Nuclear energy
Russian President Vladimir Putin's October 29 announcement of a successful test of the Burevestnik, a nuclear-powered cruise missile, has sent a clear message to US President Donald Trump that Moscow will not be intimidated into concessions on Ukraine. The Burevestnik, which has been code-named "Skyfall" by
Atomic bombs
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the successful testing of a nuclear-powered drone, known as Poseidon, which he described as a "superweapon" due to its speed and depth capabilities. The underwater drone, designed to evade defenses and travel at 100 knots, is one of Russia's six nuclear-weapons
Missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the completion of decisive tests of the Burevestnik nuclear-powered, unlimited-range cruise missile, stating that considerable work remains to be done to put the weapon on combat alert. The missile, described by Putin as having no analogues in the world, has successfully completed a test
Intercontinental ballistic missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed cautious optimism about the implications of President Trump's new sanctions on Russia, noting that while they will hurt the Russian war machine, they are unlikely to be enough to force Vladimir Putin to make peace without additional pressure. In a 35-minute phone interview, Zelensky
Nuclear energy
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the country has successfully tested its "invincible" nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, which has a range of 14,000 km (8,700 miles). The missile, also known as the SSC-X-9 Skyfall by NATO, is said to be able to evade any defense
Missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the completion of decisive tests of the Burevestnik nuclear-powered, unlimited-range cruise missile, stating that considerable work remains to be done to put the weapon on combat alert. The missile, described by Putin as having no analogues in the world, has successfully completed a test
Nuclear testing
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the country has tested a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, which has a unique capability to evade missile defenses and stay aloft for an extended period. The missile, currently undergoing final tests, is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and has been described
European Union
Despite European leaders' consistent pledge to back Ukraine, a lingering question remains: how long can the Coalition of the Willing maintain its unity in the face of an uncertain future? The war in Ukraine has been ongoing for three-and-a-half years, with European countries taking an increasingly active role in
Putin, Vladimir
European governments have struggled to play a significant role in diplomacy over the Gaza war, while President Donald Trump has taken center stage, pushing longtime allies in Europe toward the sidelines. The continent's leaders have had mixed results in influencing Trump's response to Russia's
Putin, Vladimir
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensifies, a growing number of Russian fighters are defecting from their own country to join the Ukrainian army, bringing with them a unique perspective on the war and its complexities. These traitors, as they would be called in Moscow, are motivated by a
Peace negotiations
Donald Trump's recent reported frustration with maps of the Ukraine conflict reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of territorial politics and the emotional power of geography. The current state of the conflict, with Russia's demands for Ukraine's territorial surrender, highlights the critical role that cartography plays
Missiles
As the four-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, the conflict rages on with devastating consequences. Recent missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities have resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals and injured several others, further intensifying the need for air defence systems
