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President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Welcome 16 Americans Freed in Complex Prisoner Swap
In a significant diplomatic achievement, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greeted three American citizens who were released by Russia in a complex prisoner swap involving multiple nations.
The Americans—Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Marine veteran … Continue Reading
East-West Prisoner Exchange: Behind the Silence
In recent months, a phrase has repeatedly emerged from Russian officials when queried about possible East-West prisoner exchanges: “This is a matter best dealt with in silence.”
This cryptic refrain reflects the Kremlin’s preferred modus operandi: negotiations conducted away … Continue Reading
Russia to Release American Journalist Evan Gershkovich and Former US Marine Paul Whelan in Major Multi-Country Prisoner Swap
In a significant development, Russia has released American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan as part of a complex prisoner exchange involving multiple countries, Bloomberg reports.
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, was arrested in
… Continue ReadingPresident Putin threatens Nuclear weapon production as US Considers Missile Deployment in Europe
In a strongly worded statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to restart production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons if the United States confirms its intention to deploy missiles in Germany or other European countries. Speaking at a naval parade in … Continue Reading
Russia Denies forcing Nigerian Students to Fight in Ukraine War
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has vehemently denied allegations that it is recruiting Nigerian students to fight in the ongoing war in Ukraine in exchange for visa extensions. The embassy described the reports as “fake news” and “entirely unfounded”.
According … Continue Reading
At least 40 dead in Moscow concert hall attack, Ukraine Denies Involvement
Not less than 40 persons are reportedly dead in an attack inside a concert hall in Moscow, capital city of Russia.
Some parts of the concert hall known as the Crocus City Hall have gone up in flames since the … Continue Reading
NATO Urges Europe to Boost Arms Production Amidst Rising Tensions with Russia
In an interview published by German media on Saturday, NATO’s secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, called on Europe to increase its arms production to support Ukraine and prevent potential long-term confrontation with Moscow.

Stoltenberg emphasized the need to reconstitute and expand … Continue Reading
Ghana And Russia Hold An Event On SMR Solutions
On August 24, 2022 an event on Small Modular Reactor (hereinafter – “SMR”) technology was held in Accra, Ghana. The Workshop was organized as part of the cooperation between Russia and Ghana in the field of nuclear development.
The Workshop … Continue Reading
807 Nigerians Evacuated From War Torn Ukraine
The Nigerian government has evacuated a total of 807 Nigerians from Ukraine as at Saturday 5th March 2022.
The evacuees arrived Abuja in three batches, the government stated.

The first batch of Nigerians who arrived … Continue Reading
Russia vs Ukraine War Statistics: 352 Civilians Including Children Killed, 1694 Wounded
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has seen about 352 civilians, including 14 children, killed, about 1694 people, including 116 children, wounded and about 850,114 displaced in eight days of military offensives launched by the Russian government in Ukraine, … Continue Reading