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Zelensky Says Kyiv Has No Right to Cede Land to Russia

A senior official close to the talks said the question of Ukrainian territory was the "most problematic" in the negotiations.

Displaced Kursk Residents Protest End of State Support Payments

Authorities said the support program would end in January and that funds previously used for the payments would be redirected toward broader recovery and...

Russian Prosecutors Accuse Dozens of Top Ukrainian Officials of Genocide in Donbas

Among the officials named in an indictment are former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, National Security Adviser and...

‘Fragmented Presence’: One Year After Assad’s Fall, Moscow Struggles to Maintain Its Influence in Syria

Moscow has been forced to re-evaluate its approach to its erstwhile ally that had long provided it with a strategic foothold in the Middle East.

Russia’s Ambassador in North Korea Dies at 70

Ambassador Alexander Matsegora was seen in public as recently as last Tuesday, when he met with Russian university students taking Korean language courses...

Dutch Court Freezes Assets of TurkStream Operator Over Crimean Seizures – Vedomosti

DTEK Krymenergo, an energy company owned by Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov, has sought compensation in several international courts after Russian...

Supreme Court Designates Ponomaryov’s Congress of People’s Deputies a Terrorist Organization

The Poland-based group aims to position itself as a potential transitional government should President Vladimir Putin be removed from power.

Court in Occupied Donetsk Jails Russian Soldiers in Killing of American Fighter

Four Russian soldiers were found guilty of torturing and killing Russell Bentley, a self-described communist known by the nickname “Texas.”

Changes to U.S. Security Strategy 'Largely Consistent' With Russia's Vision – Kremlin

The new U.S. National Security Strategy calls allies in Europe over-regulated, lacking in "self-confidence" and facing "civilizational erasure."

Overnight Russian Strike on Ukraine Triggers Heating, Water Cuts

“Russia’s aim is to inflict suffering on millions of Ukrainians,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said on social media.

Russian Ambassador Slams EU Frozen Assets Plan for Ukraine

Nechaev said that the “theft of Russian state funds will have far-reaching consequences.”

Roscosmos Exploring Rocket Engine Sales to India

Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday signed a joint statement noting “progress in mutually beneficial cooperation in rocket engine...

Pro-Kremlin RT Network Launches India Service With Putin’s Blessing

Ahead of Friday’s launch, RT staged a major promotional campaign across India to promote its new English-language channel.

Russian Railways Launches High-Speed Double-Decker Train Between Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod

The 10-car double-decker trains can carry up to 730 passengers and will operate three daily services in each direction, with each journey taking about...

Russia’s Central Bank to Lift Restrictions on Foreign Currency Transfers

Money transfers by Russians and non-residents of “friendly” countries will be unrestricted starting Dec. 8, the Central Bank said.

How Customer Discounts Ignited a Battle Between Russia’s Banks and E-Commerce Giants

Russia’s top e-commerce platforms offer discounts to customers who use the platforms’ in-house banks. Traditional lenders are now crying foul.

Putin Pledges Steady Oil Supplies to India as He Meets Modi in New Delhi

The two leaders met on Friday for a summit focused on energy, defense and trade.

Shlosberg Charged With Spreading ‘Fakes’ About Russian Army

The charge, the third brought against Lev Shlosberg this year, was announced three days before he was due to be released from house arrest.

Reported Ukrainian Drone Attack Damages High-Rise Near Kadyrov’s House

Videos posted on social media showed shattered windows and charred sections across several floors of the 28-story Business Center Grozny-City tower.

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