Russia

North Korea’s Kim Oversees Test of New ‘Suicide Drones’

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of new suicide and reconnaissance drones featuring AI technology, state media said Thursday, adding to concerns over Pyongyang's deepening military cooperation with Russia.

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US Says Russia, Ukraine Agree to End Black Sea Military Action

Russia and Ukraine agreed Tuesday to halt military strikes in the Black Sea and on energy sites during talks brokered by the US, which offered to ease pressure on agricultural exports as a first concrete incentive to Moscow.

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US, Russia Talks on Ukraine Ceasefire Wrap Up as Fresh Fighting Rages

Russia and the US held 12-hour talks in Saudi Arabia on a partial Ukraine ceasefire, as fresh attacks continue.

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Russia Hopes for ‘Progress’ at Saudi Talks: Negotiator

Moscow is hoping to achieve "some progress" at talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday, a Russian negotiator told state media before the United States meets delegations from both Ukraine and Russia in a bid to halt the three-year conflict.

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Germany Approves $3.2B in New Ukraine Military Aid

Germany on Friday approved $3.25 billion in new military aid for Ukraine, just days before planned US-brokered talks with Moscow and Kyiv on a limited truce.

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North Korea Test-Fires New Weapons Ahead of Russian Security Chief Visit

North Korea said Friday it had test-fired a new weapons system which would boost its combat readiness, as Russia's security chief arrived in Pyongyang for talks with leader Kim Jong Un.

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Ukraine Tests 3,000-Km Long-Range Drone

Ukraine has tested a drone with a range of 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) — enough to strike both Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

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Estonia to Up Defense Spending to at Least 5.0% of GDP From 2026

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said on Tuesday his NATO country would next year raise defense spending to "at least" five percent of GDP, citing the threat from neighboring Russia.

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Zelensky Accuses Russia of Rejecting Ceasefire After New Strikes

Ukraine accused Russia on Wednesday of effectively rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal, reporting a barrage of strikes hours after Moscow agreed to temporarily pause attacks on energy facilities.

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Lithuania Says Russian Military Intelligence Behind IKEA Store Arson

Lithuanian prosecutors on Monday blamed the Russian military intelligence service for an arson attack on an Ikea store in Vilnius last year, calling it "an act of terrorism."

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