Russia, North Korea

EU Readies More Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet by Year’s End
The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions aimed at targeting the shadow fleet of tankers Russia is using to ...
Russia's economy is heading toward a fate worse than recession, pro-Kremlin economists say
"The Russian economy is effectively facing the threat of stagflation — simultaneous stagnation or even recession and high ...
The ‘Deathonomics’ Powering Russia’s War Machine
Facing heavy losses in Ukraine, Russia is offering high salaries and bonuses to entice new recruits. In some poor regions, a ...
Pro-government economists blame central bank for plunging Russia into 'stagflation'
Russia's tight monetary policy has failed to curb price growth and has created risks of an economic slowdown, dragging the ...
Russia Launches Missiles Against Ukraine’s Capital
The attack ended a two-month pause in missile strikes on Kyiv, which had only been hit by Russian drones during that period.
U.S. and Polish officials open missile defense site that Russia has long protested
The U.S. missile defense base, which is being integrated into NATO's defenses, was originally planned under U.S. President ...
Russia fires dozens of missiles and drones at Ukraine's capital as North Korean troops start fighting in Kursk
The U.S. says there will be a "firm response" as Ukrainian forces holding ground in Russia's Kursk region now face North ...
Ukraine 'Cautiously Optimistic' About Long-Range Strikes on Russia
Antony Blinken said there was a focus on ensuring Kyiv has what it needs to counter Russian aggression before meeting his ...