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Finland Charges Russian Captain and Crew Member with Sabotaging Undersea Cables

The Fitburg, a cargo vessel traveling from Russia to Israel, was boarded by Finnish authorities on Dec. 31 after it was suspected of intentionally dropping...

Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Crashes During Training Flight in Irkutsk Region

Russia’s Defense Ministry said the crew ejected from the aircraft and were alive and well.

EU Sanctions Russia’s Prosecutor General and Dozens of Others

The latest sanctions package also targets several FSB security service officers allegedly involved in Navalny’s persecution, poisoning and death.

Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Siberian Towns

More than 50 wildfires are active across nine municipal districts in the Krasnoyarsk region, officials said Monday.

After Arrests for Anti-War Songs, a Young Street Band Is Rebuilding Its Life in Exile

Stoptime members Diana Loginova and Alexander Orlov spoke to MT about emigration, anti-war sentiment in Russia and their plans for the future.

St. Petersburg Navy Day Parade Cancelled for Second Year in a Row – Fontanka

“As you can imagine, it’s not the right time,” a Navy spokesperson told local media.

Ukrainian Drone Strikes in Tula Region Kill 3 as Russian Barrage Sets Historic Kyiv Monastery Ablaze

Russia’s military disputed the claim that it hit the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and said its forces only targeted Ukrainian defense companies.

Putin, Zelensky Discuss Ukraine and Iran Wars With Trump

Shortly after Zelensky announced his call with Trump, the Kremlin said Putin and his U.S. counterpart had held a 'friendly and frank' phone call.

U.K. Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel in English Channel

The 6-hour operation to intercept the vessel SMYRTOS was supported by aircraft and navy vessels, said the British defense ministry.

North Korea Protests Seoul-EU Rebuke of Russia Ties

North Korea denounced on Saturday a joint statement by South Korea and the European Union that condemned Pyongyang's military ties with Russia throughout...

Ukrainian Strike Kills 1, Wounds 3 in Southern Russia

A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and wounded at least three others in southern Russia, regional authorities said Saturday, while nearly 100 people...

Putin Says Ukrainian Drone Strikes Aim to Divide Russians

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Ukraine's increasing drone strikes on Russia aimed to “sow confusion” and damage the country's...

Novosibirsk Lifts Quarantine That Triggered Mass Cattle Culls

Around 90,000 cattle were culled across nine Russian regions, including Novosibirsk, between February and March.

Adam Kadyrov Awarded Second ‘Hero of Chechnya’ Medal

Kadyrov received his first “Hero of Chechnya” award at age 15 in 2023 after the high-profile beating of a young man accused of burning the Quran.

Russia Advises Citizens Wanted in U.S. Against Visiting Thailand

The advisory comes as suspected hacker Denis Obrezko made his initial appearance in U.S. court after being arrested in Thailand last year.

Russian Lawmaker Calls for Terrorist Designation for SpaceX as Company Readies Blockbuster IPO

SpaceX has provided Starlink satellite internet terminals to Ukraine since the early stages of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Ust-Luga Port Explosion Kills 3 Foreigners, Media Reports

The Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga has been a regular target of Ukrainian drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

Armenian Prime Minister Congratulates Putin on Russia Day as Ties Sour

Russian-Armenian relations have been deteriorating since the South Caucasus nation adopted a 2025 law initiating its EU accession process.

Russia Files Media Cases Against Kommersant, SIM Media Holding and Several Editors

The outlets reportedly face accusations of "abusing media freedom."

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