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The real purpose of Russia’s new cruise missile
On Oct. 21, Russia announced a successful test of Burevestnik, a nuclear-powered cruise missile with a claimed “unlimited range.” Moscow said the missile flew 14,000 kilometers (8,699 miles) over 15 hours.
Putin is massing air defences around Moscow for a long winter of drone attacks. That means leaving other areas undefended, but he may have little choice in the matter.
Russian women were early to feminism. Now, though, their vision of liberation can look strangely like the domestic trap they were supposed to escape.
RUSSIA has said it will go to war with the West if Nato acts on the threat to shoot down Moscow’s fighter jets. Tensions have reached new heights after Russia was accused of violating Nato
President Donald Trump proclaimed emphatically early this week that Kyiv could win the war — and earn back all of its territory.
Documents show Maduro drafted letter asking Russia for missiles, radars and upgraded aircraft as U.S. forces amass in the Caribbean.
Analysis: After two oil refinery blasts, Russian propaganda reports a fake one — then blames Ukraine
This article was published as part of the Fighting Against Conspiracy and Trolls (FACT) project, an independent, non-partisan hub launched in mid-2025 under the umbrella of the EU Digital Media Observatory (EDMO).
The Trump administration has levied new sanctions against Russia, targeting the country's oil industry. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Stephanie Baker about the implications.
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Ukrainian intelligence briefs Zelenskyy on impact of new sanctions on Russia
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine (FISU) has reported that if pressure on Russia continues, the losses from the recent restrictions alone could reach US$50 billion per year.
Documents show Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro drafted a letter asking Russia for missiles, radars and upgraded aircraft as U.S. forces amass in the Caribbean.