties, says Deputy FM Ryabkov. Putin recently eased nuclear doctrine, citing Western escalation in Ukraine. Last test was in 1990.

Russian, Syrian warplanes target rebels in Aleppo, military sources say

Russian and Syrian warplanes launched airstrikes on rebel-held areas in Syria's northwest after insurgents, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, advanced into Aleppo. This marks a significant escalation in the Syrian civil war, challenging Assad's control.

North Korea's Kim: Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un backs Russia's right to self-defense against U.S.-linked long-range strikes in Ukraine and vows stronger military ties under a strategic partnership with Moscow.

Russia and North Korea strengthen military cooperation amid rising tensions

Putin claims Ukrainian infrastructure attack was retaliation for Kyiv's strikes on Russia

Inside Russia’s new missile, ‘Oreshnik’

Putin discusses energy ties and trade on visit to Kazakhstan

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kazakhstan on Wednesday, and discussed boosting energy and industry ties and easing a row over farm goods with the Central Asian nation which exports most of its oil through Russia but is exploring alternatives.

Russia expels two German journalists in retaliatory action