Russia is to carry out three tests of its new deadly hypersonic ‘Satan-2’ intercontinental ballistic missile this year, it was announced today. The 208-ton weapon, officially called RS-28 Sarmat, is the biggest beast in Vladimir Putin‘s modernised nuclear arsenal, and is due to go into service in 2022. ‘Three launches of the Sarmat ICBM will … Read more
A growing list of Republicans – including several potential 2024 presidential candidates – is trashing Biden climate envoy John Kerry following a new claim by a top Iranian diplomat in a leaked recording, and one GOP Senator wants Kerry’s resignation. Kerry on Monday emphatically denied telling Iran’s foreign minister Javad Zarif information about Israeli attacks … Read more
Russia has ‘successfully’ tested a massive new missile as it continues its display of military prowess – despite announcing a partial troop pullback from areas bordering Ukraine. The trial of the new weapon, believed to be the A-235 PL-19 Nudol, took place at the Sary Shagan test site in Kazakhstan. Major General Sergei Grabchuk, commander … Read more
There are not many doctors who visit patients in a flowing long white dress with a big red sash tied around their waist and surrounded by a swarm of photographers. But Anastasia Vasilyeva is no ordinary doctor. For this brave and media-savvy medic has become a thorn in Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s side as she fought … Read more
A US spy plane was spotted taking off from England as it embarked on another reconnaissance mission after being deployed to Europe amid a growing tension between Russia and Ukraine. Photographs of the Lockheed U-2, nicknamed the Dragon Lady after its CIA codename, were captured at RAF Fairford on April 16 as an estimated 100,000 … Read more
Leaked footage of Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny in jail apparently shows him doing pull-ups, despite spending the past three weeks on hunger strike. A video, presumably released with official approval, is aimed at countering claims he could die at ‘any minute’. It was spread among pro-Kremlin social media on Friday although it is not clear when … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin endured an awkward moment during Thursday’s climate summit after he was left sitting in confused silence following a technical glitch. Putin was left looking bewildered as he was introduced while France’s President Macron was still talking and ended up sitting silently on screen, oblivious to the fact he was on air. … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin endured an awkward moment during Thursday’s climate summit after he was left sitting in confused silence following a technical glitch. Putin was left looking bewildered as he was introduced while France’s President Macron was still talking and ended up sitting silently on screen, oblivious to the fact he was on air. … Read more
Russia staged huge military drills involving 10,000 troops, 40 warships, over 200 warplanes, and about 1,200 vehicles in Crimea today after Vladimir Putin warned the West not to ‘dare cross any red lines’ amid soaring tensions with Ukraine. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu personally travelled to the peninsula on Thursday to oversee the colossal war games involving Russia’s southern military … Read more
Russia has staged huge military drills involving 10,000 troops and 40 warships in Crimea after Vladimir Putin warned the West that not to ‘dare cross any red lines’ amid soaring tensions with Ukraine. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu travelled to the peninsula on Thursday to oversee large-scale snap drills of Russia’s southern military district and … Read more