• Russia and Taliban sign labor migration deal amid expanding bilateral ties

    Russian authorities have brokered a deal with the Taliban to dramatically expand labor migration from Afghanistan, the head of the Russian Business Center in Afghanistan, Rustam Khabibullin, told the news outlet Baza. While currently around 100 Afghans are employed in Russian construction sites, this number is expected to swell to a thousand. Khabibullin noted that skilled Afghan laborers, ranging from bricklayers and welders to electricians and painters, are set to head to Russia. The …

  • Ukraine's domestic radar systems strengthen aerial defense against Russian drones

    In Ukraine, tactical radar systems are already in production, playing a crucial role in the detection of Russian drones. Ukrainian anti drone units utilize these radars as part of their aerial defense systems. These compact radars, capable of tracking a target's position and altitude, are among the essential components of drone-based air defense. According to consultant Taras Timochko from the "Come Back Alive" fund in an interview with Mezha.Media, there is particularly high demand within the …

  • Russian forces face obstacles in Dnipro river crossing

    In recent developments on the southern front, the Russian military prepares for a likely offensive in the forthcoming days, potentially altering the dynamics in the region. According to reports, Russian forces are enhancing their presence on the Kinburn and Tendrovsk Spits.

    While the situation in the south remains intricate, it is under control. In Zaporizhzhia, near the towns of Hulyaipole and Orikhiv, Russian forces are actively utilizing aviation and conducting artillery strikes, said …

  • Latvian Parliament bans real estate purchases by Russian and Belarusian citizens

    In a landmark move, the Latvian Parliament has passed the final reading of the “Law on the Restriction of Transactions Threatening National Security,” effectively prohibiting Russian and Belarusian citizens and entities with their involvement from acquiring real estate within the country. According to Delfi, the initiative received overwhelming support, with 69 deputies voting in favor and only 8 against it.

    The newly adopted law extends beyond simple property purchases, encompassing a variety …

  • Lukashenko meets with Trump's envoy amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

    Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko engaged in discussions with Donald Trump’s special envoy, Keith Kellogg, following prior clandestine negotiations concerning Russia and Ukraine. On Saturday, June 21, President Lukashenko’s previously announced meeting with an American delegation took place in Minsk, as reported by "Pool Pervogo." Ahead of this meeting, the U.S. delegation arrived in the Belarusian capital. The meeting was held at the Palace of Independence with official representatives …

  • French company Parrot debuts ANAFI UKR recon drone for Ukrainian military at Paris air show

    French company Parrot showcased its compact reconnaissance quadcopter, the ANAFI UKR, at the Paris Air Show, adapted to meet the Ukrainian Armed Forces' specific requirements. Designed to tackle challenges in conflict zones, this drone addresses issues such as the widespread use of electronic warfare systems (EW) and disruptions to GPS satellite navigation signals across the front line.

    Reports indicate the ANAFI UKR operates where larger systems might fail: urban settings, challenging …

  • Germany's new military strategy identifies Russia as 'existential risk', predicts possible NATO confrontation by 2029

    In a significant shift outlined in the newly updated "Military Strategy of the German Armed Forces," Germany has now flagged Russia as a source of "existential risks," according to a report from Der Spiegel.

    Crafted over 18 months by military officials and experts, the strategy delivers a sobering threat analysis suggesting a possible direct military confrontation between Russia and NATO by 2029. As reported by Der Spiegel, this foreboding scenario is compounded by Russia’s military expansion …

  • Russia's 'New People' party offers Elon Musk political asylum amid tensions with Trump

    Russia's "New People" party has extended an invitation to American billionaire Elon Musk, offering him political asylum. The Russian Foreign Ministry is expected to respond within a month.

    "I think Elon Musk has made mistakes, but we must learn to forgive mistakes. If it doesn't work out, we welcome him. From a technological and visionary standpoint, he's very impressive," said Vladislav Davankov, Deputy Speaker of the Russian State Duma from the "New People", in an interview with News.ru.

    It' …

  • Putin highlights Russia's nuanced position in Israel-Iran conflict

    In a statement made during the St. Petersburg Economic Forum on Friday, June 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin shed light on why Moscow has not lent support to Iran against Israel. Emphasizing Russia's "traditionally very good, friendly relations" with the Arab and Islamic world, the Kremlin leader pointed out the substantial Russian-speaking population in Israel—nearly two million—or about a fifth of the nation's populace.

    "We must show solidarity with Iran, but conflicts are unique in …

  • Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt operations at major Russian defense plant in Tula

    Ukrainian drones have disrupted operations at a key Russian defense plant in Tula, impeding the production of precision weaponry for Russia's military. The attack on the Shipunov Instrument Design Bureau marks a critical blow to one of Russia's eminent defense manufacturers. Reports from Russian outlet ASTRA, citing informed sources, reveal that the facility was targeted twice within a span of three days.

    The initial strike occurred on June 18, when five Ukrainian drones breached the plant's …