Ri Chang-te, head of North Korea's intelligence service, met with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu at an international security forum in Russia last week to discuss peace and cooperation, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Milorad Dodik is reportedly traveling to Moscow once again to participate in a security forum. The event is organized by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Sergei Shoigu has reiterated threats, suggesting a potential Russian reaction if the security of Transnistria's residents, a separatist region of Moldova, is threatened.
Sergei Shoigu, Chairman of the Security Council, stated that Russia is prepared to protect the Russian-speaking population in Moldova, a former Soviet republic deepening ties with NATO and the EU.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu stated that Russia is concerned about the fate of its citizens in Transnistria. He announced that Russia will take all necessary measures to defend them.
Ruslan Tsalikov, former first deputy to ex-Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, was detained on corruption charges, adding to new accusations within the Russian military.
Russian security official Sergei Shoigu stated that Moscow is ready to launch an attack on Kyiv 'at any moment,' according to state media. The Russian Foreign Ministry also issued a threat of new 'systematic strikes' targeting 'central' areas.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu reiterated the Kremlin's unwavering stance on ending the war in Ukraine, stating that lasting peace will not be achieved without meeting Moscow's key demands, during a meeting of SCO representatives in Kyrgyzstan.
A former deputy of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has been placed under house arrest. The Russian Prosecutor General's Office is seeking to confiscate his multi-billion ruble property.
Russian officials, including Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and the Security Council secretary, have stated that the safety and security of Russian citizens residing in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria are under threat. These claims raise concerns about potential escalation in the region.
Russia's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu reminded Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia of Russia's right to self-defense following Ukrainian drone attacks, implying potential action against NATO members.
The war initiated by Putin has fueled corruption and embezzlement within the Russian Ministry of Defense, leading to the arrest of a former first deputy minister and close associate of former minister Sergei Shoigu.
Ruslan Tsalikov, former first deputy defense minister and 'public relations general' for Sergei Shoigu, has been arrested in a new corruption scandal shaking Putin's army.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu expressed confidence that recent successful tests of the Sarmat ballistic missile and nuclear exercises would temper Western strategists and force them to soberly assess the potential consequences of their actions.
The European Union has officially adopted sanctions against several violent Israeli settlers and extremist organizations in the West Bank. This move, targeting individuals and groups accused of human rights abuses against Palestinians, has drawn strong condemnation from the Israeli government.
Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu linked Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu's statements about alleged threats to Russian citizens in Transnistria and Moscow's readiness to use 'all methods' to protect them to the pre-election agenda, stating he sees no threat.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu stated that Russia will take all necessary measures to defend its citizens in Transnistria, issuing a warning to Moldova not to attempt actions similar to Ukraine.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has issued a stern warning to Finland and the Baltic states, stating that Russia will defend itself against Ukrainian drone attacks.
Ruslan Tsalikov, former First Deputy Defense Minister and close associate of Sergei Shoigu, has been detained by law enforcement officials, marking a significant blow to Shoigu's circle.