#Russia

A state-run poll finds most Russians expect the Ukraine war to end in 2026. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy has detailed a new peace plan involving a troop withdrawal from the Donbas, a proposal that starkly contrasts with Moscow's hardline stance.

As Russia's Vladimir Putin praises an 'invincible friendship,' North Korea's Kim Jong Un reveals his military ambitions by inspecting an 8,700-ton nuclear submarine.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un has revealed an 8,700-tonne nuclear-powered submarine, condemning a new US-South Korea deal. The move, along with a missile test and Russian backing, elevates regional tensions.

Amid a deadly car bombing and massive drone attacks in Moscow, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has revealed a detailed 20-point peace plan for the first time.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered a conditional peace proposal, stating his forces could pull back from the east if Russia withdraws its troops first. The ball is now in Moscow's court.

The Trump administration's recall of nearly 30 career ambassadors has prompted a stark warning from Democrats, who claim the move leaves over 100 posts vacant and creates a diplomatic vacuum for China and Russia to exploit.

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have formed a 5,000-strong joint military force to combat armed groups. This analysis explores whether their deepening alliance with Russia can solve the region's security crisis.

A second deadly explosion in Moscow in less than a week has killed three people, including two police officers. The blast follows a car bombing that killed a senior general, heightening security fears in the Russian capital.

A new forecast indicates the Russia-Ukraine war could continue for another 12 to 18 months. The conflict has evolved into a war of attrition, with a military stalemate fueling projections of a long-term conflict.

The US, China, and Russia have clashed at the United Nations over Washington's seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers, with Beijing accusing the US of violating international law.

Experts predict the Russia-Ukraine war could last another 12 to 18 months. The conflict is shifting to a war of attrition, with tactics like "creating fear" becoming more prominent.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed a new 20-point peace plan, agreed with the U.S., that includes potential troop withdrawals from the east in exchange for strong Western security guarantees.