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Russia summons Lithuanian diplomat over removal of Soviet soldiers' grave

Russia announced on Thursday that it had summoned the Lithuanian charge d'affaires over the removal of a Soviet soldiers' burial site in the city of Siauliai.

30 Apr 2026-19:58
Made in Japan? Deconstructing the cultural narratives of nuclear catastrophe

The last two months have seen the anniversaries of the two worst civilian nuclear catastrophes in history.

26 Apr 2026-16:21
Orthodox world celebrates Easter today

Today, Sunday, April 12, 2026, millions of Orthodox Christians around the globe gather to celebrate Pascha, the "Feast of Feasts" commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

12 Apr 2026-09:13
Silk Seven Plus: A new test for Russia and China in Central Asia

22 Jan 2026-17:10
From enemies to allies: Why Assad’s rivals are now embracing Putin

Editor's note: Russian military-political analyst, expert in the field of strategic security, specialist in the Middle East and Africa Vladimir Bekish. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az.

06 Aug 2025-07:45
US plans to punish China for supporting Russia - Expert Opinions

A new controversy is unfolding between the world’s major powers. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently warned China of “significant consequences” should it provide material support to Russia in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This warning was delivered on Monday during a virtual meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng .

08 Jan 2025-09:15
Russia’s nuclear umbrella extends to post-Soviet security bloc under new doctrine — Shoigu

28 Nov 2024-13:13
Greek S-300 for Armenia: A challenge for both Russia and Türkiye

Greece has decided to transfer S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems and two other unnamed Soviet-made anti-aircraft systems to Armenia.

“The leadership of the Armed Forces is determined to continue the de-Russification of the Greek arsenal and the radical renewal of old systems with new Western technologies,” Greek portal Enikos writes .

According to the portal, the Greek Armed Forces ' leadership is determined to remove Russian-made systems from Greece's military arsenal and replace them with modern Western technologies. The General Staff of the Hellenic National Defense is reportedly at an advanced stage of providing Russian-made systems to Armenia.

Strengthening Armenia's defense, the portal adds, is not purely a Greek initiative but part of a broader collaboration with France, which is also contributing to arming Armenia. Additionally, a strong Armenia is perceived as a counterbalance to an unyielding Türkiye.

27 Nov 2024-08:48
Russia will sanction those who equate the USSR with Nazi Germany

16 Apr 2022-13:54