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Russian Authorities Arrest At Least 2 Suspects Behind Car Bombing That Killed Senior Military Officer

Russian Authorities Arrest At Least 2 Suspects Behind Car Bombing That Killed Senior Military Officer

Russian authorities say they have arrested at least two suspects behind a car bombing in Moscow that killed a high ranking military officer.
UK Spy Chief Warns of Narrowing Window to Counter China and Russian Threats

UK Spy Chief Warns of Narrowing Window to Counter China and Russian Threats

The UK’s top cyber official has issued her urgent warning on the digital threats facing Western allies.
Rubio: China and Russia Arming Cuba, Running Spy Bases 

Rubio: China and Russia Arming Cuba, Running Spy Bases 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says China and Russia have been supplying weapons to Cuba while keeping a significant intelligence presence there.
Russia and Belarus Hold Major Nuclear Military Drills

Russia and Belarus Hold Major Nuclear Military Drills

Russia's Defense ministry on May 21 said strategic nuclear-capable missiles were being included in ongoing nuclear exercises with Belarus, including over 64,000 people.
First Trump, Then Putin: Who Came Out On Top?

First Trump, Then Putin: Who Came Out On Top?

U.S. President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were both received in Beijing within a week. NTD analysis breaks down the differences between the two visits.
Putin, Xi Sign 'Multipolar World Order' Declaration but Fail to Agree on Pipeline

Putin, Xi Sign 'Multipolar World Order' Declaration but Fail to Agree on Pipeline

Russian president Vladimir Putin met with Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 20, signing a declaration for a "multi-polar world order," but failing to agree on building a long-delayed gas pipeline.
Putin, Xi Affirm Close Russia-China Relations

Putin, Xi Affirm Close Russia-China Relations

Following hot on the heels of President Donald Trump’s visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing with new China-Russia agreements.
Russia's Putin Arrives in China for Talks With Xi

Russia's Putin Arrives in China for Talks With Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on May 19, set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Putin–Xi Talks May Include Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline

Putin–Xi Talks May Include Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as the two countries expand cooperation in energy, trade, and security amid ongoing Western pressure.
What to Watch for in Putin's Beijing Visit

What to Watch for in Putin's Beijing Visit

With Beijing hosting Russia's Putin days after President Trump's summit, what's the message Xi Jinping is hoping to send?
Russia Begins Nuclear Weapons Drills

Russia Begins Nuclear Weapons Drills

Russia’s military has begun three days of major nuclear weapons drills involving thousands of troops across the country. The exercises run from May 19 to 21.
Russian Drone Hit Chinese Cargo Vessel Off Black Sea Coast

Russian Drone Hit Chinese Cargo Vessel Off Black Sea Coast

No casualties were reported.
Drone Strikes Damage High-Rise Building Near Moscow

Drone Strikes Damage High-Rise Building Near Moscow

Authorities are calling it the largest drone attack on the Russian capital region in more than a year.
Treasury Allows Sanctions Waiver on Russian Seaborne Oil to Expire

Treasury Allows Sanctions Waiver on Russian Seaborne Oil to Expire

The Trump administration on Saturday allowed a sanctions waiver to lapse that had previously allowed countries including India to buy Russian seaborne oil after a month-long extension aimed at easing oil supply shortages and high prices due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia Unleashes Heaviest Wartime Drone Assault on Ukraine

Russia Unleashes Heaviest Wartime Drone Assault on Ukraine

Russia has unleashed the largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began, pounding the capital Kyiv and other cities across the country.
Russia’s ‘Pitiful Parade’ Illustrates Putin’s Setbacks: National Security Analyst

Russia’s ‘Pitiful Parade’ Illustrates Putin’s Setbacks: National Security Analyst

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a three-day ceasefire brokered by the United States.
Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Violating US-brokered 3-day Ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Violating US-brokered 3-day Ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine swapped accusations of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, with both sides claiming to have suffered casualties in drone and artillery strikes over the past 24 hours.
Putin Says He Thinks Ukraine Conflict Is Coming to an End

Putin Says He Thinks Ukraine Conflict Is Coming to an End

Russia and Ukraine agreed to each release 1,000 prisoners and observe a ceasefire between May 9 and May 11.
China Continues Drone Parts Flow to Russia, Iran Despite Sanctions: Report

China Continues Drone Parts Flow to Russia, Iran Despite Sanctions: Report

A new report published by the Wall Street Journal has found Chinese companies still supplying key drone components to Russia and Iran despite U.S. and European sanctions, with officials warning the flow may be increasing and harder to stop.
Putin, Zelenskyy Proclaim Rival Ceasefires Around Russia's Victory Day Commemorations

Putin, Zelenskyy Proclaim Rival Ceasefires Around Russia's Victory Day Commemorations

President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on ‌May 8-9 to mark Russia’s World War Two victory, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy countered with his own proposed pause in fighting starting earlier, on the night of May 5‑6.
Russian Authorities Arrest At Least 2 Suspects Behind Car Bombing That Killed Senior Military Officer

