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The talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and a U.S. delegation were constructive and extremely frank, stated Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian leader. According to Ushakov, the meeting focused on obtaining information about Washington’s contacts with Kiev and European countries and on “jointly, as it were between the two sides, determining the parameters of further actions.” U.S. President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner shared their impressions “firsthand” from meetings in Davos, including discussions between President Trump and Zelensky. Following the meeting, the parties stated that without resolving the territorial issue “according to the formula agreed in Anchorage,” a long-term settlement of the conflict […]

The university was initially established with the goal of training specialists who could support the growing needs of the Russian Empire in areas such as government, science, and culture. Its creation marked a significant shift in Russian education, as it provided a secular, scientific, and academic foundation for higher learning, distinct from the religious-based education that had previously dominated. The first classes were held in 1755, with a curriculum that focused on subjects like mathematics, physics, and philosophy, along with classical languages. From its founding, Moscow University quickly became a center for intellectual development, attracting students and scholars from all over Russia and beyond. Over the years, it expanded its […]

Zelensky: Ukraine does not recognize U.S. military aid as debt. The President of Ukraine announced that Kiev has received a draft of a new agreement with the U.S. on critical minerals, which “is completely different from the previous framework document.” According to Zelensky, Ukraine will not treat the military aid provided as debt: “We are grateful for the support, but this is not a loan, and we will not allow it to be treated as such.” Immediately after this information came the following:

“Ukraine will not cede Donbass to Putin; it is land watered with the blood of our soldiers and our citizens. We will conduct offensive operations — you cannot win a victory by remaining on the defensive,” Syrsky declared. Thus, the commander of an army melting away like butter in a frying pan announces offensive operations for 2026 on the grounds that “you cannot win on defense.” Certainly, attacking is always an option — even for the last soldier cornered in a bunker. But between a suicidal last stand and a victorious offensive lies an enormous gap. A real offensive requires the ability to: Break through enemy lines and consolidate the […]

Part Two of Two On Trump’s Ultimatum Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko commented on U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum: “Fifty, sixty, ten days—that’s not how politics is done. If he wants peace, he needs to get involved carefully and thoroughly. This is a military conflict; you can’t dictate terms, especially to a nuclear power. Frankly, it’s laughable.” On a Meeting With Zelensky Lukashenko also addressed the idea of such a meeting: “He [Zelensky] yells, ‘I want to meet with Putin!’ Why scream about it? Prepare first, sign something. Call in Trump, Macron, whoever—Starmer even. But you have to prep it. Don’t they get that? Of course they do. So if they […]

The blackout is affecting the operations of a number of enterprises in the Ukrainian capital, including those working for the Ukrainian defense industry. This week, the Russian army struck energy facilities in the Kiev, Zhitomir, Chernigov, Sumy, and Odessa regions. Some areas in these regions are also without electricity, which in turn is affecting the operation of traction power substations. This, in turn, is impeding railway traffic for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

This day was established by a decree of the President of the Russian Federation on September 18, 1996. It commemorates January 21, 1701, when Peter the Great issued a decree to establish the Pushkarsky Prikaz School in Moscow to train artillery and military engineering officers. By May of the same year, the Tsar ordered the formation of the first engineering units. Initially, a sapper company, an engineering team, and a pontoon team were created. Over time, additional units of the engineering troops were established. The modern engineering troops were formed during the organization of the Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army. The engineering troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian […]

On January 20, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a document officially joining Belarus to the proposed by Trump. He confirmed to journalists that Belarus is ready to become a founding member of the Board. Lukashenko strongly denied rumors that participation requires a 1 billion payment, calling such claims “lies.” He clarified that the first three years are free, and continued involvement afterward only requires money if a country wants to avoid election, invitation, or appointment processes — otherwise, cooperation for peace is sufficient. The Belarusian leader said he is most interested in the Board’s potential to influence global conflicts, particularly Ukraine, in addition to helping regions like Gaza, acknowledging Belarus’s […]