Russia has moved advanced drones, originally from Iran, to Tehran. The new models include better navigation and anti‑jam features. These drones were first used by Russia in Ukraine. The transfer started after the U. S. and Israel hit Iran, sparking a month of drone attacks on Israeli and Gulf targe
Russia welcomed a recent statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who said the United States will only back Ukraine’s security if the country gives up control of Donbas, according to a senior Kremlin official. Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian special envoy for U. S. talks, told reporters t
Russia says it is still in contact with the United States about a possible resolution to the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters that Moscow is receiving updates from Washington and hopes the U. S. will keep working toward a settlement. Peskov added that Russia is
Russia has seen a sudden rise in money from selling oil, thanks to U. S. sanctions easing and price spikes caused by the Iran conflict. The U. S. Treasury allowed a short‑term pause on sanctions for Russian oil already loaded onto ships, hoping to keep the market steady. Treasury Secretary Scott Bes
Western North Carolina high schools are buzzing after a week of exciting sports. Students and fans alike can now vote for the top female athlete who delivered an outstanding performance last week. The voting deadline is Thursday noon. The winner of last week’s spot was Lilly Lossiah from Cherokee,
Russia will send a small delegation to the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, ending over ten years of sports isolation. The move follows growing support among international sporting bodies to lift the long‑standing Olympic ban on Russian athletes. It also opens the possibility for a full Russian team
Russia is seeing a lot of crypto action. People there are spending about 50 billion rubles ($648 million) on crypto every day. That's a huge amount! The government is taking notice. They want to make rules for this fast-growing market. The finance ministry and central bank are pushing for quick act
Russia claims it is striking Ukraine’s energy sites as payback for attacks on its own civilians. But the reality looks very different. The Russian defence ministry said a big attack on February 3 was a “response” to what it called terrorist strikes by Kyiv. That statement follows a pattern
Western Oregon, including Eugene and Springfield, might see a rare snow event next week. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a forecast that includes the possibility of freezing temperatures and light snowfall from February 16 to February 18. This weather pattern is expected to bring a mix
Russia's recent decision to tighten controls on Telegram has sparked a wave of criticism, particularly from those who rely on the app for essential communication. The state's communications regulator announced further restrictions, citing Telegram's failure to address criminal and terrorist activiti
