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Russia, Ukraine Complete Record Prisoner Swap – Moscow

Russia said it had exchanged another 303 Ukrainian prisoners of war for the same number of Russian soldiers held by Kyiv — the last phase of the largest-ever...

China, Russia Conduct Joint Pacific Military Patrol

Beijing and Moscow will exercise anti-air and anti-submarine attacks in bid to play muscles in front of the U.S. and NATO

Russian Strike on South Ukraine Town Kills Seven – Kyiv

Russia's attack on Vilniansk came hours after Moscow said a Ukrainian drone on a house in a Russian border village killed five people.

Moscow Claims East Ukrainian Village in Offensive on Toretsk

Russia on Saturday claimed another village in eastern Ukraine.

Russia’s Crocus City Hall to No Longer Host Concerts After Deadly Attack

The plush venue on the outskirts of the capital burned down on March 22 after a mass shooting during a rock concert that killed 145 people and wounded...

Ukraine Drone Attack Kills 5 in Russian Border Village

Ukraine has stepped up its attacks on Russian territory this year, targeting both energy sites that it says fuel Russia's military, as well as towns and...

Russia Releases 10 Ukrainian Civilian Prisoners – Zelensky

Some of those released have been in prison since 2017, arrested in Russian-controlled parts of eastern Ukraine that at the time were run by Moscow-backed...

Serbia Praises Security Cooperation With Moscow

Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin made the comments following a meeting with Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev in Moscow.

Ukraine Drone Hits Fruit Picker Van – Russian Occupation Official

The attack happened in the Kherson region that Russia partially occupied after its 2022 military invasion of Ukraine.

Shelling Kills Four in Kharkiv Region – Governor

Russia launched an assault in the border region on May 10 after a surge in aerial strikes.

Russian Refinery Halts Operation After Drone Strike

The Slavyansk-on-Kuban refinery is one of the biggest in southern Russia.

Moscow Claims Forces Took Control of Village in Eastern Ukraine

Russia's forces have made notable gains in the eastern Donetsk region over the last week.

Russia Arrests Journalist Over Videos for Late Dissident Navalny’s Team — Agency

Sergei Karelin is at least the second journalist to have been arrested on allegations of editing videos for the banned political organization.

Russian Band Arrested Mid-Concert Over ‘Nazi Symbols'

Three members of the popular Russian metal band Korrozia Metalla were arrested on Saturday during a concert and charged with displaying "Nazi symbols,"...

Russia Says Downed 17 Ukrainian Drones

Russia shot down 17 Ukrainian drones overnight in several western regions, the defense ministry said on Sunday. "The air defense systems intercepted and...

U.S. Intel Suggests Putin May Not Have Ordered Navalny Death in Prison: WSJ

The findings based on both classified intelligence and analysis of public facts, raise new questions about Navalny's death.

Russia Hits Ukrainian Energy Sites in ‘Massive’ Overnight Attack

The Ukrainian air force said Moscow fired 34 missiles, of which 21 were shot down.

Kyiv Says 2 Russian Ships Hit in Crimea Strikes

Footage shared on social media showed a large blast in the city, as well as what appeared to be Russian air defenses intercepting incoming projectiles...

Navalny’s ‘Killers’ Refusing to Hand Over Body, Allies Say

Alexei Navalny's supporters on Saturday accused Russian authorities of being "killers" who were "covering their tracks" by refusing to hand over his...

Over 100 Detained at Memorials for Navalny in Russia

Russian police have detained more than 100 people at spontaneous memorials for deceased opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the OVD-Info rights group said...

Ukraine Troops Withdraw From Frontline City Avdiivka

Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the frontline city of Avdiivka to avoid being encircled, new military chief Oleksandr Syrsky said Saturday, handing...

North Korean Foreign Minister to Visit Russia – KCNA

North Korea's Foreign Minister will visit Russia this coming week, state media reported Sunday, with Washington leading a chorus of global condemnation...

Supporters Praise Kremlin Bid by Former Separatist Commander Girkin

More than 300 supporters gathered in a Moscow hotel, acknowledging Girkin had no chance of his 2024 presidential bid approved.

Iran Summons Russian Envoy Over Statement on Disputed Gulf Islands

Iran's key ally Russia signed a joint declaration with Arab countries which "supported peaceful solutions and initiatives" to resolve the dispute.

Russian Strikes Kill 4 in Ukraine's Kherson — Governor

Russian forces fired 71 shells at Kherson's city center, residential areas, medical and educational institutions and critical infrastructure facilities...

Russia Detains U.S.-Russian Citizen for 'Rehabilitating Nazism'

Yury Malev was accused of desecrating the St. George ribbon, a historical symbol of Russian and Soviet military successes, on social media.

