Putin Claims U.S. Shot Down Russian Military Plane AsiaToday Sunmiri Reporter = Regarding the downing of an Ilyushin (IL)-76 military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war over the Russian border, Russian President Vladimir Putin said it was shot down by a U.S.-made Patriot missile system...
Ukraine's Intelligence Chief Expects Weapons Trade to Top Putin's Agenda in North Korea AsiaToday's Jangwon Lee = Ukrainian military intelligence officials have said they expect to discuss expanding arms supplies to Russia during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea...
New 'Invisibility Cloak' Developed in Russia for Putin's Soldiers The Russian military has revealed that it will be equipped with an "invisibility cloak" to protect troops from enemy thermal imaging cameras. The manufacturer, Hider X, says it has addressed key flaws that can be spotted by operatives with sharp eyes...
Putin Meets North Korean Minister Choe: Will He Accept Kim Jong Un's Invitation? AsiaToday By Jangwon Lee = Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hee at the Kremlin in Moscow on Saturday (local time), Russian media reported...
American Boxer Who Wore Putin T-Shirts and Changed Name Becomes Russian CitizenAmerican boxer Kevin Johnson has been granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin due to his respect for Russia and Putin.
Zelensky vs. Putin: 2024 Brings 'More F-16s' vs. 'Never Back Down' in Ukraine-Russia WarUkrainian President Zelensky vows to continue the fight against Russia, promising more drones and F-16 fighter jets.
Putin Critic Navalny Found in Siberian Penal Colony After DisappearanceRussian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who had gone missing while in prison, has been located and is serving his sentence in Siberia.
Can Praise for Kissinger Lead to a U.S.-Russia Relationship Reboot?Putin praises Henry Kissinger, mentions Zbigniew Brzezinski, signaling possible U.S.-Russia relations improvement.
Will North Korea Benefit Most from the Ukraine War? Weapons Upgrade and Combat ExperienceNorth Korea eyes benefits from Ukraine war, seeks enhanced weapons and combat experience through potential Russia cooperation.
Nuclear Tests by North Korea and Russia Possible, If Putin Wins Re-ElectionPutin's potential re-election may lead to North Korea-Russia nuclear tests, strengthening anti-US ties and challenging global stability.
U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Russian Shipping Firms Over North Korean MunitionsThe U.S. government imposed sanctions on Russian shipping firms for providing North Korea with military supplies and munitions.
Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping, and Putin's Shared Message: 'Have More Children'North Korea's Kim Jong Un, China's Xi Jinping, and Russia's Vladimir Putin call for increased birth rates in their countries.
'Russia is Ready to Talk': Putin Expects to Rebuild Ties with Other NationsPutin signals openness to improve ties with South Korea and other Western nations, stressing equality and mutual benefit.
Putin Signs Record Spend for Military in Next Year's SpendingPutin signs 3-year budget plan, allocating 39% of next year's budget to defense and law enforcement amid Ukraine conflict
Putin's Nuclear Gambit: Russia's First Batch of Poseidon TorpedoesRussia escalates nuclear threats, completes production of the Poseidon 'Doomsday Weapon,' a devastating nuclear-powered torpedo.
Ongoing Risk of Accidental Nuclear War: A Look Back at Historical Close CallsOver 150 near-misses of accidental nuclear war during the Cold War, with Stanislav Petrov's quick thinking in 1983 averting disaster.
Kremlin Dismisses Putin Heart Attack Rumors as Absurd Fake NewsAmid rumors of Russian President Vladimir Putin having a heart attack, the Kremlin has dismissed them as "fake news,"
Kim Jong Un's Joyride in Putin's $130M AurusPutin introduces his luxury car, Aurus, to Kim Jong Un, the 'Russian Rolls-Royce' costing $130 million, built to withstand various threats.
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