Moscow

FSB accuses NSA and Apple of collaborating on a large-scale espionage operation targeting iPhones.

Ukrainian drones launched a unprecedented attack on Moscow and the Moscow Region, with Russian defenses successfully intercepting and neutralizing most of them, leading President Vladimir Putin to accuse Ukraine of engaging in a campaign of fear and terrorist activity, while the West expresses concerns over potential nuclear action by Russia in response.

Ukraine's Deputy Intelligence Chief Vadim Skibitsky revealed recently that Russian President Vladimir Putin was on the country's hit list.

U.S. officials believe Ukraine was likely behind the failed drone attack against the Kremlin.

Roughly 70% of cross-border transactions between the two nations are now taking place in rubles or yuan.

Russia is willing to consider proposals from countries in Latin America and Africa to end the conflict in Ukraine.

According to Putin, Western "globalist" elites "still talk about their exclusivity, put people against each other and divide society, provoke bloody conflicts and coups" and "sow hatred."

Kennedy claims conflict could have been avoided.

"The Russian side reserves the right to take retaliatory measures where and when it sees fit," the Kremlin stated.

Development comes as Russia’s defense chief calls for state company to double its missile output.