On October 18, 1867, the United States bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. Russia was seeking to sell the land to prevent potential loss to Britain in the event of war, while the United States aimed to expand its territory and influence in the Pacific.

Russia clearly wanted to pivot to work with Sharaa. It likely extended feelers long ago, recognizing HTS as a potential partner, even after a decade of fighting in Syria.

Ultimately, he also wants to make the United States look weak and fragment the NATO alliance. Responding wisely to him is vital for Washington and Europe. It is not easy. Striking back hard risks escalating conflict,

According to Russian Presidential Envoy for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoy, Russia’s recent history is a subject of hot debate MOSCOW, September 6. /TASS/. Olivier Assayas’ movie The Wizard of the Kremlin, starring Jude Law as ...

Dutch military photos showed an F-35 stealth fighter sporting a fresh drone-shaped kill mark after the advanced jet was used to shoot down Russian drones that violated alliance airspace.

Syria’s interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa travelled to Moscow on Wednesday  for his first in-person meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit marked a remarkable shift in the relationship since Putin had long been a staunch supporter of Al-Sharaa’s predecessor Bashar al-Assad,

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