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Putin Meets Khamenei's Top Adviser Larijani for Nuclear Talks

The surprise meeting comes amid reports that Iran is preparing to hold fresh nuclear talks with European countries.

Tsunami Alert Lifted After Powerful Quakes Off Russian Coast

Kamchatka's governor warned of possible aftershocks, which are usual during seismic events and can trigger further earthquakes.

NHL All-Time Record Scorer Ovechkin Calls for Russian Return to Global Sports

Russians have had little opportunity to celebrate international sporting success over the past three years, kicked out of a host of competitions over the...

Ukraine Evacuates 43 Deportees Held on Russian-Georgian Border

At least 56 Ukrainians, mostly prisoners who completed their sentences and were subsequently ordered to leave Russia, were being held in a basement facility...

Russian Strikes Kill Three Across Ukraine

Russia has escalated long-range aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities as well as frontline assaults and shelling over recent months.

Russian Prisons Restrict Inmates' Access to Foreign Books and Language Materials – Reports

Inmates across Russia have reported bans on works by foreign authors, language study materials and even mainstream novels.

Interior Ministry Issues Arrest Warrant for Rapper Face

Authorities have not disclosed the charges against the 27-year-old musician, whose real name is Ivan Dremin.

‘A Revolution in Drone Warfare’: As Russian Fiber-Optic Drones Flood the Battlefield, Ukraine Scrambles to Catch Up

The race for fiber-optic drones is one example of how the war in Ukraine has become one of adaptation and innovation.

U.K. Sanctions Russian GRU Agents Over Cyber Attacks and Hybrid Threats

London accused the Russian agency of "running a campaign to destabilize Europe, undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and threaten the safety of British citizens...

Gelendzhik Airport Welcomes First Commercial Flight Since Closure in 2022

The arrival of the passenger plane was marked with pomp: a ceremonial water salute from fire trucks and a welcome committee of officials, cameras and reporters...

Russian Tech Executive Arrested in Absentia on Bribery Charges

Sergei Matsotsky is a co-founder of Russian IT giant IBS and a leading figure in the country’s tech sector.

Russian-American Woman Arrested at Moscow Airport for Smuggling Handgun

Customs officials said the woman’s suitcase contained an American Colt Commander .45 caliber pistol with three empty magazines.

Prosecutors Seek 13-Year Sentence for Activist in Bashkortostan Over Navalny Ties

Olga Komleva volunteered at the regional branch of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation before the group was outlawed as “extremist” in 2021.

North Korea Bars Foreign Tourists From New Resort After Lavrov Visit

The sprawling seaside resort on its east coast can purportedly accommodate approximately 20,000 people.

Ex-State TV Anchor Jailed 8 Years in Absentia for ‘War Fakes’ and ‘Justifying Terrorism’

Authorities pressed charges against Farida Kurbangaleeva following her May 2024 interview with a fighter from the Free Russia Legion.

Oil Spill in Siberia’s Yenisei River Causes $15M in Damages, Officials Say

Authorities said recent water samples showed pollution levels in the river had returned to within permissible limits following the 80-ton spill last month...

EU Approves 18th Round of Sanctions Against Russia

As part of the new measures, the bloc agreed to lower the price cap on Russian oil exported to third countries to 15% below the global market value.

Russian Billionaire’s Superyacht Receives Clearance to Cruise Arctic Waters

Mordashov, owner of steel giant Severstal whose net worth Forbes places at $28.6 billion, acquired the 142-meter yacht Nord in 2020.

Telegram Begins Legal Process of Opening Office in Russia

Until now, the developer of the Telegram messaging app had taken minimal steps to comply with Russian localization laws.

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