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Zelensky Announces 49 Ukrainian POWs Returned to Kyiv

Zelensky said civilians were also among the returnees, including a "girl who was taken hostage when she came to take care of her sick father."

Putin Warns West Risks ‘War’ if It Backs Ukraine Long-Range Strikes

Putin's comments came as Kyiv pressed the West to provide more powerful weapons with fewer restrictions.

Latvia Says Crashed Russian Drone Was Fully Armed Shahed

"The explosive warhead stuck half a meter deep into the ground and was neutralized on the spot, avoiding detonation," Latvia's military said.

Kremlin Denies Interview Request From Freed WSJ Reporter Gershkovich

Gershkovich made a handwritten request to interview Putin while filling out a form requesting a presidential pardon ahead of the prisoner exchange.

Russia Claims Another Village in East Ukraine, Near Pokrovsk

Memryk is the latest stepping stone to the Kyiv-held logistics hub of Pokrovsk to be claimed by Russia's forces.

U.S. Charges 5 Russian Military Officers Over Ukraine Cyberattacks

The officers are accused of conducting cyberattacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine ahead of the Russian invasion.

Ukraine Cancels Pokrovsk Evacuation Train, Citing Security Fears

Moscow's forces are within 10 kilometers of the city, where officials are urging the 27,000 people still there to leave.

Putin Backs Harris for U.S. President, With Wry Smile

The apparent wry remark comes a day after the United States issued indictments accusing Moscow of vote interference.

U.S. Accuses Russia’s RT News Outlet of Election Interference

The 10 individuals and two entities sanctioned include RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan and deputy Elizaveta Brodskaia.

‘Russian Spy’ Whale Was Shot Dead, Animal Rights Groups Say

Nicknamed "Hvaldimir," the celebrity beluga whale was found dead on Norway's southwestern coast on Saturday.

‘Only the Dad Is Alive’: Strike Decimates Ukrainian Family

The news triggered condemnations from Ukrainian officials, who repeated pleas for more air defense from Western partners.

Hungary Dismisses EU ‘Hysteria’ Over Visa Rules for Russians

Previously only available to Ukrainian and Serbian citizens, Hungary's national card system was extended to eight countries, including Russia and Belarus...

Deadly Strike Hits Ukraine’s Lviv as Zelensky Confirms Reshuffle

"In total, seven people died in Lviv, including three children," Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko wrote.

Sanctioned Russian Central Banker Named to IMF’s Board

Ksenia Yudaeva was hit by the first series of sanctions put in place by Washington after the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

UN Nuclear Head Says Discussed Kursk Plant Safety With Zelensky

Ukraine sent thousands of troops into the Kursk region on Aug. 6, triggering fighting less than 50 kilometers (30 miles) away from the nuclear plant.

Russia’s August Advances in Ukraine Biggest Since October 2022

Most of the gains were toward the logistical hub of Pokrovsk, and as of late Sunday the army had come to within less than seven kilometers of the city...

Kyiv Says Belarus ‘Concentrating’ Troops on Border, Warns Against ‘Unfriendly Actions'

Kyiv accused Belarus of building up equipment and troops on the border, saying it had recorded the presence of Wagner mercenaries.

Russia Frees Israeli-Canadian Racer Wanted by U.S.

Joshua Cartu has been accused along with his brothers of defrauding investors of millions of dollars.

Russia, Ukraine Exchange 230 Prisoners of War

Both countries thanked the United Arab Emirates, who said it mediated the swap deal.

Zelensky Vows More ‘Retribution’ for Russia as POWs Exchanged

Kyiv marked its independence from the Soviet Union at a tense moment in the long war as it mounts a push into Russia and Moscow eyes more east Ukrainian...

U.S. Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Against Russia’s Defense Sector

The Treasury Department's sanctions targeted nearly 400 individuals and entities "whose products and services enable Russia to sustain its war effort and...

Russia Hands 8-Year Term To Exiled Kremlin Critic Gudkov

Dmitry Gudkov, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, said the sentence was a "badge of honor."

Russia-China Partnership ‘Yielding Results,’ Putin Says

Moscow and Beijing have boosted trade to record highs as Russia faces heavy economic sanctions from the West.

Putin Visits Chechnya for First Time Since 2011

While Putin has rarely visited Chechnya in recent years, the region has shaped him as a politician.

