Moldova, Russia

A Russia-backed sliver of Moldova is fast running out of energy. Here’s what to know
Ukraine to help Moldova amid worsening energy crisis
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BALKAN BLOG: Giving free energy to Transnistria could thwart Russia’s plans for Moldova
By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest Moldova will certainly not provide free gas to separatist Transnistria region, government spokesperson Daniel Voda said on January 8 at one of the press conferences held daily since Gazprom cut gas supplies on January 1.
Russia won't cancel Navalny's 'terrorist' status even though he's dead, widow says
Russia's financial watchdog has rejected a request to remove late opposition leader Alexei Navalny from its list of "terrorists and extremists" even though he is dead, his widow Yulia Navalnaya said on Friday.
Oil jumps more than 3% on concern over more sanctions on Russia and Iran
Oil prices surged on Friday and were on track for a third straight week of gains as traders focused on potential supply disruptions from more sanctions on Russia and Iran.
Russia is feeling the full impact of sanctions and the strain could force an end to the war this year, think tank says
After three years of war, strict sanctions, and dwindling oil prices, the odds are stacked against the Kremlin in 2025, a think tank fellow argues.

Putin, Russia and Ukraine

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Trump says he will meet with Putin to discuss end of Russia-Ukraine war
Putin Open To Talks With Trump Over Russia-Ukraine Conflict
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Kremlin 'welcomes' Trump's 'readiness' for talks on Russia's war in Ukraine
Russia's devastating glide-bomb attacks are down, but they remain a serious problem for Ukraine
Ukraine's long-range drone strikes on airbases and ammunition depots inside Russia have reduced the glide-bomb threat.
Russia's 'Secret' Military Facilities Hit in Massive Overnight Drone Raids
Following the overnight attack, fires broke out at facilities that Kyiv says were being used to support the Russian invasion.
Russia's Losses in Ukraine Pass Grim Milestone
Russia's ability to continue fighting in the war with Ukraine may be in jeopardy as it suffers highest rate of military personnel losses in the Ukraine war.
Russia watching Trump’s Greenland ambitions ‘with great interest’
The Kremlin says it’s watching with “great interest” President-elect Trump’s ambitions for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. Trump declined to rule out using military force in his pursuit of Greenland this week,
US special operators are going back to their 'roots' with an eye on China and Russia, senior Pentagon official says
After decades of counterterrorism, special operators are shifting back to supporting the joint force as the US faces powerful militaries.
As Russia seeks influence in Africa, former students play central role
Going back to the days of the Cold War, many Africans studied in the Soviet Union and later Russia. They’re now among Russia’s biggest boosters.
Elon Musk Is Meeting Secretly With China and Russia. It's Time for Congress to Rein Him In | Opinion
Winning the space race is far more important than remaining committed to any one contractor. U.S. decision makers should do what needs to be done without delay.