What does the US attack on Venezuela mean for Russia and China? ⊖
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Beijing and Moscow are strong allies of Venezuela's abducted President Nicolas Maduro.
Zelenskyy sacks Ukrainian spy chief who led daring raids against Russia ⊕
Vasyl Malyuk reportedly unwilling to leave post as head of the Security Service but will now lead special operations
The spy chief who led Ukraine’s most audacious behind-the-lines operations in its w…
Russian Courts Hand Down Record Number of Life Sentences in 2025 ⊖
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Life imprisonment is currently Russia’s harshest form of punishment apart from the death penalty, which is subject to a moratorium.
Russia demands release of ally Nicolas Maduro and condemns US 'crimes' in Venezuela as UN Security Council meets ahead of dictator's New York court appearance ⊖
Russia has demanded the release of its ally, Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, following his capture by American forces over the weekend.
For Pro-Kremlin Figures, Maduro’s Capture a Stark Reminder of Failed Zelensky Ouster ⊖
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Russian military bloggers highlighted the contrast between the U.S. operation and Russia’s attempt to capture Kyiv in 2022.
Russia Warns Citizens Against Travel to Venezuela After U.S. Ousts Maduro ⊖
Moscow warned of risks to personal safety in Venezuela “in connection with armed aggression by the United States … and threats of repeat attacks.”
Russian overnight strikes kill at least one in Ukraine's capital Kyiv ⊖⊖
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At least one person was killed after Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and missiles targeting Kyiv and the northern Chernihiv region. Zelenskyy said the strikes on the capital targeted a…
From grudging respect to unease: Russia weighs up fall of Maduro ⊖
Reaction to effectiveness of US operation contrasts with loss of key ally for Putin, whose priority remains Ukraine
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A surprise raid on the capital in the dead of night, e…
Russia Needs Men To Fight in Ukraine in 2026. Where Will They Come From? ⊖⊖
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A leading researcher of regional and ethnic disparities in Russia’s war losses discusses how and where Moscow will find fresh manpower in 2026.
Russia Says Captured Village in Ukraine’s Sumy Region ⊖
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The capture, if confirmed, would mark a new advance in the northeastern region, previously largely spared from fighting since 2022.