How Russia Weaponized the Cold Ukrainian Winter

Inside one Kyiv neighborhood as it braved the harshest conditions since World War II.

By C.J. Chivers

Exclusive | Trump Weighs Military Operation to Extract Iran’s Uranium - WSJ

Exclusive | Trump Weighs Military Operation to Extract Iran’s Uranium  WSJ

Blackouts and hunger grip Cuba

Residents plagued by power cuts, heaps of rubbish and soaring prices as Donald Trump squeezes communist regime

Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

President Donald Trump said he has "no problem" with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade.

By The Associated Press

US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba amid blockade as Trump says island ‘has to survive’

The U.S. is reportedly allowing a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba as President Donald Trump eases pressure on the island, saying countries "needs to survive."

Trump suggests US will allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba - CNN

Trump suggests US will allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba  CNN

Russians strike critical infrastructure and agricultural facilities in Chernihiv Oblast

The Russians have struck a critical infrastructure facility in Chernihiv Oblast, attacked another agricultural facility and damaged a regional history museum building.

By Andrii Muravskyi

Trump walks back Cuba oil blockade, says he has ‘no problem’ with Russian tanker delivering fuel

His comments come as a Russian-flagged oil tanker, the sanctioned Anatoly Kolodkin, makes its way to the fuel-starved Caribbean country.

Russian oil tanker nears Cuba, Trump softens de facto blockade rhetoric

A ​Russian oil tanker entered Cuban waters on Monday, possibly granting a lifeline to Cuba as US President Donald Trump appeared to relax a de facto oil blockade on ‌the Caribbean island. FRANCE 24's Ed Augustin reports from Havana.

By FRANCE24

Trump allows sanctioned Russian oil tanker to enter Cuba despite US blockade

The vessel is sanctioned by the United States, the European Union and the UK following the war in Ukraine

By Darlene Superville

'Biplomacy': The 'crypto bro' who found Pakistan a seat at Trump’s table

By TOI WORLD DESK

Philippine oil refinery secures 2.5 million barrels of Russian crude - The Straits Times

Philippine oil refinery secures 2.5 million barrels of Russian crude  The Straits Times

US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, reversing course on blockade

The US cut off Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba after toppling Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3.

Team Trump's Covert Op To Annex Greenland That Wasn't

Trump has made plain his desire to assert US dominance over the Western hemisphere, of which Greenland is an integral part. But in the case of the Danish territory, his fight is against a NATO ally.

Police alerted after ‘suspicious vehicle’ spotted near Russian embassy

The police were alerted on Monday morning after a “suspicious vehicle” was seen parked outside a primary school near the Russian embassy in Nicosia. After officers arrived on the scene, the area surrounding the vehicle was cordoned off. More to follow…

US will allow Russia send oil to Cuba - reports

US President Donald Trump has said that Russia could send oil to Cuba despite Washington's de facto fuel blockade, as a Russian tanker was expected to deliver some much-needed crude to the crisis-hit island.

U-turn? Trump has 'no problem' if a country wants to send oil to Cuba, even Russia

Russian tanker with oil shipment arrives in Cuba

Anatoly Kolodkin, a Russian tanker carrying a humanitarian shipment of 100,000 tonnes of crude oil, has arrived in Cuba, the Interfax news agency reported on Monday, citing the Russian Ministry of Transport. Ship tracking data from LSEG showed the vessel moving along Cuba’s northern coast. The arrival comes after Donald Trump signalled on Sunday that […]

By newsroom

Russian Oil Tanker Arrives in Cuba After Trump Shrugs Off His Own Fuel Blockade

Trump said Sunday that the U.S. would not oppose shipments of oil to the island, including from Russia.

Monday's papers: Dropping drones in Finland, declining school performance, and healthcare waste

Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and export routes.

How critical are Russia’s crude oil imports to Philippines?

Petron Corporation has disclosed details of the crude oil shipment from Russia

By Isagani de Castro Jr.

Russian tanker nears Cuba with much-needed oil as Trump softens tone - The Jakarta Post

Russian tanker nears Cuba with much-needed oil as Trump softens tone  The Jakarta Post

US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba amid ongoing blockade and energy crisis - The Kyiv Independent

US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba amid ongoing blockade and energy crisis  The Kyiv Independent

Petron confirms 2.48M barrels of Russian oil purchased, says it may buy more

Petron has confirmed buying 2.48 million barrels of Russian crude in an emergency move after losing access to Middle East supply routes.

By Cristina Chi

US to allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, New York Times reports - Arab News

US to allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, New York Times reports  Arab News

Defense Forces strike Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant and Russian echelon

Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant, a Russian military convoy, and a launcher belonging to the Russian S-400 Triumph mobile surface-to-air missile system.

From promised jobs to the frontlines: How Ghanaian recruits signed irregular Russian military contracts

Kwasi Oppong (not his real name) is overwhelmed with grief after he reflects on the worst nightmare he has encountered since he signed up to fight for Russia in its special military operation against Ukraine.

By Abubakar Ibrahim