October 19, 2023 US conducts nuclear test in Nevada hours after Russian move to revoke global test ban The U.S. conducted a high-explosive experiment at a nuclear test site in Nevada on Wednesday as tensions flare over Russia's nuclear ambitions.
October 19, 2023 Putin spotted in China with nuclear briefcase nearby in rare footage: report Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly relied on his nuclear options as a means of deterring more direct involvement or stronger support for Ukraine during his invasion.
October 19, 2023 Second American journalist detained in Russia this year after Evan Gershkovich Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty editor Alsu Kurmasheva is being held by Russian authorities on charges of failing to register as a foreign agent.
October 19, 2023 Russia seeks extradition of Ukrainian SS member celebrated in Canadian parliament Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is demanding the extradition from Canada of 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, who fought under Nazi command in World War II.
October 19, 2023 Russia and North Korea officials join for 2-day summit in Pyongyang amid Western suspicions about arms deal Russian and North Korean foreign ministers met in Pyongyang for a two-day summit this week to underscore their relationship and potentially discuss transfers of military supplies.
October 18, 2023 Xi gushes over 'dear friend' Putin as duo meet in China Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week during a summit on the Belt and Road Initiative.
October 18, 2023 United Nations to vote on resolution condemning Hamas attack and all violence against civilians Brazil, which holds the Security Council presidency, intends to introduce a resolution condemning Hamas and the ongoing violence against civilians in Israel and Gaza.
October 17, 2023 Putin has 'no rivals' for presidency ahead of election, spokesman claims The Russian government claims that President Vladimir Putin has no competition for the presidency in his upcoming election.
October 17, 2023 US secretly sends long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine, Kyiv forces use them against Russia for 1st time A U.S. official and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed America sent ATACMS to Ukraine and Kyiv forces have used them against Russia.
October 17, 2023 Japan criticizes Russia for banning its seafood following release of Fukushima’s treated wastewater While China has already banned Japan’s seafood in response to the Fukushima radioactive wastewater release, Russia will also implement import restrictions Monday.