Russian Authorities Arrest At Least 2 Suspects Behind Car Bombing That Killed Senior Military Officer

Russian authorities say they have arrested at least two suspects behind a car bombing in Moscow that killed a high ranking military officer.
UK Spy Chief Warns of Narrowing Window to Counter China and Russian Threats

UK Spy Chief Warns of Narrowing Window to Counter China and Russian Threats

The UK’s top cyber official has issued her urgent warning on the digital threats facing Western allies.
Rubio: China and Russia Arming Cuba, Running Spy Bases 

Rubio: China and Russia Arming Cuba, Running Spy Bases 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says China and Russia have been supplying weapons to Cuba while keeping a significant intelligence presence there.
Russia and Belarus Hold Major Nuclear Military Drills

Russia and Belarus Hold Major Nuclear Military Drills

Russia's Defense ministry on May 21 said strategic nuclear-capable missiles were being included in ongoing nuclear exercises with Belarus, including over 64,000 people.
First Trump, Then Putin: Who Came Out On Top?

First Trump, Then Putin: Who Came Out On Top?

U.S. President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were both received in Beijing within a week. NTD analysis breaks down the differences between the two visits.
Putin, Xi Sign 'Multipolar World Order' Declaration but Fail to Agree on Pipeline

Putin, Xi Sign 'Multipolar World Order' Declaration but Fail to Agree on Pipeline

Russian president Vladimir Putin met with Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 20, signing a declaration for a "multi-polar world order," but failing to agree on building a long-delayed gas pipeline.
Putin, Xi Affirm Close Russia-China Relations

Putin, Xi Affirm Close Russia-China Relations

Following hot on the heels of President Donald Trump’s visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing with new China-Russia agreements.
Russia's Putin Arrives in China for Talks With Xi

Russia's Putin Arrives in China for Talks With Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on May 19, set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Putin–Xi Talks May Include Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline

Putin–Xi Talks May Include Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as the two countries expand cooperation in energy, trade, and security amid ongoing Western pressure.
What to Watch for in Putin's Beijing Visit

What to Watch for in Putin's Beijing Visit

With Beijing hosting Russia's Putin days after President Trump's summit, what's the message Xi Jinping is hoping to send?
Russia Begins Nuclear Weapons Drills

Russia Begins Nuclear Weapons Drills

Russia’s military has begun three days of major nuclear weapons drills involving thousands of troops across the country. The exercises run from May 19 to 21.
Russian Drone Hit Chinese Cargo Vessel Off Black Sea Coast

Russian Drone Hit Chinese Cargo Vessel Off Black Sea Coast

No casualties were reported.
Drone Strikes Damage High-Rise Building Near Moscow

Drone Strikes Damage High-Rise Building Near Moscow

Authorities are calling it the largest drone attack on the Russian capital region in more than a year.
Treasury Allows Sanctions Waiver on Russian Seaborne Oil to Expire

Treasury Allows Sanctions Waiver on Russian Seaborne Oil to Expire

The Trump administration on Saturday allowed a sanctions waiver to lapse that had previously allowed countries including India to buy Russian seaborne oil after a month-long extension aimed at easing oil supply shortages and high prices due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia Unleashes Heaviest Wartime Drone Assault on Ukraine

Russia Unleashes Heaviest Wartime Drone Assault on Ukraine

Russia has unleashed the largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began, pounding the capital Kyiv and other cities across the country.
Russia’s ‘Pitiful Parade’ Illustrates Putin’s Setbacks: National Security Analyst

Russia’s ‘Pitiful Parade’ Illustrates Putin’s Setbacks: National Security Analyst

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a three-day ceasefire brokered by the United States.
Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Violating US-brokered 3-day Ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Violating US-brokered 3-day Ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine swapped accusations of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, with both sides claiming to have suffered casualties in drone and artillery strikes over the past 24 hours.
Putin Says He Thinks Ukraine Conflict Is Coming to an End

Putin Says He Thinks Ukraine Conflict Is Coming to an End

Russia and Ukraine agreed to each release 1,000 prisoners and observe a ceasefire between May 9 and May 11.
China Continues Drone Parts Flow to Russia, Iran Despite Sanctions: Report

China Continues Drone Parts Flow to Russia, Iran Despite Sanctions: Report

A new report published by the Wall Street Journal has found Chinese companies still supplying key drone components to Russia and Iran despite U.S. and European sanctions, with officials warning the flow may be increasing and harder to stop.
Putin, Zelenskyy Proclaim Rival Ceasefires Around Russia's Victory Day Commemorations

Putin, Zelenskyy Proclaim Rival Ceasefires Around Russia's Victory Day Commemorations

President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on ‌May 8-9 to mark Russia’s World War Two victory, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy countered with his own proposed pause in fighting starting earlier, on the night of May 5‑6.