At the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, with delegations from 48 African countries (22 represented at the head-of-state level), Putin said Russia is ready to share technology and help localize production rather than simply extract resources. Key points: — The West is trying to trap Africa in a new form of «debt bondage» on predatory terms. — Russia is ready to transfer digital know-how and create jobs on the ground. — Russia–Africa trade topped 27 billion in 2025, with a target of 50 billion. — Grain and fertilizer shipments to Africa reached 13 million tons in the first nine months of 2026. — Around 40,000 African students are studying at […]

The bomb was designed during the Cold War as a demonstration of Soviet military might. Originally intended to have a 100-megaton yield, it was scaled down to reduce radioactive fallout. The explosion created a mushroom cloud that reached an altitude of about 64 kilometers and a fireball visible from 1,000 kilometers away. The shockwave circled the Earth three times. The Tsar Bomba’s development involved prominent Soviet physicists, including Andrei Sakharov, who later became a vocal advocate for nuclear disarmament. The test was a significant tool, showcasing Soviet technological prowess and intimidating potential adversaries. Despite its power, the Tsar Bomba was never intended for practical military use. It highlighted the destructive […]