Yulia Navalnaya, Widow of Putin Critic, Faces Arrest in Russia
Yulia Navalnaya, Widow of Putin Critic, Faces Arrest in Russia On Tuesday, a court in Russia issued an arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late opposition leader…
Bamboo Diplomacy in Action: Vietnam Balances Relations with Russia and the West
On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin of Russia made a significant visit to Vietnam following his trip to North Korea, highlighting the complex dynamics between Russia, Vietnam, and the broader geopolitical…
Putin and Kim Sign Historic Defense Agreement Amid Global Tensions
On June 19, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a mutual defense pact in Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital. This agreement, described by Kim as…
Putin Proposes Cease-Fire with Sweeping Demands on Ukraine
On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would be ready to order a cease-fire in Ukraine and enter into negotiations if Ukraine agreed to several significant conditions. These…
China’s Chang’e 6: A Historic Leap on the Moon’s Far Side
On Sunday, China successfully landed its uncrewed Chang’e 6 spacecraft on the far side of the moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. This mission, undertaken by the China…
Russia’s Disinformation Campaigns Target European Elections
European monitors have detected a significant increase in Russian disinformation efforts as the European parliamentary elections approach in June. A notable operation, known as “Doppelganger,” involves creating fake websites that…
EU to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Support Ukraine
The European Union (EU) has approved a plan to utilize profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine and its military efforts. This decision comes in response to Russia’s full-scale…
Zelensky’s Urgent Plea to the West
On May 21, 2024, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine sat down for an extensive interview with The New York Times in Kyiv. In this interview, Zelensky made a fervent appeal…
The Commercial Use of AI-Generated Russian Women in China
Recently, Chinese social media has seen a surge in artificial intelligence (AI)-manipulated videos featuring young women who appear to be Russian. These videos aim to promote China-Russia relations, stoke patriotic…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash
On May 20, 2024, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner closely aligned with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died in a helicopter crash. The accident occurred in mountainous terrain near…