Russia Warns UK of “Price” Over Drones Supplied to Ukraine Russia has accused Britain of “deliberately escalating” the war in Ukraine after reports said British-made drones had been used against military and industrial targets inside Russia. The Russian embassy in London said Britain had become an “accomplice and co-perpetrator” in the reported attacks. It warned … Read more
Putin’s Disputed Islands Visit Sparks Anger in Tokyo Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup in the Kuril Islands on August 13, marking his first visit to the disputed Pacific island chain. Russia controls the islands, while Japan claims the four southernmost islands and calls them the Northern Territories. The visit quickly drew a strong diplomatic … Read more
Kyiv Under Big Trouble After Fresh Russian Strikes Russia said it launched a large-scale missile and drone operation against Kyiv and several other parts of Ukraine early Monday. The Russian Defense Ministry described the assault as a precision strike using long-range weapons and drones. According to Moscow, the operation targeted military-industrial facilities, weapons production sites, … Read more