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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

Russian defense official visits China's premier military showcase in a sign of unity

A top Russian defense official has attended China’s premier military showcase in a show of unity between the countries as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

China, Russia Must Fight US 'Containment': Security Chief

Senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday told China's foreign minister Wang Yi their two countries' most urgent task should be countering "containment" by the United States, as they met for security talks in Beijing.

International Business Times

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China's Top Diplomat To Host Russia's Shoigu For Security Talks

China's top diplomat will host senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu for security talks in Beijing on Tuesday, as the two powers deepen relations that have triggered protest from the West.

International Business Times

Zelensky Says 'Suicidal' To Offer Putin Concessions On Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said it would be "suicidal" for Europe to offer the Kremlin concessions to halt its invasion of Ukraine, after Moscow demanded the West enter direct talks on ending the war.

International Business Times

Russia strikes Kyiv in huge drone attack hours after Trump win

Attack on Ukrainian capital lasts eight hours with five districts hit and high-rise building set on fire

The Guardian - UK

Trump secretly gave Putin Covid test machines, Bob Woodward book says

‘Please don’t tell anybody,’ Russian president advised, according to new book from veteran Watergate reporter

The Guardian - US

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North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week

The missiles flew for about 400km (249 miles) before falling into the sea, with no reports of damage.

Al Jazeera

North Korea Fires Multiple Short-range Ballistic Missiles

North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles early Wednesday, Seoul's military said, Pyongyang's second such weapons test in a week.

International Business Times

Concerns Rise Over Alleged Iran-Russia Nuclear Deal

Concerns rise over Russia-Iran ties, nuclear deal, and arms support in Ukraine conflict.

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Russian corruption purge expands as two more defence officials arrested

Confessing to taking bribes, the duo are the latest to be arrested in a ‘purge’ by the Defence Ministry.

Al Jazeera

N. Korea Pledges Deeper Ties With Russia As Security Chief Visits

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to deepen ties with Russia as he held talks with visiting security chief Sergei Shoigu, state media reported Saturday.

International Business Times

Russia claims Kursk counteroffensive pushing back Ukraine forces

Moscow’s troops have retaken some 10 settlements as Kyiv confirms Russian counter-attack is under way.

Al Jazeera

Is Iran supplying ballistic missiles to Russia for the Ukraine war?

The variant Iran allegedly sent to Russia is a tactical battlefield weapon not meant for strikes deep inside Ukraine.

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Former Russian Defense Official Detained On Fraud Charges

Former Russian defense official Pavel Popov detained on fraud charges linked to Patriot Park. Crackdown on corruption within the military leadership.

The Independent UK

Former Russian defense official detained suspected of fraud in latest high-profile military arrest

A former Russian defense official was detained on fraud charges Thursday, Russian state news agencies said in the latest high-profile arrest of a senior military official in Russia

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Backlash at freed Russians calling for eased sanctions and negotiation

Dissidents released by western efforts backtrack – ‘Ukraine must win’; Kyiv targeted with missiles and drones. What we know on day 895

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Director Of Russia's Patriot Park Arrested On Fraud Charges

Director of Patriot Park and Defense Ministry official arrested for fraud and embezzlement in Russia's 'military Disneyland.' Recent events linked to broad...

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The Independent UK

The head of Russia's military park and a top Defense Ministry official are arrested for fraud

The director of a park showcasing Russia's military might was arrested on fraud charges, along with a top Defense Ministry official, part of a sweeping investigation into abuse of office in the top echelons of the military leadership

The Guardian - UK

Iran says it has duty to punish Israel over killing of Hamas leader in Tehran

Crisis meeting of Arab states this week may set agenda for retaliation as countries urge Iran to show restraint

Top News

Russian General Placed Under House Arrest On Fraud Charges

Major General Ivan Popov facing fraud charges shifted to house arrest in Moscow amidst political and military dynamics.

The Independent UK

Russian court orders house arrest for a general in custody on fraud charges

A court in Moscow has ordered house arrest for a general in custody on fraud charges

The Conversation

Is Putin drawing inspiration from Stalin’s military purge? Despite parallels, probably not

May 2024 was a noteworthy month for Russia’s military. Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu with economist Andrey Belousov. Several military leaders were also arrested by the FSB, the Russian successor to the Soviet KGB.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: US and Russian defence chiefs speak amid recent rise in tensions

The conversation between Lloyd Austin and Andrei Belousov was the first such call in over a year. What we know on day 854

Al Jazeera

ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian army chief, former defence minister

Court accuses them of war crimes and crimes against humanity for directing attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine.

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