This is due to US-imposed pressure, which isn’t the same from Russia’s perspective as voluntary vassal-like compliance with the US’ demands, thus maintaining their mutual trust under these circumstances. Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar denied rumors of India banning purchases of Russian oil. In his words, “No, India buys what is best for itself. <…> The question is not […]

The Taliban’s Ministry of Defense said Sunday that it would deliver a “calculated response at an appropriate time” to Pakistani airstrikes carried out overnight in parts of eastern Afghanistan, as tensions between the two sides escalated sharply. In a statement, the ministry accused Pakistan of targeting civilian areas and religious sites in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces, describing the strikes as […]

Pakistan carried out airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday night, targeting what it described as militant camps near the border, as local sources reported strikes in several districts of Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. In a statement dated Feb. 21, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the strikes were a “retributive response” to a string of recent suicide bombings inside Pakistan, including attacks […]

Following the change of power in Venezuela, the United States began to expel Russian companies from the country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in early February. Despite signing a partnership agreement with Caracas, Moscow effectively ignored the American capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, limiting itself to verbal condemnation of US actions. Iran, which was first attacked by Israel […]