Russia’s economic problems, driven by its war against Ukraine and Western sanctions, continue to deepen — with logistics among the hardest-hit sectors. — Ukrinform.

Nearly two dozen earthquakes have struck off the coast of Russia, near the Kamchatka Peninsula, in the last 24 hours, according to the U.S. Geological Survey ( USGS ). The temblors were measured from 4.3 to 6.1 magnitude, the latter considered a strong earthquake that could inflict damage on populated areas.

China and Russia pledged a joint response to unilateral sanctions during a visit by Russia's Prime Minister, as Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to advancing ties with Moscow despite "turbulent" external conditions.

Chinese leader meets Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing just days after his summit with US President Donald Trump.

Days after canceling a planned summit with Putin, citing a lack of progress toward ending the war in Ukraine, Trump took a major step by effectively blacklisting Rosneft and Lukoil.

Russia remains in constant contact with Venezuela over tensions in the Caribbean, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying on Tuesday.

At least two people have been killed in a drone attack in Ukraine’s Odesa region, according to Ukrainian authorities

The BBC estimates that at least 57 Russian regions – more than half of the country – have experienced fuel supply disruptions following Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. The Russian government extended the temporary ban on petrol exports and imposed restrictions on other types of fuel until 31 December 2025.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is now believed to be more dug in than ever, according to a recent intelligence assessment.

The first road bridge between the two countries is being built across the Tumen River along their shared border, according to satellite imagery analyzed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank.