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Russian Captain Found Guilty in Fatal North Sea Crash

After eight hours of deliberation, the jury convicted Vladimir Motin of the manslaughter by gross negligence of Filipino sailor Mark Angelo Pernia.

‘Crunching Ice Under My Feet’: In Russia’s Sakha, a Still-Unbuilt Bridge Is a Matter of Life and Death

Unmet promises for a bridge over the Lena River have left many in Yakutsk effectively cut off from the rest of Russia for much of the year.

Lavrov Condemns U.S. Military and Economic Pressure on Cuba

The Russian foreign minister said the disruption of energy supplies to Cuba "threatens to seriously worsen the economic and humanitarian situation in the...

U.K. Expels Russian Diplomat in Tit-for-Tat Move

The expulsion came after Moscow accused a British diplomat of being a spy and ordered him to leave the country.

Sauna Owner in Kemerovo Region Placed in Pre-Trial Detention After Fire Kills 5 Teenagers

This is the third deadly scandal to rock the Siberian region in less than a month.

Polish Endurance Cyclist Dies While Trying to Reach Russia’s Coldest Inhabited Settlement

Adam Borejko was in the middle of a nearly month-long journey from the city of Yakutsk to the village of Oymyakon in the Arctic Circle.

Utility Failures Plagued Russia During January Cold Snap – Report

Novaya Gazeta Europe counted 1,788 reports of disruptions nationwide in January compared with 983 in the same month a year earlier.

Russian Universities Advised to Pre-Authorize Academic Trips to ‘Unfriendly’ Countries, Report Says

An advisory on travel was reportedly sent out a month after Polish police arrested Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin.

Second Round of Trilateral Peace Talks to Begin Wednesday, Kremlin Confirms

Originally scheduled to meet on Sunday, Russian, Ukrainian and American delegates will resume negotiations later this week.

Russian Linguists Call for Protection of Curse Words

Earlier, the head of Russia’s Orthodox Church urged lawmakers to address what he described as the increased usage of obscenities in society.

Kazakhstan Deports IT Specialist to Russia, Where He Is Arrested on Treason Charges

Alexander Kachkurkin faces high treason charges for allegedly transferring funds to Ukraine.

2 Killed After Ukrainian Drone Slams Into House in Belgorod Region

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems destroyed 22 Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod region overnight.

Ukraine War Talks Delayed to Wednesday, Zelensky Says

The announcement comes a day after one of Putin's top envoys held surprise talks with U.S. officials in Florida without Kyiv.

Russian Strikes On Ukraine Kill 2 – Authorities

The attacks came the same day a unilateral reduction in Russian strikes on Ukraine announced by U.S. President Donald Trump was due to end.

U.S. Envoy Reports 'Constructive' Ukraine Talks With Russia

The U.S. says both sides are close to a deal, but they have so far been unable to find a compromise on the key issue of territory in a post-war settlement...

Russian Negotiator in Talks With U.S. Officials in Florida

It was not clear which U.S. officials were present at the meeting with Putin's envoy.

Russian Figure Skater Kamila Valieva Set for Comeback – But Not at Olympics

The athlete will take part in the Jumping Championships in Moscow. But her ban from competitions expired too late for the Olympics.

Justice Ministry Labels Exiled News Website Novaya Vkladka ‘Foreign Agent’

The outlet was accused of openly opposing the invasion of Ukraine, spreading “unreliable information” about the Russian government and interacting...

Inside the Dark Humor of Russia’s Wartime Memes

In Russia, where criticism of the war in Ukraine is effectively outlawed, memes have become a coded way to comment on the full-scale invasion.

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