Moscow Says Captured Town of New York in Eastern Ukraine

The capture of the town, which had a population of around 10,000 before Moscow launched the invasion, is the latest in a string of Russian advances in...

Russia Says Repelled 12 Missiles Targeting Crimea Bridge

"All the missiles were destroyed," the Defense Ministry said.

Russian Economic Growth Dips in Second Quarter as Inflation Rises

The numbers are the lowest quarterly result since the start of 2023, but still a sign that the economy is expanding.

U.S. Wants To Know Ukraine ‘Objectives’ in Russia Incursion

Thousands of civilians on both sides of the border have been evacuated after Ukraine launched the cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk region, now...

Senior Russian Official in Tehran To Deepen Security Ties

Sergei Shoigu's visit comes amid fears of a wider war in the region following last week's killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.

Kremlin Says Prisoner Deal ‘Completely Different’ From Ukraine

"If we talk about Ukraine and more complex international problems, there are completely different principles," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Kremlin Says Krasikov, Freed by Germany, Is FSB Operative

Vadim Krasikov was serving a life sentence in Germany for the murder of a Chechen rebel commander that German judges said was ordered by Moscow.

Some Freed Russian Prisoners ‘Feared for Their Lives’ – German Chancellor

Scholz insisted the swap was "the right decision, and if you had any doubts, you will lose them after talking to those who are now free."

Kamala Harris Calls Russian Opposition Figure Navalnaya After Prisoner Swap

Harris called Navalnaya "to discuss the exchange and express her support, noting Alexei and Yulia's contribution to the fight for a democratic Russia."...

Hungary’s Visa Rules Raise Fears of Russian Espionage in EU

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban signed a decree earlier this month to extend its fast-track visa scheme to eight countries, including Russia and...

Germany Says Will Not Be ‘Intimidated’ by Putin’s Nuclear Threats

Putin on Sunday threatened to relaunch production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons if the plans go ahead.

Russia Says Journalists Stripped of Olympic Accreditation

TASS said that the removal of the reporters' accreditation, essential to cover the Games, was "completely unexpected."

Putin Threatens To Restart Production of Mid-Range Nuclear Weapons

Putin added that now in Russia "the development of a number of such systems is in the final stages."

Mali Army, Russian Allies Suffer Heavy Losses in North – Local Sources

At least 15 Wagner fighters were killed and arrested after three days of fighting, a former UN mission worker in Kidal said.

EU Transfers $1.6 Billion Raised From Russian Assets for Ukraine

EU member states agreed to use the profits from frozen Russian Central Bank assets to help arm Ukraine and fund its reconstruction.

Kremlin Says Not Informed of Russian’s Arrest Over Suspected Olympics Plot

French prosecutors said the man was suspected of "passing intelligence to a foreign power in order to arouse hostilities in France."

Russian Arrested Over ‘Destabilization’ Plot for Paris Olympics – Prosecutors

An investigation was opened into "passing intelligence to a foreign power in order to arouse hostilities in France."

Russia Jails Protester for 5 Years Over Bashkortostan Unrest

The January protests over the jailing of a prominent local opposition activist shook regional authorities.

Russia Jails Ex-U.S. Soldier for 13 Years on Drugs Charges

Michael Travis Leake was detained in June 2023 after prosecutors accused him of "organizing a drug dealing business involving young people."

Kremlin Dismisses Claims That Kharkiv Offensive Failed

"This operation is ongoing, it will continue until it has been successfully completed," the Kremlin's spokesman said.

Russia To Limit Access to 14 Border Villages Over Ukraine Shelling

The Belgorod region has instead seen continued shelling and drone attacks from Ukraine, with frequent fatalities among residents.

Moscow Issues Chilly Response to Zelensky's Peace Talks Invite

"The first peace summit was not a peace summit at all. So perhaps it is necessary to first understand what he means," Dmitry Peskov said.

Russia Grants House Arrest to General on Fraud Charge

Major General Ivan Popov was released from behind bars after being arrested in May on suspicion of large-scale fraud, punishable by up to 10 years in prison...

Zelensky Says Russia Should Attend Second Ukraine Summit

A senior Russian diplomat said last week that Moscow does not plan to attend the planned summit.

Russia Rejects Anti-Putin Shaman’s Plea for Hospital Transfer

Alexander Gabyshev was sent to a psychiatric hospital after repeatedly attempting to walk from his native Yakutia to Moscow in a bid to "exorcise" Putin...

