Moscow
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Putin Meets Xi in Beijing Days After Trump Visit
Putin and Xi emphasized their shared vision of a multipolar world order….
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Tehran Warns U.S. of ‘Surprises’ as Xi–Putin Meet in Beijing
underscoring the volatility of the Gulf standoff….
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Putin Moves to Bolster China Ties After Trump–Xi Talks
Vladimir Putin is seeking to reinforce Moscow’s strategic partnership with Beijing….
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Russian Ship Sinks Off Spain Amid Nuclear Cargo Suspicions
Intelligence sources suggest the ship may have been carrying nuclear reactors….
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Russia Warns Diplomats to Leave Kyiv Amid Strike Threat
urging them to evacuate in anticipation of possible strikes….
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Russia to Halt Kazakhstan’s Oil Flows to Germany via Druzhba
The decision highlights Russia’s leverage over transit routes and its ability to pressure European economies even without direct exports.
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Russia/Ukraine War: Fresh Strikes Hit Kyiv, 2 Civilians Killed
Local authorities confirmed two deaths and multiple injuries after residential areas were struck.
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Russia Launches Three Iranian Satellites into Orbit
Paya weighs 150 kg, the heaviest satellite Iran has ever deployed
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Trump and Zelenskyy Signal Breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
The meeting comes amid continued Russian strikes on Kyiv, underscoring the urgency of a settlement. Analysts caution that while the rhetoric signals progress, territory and sovereignty questions remain the most difficult hurdles.
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EU Commits $105bn Loan to Bolster Ukraine’s Defence
The proposal underscores Europe’s determination to keep Kyiv’s military and economy afloat as the war grinds into its fourth year.
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Trump Signals Breakthrough in Berlin
President Donald Trump announced on December 15, 2025, that negotiations to end the war are nearing completion.
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Trump Shrugs Off China-Russia Axis
President Trump brushed off concerns about a growing China-Russia alliance, citing the U.S.’s unmatched military strength
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U.S. Trade Strategy, Trump’s Unorthodox Playbook
The strategy is described as “ad-hoc and contradictory,” with Trump leveraging trade pressure to extract deals












