Zapad 2025: Russia practised launching cruise missiles over the Barents Sea as part of the ‘Zapad’ (West) joint military exercises with Belarus, the Defence Ministry said. The five-day war games concluded on Tuesday, aimed at testing combat readiness.


Zapad 2025: Russia and Belarus Test Tactical Nuclear Launch Scenarios | WION  

Russia and Belarus concluded their large-scale Zapad 2025 military drills as President Vladimir Putin made a surprise appearance on the final day. The exercises showcased regional power and strategic readiness.


ZAPAD Drills Test European Unity & Military Strength

Ukraine has escalated strikes deep inside Russia, hitting the Saratov oil refinery, a critical supplier for Russia's war machine.
Explosions and fire were reported as Kyiv ramps up drone warfare against Russian energy hubs.
Russia has retaliated with waves of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, while Zelensky warns of an "aerial terror" campaign.
The UN flags fresh nuclear risks near Zaporizhzhia, Washington approves new weapons, and Putin personally oversees nuclear war drills with Belarus.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine hits Russian oil lifeline as Moscow rains fire on multiple fronts 

On Lithuania’s eastern border, children as young as 10 are learning to fly, assemble, and program drones in a unique educational program.
The initiative, part of Lithuania’s effort to boost national defense, also includes adults and aims to develop skills for the future.
NATO concerns have grown after recent drone incidents from neighboring Belarus.
The program combines technology, education, and security readiness, preparing the next generation while emphasizing that the focus is on education, not war.

Lithuania trains children in drone skills near Russian border

ZAPAD Drills Push NATO On Edge, Polish President Says Open To Foreign Nukes In Poland

Laboratory tests of smuggled samples taken from late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny show that he was poisoned when he was imprisoned in a Siberian penal colony, his widow Yulia Navalnaya has said.


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Russia: Russian opposition leader Navalny's wife accuses Putin of poisoning her late husband 

Russia, one of the largest users of nuclear energy, wants to significantly increase its capacity. President Vladimir Putin has set a target to increase the share of nuclear power in total production from the current level of just under 20% to 25% over the next two decades.


Russia: President Putin targets 25% nuclear power in production, plans 38 new nuclear reactors

The oil facility is one of Russia’s largest, and is responsible for producing more than 350,000 barrels of crude oil daily. Kyiv says clamping down on Russia’s oil industry, which it says finances the Kremlin’s war, will pressure them towards agreeing to negotiate an end to the fighting.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says this war is solely Putin's war, the war of Russia alone

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump says Europe must stop buying Russian oil; EU eyes additional sanctions

Russia: The legendary Intervision Song Contest, originally held between 1965 and 1980, is making a comeback in 2025, spearheaded by Russia. After a long hiatus and several failed revival attempts, the contest is set to return in Moscow, promising to unite millions globally with performances from top artists across many continents. 


Intervision: Russia To Revive Soviet-Era Music Competition  

Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Mulino Training Ground on the final day of the joint Russia–Belarus military drills known as Zapad 2025. 


Russia: Putin visits training ground on final day of Russia–Belarus drills 

Russia and Belarus concluded their large-scale Zapad 2025 military drills as President Vladimir Putin made a surprise appearance on the final day. The exercises showcased regional power and strategic readiness.



ZAPAD 2025: As Russia, Belarus Wrap Up Zapad Drills, Putin Makes A Surprise Visit On Final Day

Ukraine targets a key Russian oil refinery with drones as Russia fires its Kinzal and Oniks missiles in major Zapad drills, putting Europe's security to the test. The Kremlin said that it was obvious that NATO was fighting against Russia by providing direct and indirect support to Ukraine. Watch the video to know more updates on this!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Hits Russian Oil, Moscow Unleashes Missiles! 

India has joined the Russia-Belarus-led Zapad-2025 military exercises for the first time, deploying troops alongside 30,000 forces in large-scale drills featuring ballistic missile launches and simulated airstrikes. This marks a significant move amid growing tensions with the US, aiming to strengthen defence cooperation and military camaraderie with Russia.

Zapad 2025: India participates in Russia-Belarus military drills for the first time 

Ukraine has tested new kamikaze drones amid escalating conflict, while Kyiv confirmed at least 84 Russian strikes targeting multiple regions, intensifying the already devastating Russia-Ukraine war. Watch the video to know more on this!

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine tests new Kamikaze drones, Kyiv reports at least 84 strikes by Russia 

ZAPAD 2025: India participates in Russia-Belarus military drills for the first time 

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India-US Resume Trade Talks in New Delhi | Russia Strike Sparks Fire in Zaporizhzhia

The Russian economy has managed to weather the storm of a full-scale war in Ukraine for three and a half years and ten years of western sanctions with relative ease. However, if latest data from the Russian central bank is anything to go by, the war economy is showing signs of weakening sharply.


Have Sanctions Stopped Russia's Economy?

UK Deploys RAF Jets, Tanker to Poland | British Jets to Secure NATO Airspace Following Drone Breaches
The UK will send Typhoon fighter jets to Poland to take part in NATO’s new Eastern Sentry mission, following what officials described as the most serious violation of alliance airspace by Russia to date.



UK Deploys RAF Jets, Tanker to Poland | British Jets to Secure NATO Airspace Following Drone Breaches

 Chinese scientists suggest that artificial intelligence could soon make it extremely hard and even nearly impossible a for submarines to survive in a future naval conflict.

Water Drones Replace Submarines In Wars Within The Sea    

Guess what has made a comeback in Russia good old-fashioned barter trade, companies are swapping wheat for Chinese cars and flax seeds for building materials? To circumvent the sweeping Western sanctions

Russia Uses Barter System To Circumvent Sanctions 

Amid inventory shortages and rising demand from third countries, Russia has reportedly approached Turkey with a proposal to buy back the S-400 air defense systems it sold to Ankara in 2019, according to Turkish media outlet Nefes.


Russia Offers to Buy Back S-400 Air Defense Systems from Turkey

Ukraine targets a key Russian oil refinery with drones as Russia fires its Kinzal and Oniks missiles in major Zapad drills, putting Europe's security to the test.

 The Kremlin said that it was obvious that NATO was fighting against Russia by providing direct and indirect support to Ukraine.


Ukraine Hits Russian Oil, Moscow Unleashes Missiles!

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