Kremlin Condemns Political Violence After Trump Assassination Attempt

The Russian Foreign Ministry meanwhile called on the U.S. to "take stock" of its "policies of incitement to hatred."

OSCE Official Gets Jail Term for ‘Spying’ in Russian-Held Ukraine

The unarmed civilian mission was tasked with observing and reporting on the security situation and facilitating dialogue between parties between 2014 and...

3 EU Citizens Detained at Russian Spaceport

Two Dutch citizens and a Belgian "were arrested on Tuesday for unlawfully entering the territory of Baikonur," a Russian military court spokesperson said...

Russia Jails Student for ‘Passing Troop Locations to Kyiv'

Since the start of its military offensive in Ukraine in 2022, Russia has cracked down on all Kremlin critics and opponents of the war.

Ukraine Says Seized Cargo Ship Used for Crimea Grain Exports

Kyiv has accused Moscow of illegally harvesting and shipping grain produced on occupied territory to third countries.

Kremlin Says Can’t Intervene as Putin Critic Hospitalized

Vladimir Kara-Murza was hospitalized last week without access to lawyers or family, raising fears over his state.

Russian Strikes Kill 3 in Ukraine

The news comes two days after a rare daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital killed 34 people.

U.S. Says It Broke Up Russian AI Bot Farm on X

The campaign was developed by a senior editor of RT, financed by the Kremlin and aided by an officer of the FSB, the Justice Department said.

Only 16 Russians Take up Paris Olympic Places

The updated list, which covers 10 disciplines ranging from cycling to swimming and tennis, could change if competitors withdraw.

Bulgaria Takes Gazprom to Court Over Halted Supplies

Bulgaria was one of the first EU countries to see its gas supplies halted after refusing to pay in rubles as demanded by Moscow in response to Western...

UN Says Kyiv Children’s Hospital Probably Suffered Russian Direct Hit

The head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine called the strike "one of the most egregious attacks ... since the onset of the full-scale...

Kremlin Says Will Follow NATO Summit Closely

The Kremlin said NATO "is an alliance that considers Russia an enemy, an opponent."

Russia Defense Ministry Says Destroyed 38 Ukrainian Drones

Two airports in southern Russia have halted flights following the attacks.

Modi, Putin Hold Talks Amid Outrage Over Ukraine Strikes

The visit is Modi's first since Russia launched its campaign in Ukraine and since he was returned to power last month.

Putin, Xi Vie for Influence at Central Asian Summit

The nine-member Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which encompasses a vast stretch of the globe from Moscow to Beijing, includes around half the...

Russia’s FSB Says Arrested French Citizen Was Collecting Military Information

Laurent Vinatier, a researcher with a Swiss conflict mediation NGO, was arrested on charges of breaching Russia's "foreign agents" law in June.

Russia Advances in East, Kills 5 in Dnipro Strikes

"The enemy is continuing insidious attacks," the regional Governor Serhiy Lysak said.

Moscow ‘Jails’ Popular Ukrainian TV Host and Blogger in Absentia

Dmitry Gordon commented on Instagram of Russia's verdict against him: "This is how they grow savage near the end, which will be soon and inevitable."

Dagestan Church and Synagogue Attack Toll Hits 22

Gunmen simultaneously attacked two churches, two synagogues and a police checkpoint in two cities in Dagestan on June 23.

Russia Border Regions Report Power Cuts After Ukraine Attacks

Both sides have used drones, including larger self-detonating craft with ranges stretching hundreds of kilometers, extensively throughout the war.

IOC Invites 39 Russian, Belarusian Athletes to Compete as Neutrals in Paris Games

The fresh list of names included competitors from tennis, shooting and rowing.

Ukrainian Drone Strike in Central Russia Sets Oil Depot Ablaze

"A small fire broke out and it has been contained," the Tambov region governor said, adding that no one was injured in the attack.

American Man Jailed in Russia Faces New Charges

Robert Gilman was jailed in 2022 after he attacked a police officer while drunk in the western city of Voronezh.

Poland, Baltics Urge EU to Strengthen Eastern Borders

The four countries warned that the EU was the target of "an unprecedented range of hybrid attacks perpetrated by Russia and its proxies."

Moscow 'Strongly Condemns' Attempted Coup in Bolivia

"We express our full, unwavering support for the government of President Luis Arce," Russia's Foreign Ministry said of the Bolivian leader.

