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Russian Attacks Kill 6, Injure Dozens in Ukraine as Moscow Says It Hit Ships, Plants

The civilian death toll has risen sharply in Ukraine over the past two months as Russia steps up attacks on power plants and other infrastructure.

Kremlin Says No Decision Yet on Putin's G20 Visit, Dismisses Zelensky's Meeting Proposal

In April, the Kremlin said Putin could travel to the G20 summit after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested his attendance would be very helpful.

Russian Official to Attend G20 Energy Meeting in Houston Next Week, White House Official Says

The expected appearance comes after the U.S. welcomed Russia's finance minister to a meeting of G20 countries in North Carolina.

Siberia’s Irkutsk Region Offers Military Recruiters Record $18K Commission for Enlisting Foreigners

The move reflects a broader trend of increased recruitment payouts as regional governments scramble to meet military enlistment quotas.

‘A Prison of Survival’: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Ales Bialiatski on Life Behind Bars in Belarus

The veteran human rights activist discusses life since his release, receiving the Nobel Prize behind bars and the outlook for Belarusian society.

Yabloko List Candidates Disqualified in Tomsk Regional Elections

Seven Yabloko candidates running in single-member constituencies in Tomsk remain on the ballot despite the court ruling.

Putin Meets Modi as India Hosts BRICS Summit

A delegation of more than 300 Russian executives is accompanying Putin to New Delhi to negotiate supply chains and food security contracts.

Russian Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 14%

Policymakers said rising fuel costs, driven by Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries, are making it difficult for them to tame inflation.

Russia Launches First 5G Networks After Years of Delays

All four of Russia’s major mobile operators launched 5G in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg.

Ukrainian Drone Barrage Sets Ozon Warehouse in Saratov Ablaze

At least four people were killed in separate strikes across Russia as Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at the country overnight.

U.S. Extradites 3 Russians Accused of Cybercrime Since June

The three men are accused of schemes that collectively affected tens of thousands of people and caused millions of dollars in losses.

Skater Kamila Valieva Loses Neutral Status

Valieva had been at the center of a doping scandal that rocked the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Former Rosnano Executive Jailed 9 Years for Embezzlement

A judge found Andrei Kushanryov guilty of embezzling billions of rubles meant for the development of a high-tech memory chip.

Regions Calling: Russia’s Indigenous Activists Assemble in Berlin

At a recent conference, leading Indigenous voices sought to assert themselves as a political force shaping global discourse and policies on Russia.

Russian Orthodox Church Sends Bones of Medieval Warrior Prince to Ukraine Front to Boost Troop Morale

The sarcophagus of Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy was uncovered this summer during restoration work at Moscow's Cathedral of the Archangel inside the Kremlin...

Rosneft’s Ryazan Oil Refinery Shuts Down After Drone Attack, Industry Sources Say

The Ryazan oil refinery, which supplies Moscow with fuel, was also attacked by drones in May and July.

Moscow Outlines Major Suburban Metro Expansion Project by 2035

Around 30 new metro stations will open in the next five years, officials said, followed by an additional 35 stations by 2035 — twelve of which will be...

Voronezh Woman Killed and Caspian Seaport Hit in Ukrainian Drone Strikes

In a separate seaborne drone attack on the Black Sea city of Sochi, 28 people were injured, local officials said Thursday morning.

FSB Arrests Former British Embassy Guard Accused of Gathering Intel for Ukraine

The FSB alleged that Ukraine planned to use the information to carry out a false-flag attack targeting British diplomatic personnel.

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