Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight killed four and injured 16, hitting Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk. Ukrainian air defences intercepted most strikes. Zelenskyy met European leaders in London, seeking long-range missiles and increased support ahead of winter.

Russia-Ukraine War: Overnight Russian Strikes in Kyiv Kill 4, Injure Twenty

A Ukrainian woman who ran a Telegram called "Melitopol is Ukraine" in the Russian-occupied city has been sentenced to 14 years in jail, the Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don said on Oct. 23.

Twenty-one-year-old Yana Suvorova was detained on Aug. 20, 2023, in Melitopol, along with six other RIA Melitopol journalists and administrators of the  channel.

Russia Sentences 14 Years Prison to Admin of 'Melitopol is Ukraine' Telegram Channel

Russia-Ukraine attack: Russian aerial attack on Kyiv kills one, injures at least 10

An invisible espionage war is underway as Russian and Chinese operatives use charm, beauty, and seduction to infiltrate Silicon Valley and steal secrets worth billions. No bullets, no cyber hacks — just hearts and confidential data captured in the oldest spy game. In February, the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security revealed that the Chinese Communist Party executed over 60 espionage cases in the past four years. Discover how beauty and betrayal are shaping global intelligence operations.


Russia, China Honeytrap West With Beautiful Spies

An invisible war fought with charm, beauty, and betrayal Chinese and Russian operatives are seducing Silicon Valley insiders, stealing secrets worth billions. No bullets. No hacks. Just hearts and data captured in the oldest trick of espionage. In February, in US the House committee on homeland security warned that the Chinese Communist Party has conducted more than 60 cases of espionage in the US over the past four years.


Russia, China honeytrap West with beautiful spies

Russia is significantly strengthening its defense capabilities with new procurement plans, including over 1,200 Iskander-M missiles and orders for advanced Kinzhal missiles for 2024-2027. 


Russia expands missile stockpiles, Europe pushes for long-range missiles for Ukraine 

The U.S. has imposed sweeping new sanctions on Russia’s biggest oil companies, targeting energy exports and financial networks that fund Moscow’s war economy. But critics say the West’s continued purchase of Russian oil through third parties exposes double standards. Are these sanctions truly about pressure—or politics? Here’s a full breakdown of what the sanctions mean for Russia, global energy markets, and Western credibility.


U.S. Sanctions Top Russian Oil Giants: Is West's Hypocrisy Showing Up Again? 

Russia has launched a massive barrage of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, while Kyiv retaliated with long-range attacks on Moscow. Amid this escalation, new reports suggest Russia plans to produce up to 1,200 Iskander-M ballistic missiles by 2027 — a major expansion of its strike capabilities. Analysts warn this move could reshape the battlefield, intensify the arms race, and further strain European security.

Reports: Russia to Produce 1,200 Iskander-M Missiles by 2027

The U.S. has imposed sweeping new sanctions on Russia’s biggest oil companies, targeting energy exports and financial networks that fund Moscow’s war economy. But critics say the West’s continued purchase of Russian oil through third parties exposes double standards. Are these sanctions truly about pressure—or politics? Here’s a full breakdown of what the sanctions mean for Russia, global energy markets, and Western credibility.

U.S. Sanctions Top Russian Oil Giants: West's Hypocrisy Showing Up Again? 

The US Department of Justice has accused Peter Williams, former general manager of L3Harris’s cybersecurity division Trenchant, of stealing eight trade secrets and selling them to a Russian buyer for $1.3 million. Williams systematically transferred sensitive hacking and surveillance tools used by Western intelligence, threatening national security. The alleged espionage spanned over three years, with prosecutors seeking forfeiture of Williams’s assets. 

US Charges Former L3Harris Cyber Executive with Stealing and Selling Secrets to Russia 

Russia-Ukraine war: From ISKANDER to Kinzhal missiles, orders placed for 2024-27

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticizes the latest U.S. sanctions as “unfriendly,” escalating tensions between Moscow and Washington. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets EU leaders in Brussels to discuss support and coordination amid ongoing conflicts. Stay updated on international politics, U.S.-Russia relations, and Europe-Ukraine diplomacy.


U.S.-Russia relations: Putin Dismisses Sanctions | Trump Warns “You’ll See” |  Newspoint | WION

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow’s response to deep strikes inside Russian territory will be “very serious and overwhelming.” His statement follows reports of intensified Western support for Ukraine and potential lifting of missile restrictions. Putin condemned what he described as Western attempts to escalate the conflict, vowing strong retaliation.

Russia: Putin Warns of ‘Serious, Overwhelming’ Response to Deep Strikes | WION

India’s strategic savings from discounted Russian oil are under threat as new U.S. sanctions target Russian energy exports. Explore how these sanctions could affect India’s economy, energy imports, and global oil markets. Stay updated on international sanctions, India-Russia trade, and geopolitical energy developments

US Sanctions: India’s Russian Oil Savings at Risk Amid U.S. Sanctions Impact | WION 

Russia’s silent and stealth naval fleet is gaining a major technological edge thanks to Western innovations. Explore how advanced tech from the West is strengthening Russia’s submarines and naval capabilities, and what this means for global military balance.

Russia’s Silent Stealth Fleet Gains Major Edge with Advanced Western Military Technology | WION 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to the United States and Ukraine, saying that any use of US-supplied Tomahawk missiles by Kyiv would provoke an “overwhelming” response from Moscow. The statement comes just days after US President Donald Trump shelved a planned summit with Putin amid rising tensions and new sanctions on Russian oil firms. Despite the threats, Putin says dialogue with Washington will continue.

Putin: 'Dialogue is Always Better Than War'; Asserts Sanctions Don't Strengthen US- Russia Relations

A new report reveals how Russia quietly integrated Western technology into its nuclear submarine fleet enhancing the stealth, endurance, and survivability of the world’s most powerful underwater weapons.

How Western Tech Reinforced Russian Submarines

Russia’s war-driven economy is showing signs of strain as falling oil revenues push its budget deficit to a record high, raising questions about the sustainability of its military spending and economic stability.


Russia-Ukraine war: US sanctions Russia's two biggest oil giants

China’s state-owned oil giants have suspended purchases of seaborne Russian oil following fresh US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Moscow’s oil producers, multiple trade sources told Reuters on Thursday.


Breaking: China imports 1.4 million barrels of Russian oil per day

What began as a diplomatic initiative has since devolved into headache for Trump. Sanctions and threats now define the fragile relationship between Washington and Moscow, and as Kyiv reels from another night of bombardment, questions grow louder in Washington and beyond.
How long will Putin continue to defy Trump? Watch this video to find out more.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin says 'immune to Western restrictions'

A new report reveals how Russia quietly integrated Western technology into its nuclear submarine fleet enhancing the stealth, endurance, and survivability of the world’s most powerful underwater weapons.


How Western tech reinforced Russian submarines

Russia is using sensitive high-tech equipment it secretly acquired from European, U.S. and Asian companies to protect its nuclear submarine fleet in the Arctic, according to Russian Secrets, a new cross-border investigation that exposes how the Kremlin’s procurement program remained hidden for years.


Sophisticated Western technology strengthens Russia’s stealth fleet 

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