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Russian intelligence officer shot, wounded in Moscow
Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, a senior Russian military intelligence official, was shot in his Moscow apartment building and is in serious condition in the...
New START nuclear treaty set for extension as US, Russia close in on deal
The United States and Russia are close to reaching an agreement to extend the New START nuclear arms control treaty beyond its expiration. This...
Ukraine, Russia Resume “Productive” Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukraine and Russia began a second day of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, aimed at ending Europe’s most destructive conflict since...
50 Years of Nuclear Restraint Ends Tomorrow
Tomorrow, February 5, 2026, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expires. There will be no dramatic denouncement,...
Ukraine, Russia wrap first day of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators ended the first day of talks in Abu Dhabi, supported by the U. S., aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict...
Russia Faces Potential Tripling of Budget Deficit as Oil Revenues Fall
Russia's public deficit could increase significantly, potentially reaching nearly triple the official target by the end of 2026. This projection comes as a result...
EXPLAINER: Who Has Nuclear Weapons, and Why Should We Care
Nuclear weapons are the most powerful bombs, using nuclear fission to release energy, with hydrogen bombs also utilizing fusion. The U. S. dropped the...
Why the Expiry of the New START Treaty Raises Global Nuclear Risks
The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, known as New START, is the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia....
Russia Braces for Life After Nuclear Arms Limits
The New START treaty, signed in 2010 by U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, has been the cornerstone of nuclear arms...
Ukraine Agrees to Multi-Tiered Ceasefire Plan with West
Ukraine has reached an agreement with Western partners that any persistent Russian violations of a future ceasefire would trigger a coordinated military response from...