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U.K. Sanctions Russian ‘Disinformation’ Outfit Over Plot to Sway Armenian Elections

The new measures target 49 employees of the Social Design Agency, a group already under Western sanctions for alleged election interference.

EU Ministers to Discuss Possibility of Direct Talks With Russia

Vladimir Putin has proposed German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a possible negotiator in talks with the European Union.

Ukraine Reports Multiple Casualties on Second Day of Russia Truce

Ukrainian air force data showed a decrease in long-range Russian drone strikes compared to before the truce, but officials reported casualties nonetheless...

A Quieter Victory Day in St. Petersburg Hints at the Strains of Russia’s Long War

Yet despite a scaled-down military parade, thousands marched in the Immortal Regiment.

Putin Says Ukraine War Winding Down, Blasts West for Backing Kyiv

"I firmly believe that our cause is just," he said as Russia marked the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II.

Russian Widows, Mothers of Soldiers Killed in Ukraine Join Victory Day March in Chita

Local media described the march as a first for the annual celebrations marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Poland and Russia Can’t Stop Arguing Over History. Does it Matter?

More than 80 years after they occurred, the events of World War II are still hotly debated in Russia and Poland.

Russia and Ukraine Agree to U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire This Weekend

The deal, which Trump first announced on Truth Social, will pause fighting from May 9 through May 11 and include a prisoner swap.

Director Alexander Sokurov Expresses ‘Sympathy’ for Exiled Artists After Venice Event Canceled

Sokurov had been slated to speak at a pre-opening event at the Venice Biennale titled “Dissent and Peace” this week, but organizers scrapped his appearance...

Second Japanese Refiner Buys Russian Oil Amid Global Supply Crunch

Idemitsu Kosan told TASS that the purchase was made at the request of Japan’s Agency for Natural Resources and Energy to “ensure a stable supply of...

Slovak PM May Deliver ‘Message’ From Ukraine’s Zelensky to Putin

Ukraine has not commented on whether Volodymyr Zelensky asked Robert Fico to deliver a message to the Russian leader.

Latvia Summons Russian Diplomat Over Drone Incident

Latvia’s defense minister had said two drones that crashed in the country on Thursday were likely Ukrainian and traveling toward Russian targets.

Russia Readies for Dialed-Down Victory Day Spectacle as Drones Fly and Millions Go Offline

While 12 regions do plan to hold full-scale military parades, as many as 11 have called off their celebrations entirely.

Airports in Southern Russia Paralyzed After Ukrainian Drone Hits Air Traffic Control Center

The early morning drone attacks come hours after a ceasefire that Russia unilaterally announced for May 8-10 came into effect.

Russia Scolds Ally Armenia for Hosting Zelensky

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also warned Yerevan against pursuing closer ties with the European Union.

Russian Economy Shrinks in the First Quarter

The 0.5% contraction in GDP significantly missed the Central Bank’s earlier projection of 1.6% annualized growth for the period.

Yekaterinburg Police Arrest Soviet Repression Researcher on ‘Terrorism’ Charges

Oleg Novoselov studies Stalin’s Great Terror of the 1930s in the Urals and had previously volunteered at the local chapter of the human rights group...

Russian Military Accuses Ukraine of Launching Drone Attacks From Latvian Airspace

Latvian officials said two drones crashed on its territory early Thursday, with one sparking a brief fire at an oil storage facility.

Kremlin Offers Thoughts and Prayers to Businesses Hurting From Constant Internet Outages

Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the government has no plans to provide financial support to businesses that have seen their bottom lines negatively impacted...

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