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Russia Offers Complete Technology Transfer of Su-57 Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter to India
Nov 20, 2025 03:50 pm CST
Ahead of President Putin's December visit to India, Russia has proposed unprecedented access to Su-57 stealth fighter technology, including full production capabilities and potential inclusion of the Su-75 Checkmate. This offer represents a significant opportunity for India to acquire advanced aerial defense capabilities previously withheld by Western nations.
Russian AI Robot "Green" Performs Dance Routine for President Putin at Sberbank Technology Exhibition
Nov 20, 2025 01:10 am CST
President Vladimir Putin attended a Sberbank technology exhibition where an advanced AI-powered humanoid robot named Green performed a dance routine. The event showcased Russia's progress in robotics and artificial intelligence, occurring days after another Russian robot named Aidol malfunctioned during a separate presentation. The exhibition also featured smart cash machines with health monitoring capabilities.
US Grants Hungary Full Exemption From Russian Oil Sanctions During Trump-Orban White House Meeting
Nov 08, 2025 09:02 am CST
President Trump has granted Hungary a complete exemption from Russian oil sanctions during Prime Minister Viktor Orban's White House visit. The decision acknowledges Hungary's geographic limitations as a landlocked country dependent on Russian pipelines for energy security, while highlighting the close relationship between the two right-wing leaders who share similar views on immigration and diverge from broader European positions on Ukraine.
Russia Demands Clarification on Trump's Nuclear Testing Plans as Tensions Rise
Nov 07, 2025 07:27 pm CST
Russia has formally requested the United States to explain President Trump's recent call to resume nuclear testing after a 33-year hiatus, warning that such action would trigger serious responses from other nuclear powers. The uncertainty has already prompted President Putin to instruct officials to prepare contingency plans for Russia's own potential nuclear tests in response.
Putin Orders Russian Officials to Prepare for Possible Nuclear Weapons Testing Following US Announcement
Nov 06, 2025 12:03 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed top officials to draft proposals for potential nuclear weapons testing in response to US President Donald Trump's recent announcement about resuming such tests. Despite Russia's historical adherence to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Putin indicated Russia would conduct tests if any other nuclear power does so, with Defense Minister Belousov confirming readiness at the Arctic testing site in Novaya Zemlya.
Trump Compares Putin and Xi Jinping: "These Are People Not To Be Toyed With"
Nov 03, 2025 01:28 pm CST
In a revealing CBS interview, former President Trump shared his perspectives on Russian and Chinese leaders, describing both Putin and Xi Jinping as "tough, smart leaders" while confirming plans for US nuclear testing and discussing his approach to international conflicts. Trump claimed success in stopping eight wars during his administration and expressed confidence in eventually resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russia Clarifies Recent Tests Were Not Nuclear Warhead Detonations as Trump Orders US Response
Oct 30, 2025 07:56 pm CST
Moscow clarified that its tests of the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile and Poseidon underwater drone were not atomic weapon tests, following President Trump's order for US nuclear testing in response. The Kremlin warned it would resume nuclear warhead testing if the US abandons the current moratorium, highlighting tensions between the two nations that control 90% of the world's 11,000 nuclear warheads.
Putin's Envoy Predicts Ukraine War Resolution Within One Year Following US Diplomatic Talks
Oct 30, 2025 01:16 am CST
Russian President Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev announced at a Saudi investment conference that the Ukraine war could end within a year, following meetings with Trump administration officials. Dmitriev, who also leads the Russian Direct Investment Fund, expressed confidence in approaching peace through diplomatic solutions and emphasized the importance of cooperation among global resource-rich nations to prevent further conflict escalation.
Russia's Burevestnik 'Storm Bird': The Nuclear-Powered Missile Designed to Evade US Air Defenses
Oct 28, 2025 10:32 pm CST
Russia has successfully tested the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile capable of flying 14,000 kilometers with terrain-hugging capabilities. This "Storm Bird" missile uses a nuclear reactor for propulsion, allowing extended flight times at low altitudes to evade detection by Western air defense systems, though experts note it remains non-operational and primarily serves as a strategic deterrent against US missile defense developments.
Trump Warns Putin About US Nuclear Capabilities Following Russia's Cruise Missile Test
Oct 28, 2025 09:11 am CST
President Trump cautions Putin about US nuclear submarines following Russia's Burevestnik cruise missile test, urging the Russian leader to end the Ukraine conflict instead of developing new weapons. Meanwhile, Putin terminates a plutonium disposal agreement with the US as tensions over nuclear capabilities continue to rise.