Russian law paves way to recognise Taliban and potentially Syria's new leadership December 17, 2024 at 01:41AM

Russia's parliament recently enacted a law enabling the suspension of bans on designated terrorist groups. This move paves the way for potential normalization of relations with the Afghan Taliban, considered an ally by President Putin in counterterrorism efforts.

Explosion kills head of Russia's nuclear defence forces, his assistant in Moscow December 16, 2024 at 11:30PM

In Moscow, an explosive device attached to a scooter detonated near an apartment building, killing Lt. General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's NBC Defence Forces, and his assistant. Russian investigators are actively pursuing the case. Kirillov was previously charged by Ukraine with using chemical weapons during the ongoing conflict.