Russia
Russia sentences senior Def. Min. official to six years for theme park scandal
Major General Vladimir Shesterov, a senior Russian Defence Ministry official, was sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in a theme park funds scandal.
Russia says Israeli strikes are 'gross violation' of Syria's sovereignty
Trump calls 'Epstein hoax' the latest 'radical left Democrat scam'
Ukraine's drones target Moscow, other regions, Russia's defense ministry says
Threatening Putin: Will Trump chicken out? - opinion
Presidential threats of severe tariffs and new sanctions may be empty if Donald Trump fails to carry through.
Trump asked Zelensky if Ukraine could hit Moscow, FT reports
The US president had asked his Ukrainian counterpart whether he could hit military targets deep inside Russia if he provided weapons capable of doing so.
Azerbaijan, Russia, and Iran: Redrawing strategic boundaries - opinion
Azerbaijan is helping to rewrite the geopolitical script of the South Caucasus through its evolving foreign policy.
Beyond the headlines: Jewish journeys, past and present - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
US to give Ukraine missiles capable of hitting Moscow as Trump grows frustrated with Putin - report
The offensive weapons would reportedly include long-range missiles that could reach targets deep inside Russian territory, including Moscow.
Russia, China strengthen coordination on US relations and Ukraine war
Additionally, North Korea declared its unconditional support for Russia amid the war in Ukraine. • Ukraine's SBU said that it killed Russian FSB agents.
Russia and North Korea's diplomatic ties warm as Moscow gets cold shoulder from the West - analysis
As Western countries consolidated around support for Ukraine, Russia and North Korea are positioning themselves as challengers to the West.
Iran state media denies reports Russia accepts zero enrichment deal
"Putin would support zero enrichment. He encouraged the Iranians to work towards that in order to make negotiations with the Americans more favorable," a European source told Axios.
Kyiv to allocate $6.2 million to drone interceptor program
Authorities plan to open a center for training interceptor drone operators and create additional mobile units, he head of Kyiv city military administration said.
Ukraine drone attacks target Moscow, kills two, Russia says
Overnight Ukrainian drone attacks target Moscow and other regions, killing two and damaging agricultural infrastructure.
Russian tour companies offer $3,000 trips to Afghanistan
The first group of tourists is scheduled to depart for Afghanistan by mid-July, according to news sources.
