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Widespread Blackout Hits Sakhalin as Far East Region Races to Restore Power

The incident occurred when a broken lightning-protection cable fell onto a high-voltage transmission line early in the morning.

Russia’s Central Bank Chief Forecasts Rate Cuts Through 2026

Nabiullina warned lawmakers that premature easing could undo progress and force policymakers to raise rates again.

2 Killed, Over 20 Injured in Floating Crane Collapse in Annexed Sevastopol

The accident happened during maintenance work at the Sevastopol Marine Plant when “an abnormal situation” caused the vessel to overturn.

Kenyans Being Tricked Into Fighting for Russia – Foreign Ministry

Kenyan media have reported on Russian recruitment networks targeting poor young men, with many claiming they were tricked or pressured into fighting.

Russia's Lukoil to Sell Overseas Assets After U.S. Sanctions

The sanctions are set to freeze all Rosneft and Lukoil assets in the United States and prohibit U.S. companies from doing business with them.

What We Know About Russia’s Latest Test of the Nuclear-Powered Burevestnik Missile

The Moscow Times looks at the Burevestnik’s capabilities and what the timing of the latest test launch might signify.

Death Toll in Russian Artillery Ammo Plant Blast Up to 13

It is still not clear whether sabotage or other deliberate action caused the explosion.

Police Foil Attempted Kidnapping of Zenit Midfielder in St. Petersburg

One of the suspects claimed the kidnapping orders came from outside Russia, while another claimed he was told it was a “birthday prank.”

They Fled Discrimination in Russia. Now They're Swept Up in Trump's Immigration Crackdown.

Indigenous peoples and minorities make up a sizable portion of the Russian asylum seekers caught up in the U.S. push for more deportations.

Ukraine Strikes Russian Dam, Triggering Emergency in Belgorod Region

The strike marks the first time that a Ukrainian attack has caused major damage to a hydrotechnical facility inside Russia.

Russian Stocks Slide as Ukraine Peace Talks Continue to Stall

Analysts said the sell-off is being driven by continued geopolitical uncertainty.

Moscow Court Jails Singer Monetochka in Absentia for Breaking ‘Foreign Agents’ Law

Monetochka left Russia shortly after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine and continues to perform in exile.

Putin Terminates Plutonium Disposal Agreement With U.S.

The agreement, which was already defunct, aimed to prevent both sides from building more nuclear weapons.

Russia Grounds Siberian Airline Following Fatal Crash

Angara was one of the few airlines maintaining flights to isolated Siberian settlements where rail and road connections are limited or nonexistent.

Putin Hosts North Korean Foreign Minister in Moscow, Hails Deepening Ties With Pyongyang

The visit came just after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to advance military ties with Moscow.

Russian Energy Minister Blames ‘Panic Buying’ for Summer Fuel Price Spike

“Messages about temporary shutdowns at some facilities also fueled panic buying and a jump in exchange prices,” Tsivilyov said.

Lithuania Closes Border With Belarus Over Repeated Balloon Incursions

Last week, more than 170 flights were disrupted, affecting almost 30,000 passengers.

Trump's Ukraine Peace Stance ‘Radically’ Shifted Since Alaska Summit, Lavrov Says

Lavrov accused Europeans and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of exerting pressure on Washington to block any U.S.-Russia cooperation.

Russia Says It Downed 193 Ukrainian Drones Overnight

Bryansk Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz said that a minibus had been struck in the village of Pogar, killing the driver and injuring five passengers.

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