Russia

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.
US Assumed From the Beginning of Operation Epic Fury That Russia Was Assisting Iran: Analysis

US Assumed From the Beginning of Operation Epic Fury That Russia Was Assisting Iran: Analysis

Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, signaled in a hearing that "there's some action there" regarding a question about Moscow helping Tehran.
Trump Says He Discussed a Ukraine Ceasefire With Putin

Trump Says He Discussed a Ukraine Ceasefire With Putin

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed a possible ceasefire in the four-year war in Ukraine in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian Christians Under Siege by Russia, Filmmakers Say

Ukrainian Christians Under Siege by Russia, Filmmakers Say

NTD spoke with Anna Shvetsova and Steven Moore from the Ukraine Freedom Project, who are also the executive producers of the documentary ‘A Faith Under Siege.’
Trump Says Iran Can ‘Call Us’ for Talks as Iranian Foreign Minister Travels to Russia

Trump Says Iran Can ‘Call Us’ for Talks as Iranian Foreign Minister Travels to Russia

‘They know what has to be in the agreement. It’s very simple: They cannot have a nuclear weapon; otherwise, there’s no reason to meet,’ Trump said.
Putin Will Be Invited to G20 Summit in Miami, Trump Administration Official Says

Putin Will Be Invited to G20 Summit in Miami, Trump Administration Official Says

The Russian president has skipped the annual meetings since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
UK Warns of Rising Cyber Threats From China, Russia, Iran

UK Warns of Rising Cyber Threats From China, Russia, Iran

The UK is warning of escalating cyber threats from hostile nations, saying the most serious attacks are now increasingly linked to countries such as China and Russia.
NATO Urges Russia, China to Work With US on Nuclear Weapons Policies

NATO Urges Russia, China to Work With US on Nuclear Weapons Policies

NATO on April 21 criticized Russia and China over their nuclear weapons policies, accusing Beijing of a secret arms race and Moscow of making reckless threats.
Helsinki Commission Holds Hearing to Examine Iran’s Support for Russia and Lessons Learned From Ukraine

Helsinki Commission Holds Hearing to Examine Iran’s Support for Russia and Lessons Learned From Ukraine

The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also called the U.S. Helsinki Commission, holds a hearing to examine Iran’s support for Russia and lessons learned from Ukraine.
Chinese and Russian Ships Spoofing ID to Evade Sanctions: Analyst

Chinese and Russian Ships Spoofing ID to Evade Sanctions: Analyst

NTD caught up with Capt. James Fanell, a former director of intelligence with the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet.
Russia Signals Boost in Energy Exports to China Ahead of Putin Visit

Russia Signals Boost in Energy Exports to China Ahead of Putin Visit

Russia says it is ready to increase energy supplies to China as Moscow and Beijing deepen ties ahead of an expected visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia, Ukraine Trade Accusations of Orthodox Easter Ceasefire Violations

Russia, Ukraine Trade Accusations of Orthodox Easter Ceasefire Violations

The Russian defense ministry said it recorded 1,971 ceasefire violations overnight into Sunday, while Ukraine's general staff reported 479 shelling attacks and more than 1,700 drone strikes by Russian troops.
Russia's Putin Announces Orthodox Easter Ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskyy Agrees

Russia's Putin Announces Orthodox Easter Ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskyy Agrees

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv would abide by the measure.
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.
US Assumed From the Beginning of Operation Epic Fury That Russia Was Assisting Iran: Analysis

US Assumed From the Beginning of Operation Epic Fury That Russia Was Assisting Iran: Analysis

Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, signaled in a hearing that "there's some action there" regarding a question about Moscow helping Tehran.
Trump Says He Discussed a Ukraine Ceasefire With Putin

Trump Says He Discussed a Ukraine Ceasefire With Putin

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed a possible ceasefire in the four-year war in Ukraine in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian Christians Under Siege by Russia, Filmmakers Say

Ukrainian Christians Under Siege by Russia, Filmmakers Say

NTD spoke with Anna Shvetsova and Steven Moore from the Ukraine Freedom Project, who are also the executive producers of the documentary ‘A Faith Under Siege.’
Trump Says Iran Can ‘Call Us’ for Talks as Iranian Foreign Minister Travels to Russia

Trump Says Iran Can ‘Call Us’ for Talks as Iranian Foreign Minister Travels to Russia

‘They know what has to be in the agreement. It’s very simple: They cannot have a nuclear weapon; otherwise, there’s no reason to meet,’ Trump said.
Putin Will Be Invited to G20 Summit in Miami, Trump Administration Official Says

Putin Will Be Invited to G20 Summit in Miami, Trump Administration Official Says

The Russian president has skipped the annual meetings since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
UK Warns of Rising Cyber Threats From China, Russia, Iran

UK Warns of Rising Cyber Threats From China, Russia, Iran

The UK is warning of escalating cyber threats from hostile nations, saying the most serious attacks are now increasingly linked to countries such as China and Russia.
NATO Urges Russia, China to Work With US on Nuclear Weapons Policies

NATO Urges Russia, China to Work With US on Nuclear Weapons Policies

NATO on April 21 criticized Russia and China over their nuclear weapons policies, accusing Beijing of a secret arms race and Moscow of making reckless threats.
Helsinki Commission Holds Hearing to Examine Iran’s Support for Russia and Lessons Learned From Ukraine

Helsinki Commission Holds Hearing to Examine Iran’s Support for Russia and Lessons Learned From Ukraine

The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also called the U.S. Helsinki Commission, holds a hearing to examine Iran’s support for Russia and lessons learned from Ukraine.
Chinese and Russian Ships Spoofing ID to Evade Sanctions: Analyst

Chinese and Russian Ships Spoofing ID to Evade Sanctions: Analyst

NTD caught up with Capt. James Fanell, a former director of intelligence with the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet.
Russia Signals Boost in Energy Exports to China Ahead of Putin Visit

Russia Signals Boost in Energy Exports to China Ahead of Putin Visit

Russia says it is ready to increase energy supplies to China as Moscow and Beijing deepen ties ahead of an expected visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia, Ukraine Trade Accusations of Orthodox Easter Ceasefire Violations

Russia, Ukraine Trade Accusations of Orthodox Easter Ceasefire Violations

The Russian defense ministry said it recorded 1,971 ceasefire violations overnight into Sunday, while Ukraine's general staff reported 479 shelling attacks and more than 1,700 drone strikes by Russian troops.
Russia's Putin Announces Orthodox Easter Ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskyy Agrees

Russia's Putin Announces Orthodox Easter Ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskyy Agrees

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv would abide by the measure.