Russia Staggeringly Reckless

Russia's top brass look for U.S. reset as Putin keeps quiet — for now

The Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin has no immediate plans to congratulate Donald Trump after he claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Sanctions evasion helps Russia dominate former Soviet republics

Russia's interference in the general elections in Georgia and Moldova, combined with extensive violations of Western economic sanctions, demonstrate Moscow's determination to regain control over ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

What Trump's win could mean for Russia's war against Ukraine

Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, vowing that Moscow's war on Kyiv would quickly end after he won the ...

How Russia Openly Escalated Its Election Interference Efforts

The Kremlin did not bother to hide its efforts to influence the 2024 presidential election, as it did in the past.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Putin Lavishes Praise on Trump, Saying Russia Is ‘Open’ to Restored Ties

Russians close to the Kremlin voiced optimism that Donald J. Trump could help end the war in Ukraine on Russia’s terms. Vladimir V. Putin said Mr. Trump’s remarks on ending the war “deserve ...

World - The New York Times - November 7

Putin congratulates Trump on election win and says Russia ready for dialogue

Russian leader says US president-elect acted ‘like a man’ after assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US election, and expressed ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Ukraine faces uncertainty as Trump's election raises questions about war with Russia

Following Donald Trump's election, Ukrainians are left wondering what his proposed peace deal could mean for the ongoing war. Amidst the turmoil, Kyiv says it is now battling North Korean troops ...

Russia soldiers who massacred Ukraine family get life in prison

The case marks a rare example of Russia admitting to a crime committed by its troops in Ukraine.

Russia blasts Ukraine with more aerial attacks as part of an intensified campaign

Officials say Russian missiles, bombs and drones have battered three regions of Ukraine in targeted nighttime attacks

World - ABC News - November 8

Russia ramping up drone attacks on Ukraine, UK Defence Ministry says

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Russia jails its own soldiers for killing entire family in Ukraine

The sentence, handed down by a Russian court, is a rare example of the country holding its troops to account for war crimes.

Russia Explores Plan to Merge Oil Giants Into Mega Producer

The resulting company would be the world’s second-largest crude producer, behind Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, and would pump almost three times the output of Exxon Mobil.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 9

Russia Sentences 2 Soldiers Over Killing of Ukrainian Family

The case, in which two soldiers murdered nine members of a family after breaking into their home, was a rare prosecution over crimes against civilians in Ukraine.

World - The New York Times - November 9

North Korea’s alliance with Russia proves Ukraine is not about religion

The invasion’s purpose remains a crass landgrab driven by desire to reignite Russian imperialism.

Politics - The Hill - November 9

In Russia's shadow: The Baltics wait for Europe's strategic new railway

Building the link to western Europe has become more urgent as the Baltics see Russia as a threat.

Defence chief calls for more spending on military

Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.

Russia Says It Shot Down Waves of Ukrainian Drones Above Moscow

Officials said more than 30 drones had been intercepted over suburban areas of the Russian capital in what was the biggest such attack since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

World - The New York Times - November 10

Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade large drone attacks

Ukrainian strike on Moscow is biggest since full-scale invasion while Russia sends wave of record 145 drones. Ukraine has carried out its biggest drone strike on Moscow since Vladimir Putin’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

The Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, With Drone Attacks, Foreign Troops and Record Losses

The surge in fighting occurs as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to end the conflict.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10

Ukrainian war reporter Andriy Tsaplienko documents war with Russia | 60 Minutes

Andriy Tsaplienko reported on wars around the world. Then war came to his home country of Ukraine when Russia invaded. He’s now committed to documenting what happens there, despite the risks.

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