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Trump Deploys Nuclear Submarines in Row With Russia

Former President Dmitry Medvedev had harshly criticized Trump's threat of new sanctions against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.

Russian Oil Tankers Idle Off India as Sanctions and U.S. Tariff Threats Disrupt Trade

At least four tankers carrying Russian crude are idling off India’s western coast as mounting sanctions and warnings of steep U.S. tariffs disrupt oil...

Chechnya’s Kadyrov Shares ‘Training’ Video After Reports of Near-Drowning in Turkey

Turkish media reported last week that Kadyrov lost consciousness after entering the water at a five-star hotel in the resort town of Bodrum.

Suspected Russian Drone Found at Military Training Site in Lithuania

Lithuanian military authorities recovered the drone at the Gaižiūnai training grounds, near the town of Rukla, which also hosts a NATO battalion.

Putin Praises Troop Advances, Says Russia Ramping Up Missile Output Despite Trump’s Peace Demand

The Kremlin leader also suggested that Trump was setting his expectations too high, as he insists on a quick end to the war in Ukraine.

‘The Godfather of the Media Business’: Russian Journalists Remember Derk Sauer, Pioneering Media Entrepreneur

“He created a system of values and relationships in which it was possible to practice honest journalism,” wrote Yelizaveta Osetinskaya.

Russia Limits Access to Key Economic and Demographic Data Amid Downturn Concerns

The move follows Russian President Vladimir Putin's call to avoid a recession.

Hackers Claim to Publish Aeroflot CEO’s Flight History After Cyberattack

Earlier, Russia’s state media watchdog Roskomnadzor told reporters it had “no confirmation” of any data leaks.

Azerbaijan Threatens Russian State Media Over Use of Karabakh Capital’s Armenian Name

Baku accused the TASS news agency of “disrespecting and insulting” Azerbaijan by using the name Stepanakert instead of Khankendi.

Former VK Chief Takes Over Russian Gaming Studio Behind World of Tanks

Lesta Games took over Wargaming's Russian and Belarusian assets after it left the countries following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Putin Signs Law Allowing Police to Freeze Bank Accounts Without Court Orders

Legal experts have raised concerns about the law’s scope and lack of clarity.

Kyiv Observes Day of Mourning After Russian Attack Kills 31 People

Rescue workers on Friday uncovered the body of a two-year-old child as they concluded operations following a missile strike the day before.

Mudslide Triggers Evacuations, Cuts Water Supply Near Mount Elbrus

Around 3,000 residents in the Elbrussky municipal district were left without access to clean water, emergency authorities said.

‘It’s Disgusting’: Trump Condemns Deadly Russian Attack on Kyiv, Threatens Fresh Sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump also said that he plans to send his special envoy Steve Witkoff to Russia in the coming days.

Russia and U.S. Agree to Extend International Space Station Operations to 2028

Roscosmos head Dmitry Bakanov is visiting the U.S. this week and is expected to meet the Crew-11 mission team ahead of their launch aboard SpaceX’s Crew...

Derk Sauer, Moscow Times Founder and Dutch Media Entrepreneur, Dies at 72

In 1992, Sauer launched The Moscow Times as an English-language daily newspaper aimed at the growing expat community in post-Soviet Russia.

Putin Signs Law Criminalizing Searches for ‘Extremist’ Content

The law, criticized by both Kremlin loyalists and opposition figures, introduces fines of up to $64 for individuals who “knowingly” view or seek out...

Gorky Moscow Art Theater Director Charged With Bribery – Fontanka

The charges against Vladimir Kekhman stem from an investigation into suspected financial misconduct tied to the ongoing restoration of the Moscow theater...

Russia and Syria Signal Closer Ties Amid Uncertainty Over Military Bases

“We are interested in having Russia by our side,” Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaiban told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday...

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