US Russia tensions
Russia's Poseidon: Inside the Nuclear-Powered Underwater Drone Putin Claims Is Unmatched Globally
Oct 30, 2025 12:41 am CST
Russia has successfully tested its Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drone, with President Putin claiming the weapon is uninterceptable, can reach any continent, and has no global equivalent. This test follows another recent demonstration of Russia's Burevestnik nuclear cruise missile, further escalating tensions with the US as Trump urges Putin to focus on ending the Ukraine war instead of developing new weapons systems.
Putin Dismisses Trump's Oil Sanctions Impact on Russian Economy While Issuing Strong Warning on Tomahawk Missiles
Oct 24, 2025 01:31 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin downplayed the significance of recent US sanctions targeting major Russian oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil, describing them as serious but insufficient to damage Russia's economy. While expressing openness to continued dialogue with the US, Putin issued a stark warning about potential consequences if Russia faced attacks from US Tomahawk missiles sought by Ukraine. These developments follow deteriorating US-Russia relations after a planned summit between Putin and Trump collapsed.