Russia’s rouble plunges to lowest rate since early weeks of Ukraine war Rouble hit 110 against the dollar after US introduced sanctions against Gazprombank, Russia’s third largest bank The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: White House presses Ukraine to draft 18-year-old men to help fill manpower needs – as it happened Biden’s administration urges Ukraine to increase size of its military by drafting more troops to help expand pool of fighting men against Russia The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024
Despite restrictions, Russia allegedly finds new way to produce sanctioned 48-core Baikal-S processors: Report Baikal-S processors find their way to Russia after a two year hiatus despite restrictions by the U.S. government and Taiwanese authorities. Tom’s Hardware · Nov 27, 2024
Putin courts closer ties with the Taliban in pursuit of new allies Searching to ease its isolation on the international stage, Russia is now turning to the Taliban with an offer to remove its ‘terrorist’ status The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Russian Assault Intensifies In Ukraine, War Crimes Investigated The conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalates as Ukrainian forces face challenges and seek reinforcements. International condemnation follows reports o... Top News · Nov 27, 2024
South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia South Korea’s president has met a visiting Ukraine delegation and called for a joint response to the threat posed by North Korea’s recent dispatch of more than 10,000 soldiers to support Russia’s war against Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Putin Seeks To Shore Up Ties On Visit To 'Friendly' Kazakhstan Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a two-day trip aimed at shoring up ties with his Central Asian ally as tensions mount over the Ukraine war. International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024
Ukraine Sees Influx Of Western War Tourists Spanish traveller Alberto Blasco Ventas looked out at Ukraine's destroyed Irpin brige, blown up to stop Russian troops in 2022 and now a hotspot for thrill-seeking tourists visiting the country. International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024
Anti-mine Treaty Signatories Slam US Decision To Send Landmines To Ukraine Ukraine is a signatory to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention which prohibits the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of landmines. International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024
Is Russia poisoning Namibia’s water in its hunt for uranium? Russian nuclear energy company Rosatom is trying to drill for uranium in Namibia. Farmers say a key aquifer is at risk. Al Jazeera · Nov 27, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,007 These were the key developments on the 1,007th day of the Russia-Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Nov 27, 2024
Global Security Hotspots Awaiting Trump In 2025 The coming year will put incoming US President Donald Trump's geopolitical strategies to the test, as wars rage in the Middle East and Ukraine and tensions rise in Asia. International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024
Trump’s return raises questions over future of CIA’s Russian recruitment drive Intelligence agency has been trying to entice Russians disaffected by invasion of Ukraine but president-elect is likely to want to make an ally of Kremlin The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,006 These were the key developments on the 1,006th day of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Nov 27, 2024
International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024 Russia Accuses UK Diplomat Of Spying In Fresh Diplomatic Spat Russia on Tuesday expelled a British diplomat it accused of spying, telling London it would not tolerate "undeclared" intelligence officers operating on its territory, accusations that have ignited a fresh diplomatic feud with London.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv pulls back 100,000 mortar rounds after failures Investigation after troops complained of misfires; Russian Oreshnik missile carried no explosives, say Ukrainian officials. What we know on day 1,008
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024 Russia expels British diplomat for ‘spying’ after launching record drone attack on Ukraine London denies espionage accusation as fresh row erupts to deal latest blow to already dire state of relations
Space · Nov 26, 2024 International Space Station dodges 2nd piece of space junk in 6 days A Russian Progress freighter docked to the ISS fired its thrusters Monday (Nov. 25) to dodge a piece of debris, the second such evasive maneuver for the orbiting lab in less than a week.
International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024 Deserter Says Russia Was Prepared To Launch Nukes On Day Of Ukraine Invasion Anton told the BBC that nuclear weapons were 'fully in place" at a top secret base inside Russia
Barchart · Nov 26, 2024 Prospects for an Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire Weigh on Crude Prices January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) Tuesday closed down -0.17 (-0.25%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) closed down -0.0027 (-0.14%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Tuesday gave up an early advance and fell to 1-week lows on a report that US President Biden will announce that Israel and Hezbollah...
Barchart · Nov 26, 2024 Is Gold’s Correction Another Buying Opportunity? Gold prices corrected after reaching another new record high in October 2024, at over $2,800 per ounce. In post-election trading, gold prices are around $200 lower than the October high. While the correction may continue, the price action since the turn of this century tells us that buying gold on…
Space · Nov 26, 2024 ISS astronauts open hatch to Russian spacecraft after strange smell delays cargo delivery Cargo is finally being unloaded from a docked Russian Progress spacecraft at the ISS. A delay occurred after astronauts reported an unexpected smell on Nov. 23.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024 UK cabinet ministers barred from visiting Russia amid missile row Moscow bans Labour figures including Angela Rayner, Yvette Cooper and Rachel Reeves under new sanctions
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024 Angela Rayner and Rachel Reeves among 15 cabinet ministers banned from entering Russia in new sanctions The Russian ministry announced a fresh wave of sanctions on the UK’s political and military establishment, accusing them of ‘anti-Russian activities’
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024 Russia bars UK Cabinet ministers over ‘hostile actions’ Deputy PM Angela Rayner, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper were among 30 UK citizens put on a ‘stop list’ published by Russia