Trump-Putin Summit in Budapest Reportedly Put ‘On Hold’
Preparations for a highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, initially expected to take place in Budapest, Hungary, have reportedly been put “on hold,” according to several American media outlets citing unnamed officials.
EU Leaders Should 'Sleep Well,' Not Fear Russia, Says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Western claims that Moscow poses a threat to NATO member states, labeling them a “nonsense mantra” repeated by European Union leaders. Speaking during his annual address at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin said such assertions were either rooted in incompetence or used deliberately to mislead the public.
$25bn Deal for Iran-Russia Nuclear Project
Tehran and Moscow have signed a $25 billion agreement to construct four nuclear power reactors in southern Iran, according to reports from Iranian state media.
Tracking Myanmar’s Nuclear Drive: Latest Developments Under the Junta
The junta’s recent announcement to construct a small-scale nuclear power plant in the coming years marks the culmination of Myanmar’s decades-long pursuit of nuclear technology, which began in the early 2000s.
Kremlin Reacts to Trump’s Urging of EU to Cut Russian Energy Imports
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said that U.S. President Donald Trump is advocating for European nations to stop purchasing Russian oil and gas as a way to promote American energy interests. According to Peskov, Trump's approach highlights that he is, above all, “a businessman.”
Russia Reaffirms Recognition of Palestinian State Amid Gaza Crisis
Russia has reiterated its long-standing recognition of Palestinian statehood, highlighting that it had acknowledged Palestine's independence back in 1988—decades before the current humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
MI6 Launches Dark Web Portal to Recruit Russian Informants
The UK’s Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6, has launched a new dark web platform called ‘Silent Courier’ aimed at recruiting informants and defectors from hostile foreign nations, with a particular focus on Russia. The initiative, introduced by outgoing MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore during a speech in Istanbul, is designed to allow individuals with access to sensitive intelligence—especially regarding terrorism or foreign espionage—to contact British intelligence securely and anonymously.
“After Israel’s Strike on Doha, Moscow and Beijing Emerge as Potential Mediators”
Following Israel’s recent strike in Doha targeting senior Hamas leadership, questions have arisen over Qatar’s role as a mediator in the ongoing Gaza conflict. With the Gulf state’s neutrality under strain, attention is shifting toward Moscow and Beijing as possible alternatives in future negotiations.