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Russia on Trial: What Will the New Tribunal for Ukraine Do?

Ukraine and its backers have given the green light to setting up a special tribunal to try Russia's top leadership for the "crime of aggression."

Brazil’s Lula Pitches ‘Strategic Partnership’ With Russia

He expressed “great interest” in Russia’s small nuclear reactors, saying his delegation prepared bilateral memoranda on energy cooperation.

U.K. Unveils ‘Largest-Ever’ Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet

The British government said it was sanctioning up to 100 vessels that have carried more than $24 billion worth of oil since early 2023.

EU Pledges $1.1Bln From Frozen Russian Assets to Ukrainian Arms Industry

Western nations froze around $300 billion in Russian central bank assets after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine War Creeps Into Victory Day Commemorations in Russia’s Regions and Ethnic Republics

Local governments fueled patriotic fervor, while relatives of soldiers killed in Ukraine seized the chance to mourn loved ones.

Russian Army Fully Launches Digital Call-Up System to Crack Down on Draft Dodgers

The online registry was previously shown to function in test mode in only three regions, but that notice has now disappeared from the website.

Pro-Russian Communists Unveil First Stalin Monument in Occupied Ukraine

Communist Party members said donations by residents of Melitopol helped finance the monument’s construction and installation.

Putin Greets North Korean Officers After May 9 Military Parade

North Korean state media, meanwhile, reported that Kim Jong Un visited the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang to extend congratulations.

Russia Holds 80th Anniversary Victory Day Parade on Red Square

More than two dozen world leaders are attending the celebrations in Moscow, including China’s Xi Jinping, Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Trump Calls for 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine, Threatens Russia With Sanctions

“It can all be done very quickly, and I will be available on a moment’s notice if my services are needed,” Trump said.

Putin Wishes Pope Leo Success, Hopes for 'Constructive' Ties

"I am confident that the constructive dialogue and cooperation established between Russia and the Vatican will continue to develop," Putin said.

Siberian Arms Plant Expanding to Produce High-Powered Explosives – Reuters

The facility is owned by the Ya.M. Sverdlov plant, which the EU describes as the “only Russian manufacturer” of the explosives RDX and HMX.

Alrosa Discovers Russia's 'Largest-Ever' Diamond as Mir Mine Reopens

The 468-carat, amber-colored diamond has been named “80 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.”

Russia and China Criticize Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America’ Plan

Moscow and Beijing said they would begin consultations on preventing the deployment of weapons in space.

Families of Mobilized Soldiers Call for Silent May 9 Protest

“We want peace — not just in words, but for real,” Put’ Domoi, a grassroots group of wives and mothers of soldiers, said.

Kadyrov Dismisses Retirement Rumors After Receiving ‘Support’ From Putin

Some experts believe Kadyrov’s remarks about stepping down are likely part of a strategy to secure financial or other guarantees from Moscow.

Moscow Travel Chaos Drags Into Second Day After Unprecedented Ukrainian Drone Attack

More than 14,000 passengers remained stranded on nearly 100 inbound and outbound flights at Moscow airports on Thursday.

In Kazakhstan, Russia Looms Large Over World War II Commemorations

The 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II has brought up complicated questions about Russian influence and colonialism.

Russian Airstrike on Northeastern Ukraine Kills 1 Civilian Despite Putin’s Ceasefire

Ukraine’s Air Force issued several alerts for rocket and bomb attacks after initially reporting a lull in missile and drone activity.

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