EU Toughens Sanctions on Belarus to Tackle Evasion

Officials say Belarus has acted as a backdoor to get sanctioned products from the bloc into Russia, as they could be officially exported to Belarus.

Moscow Calls ICC Arrest Warrants for Military Leaders 'Absurd'

"We do not recognize the jurisdiction of this court, we are not a member of the relevant statute and therefore we do not recognize these warrants," Peskov...

Belousov Discusses Ukraine War With U.S. Defense Secretary

Russia's Defense Ministry said the phone conversation between the two defense chiefs took place "at the initiative of the American side."

International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Shoigu, Gerasimov

Both are wanted for directing attacks on civilian infrastructure, including Ukraine's energy grid, and causing excessive incidental harm to civilians.

Russian Strike in East Ukraine Kills 5, Wounds Dozens

Donetsk region Governor Vadym Filashkin said two Russian-fired Iskander-M missiles destroyed and damaged several homes in Pokrovsk.

Kremlin Warns U.S. of 'Consequences' After Deadly Crimea Strike

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called Sunday's attack on the city of Sevastopol "barbaric" and accused Washington of "killing Russian children."

Russia Blames U.S. for Deadly Missile Attack on Crimea

At least five people were killed and over 100 wounded after a missile exploded above a beach area of the city of Sevastopol.

Russian Attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv Kills Two – Rescuers

A Russian strike killed two people and injured more than 50, rescuers said on Sunday, revising down a previous death toll.

3 Killed as Russia Strikes Apartment Building in War-Torn Kharkiv

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky posted footage of the torn-off facade of an apartment block and a crater outside.

Russia Sentences Ukrainian Woman to 12 Years for Balloon Protest

Ukrainian citizen Kristina Lyubashenko, 35, was found guilty of taking part in a "terrorist" group and spreading "fake information" about the Russian army...

Germany Arrests 3 Men Suspected of Spying on Ukrainian National

The three men were only identified as Robert A. from Ukraine, Vardges I. from Armenia and Russian citizen Arman S.

South Korea Summons Russian Ambassador Over Pyongyang Defense Pact

Seoul "strongly urged Russia to immediately stop military cooperation with North Korea and comply with [UN] Security Council resolutions."

Wave of Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russia Kills 1

Authorities in the southern Krasnodar region said a worker at a heating station was killed when a drone struck near the facility.

U.S. Bans Russia's Kaspersky Antivirus Software

U.S. officials "strongly encouraged" users to switch to new vendors, although the move does not ban them from using the software.

Prison Conditions of Putin Critic Yashin Deteriorating – Lawyer

Ilya Yashin’s lawyer said that the 40-year-old was moved to a “PKT” prison cell, similar to one where Navalny was held.

Ukraine Says 10 Children Returned From Occupied Territories

The children and their families were said to have lived in the partially occupied regions of Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.

Russian Cyclist Vlasov Turns Down Olympics Spot

The cyclist was one of 14 Russian athletes approved by the International Olympic Committee over the weekend to compete under a neutral flag.

EU Targets Russia's LNG Sector in New Sanctions Package

"This hard-hitting package will further deny Russia access to key technologies," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said.

Urals Court Opens Treason Trial Against Dual U.S.-Russian Citizen

Prosecutors accuse Ksenia Karelinar of donating around $50 to a Ukrainian charity.

Russia Pounds Ukrainian Energy Sites in Latest Attacks

Ukraine's largest private energy company said the aerial strikes had caused "serious damage" at one of its thermal power plants.

Russia and Vietnam Vow to Strengthen Ties as Putin Visits Hanoi

The Kremlin leader held talks with senior Vietnamese officials on Thursday, including Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Russian Forces Intensify Assault on Ukrainian Frontline Town

Ukraine's military said the Russian armed forces "launched five assault operations at once" near the town of Toretsk.

Moscow Says Awaits U.S. Response to Prisoner Swap Proposals

"The ball is in the court of the United States," Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told state media.

Russian Court Jails American Soldier for Theft, Death Threats

U.S. army soldier Gordon Black's lawyer intends to appeal the verdict, state media reported.

Russia Refuses to Release Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva

The U.S.-Russian journalist faces up to 10 years in prison on charges of spreading "false information" about the country's army.

Russia to Hold Naval Drills in Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan

Moscow routinely carries out drills in Pacific waters off its Far East coast as a show of naval strength.