Tag: Moscow
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Russia Agrees to Pause Kyiv Strikes on Trump’s Request Through February 1
Diplomatic Pause Amid Escalation: Moscow Agrees to a Week-long Suspension The Kremlin announced on Friday that Moscow has agreed to a request from former U.S. President Donald Trump to pause strikes on Kyiv for one week, extending through February 1. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov conveyed the decision, stating that Russia had accepted the proposal as…
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Trump Suggests Maduro Should Step Down as US Navy Tightens Venezuela Oil Blockade
Trump Urges Maduro to Step Down as US Raises Pressure on Venezuela In a nationally watched comment on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said it would be “smart” for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to step down. The remark came as U.S. forces intensified a maritime effort aimed at curbing Venezuela’s oil revenues, a move that…
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Car Bomb Kills General in Moscow: A Break in Quiet Diplomacy
What happened In the early hours of December 22, 2025, a blast ripped through a car in southern Moscow, killing Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior figure within the Russian General Staff. Local authorities say the explosion occurred beneath the Kia Sorento he was driving, a vehicle that was destroyed in the blast. Emergency responders…
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Bomb Kills Russian General in Moscow: Investigators Probe as Tensions Rise
Overview of the Incident A bomb exploded under a vehicle in southern Moscow, killing a high-ranking Russian military officer and triggering a nationwide security and political response. Authorities identified the deceased as Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, who served as head of the General Staff’s Army Operational Training Directorate. The blast occurred as the Kia Sorento…
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Moscow Car Bomb Kills Russian General: Investigation Underway
What happened A car bomb detonated under a Kia Sorento in southern Moscow, killing Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior Russian military official. Officials say the blast occurred as Sarvarov’s vehicle was stationary or moving slowly in a routine area, triggering a rapid response from emergency services. The attack marks a significant escalation in violence…
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Jaishankar Meets Putin During SCO Delegation Visit to Moscow
India’s Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow Amid SCO Talks External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar travelled to Moscow on Tuesday for a series of bilateral meetings with key partners, culminating in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The encounter occurred on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, where Jaishankar joined other heads…
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Russia’s AI Humanoid Robot Stumbles on Stage During Debut
Overview of the Incident In what was billed as a milestone for Russia’s robotics ambitions, the country’s first humanoid robot with artificial intelligence faltered on stage during its official debut at a prominent technology event in Moscow on November 10. The malfunction interrupted the carefully choreographed presentation, prompting staff to momentarily shield the machine from…
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Moscow’s Alarm at Trump Tomahawk Threat as Ukraine war shifts to long-range weapons debate
Overview: Trump’s Tomahawk Hint upends the Kyiv weapons debate Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly floated sending long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Vladimir Putin does not end the invasion, a move that has jolted the already volatile dynamics of the war and drawn a sharp reaction from Moscow. Speaking aboard Air Force One…
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Moscow Urges Poland to Reopen Border with Belarus
Introduction In a recent development that has drawn international attention, Moscow has officially urged Poland to reconsider its decision to close its border with Belarus. This request comes in the wake of planned military exercises by Russian and Belarusian forces from September 12 to 16, which have raised concerns in the region. The Context of…
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Understanding the Unfolding Ukraine Crisis: Poland’s Drone Incident
Poland’s Stance on the Drone Intrusion In the wake of ongoing tensions stemming from the Ukraine conflict, Poland has confirmed that it has “no doubt” regarding the non-accidental nature of a recent drone intrusion into its airspace. This assertion comes amidst a backdrop of denials from Moscow, raising concerns about regional security and the implications…