Dmitry Medvedev

Sergei Ivanov, a former Russian defense minister and Putin ally, has died at 73.

Israel targets Lebanese civilians, killing 20, in a sharp escalation despite a reported ceasefire.

Xi Jinping's June visit to North Korea signaled China's tacit acceptance of Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal, marking a strategic shift as Beijing works to maintain influence over Kim Jong-un amid Russia's growing sway over the isolated nation.

Serbia granted citizenship to four times more Russian nationals than other foreigners this year, including individuals sanctioned by the US and Ukraine for ties to oligarchs and security threats, defying EU alignment expectations as a candidate member state.

Russia may expand its war to Europe as its Ukraine push falters, sparking growing fear among European leaders.

Putin threatened Armenia with cuts to cheap Russian oil and gas if it pursues European Union membership ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election, reflecting Moscow's broader struggle to maintain geopolitical influence as the Ukraine war diverts resources.

A Russian drone struck a residential apartment building in eastern Romania near the Ukrainian border on May 29, injuring two civilians and escalating concerns that Moscow's war is increasingly spilling into NATO territory, prompting NATO to reaffirm its defense commitments.

Lithuania's foreign minister says NATO could level Russia's military bases in Kaliningrad, prompting Moscow's nuclear retaliation threat.

A 37-country agreement advances a special tribunal to prosecute Russia's war leadership for aggression against Ukraine.

Central Asia diversifies defense procurement to reduce reliance on Moscow.

Russian official Dmitry Medvedev threatened to destroy Germany and Europe if direct war erupted, escalating geopolitical tensions amid NATO rivalry, defense spending increases, and deteriorating Russia-West relations shaping European security.

Russian official Dmitry Medvedev warned Germany that war would cause mutual destruction, with Europe's civilization ending while Russia survives, German industry completely destroyed, and qualified personnel fleeing globally.

King Charles III visits Washington, demonstrating diplomacy and style, outshining his host.

NATO scrambled fighter jets after Russian Tu-95MS nuclear-capable bombers conducted a seven-hour patrol near UK airspace over the Barents and Norwegian Seas, while Kremlin officials warned of potential nuclear apocalypse amid escalating tensions.

At an EU summit on April 23, Hungary and Slovakia lifted their vetoes, allowing approval of a 90 billion euro aid package for Ukraine through 2027, while the bloc imposed its 20th sanctions package against Russia, further reducing peace prospects as Europe deepens confrontation.

Dmitry Medvedev proposed Russian fertilizer tariffs on EU imports in retaliation for proposed levies on Russian goods funding Ukraine's reconstruction, threatening food price increases while Russia funds military operations amid escalating sanctions.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 2, 2026

Medvedev warns Israel may undermine the Iran-US agreement to escalate regional tensions.

Xi Jinping's June visit to North Korea signals China's tacit acceptance of Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program, marking a strategic shift away from denuclearization as Beijing prioritizes maintaining influence over its increasingly Russia-aligned ally amid geopolitical realignment.

Medvedev releases an AI video destroying images of Merz, von der Leyen, and Starmer on Russia Day.

Western nuclear powers spent 9.4 times more than Russia on nuclear arsenals in 2025, totaling $89.5 billion amid escalating Russian threats and modernization efforts across Europe and the United States.

Ukraine and Russia escalated their May 2026 conflict into dangerous long-range aerial warfare targeting civilian infrastructure, killing dozens and injuring hundreds, while NATO risks involvement after a drone struck Romania, prompting UN warnings of spiraling conflict.

Russian drone strikes have increasingly spilled into NATO and EU territories since Ukraine's 2022 invasion, with Romania experiencing 28 incursions and injuries mounting, prompting European leaders to urgently strengthen defenses against escalating military and psychological threats.

Russia warns Romania to expect more drone incidents amid ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Russia successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, its most lethal, amid the Trump and Xi summit.

Trump envoy Witkoff travels to Russia this week seeking a Ukraine ceasefire before Friday's deadline, threatening sanctions if Putin refuses, amid six months of failed diplomatic efforts since the 2022 invasion began.

Medvedev threatens the West after Russia's successful test of the Sarmat intercontinental missile.

Russian senior official Dmitry Medvedev threatened to destroy Germany and Europe if direct war erupts, escalating tensions amid strained Russia-West relations and heightened NATO concerns over regional security stability.

How Long Will Russia’s Patience Endure?

Russia's Leningrad Oblast 'now a front-line region,' local governor says following recent Ukrainian attacks

Russia has no ‘aggressive intentions’ towards Europe: Medvedev

Babiš acknowledged that the Czech Republic will not meet NATO’s 2% of GDP defense spending target

Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's Security Council deputy chairman, proposed retaliatory tariffs on Russian exports including fertilizers to the EU, threatening to raise European food prices while funding military operations, escalating trade tensions amid the Ukraine conflict and EU sanctions.

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says

Putin signals war's end as Russia loses battlefield momentum, suffers mounting casualties exceeding recruitment rates, faces economic pressure from Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure, while Ukraine emerges as a capable drone and missile power.

Xi Jinping gives tacit approval to Pyongyang's posture

Russia's shadow war on NATO territory escalates with drone strikes and sabotage, testing reactions and normalizing unacceptable behavior.

Armenia’s election is a setback for Vladimir Putin

A Russian drone struck a Romanian apartment building in May, injuring two civilians and marking the first NATO casualty since the Ukraine war began, exposing Europe's strategic vulnerability as fragmented defense spending fails to match Russia's concentrated military economy.

Putin warns Latvia and Lithuania of potential attacks, escalating war fears with NATO.

Russia warns of more drone strikes, blaming the UK and its allies for the war in Ukraine.

Russia prioritizes EU and China's liquefied natural gas interests over India's despite declaring their partnership special and privileged, risking offending New Delhi and undermining Moscow's strategy to balance Beijing's influence in Asia through its relationship with India.

Moscow's Victory Day parade signaled a Ukrainian success, revealing limits to authoritarian power.

Russian Security Council Deputy Chair Dmitry Medvedev warned that Europe will collapse if war erupts between Russia and Germany, citing Germany's military strengthening plans targeting 460,000 combat-ready troops by 2039 as a destabilizing threat to continental security.

Russian official Dmitry Medvedev accused Germany of dangerous militarization and revanchism, claiming Berlin's military expansion, increased defense spending, and NATO involvement represent efforts to achieve strategic dominance in Europe and defeat Russia.

Maximalist Demands Stall Path to Peace for Russia and Ukraine

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 30, 2026

'Sleep well, Europe': Russia threatens UK sites with potential strikes over Ukraine support

Ukraine Closes Road to NATO Membership

Zaluzhnyi now blames Zelenskyy for the counteroffensive. He wasn’t always so sure.