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Dagestan Head Sergei Melikov Will Step Down in September, Putin Says

The announcement comes just weeks after deadly floods ravaged the North Caucasus region.

What Is Behind Russia’s Pared-Back WWII Victory Day Parade?

Speculation has swirled over why the Kremlin broke with its long-standing tradition of showcasing tanks, missile systems and other military hardware.

Moscow Region Police Arrest 2 Accused of Harassing Roskomnadzor Officials on Ukrainian Orders

The FSB and Investigative Committee claimed the pair had been acting on orders from a Ukrainian handler.

No Victory for You, Mr. Trump: Putin Didn’t Invite Trump to Moscow Military Parade

The official guest list for the May 9 military procession on Red Square has still not been made public.

Russian May Holiday Hotel Bookings Slump as Drone Attacks Hit Black Sea Tourism

Hotel reservations in the Krasnodar region, home to some of Russia’s most popular seaside resorts, have dropped 20.7% year-on-year for the May holidays...

Chechen PACE Member Suspended After LGBTQ+ and ‘Honor Killing’ Comments

Ruslan Kutayev, a member of the Platform for Dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces at PACE, said he had never been contacted to help women and LGBTQ+...

Regions Calling: Who Is Indigenous in Russia, Anyway?

Most of Russia's over 180 ethnic groups are denied indigeneity under Russian law. We spoke to researcher Dr. Ekaterina Zibrova to understand why.

Eksmo CEO Released From Police Custody After Questioning

Eksmo CEO Yevgeny Kapyev and his colleagues were detained last week after federal investigators earlier launched a probe into LGBTQ+ “propaganda” and...

Chemical Emergency Alert Issued in Perm After Ukraine Strikes Industrial Sites

Regions officials later claimed the warning was a test despite residents reporting huge smoke clouds and a distinct chemical odor in the air.

Putin Says Russia Seeks Deeper Economic Ties With Congo

Russia is seeking to strengthen ties across Africa through trade, investment and debt relief.

Putin, Trump Discuss Iran, Ukraine in Phone Call, Kremlin Aide Says

Putin offered a ceasefire in the fighting in Ukraine on May 9, when Russia celebrates the Soviet Union's World War II victory over Nazi Germany.

Hundreds of Dogs Perish in Nizhny Novgorod Fire

Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry said the fire broke out in an outbuilding where the animals were presumably kept.

Germany Arrests Kazakh Man Accused of Spying for Russia

Prosecutors claimed the man gave his Russian intelligence handler information about German military aid for Ukraine and photos of NATO military convoys...

Pro-Russian Hacker Group Gamifies Cyberattacks on Europe With Crypto Rewards – Investigation

The report found that the group’s activity has not diminished despite a major Europol-led crackdown in July 2025 known as Operation Eastwood.

Kremlin Says Slovak PM Will Attend Victory Day Parade

Leaders from former Soviet states, including Belarus and Central Asian republics, traditionally join President Vladimir Putin on the viewing stand.

Mali Rebel Group Demands Russia Leave Country Following Major Offensive

"Our objective is for Russia to withdraw permanently from Azawad and beyond, from all of Mali," a rebel spokesman told AFP.

Kremlin Hopes OPEC+ Will Stand Firm Despite UAE Exit

Moscow said it has no plans to withdraw from the organization, calling it “especially crucial when energy markets are in turmoil.”

Novosibirsk Veterinary Official Involved in Mass Cattle Cull Found Dead

Sergei Tur, who headed the regional veterinary agency’s department for animal disease control, was reportedly responsible for organizing the quarantines...

Belarus Closes Transit Route for Russian Military Conscripts

Earlier, rights lawyers said that a Russian man listed in a military conscription database was barred from flying out of Minsk National Airport this week...

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