Brendan Cole
Senior Reporter at Newsweek
I write for Newsweek, mostly about Russia and Ukraine.
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2 weeks ago |
newsweek.com | Brendan Cole
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has approved a development strategy for Russia's Navy for the next 25 years, one of his key aides has said. Nikolai Patrushev, who heads Russia's Maritime Board, told media that the Russian president had last month signed off plans for the Navy until 2050. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Defense Ministry for comment. File photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the Navy development in Saint Petersburg on April 11, 2025.
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2 weeks ago |
kansas.com | Brendan Cole
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has approved a development strategy for Russia's Navy for the next 25 years, one of his key aides has said. Nikolai Patrushev, who heads Russia's Maritime Board, told media that the Russian president had last month signed off plans for the Navy until 2050. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Defense Ministry for comment.
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2 weeks ago |
newsweek.com | Brendan Cole
The proportion of Russians who view the U.S. as the most hostile country towards Moscow has almost halved over the last year, according to a survey. The poll by the independent Levada Center found 40 percent of respondents agreed that the U.S. was the most hostile nation towards Russia, down from 76 percent in 2024.
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2 weeks ago |
myrtlebeachonline.com | Brendan Cole
At least four people were injured following an explosion near a U.S. military air base in Japan. Local and defense ministry officials said that four Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (SFD) members suffered slight injuries following the incident at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa on Monday. Officials said the explosion took place during bomb disposal operations, causing personnel to suffer finger lacerations and possible hearing damage. This is a breaking story which will be updated.
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2 weeks ago |
newsweek.com | Brendan Cole
Private investment is needed to boost Russia's space industry, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. His comments come as a lawmaker in Russia floated the idea of offering political asylum to Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX. Dmitry Novikov, from Russia's international affairs committee, suggested Musk could be given asylum in Russia, following his public fallout with President Donald Trump, although there has been no confirmation of any formal offer being made.
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