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Russia and Ukraine Agree to U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire This Weekend

The deal, which Trump first announced on Truth Social, will pause fighting from May 9 through May 11 and include a prisoner swap.

Director Alexander Sokurov Expresses ‘Sympathy’ for Exiled Artists After Venice Event Canceled

Sokurov had been slated to speak at a pre-opening event at the Venice Biennale titled “Dissent and Peace” this week, but organizers scrapped his appearance...

Second Japanese Refiner Buys Russian Oil Amid Global Supply Crunch

Idemitsu Kosan told TASS that the purchase was made at the request of Japan’s Agency for Natural Resources and Energy to “ensure a stable supply of...

Slovak PM May Deliver ‘Message’ From Ukraine’s Zelensky to Putin

Ukraine has not commented on whether Volodymyr Zelensky asked Robert Fico to deliver a message to the Russian leader.

Latvia Summons Russian Diplomat Over Drone Incident

Latvia’s defense minister had said two drones that crashed in the country on Thursday were likely Ukrainian and traveling toward Russian targets.

Russia Readies for Dialed-Down Victory Day Spectacle as Drones Fly and Millions Go Offline

While 12 regions do plan to hold full-scale military parades, as many as 11 have called off their celebrations entirely.

Airports in Southern Russia Paralyzed After Ukrainian Drone Hits Air Traffic Control Center

The early morning drone attacks come hours after a ceasefire that Russia unilaterally announced for May 8-10 came into effect.

Russia Scolds Ally Armenia for Hosting Zelensky

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also warned Yerevan against pursuing closer ties with the European Union.

Russian Economy Shrinks in the First Quarter

The 0.5% contraction in GDP significantly missed the Central Bank’s earlier projection of 1.6% annualized growth for the period.

Yekaterinburg Police Arrest Soviet Repression Researcher on ‘Terrorism’ Charges

Oleg Novoselov studies Stalin’s Great Terror of the 1930s in the Urals and had previously volunteered at the local chapter of the human rights group...

Russian Military Accuses Ukraine of Launching Drone Attacks From Latvian Airspace

Latvian officials said two drones crashed on its territory early Thursday, with one sparking a brief fire at an oil storage facility.

Kremlin Offers Thoughts and Prayers to Businesses Hurting From Constant Internet Outages

Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the government has no plans to provide financial support to businesses that have seen their bottom lines negatively impacted...

Roskomnadzor Is Coming for Your Sims

The media regulator has filed lawsuits against some of the world’s largest video game companies for refusing to store the personal data of Russian gamers...

Member of Secretive Anti-Censorship Group Flees Russia, Citing FSB Pressure

Sofia Chepik told journalists that she was a member of Scarlet Swan, which had called for protests against government internet restrictions earlier this...

UniCredit to Sell Part of Russian Subsidiary to UAE Investor

UniCredit said the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027 and will result in a hit to profits of around $3.5 billion.

At Least 1 Killed in Belgorod Region Amid Ukrainian Drone Barrage

Russia’s military said it intercepted almost 350 Ukrainian drones across the country and in annexed Crimea between Wednesday and Thursday.

Russia Tells Foreign Embassies in Kyiv to Evacuate as It Warns of ‘Retaliatory’ Strikes

The Foreign Ministry said Russia would target the capital city if Ukrainian attacks this week disrupt annual Victory Day celebrations.

Russian Customs Seize British Children’s Books as ‘Extremist Literature’

The books shown included “The Dinosaurs Who Met Santa Claus” and “Baby’s Very First Big Play Book.”

Acting Head of Dagestan Disbands Regional Government, Appoints New Prime Minister

Fyodor Shchukin tapped President Vladimir Putin’s deputy envoy to the North Caucasus region to serve as the acting prime minister.

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