In a move to slow Russian advances in Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has approved the provision of anti-personnel mines to the Ukrainian military. This comes as reports state that North Korean troops have joined Russian marines and airborne units in battles throughout the country. The addition of anti-personnel mines marks a new level of assistance from the US in the ongoing conflict, with the mines being more deadly and longer-lasting than the previously provided anti-tank mines. Meanwhile, Ukraine's air defence units are actively working to repel a Russian air attack on the capital city of Kyiv.
After being banned from FIFA and UEFA tournaments due to their special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian national football team has been playing a series of friendly matches against other countries. One of these matches will be against Brunei on November 15 in the southern city of Krasnodar, with FIFA officially registering the game. The team's upcoming match against Syria on November 19 has also been confirmed, with the Syrian Football Association signing a contract for the friendly game to be played in Volgograd. This will be the first time Russia and Brunei face each other on the football field.
Despite making an impressive aerobatic display at the Airshow China 2024, the Su-57 fighter jet faced global ridicule and embarrassment due to its questionable build quality and stealth capabilities. Social media users pointed out far from hi-tech bolts and filler between panels, rendering the plane detectable to radars and negating its stealth abilities. This further adds to the long and troubled history of the prized Russian aircraft.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has announced new sanctions aimed at Russia's "shadow" oil tanker fleet, which is used to transport goods banned under Western sanctions. Despite a history of strained relations, the move comes as the Ukrainian government actively targets Russian assets and individuals who support the country's actions in the ongoing conflict. The sanctions are part of a larger effort to increase pressure on Russia and hold them accountable for their role in the war.
Detailing the context in Russia during the period leading up to the October Revolution, this article explores the ideological foundations that shaped Lenin's revolutionary strategy. A key figure in the formation and direction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party, Lenin's writings on democratic centralism and a scientific approach to socialism remain relevant to this day. The split between Bolsheviks and Mensheviks marked a turning point in the party's tactics and Lenin's contributions, including the concept of a united front, played a significant role in paving the way for the October Revolution.
In a controversial move, a Russian court has slapped Google with a fine of $2.5 decillion, a figure higher than the world's total GDP, for refusing to restore accounts of pro-government and state-run media outlets. The fine, which started at 100,000 rubles per day and exponentially increased, was imposed after Google blocked these media outlets' YouTube channels for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The parent company Alphabet, with a revenue of over $307 billion, is unlikely to ever pay this exorbitant fine.
Amid speculation that North Korea is sending troops to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Russia's lower house of parliament voted to ratify a treaty with North Korea that would provide mutual assistance in the case of aggression from an outside force. The move has raised concerns in South Korea, with its spy agency claiming that thousands of North Korean soldiers are currently training in Russia and are likely to be deployed to the front lines in Ukraine soon. This development comes as Western countries accuse North Korea of supplying weapons to Russia for its offensive in Ukraine.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's recent remarks come as a boost for India's efforts towards achieving a peaceful resolution in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Scholz praised India's reliable relations with all stakeholders and urged for a ceasefire in the region. His statement also comes in the light of appreciation from other world leaders, such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, for India's support in addressing the conflict.
In response to an attack by suspected Kurdish militants on its key state-run defence company, Turkey launched an aerial offensive against Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria. The strike resulted in the destruction of over 30 targets, according to the Turkish defence ministry. The attack at the aerospace and defense company TUSAS also resulted in the deaths of two attackers, who were believed to be members of the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is currently in Russia, condemned the attack, while the Iraqi embassy in Ankara also expressed solidarity with Turkey and condemned terrorism. The PKK, which has been fighting for Kurdish autonomy since the 1980s, has recently faced increased pressure from the Turkish government, particularly after a collapsed ceasefire in 2015.
A deadly terror attack targeted the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) in the capital Ankara. Two terrorists were neutralized in the attack and an investigation has been launched. The attack coincided with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Russia for the BRICS Summit and occurred while a major trade fair for the defence and space industries was underway in Istanbul. Several videos on social media showed the attackers storming the company's headquarters, leaving three dead and 14 injured.