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Water has long been used as a tactical weapon in warfare
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Water has long been used as a tactical weapon in warfare

Drone
World News

Video shows moment Russian fighter jet hits US drone over Black Sea – WATCH

Downing of US drone - international law expert's arguments
World News

Downing of US drone – international law expert’s arguments

Water has long been used as a tactical weapon in warfare
World News

Water has long been used as a tactical weapon in warfare

Drone
World News

Video shows moment Russian fighter jet hits US drone over Black Sea – WATCH

Downing of US drone - international law expert's arguments
World News

Downing of US drone – international law expert’s arguments

Putin
World News

Putin calls to step up fight against destabilisation

By Agence France-Presse15-03-2023 16:29

Russian President Vladimir Putin called on prosecutors to increase pressure on “attempts to destabilise” Russia’s domestic situation

Russia calls on US to halt 'hostile' flights after collision
World News

Russia calls on US to halt ‘hostile’ flights after collision

By Agence France-Presse15-03-2023 11:20

Russia’s ambassador to the United States on Wednesday called on Washington to stop “hostile” flights near his country’s border.

Russia wants military aid from China
News

Russia wants military aid from China

By The Conversation09-03-2023 12:45

Russia has tried to secure weapons and other military support from allies such as North Korea, China, and neighboring country Belarus.

Stalin’s ghost still haunts Russia
World News

Stalin’s ghost still haunts Russia

By The Conversation08-03-2023 16:01

70 years ago, on the night of March 5, 1953, a certain Joseph Vissarionovitch Djougachvili(Stalin) breathed his last

Ukraine war: A fight to the de
World News

Ukraine war: A fight to the death in Bakhmut

By The Conversation08-03-2023 11:12

It’s fair to say that weather conditions undoubtedly contributed to Russia’s failures early in the war as many vehicles were lost or abandoned

Wimbledon
Tennis

Wimbledon to scrap Russia player ban – reports

By AFP04-03-2023 14:34

British tennis chiefs are set to abandon their controversial ban on Russian and Belarusian players ahead of this year’s Wimbledon.

Ukraine recap: spring comes too early for Putin’s tanks
World News

Ukraine recap: spring comes too early for Putin’s tanks

By The Conversation03-03-2023 09:34

At this time, Russia’s armour tends to become hopelessly bogged, making for easy targets for precision Ukrainian artillery.

Bakhmut fight
World News

Zelensky says of brutal Bakhmut fight, ‘will most likely fall’

By Agence France-Presse01-03-2023 11:45

Pressure is mounting on Ukrainian forces as fighting for the eastern frontline city of Bakhmut is getting ever more brutal with Russia.

Three situations that will lead Russia and Ukraine to make peace
World News

Three situations that will lead Russia and Ukraine to make peace

By The Conversation27-02-2023 10:09

In February 2023, a senior Ukrainian official said that peace talks are “out of the question” – without Ukraine reclaiming its territory.

action SA
News

Action SA on Russia’s invasion on Ukraine

By Keliah Daniels26-02-2023 10:46

Actions SA said it’s becoming clear that South Africa is, in fact, “tacitly supporting Russia” – so-called neutrality as is a “sham”.

SANDF joint drills
News

Stellenbosch prof on SA and Russia joint military exercises

By Keliah Daniels24-02-2023 14:59

Stellenbosch University Professor says that SA is not critical enough of the Russian and Chinese military drills.

Zelensky
World News

Zelensky says Ukraine ‘will prevail’

By Keliah Daniels24-02-2023 07:12

Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov warned that Russia was planning a missile attack on Friday to mark the day.

Russia’s inability to dominate
World News

Russia’s inability to dominate the sea has changed the war

By The Conversation23-02-2023 14:58

It’s almost a year since Russia waged a war against Ukraine, the war has taken different courses as Putin wanted to dominate the sea.

SANDF joint drills
News

SANDF on the naval drills with Russia and China

By Keliah Daniels23-02-2023 14:10

SANDF spokesperson, Lieutenant Sangweni said “cooperation and coordination with all other militaries is one that is very important to us”.

Truss
World News

Yellen: Sanctions having ‘significant negative effect’ on Russian economy

By Agence France-Presse23-02-2023 12:14

Sanctions imposed on Russia are having a “very significant effect”, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday.

Peace in Ukraine doesn’t ultimately depend on Putin or Zelensky
World News

Peace in Ukraine doesn’t ultimately depend on Putin or Zelensky

By The Conversation22-02-2023 15:03

It’s the Ukrainian people who must decide if they want peace between Russia and Ukraine not Putin and zelensky.

Putin says sanctions creating 'opportunities' for Russian businesses
Business & Finance

Putin says sanctions creating ‘opportunities’ for Russian businesses

By Agence France-Presse21-02-2023 17:56

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday lauded the resistance of Moscow’s economy in the face of massive international sanctions

Russia pulls out of New Start nuclear treaty with the US
World News

NATO chief says concerned China will supply arms to Russia

By Agence France-Presse21-02-2023 15:54

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg echoed US concerns on Tuesday that China could supply Russia with weapons to help it pursue its war against Ukraine.

Frigate.
News

SA Navy stages exercises with China and Russia

By Keliah Daniels17-02-2023 16:55

South Africa has refused to condemn the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, saying it wants to stay neutral and prefers dialogue to end the war.

putin gazprom
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Putin warns of efforts to ‘hinder’ Gazprom’s work

By Agence France-Presse17-02-2023 15:15

President Vladimir Putin lashed out Friday against “direct attempts” to hinder work of Russian gas giant Gazprom.

sandf
News

South African navy stages exercises with China, Russia

By Agence France-Presse17-02-2023 15:01

South Africa was on Friday due to embark on a 10-day routine joint military exercise with Russia and China along its eastern coast.

Ukraine war: how the conflict might unfold in its second year
World News

Ukraine war: how the conflict might unfold in its second year

By The Conversation17-02-2023 11:13

Ukraine and Russia war could take three directions in its second year as the conflict remains unresolved between the two countries.

Zimbabwe’s budget plans open door for growth
Africa News

Zimbabwe’s budget plans open door for growth

By The Conversation14-02-2023 18:53

Zimbabwe’s finance minister Mthuli Ncube promised financing of infrastructure projects, education, health, and value chains.

russian frigate
Cape Town

Russian frigate docks in Cape Town harbour ahead of military drills

By Keliah Daniels14-02-2023 16:14

A Russian military frigate docked in Cape Town harbour on Monday ahead of controversial military drills with South Africa and China.

Admiral Gorshkov
News

#VoetsekRussianWarship says Cape Town mayor as cutting-edge frigate Admiral Gorshkov makes pitstop

By Storm Simpson13-02-2023 17:24

Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov is reportedly armed with Zircon hypersonic missiles capable of hitting a target 900 kilometres away.

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