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Russia has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum threatening 100% secondary tariffs on countries that continue to engage in trade with Moscow, including purchases of oil and gas. A top Russian official described the warning as “theatrical” and claimed that such pressure tactics would have no effect on the Kremlin’s policies. Trump’s 50-Day Deadline […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that his administration will impose 100% tariffs on all Russian exports if Russia does not agree to a Ukraine ceasefire within 50 days. The ultimatum also includes secondary sanctions on countries that continue to import Russian oil, marking a sharp escalation in economic pressure on Moscow. Speaking at a […]
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on July 13 to discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict, evolving global dynamics, and their respective relationships with the United States. The meeting was held on the sidelines of a major multilateral gathering. Strengthening the Strategic Partnership Lavrov and Wang reaffirmed their
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared “unconditional support” for Russia’s actions in its war in Ukraine during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Wonsan on July 12. This public statement signals a deepening military and strategic partnership between the two countries. Kim Affirms Strong Alliance During the meeting, Kim expressed […]
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Russia has decided to scrap its only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, after years of repair delays, technical failures, and growing maintenance costs. Once seen as the flagship of the Russian Navy, the vessel has now become a symbol of stagnation in naval modernization. Repairs Halted After Repeated Setbacks The carrier entered drydock for overhaul […]
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