Ukraine, Russia, War, and the Beat Goes On

Time is of the essence, Winter is fast upon us. Both Ukraine and Europe need to stay warm. China can do without encouragement of their world domination ambitions. The US needs to focus on cleaning out globalist progressivism. Time to go... Europe...

Tested by Russia, NATO looks to boost Kyiv and its own defences

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday he expected more NATO countries to buy American arms for Ukraine, as the alliance sought to bolster Kyiv and its own ability to counter Russia. North Atlantic Treaty Organization ministers were...

NATO chief says alliance to ramp up defense as US-led program boosts Ukraine’s fight against Russia

ISTANBUL NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Wednesday that the alliance is ramping up weapons production and air defense systems under a new $2.2 billion US-led military support program for Ukraine, while reinforcing measures to protect NATO...

Are China and Russia our enemies?

As transport secretary in the late 2000s, I visited a huge battery products factory in Beijing. It mostly churned out mobile phones for Nokia but was developing a new line in fast acceleration electric cars. They had some amazing prototypes which...

NATO seeks drone defense amid Russian airspace incursions

Skip next section Germany will step up contribution to air policing — defense minister 10/15/2025October 15, 2025Germany will step up contribution to air policing — defense minister Boris Pistorius has offered to increase Germany's contribution to...

NATO seeks 'drone wall' amid Russian airspace incursions

Skip next section Ukrainian authorities order more evacuations around Kupiansk 10/15/2025October 15, 2025Ukrainian authorities order more evacuations around Kupiansk Families living in villages near the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kupiansk have...

Volodin in Hanoi: A Visit Illuminating Vietnam-Russia Ties Amid Geopolitical Turbulence

On Sept. 28, 2025, Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia’s State Duma, stepped onto the tarmac at Nội Bài International Airport as Hà Nội’s monsoon rains gave way to clear skies. Welcomed by National Assembly Vice Chairman Vũ Hồng Thanh and...

Russia’s polymer industry enters prolonged stagnation – intelligence

Russia’s polymer production and processing sector has entered a phase of prolonged stagnation, according to the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. The decline began in 2022, and production indicators have continued to deteriorate since,...

Defence ministers gather in Brussels: Tested by Russia, NATO looks to strengthen its defences

In light of recent Russian airspace breaches that seem to test NATO waters, Defence ministers are gathering in Brussels this Wednesday. NATO defence ministers will look Wednesday at shoring up the alliance's ability to counter Russian air...

American energy diplomacy can spur human flourishing in Africa and counter Beijing and Moscow

When Russia’s state-owned Rosatom announced last week that it had signed a deal to build two nuclear power plants in Ethiopia, it was energy policy in action. Such geopolitical moves, characteristic of Moscow and Beijing extending influence across...

Lab of Future students launch CubeSat in Russia

Partnerships and global reach LOF represents the UAE at global forums such as the EAIE Conference (Sweden), Smart Education Summit, Global STEM Conference, and IAC (Milan). Partnerships across Europe, India, and Africa ensure the ecosystem remains...

Tested By Russia, NATO Looks To Strengthen Its Defences

NATO defence ministers will look Wednesday at shoring up the alliance's ability to counter Russian air incursions, as fears grow that Moscow is testing the West in a grey zone between war and peace. Focus will also be on bolstering support for...

Russian universities offer opportunities for students from Turkmenistan

As part of the International exhibition «Healthcare, education, and sports in the era of the Revival of the new epoch of the Powerful state», held in Ashgabat, a platform was organised for the presentation of Turkmenistan's leading higher...

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 14, 2025

October 14, 2025, 6:30 pm ET Click here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report. Click here to see ISW's interactive map of Ukraine's offensive in...

Researchers warn of widespread RDP attacks by 100K-node botnet

Researchers warn of widespread RDP attacks by 100K-node botnet A botnet of 100K+ IPs from multiple countries is attacking U.S. RDP services in a campaign active since October 8. GreyNoise researchers uncovered a large-scale botnet that is...

The Professor Profiles: Dima Arzyutov and his research on the Siberian region

Dima Arzytuov in the Yamal Peninsula, Siberian Arctic, in 2018. Credit: Photo Courtesy of Dima Arzyutov. Graphic: Lily Pace | Managing Campus Editor For the past two years, Dima Arzyutov has been sharing his knowledge about the Siberian region...

Russian Navy Degraded and Forced to Protect its Own Shipping in the Baltic

As part of Operation Baltic Sentry, which continues in the Baltic Sea, the Russian Navy is forced to spend significant resources on protecting its own shipping. This has significantly limited its capabilities in other regions, particularly in the...

Russia steps up assault on anti-war exiles, accusing them of terrorism

Russia’s main intelligence agency on Tuesday announced a sweeping terrorism investigation into nearly two dozen anti-war Russians, escalating the Kremlin’s onslaught against exiled critics of the invasion of Ukraine. The Federal Security Service...

Russia takes lead globally in creating driverless traffic regulation

MOSCOW, October 14. /TASS/. Russia is the first country globally that is creating legal regulation of connected and automated vehicles and holding experiments in parallel within the scope of driverless logistical corridors, CEO of GLONASS Alexei...

Russia must achieve economic goals despite challenges — PM Mishustin

MOSCOW, October 14. /TASS/. Russia must pursue its strategic objectives and aim for macroeconomic stability despite growing geopolitical challenges, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated during a strategic session. "Global trade is changing, and...