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first tranche
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.
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'quite curious'
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."
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'arouse hostilities'
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."
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first case
Russia Jails Protester for 5 Years Over Bashkortostan Unrest
The January protests over the jailing of a prominent local opposition activist shook regional authorities.
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michael travis leake
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."
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'operation ongoing'
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.
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'extremely difficult'
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.
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second summit
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.
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defense purge
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...
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seeking talks
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.
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forced treatment
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...
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candidate attacked
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."
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donetsk region
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...
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baikonur
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...
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treason case
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.
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illegal exports
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.
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condition unknown
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.
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odesa attacked
Russian Strikes Kill 3 in Ukraine
The news comes two days after a rare daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital killed 34 people.
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disinformation campaign
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.
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neutral banner
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.
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millions in damages
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...
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'egregious attack'
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...
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75th anniversary
Kremlin Says Will Follow NATO Summit Closely
The Kremlin said NATO "is an alliance that considers Russia an enemy, an opponent."
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drone barrage
Russia Defense Ministry Says Destroyed 38 Ukrainian Drones
Two airports in southern Russia have halted flights following the attacks.
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'bonds of friendship'
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.
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shanghai cooperation
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...
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arrested westerner
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.
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civilians killed
Russia Advances in East, Kills 5 in Dnipro Strikes
"The enemy is continuing insidious attacks," the regional Governor Serhiy Lysak said.
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dmitry gordon
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."
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rising toll
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.
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Bryansk, Kursk, Belgorod
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.
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olympics sports
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.
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tambov region
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.
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robert gilman
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.
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frontier fretting
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."
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south america
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.
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closing holes
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.
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Hague-based court
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...
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phone call
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."
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breaking
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.
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donetsk region
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.
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annexed peninsula
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."
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'terrorist act'
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.
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'calculated terror'
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.
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blackout
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.
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opposition colors
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...
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info gathering
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.
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diplomatic protest
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."
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overnight strikes
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.
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'security risk'
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.
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punitive cell
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.
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abduction allegations
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.
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'very busy calendar'
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.
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fresh measures
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.
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Ksenia Karelina
Urals Court Opens Treason Trial Against Dual U.S.-Russian Citizen
Prosecutors accuse Ksenia Karelinar of donating around $50 to a Ukrainian charity.
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'serious damage'
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.
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East Asia Trip
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.
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donetsk region
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.
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ongoing talks
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.
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Gordon Black
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.
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'Foreign Agent'
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.
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ships and sailors
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.
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rostov region
Ukrainian Drone Attack Sets Oil Tanks Ablaze in Southern Russia
Some 200 firefighters and emergency personnel were deployed to fight the blaze, which engulfed an area of at least 3,200 square meters.
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foodborne botulism
Dozens Hospitalized in Moscow Amid Mass Food Poisoning Incident
More than 120 people sought medical help following a suspected outbreak of a rare and extremely dangerous food poisoning, health officials said.
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foreign visit
Kremlin Confirms Putin's Trip to North Korea
Vladimir Putin's trip to the world's most reclusive country comes amid suspicions that Pyongyang is supplying Moscow with weapons.
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'Partially Guilty'
U.S. Soldier Held in Russia Denies Threatening to Kill Girlfriend
Russian media outlets reported that Staff Sgt. Gordon Black pleaded "partially" guilty to theft charges.
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Switzerland talks
Kremlin Says Ukraine Peace Summit Produced 'Zero' Results
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov argued that President Vladimir Putin was "still open to dialogue and serious discussion."
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jailed journalist
U.S. Reporter Gershkovich to Stand Trial in Russia on June 26
The Sverdlovsk regional court handling Evan Gershkovich's case said the trial would be held behind closed doors.
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Burgenstock talks
Peace Summit Calls for Dialogue With Russia, Backs Ukraine's 'Territorial Integrity'
"We believe that reaching peace requires the involvement of and dialogue between all parties," read a final communique.
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rostov region
Russian Prison Standoff Ends With Hostages Freed, Suspects 'Liquidated'
State media reported that IS members who are due to appear in court on terrorism charges were among the hostage-takers.
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switzerland summit
Zelensky Says Will Present Peace Plan to Russia Once Agreed
He made the commitment during an address to an inaugural summit on peace in his country, attended by more than 90 countries, but not Russia.
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kherson region
Ukraine Says 12 Children Returned From Russian-Occupied Territory
Three boys and nine girls — ages 2-17 — were transferred from parts of the southern Kherson region that are under the control of Russian forces.
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Artyom Uss
Italy Arrests Man Suspected of Helping Son of Russian Ex-Governor Flee Country
Italian prosecutors accused the Russian national of helping Uss flee by "contacting the members of the gang who subsequently carried out the escape."
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terms and conditions
Putin Says Ukraine Must Withdraw Troops To Start Peace Talks
Ukraine has said it will only countenance peace if Russia fully withdraws from its internationally recognized territory, including Crimea.
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aerial attack
Russia Says Downed 87 Ukrainian Drones Overnight
Authorities in the southern Rostov region said no one was injured, but added that the attacks led to power outages in several areas.
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same old, same old
Russians Shrug Off New U.S. Sanctions
"Given that we [already] have sanctions and there are basically no trips abroad, we don't need dollars or euros," a Moscow resident said.
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economic pressure
U.K. Follows U.S. With Sanctions on Moscow Stock Exchange
London said the new round of sanctions would hit the Russian financial system and suppliers supporting Moscow's military production.
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Finist The Brave Falcon
Trial of Russian Playwright and Director Moves Behind Closed Doors
The prosecution had asked for the court to be closed to the press because of alleged threatening comments toward trial participants on social media.
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'response options'
NATO Eyes Crackdown on Russian Agents Over Alleged Hybrid Attacks
Stoltenberg said a meeting of defense ministers in Brussels would discuss plans to counter a "Russian campaign of hostile activities against NATO allies...
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fresh accounts
U.S. Slams Russia Over Alleged Abduction of Ukrainian Children
An investigation by the Financial Times identified and located four Ukrainian children allegedly transferred to Russia, then offered for adoption.
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global networks
U.S. Widens Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine Invasion
The new restrictions impact over 300 targets, including entities in Russia and countries like China, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
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port call
Russian Nuclear-Powered Submarine Arrives in Cuba
The submarine Kazan, which Cuba says is not carrying nuclear weapons, was accompanied by the frigate Admiral Gorshkov.
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donation drive
Russian Exiled Media Raise Funds for Political Prisoners
Major Russian independent media outlets like Meduza, TV Rain and Mediazona ran Wednesday's telethon, which was live-streamed on YouTube.
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Troops Out
Russian Peacekeepers Complete Withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh
Nearly 2,000 Russian troops finished their withdrawal from the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which Baku recaptured last year.
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espionage case
Moscow Demands Release of Russian Woman Accused of Spying in Denmark
Russia's Foreign Ministry said Copenhagen had provided "no evidence" of the woman's "unlawful activity."
1 Min read
diminishing volumes
Germany's Uniper Awarded 13 Bln Euros for Lost Russian Gas
Gazprom steadily dwindled gas supplies to Germany following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in apparent retaliation for Western sanctions.
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'comrades-in-arms'
North Korea's Kim Hails Ties With Russia Ahead of Reported Putin Visit
South Korean media said the Kremlin leader's trip to the isolated country could take place "as early as next week."
2 Min read
Power Down
Zelensky Says Russia Destroyed Half of Ukraine’s Energy Capacity
Months of Russian strikes have caused severe power shortages in Ukraine, leading to regular blackouts, President Zelensky said.
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north ossetia
Russian Military Jet Crash Kills 2 Pilots
Authorities said the Su-34 jet crashed "in a mountainous zone" of North Ossetia, adding that there was "no damage on the ground."
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energy transition
Bulgarian Nuclear Plant Starts to Replace Russian Fuel
The country's sole nuclear power plant began using atomic fuel produced by the U.S.-based Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
1 Min read
Staromaiorske
Moscow Says Captured Village in Southeastern Ukraine
Ukrainian troops had retaken the village of Staromaiorske in July 2023 during its summer counteroffensive.
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eu elections
Kremlin Says 'Attentively Observing' Far-Right Gains in Europe
"We are attentively observing these processes," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
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sumy region
Zelensky Denies Russian Foothold in Ukraine's Sumy Region
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov previously claimed that fighters from his Akhmat battalion seized the border village of Ryzhivka.
2 Min read
ukraine war
U.S. Says Russian Offensive Against Kharkiv 'Stalled'
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said the region was still under threat, but Russia recently failed to "make material progress" in the area.
1 Min read
stealth aircraft
Ukraine Says Hit Su-57 Fighter Jet Inside Russia
The attack would be Kyiv's first-ever attack on Moscow's latest generation stealth aircraft.
1 Min read
Laurent Vinatier
Russia Remands French NGO Worker in 'Foreign Agent' Case
Laurent Vinatier was arrested Thursday in Moscow and faces up to five years in prison on charges of breaking Russia's "foreign agents" law.
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'inflaming tensions'
Kremlin Says France Seeks 'Direct' Role in Ukraine War
Moscow said French President Emmanuel Macron's recent statements are "inflaming" tensions in Europe.
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monetary policy
Russia's Central Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged Despite High Inflation
Inflation in Russia is currently running at 8.2% year-on-year, more than double the Central Bank's 4% target.
1 Min read
Veliky Novgorod
Indian Medical Students Drown in Russian River
Police investigators said the four students drowned in an area of the Volkhov River where swimming is banned.
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naval drills
Cuba Says Russian Nuclear Submarine to Dock in Havana Next Week
"None of the vessels are carrying nuclear weapons, so their stop-over in our country does not represent a threat to the region," the government said.
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