Three Killed In Methane Blast In Siberian Mine

Accidents at Russian mines and factories are relatively common due to an often lax approach to safety measures.

Russia Puts Meta Spokesman on Wanted List

Russia listed Meta as a "terrorist and extremist" organization, opening possible criminal investigations and fines for users.

Russia Says Downed Ukrainian Drones Over 5 Regions

The attack came as Kyiv marked Holodomor, the starvation that killed millions in Ukraine during the Stalin-era.

Russia Hopes to Rejoin 'Olympic Family'

The International Olympic Committee has suggested allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete as individuals under a neutral flag.

Seoul Summons Russian Ambassador After Kim-Putin Summit

Seoul warned the Ambassador against Russia forming military ties with North Korea.

Chechen Strongman Appears in New Video Amid Speculation of Ill Health

The footage was published following unconfirmed reports on social media that Ramzan Kadyrov was in a coma.

Russia Sends Doctors, Aid to Flood-Stricken Libya

Russia said it has sent doctors and humanitarian aid to eastern Libya, after the country was hit by unprecedented flooding a week ago.

Russian Passenger Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Siberian Field

A Ural Airlines Airbus carrying 167 people from Sochi to Omsk made an emergency landing in the Novosibirsk region.

U.S. Journalist Gershkovich Appeals Extended Detention

A judge ruled Thursday that Gershkovich’s pre-trial detention would be extended to Nov. 30.

Russia Strikes Ukraine Blood Center, Aeronautics Group - Zelensky

"This war crime alone says everything about Russian aggression," said Zelensky.

Wagner Boss ‘Gone off the Rails’ Over Money — Russian TV

"Prigozhin has gone off the rails because of big money," Dmitry Kiselev, one of the main faces of the Russian propaganda machine, said on TV Sunday.

40 Russian Diplomats and Embassy Staff to Leave Romania

The decision "reflects the current level of bilateral relations“ after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

South Africa's Ramaphosa Tells Putin Ukraine 'War Must Be Settled'

His delegation put forward a set of principles that the Kremlin deemed "very difficult to implement."

'Most Important' Drone Attack on Kyiv Since Invasion: Ukraine

At least two people were killed in the 14th drone strike on the Ukrainian capital by Russia this month.

Russia Says Foiled Ukraine Attack on Warship in Turkish Waters

Russia said Wednesday it had fended off a Ukrainian attack on one of its warships in Turkish waters with unmanned vessels, the latest attempted sabotage...

Ukraine Denies Fall of Bakhmut, Says Advancing in Suburbs

Deputy Defense Minister Ganna Malyar said Ukrainian troops "have semi-encircled the city."

European Court Fines Russia for Abuse of 'Outcast' Prisoners

The court ruled that Moscow must pay each of the applicants 20,000 euros.

Moscow Slams U.S. After Russian Journalists Denied Visas for UN Visit

"We won't forget, we will not forgive this," said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Finland Unveils First Section of Russian Border Fence

Finland's border guard on Friday unveiled the first section of a 200-kilometer border fence with Russia being built after Moscow invaded Ukraine...

South Africa Admits Putin's ICC Arrest Warrant 'Spanner in the Works'

Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrest warrant may complicate his plan to attend a BRICS summit in South Africa.

Biden Calls Russia's Imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich 'Out of Bounds'

The U.S. president also told reporters that the WSJ reporter's jailing was "totally illegal."

Hundreds Turn Out for Funeral of Assassinated Russian Military Blogger

Hundreds turned out on Saturday for the funeral of Vladlen Tatarsky, the high-profile Russian military blogger killed last weekend.

U.S. Charges Russian Spy Who Tried To Infiltrate War Crime Court

The U.S. Justice Department unveiled spying charges Friday against a Russian who, under a Brazilian alias, studied at a Washington university and then...

UN Says Both Russia and Ukraine Summarily Executing Prisoners of War

The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said it had documented killings by both sides in recent months.

Poland Voices Concern About 'Dangerous' Russia-China Alliance

Poland's prime minister has branded the growing ties between China and Russia as "dangerous" after Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrapped up a three-day state...

Moldova Smashes Pro-Moscow Subversion Ring - Police

"People came from Russia with a very specific training role," said police chief Viorel Cernauteanu.

Russia's Wagner Group Opens Dozens of Recruitment Centers

Wagner group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin announced the opening of recruitment centers in dozens of cities across Russia on Friday.

Russia Says Mass Protests in Georgia Are Western Coup Attempt

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the protests in Tbilisi were "being orchestrated from abroad" with the aim of creating "an irritant on the...

Russia's Biggest Bank Announces Huge 2022 Fall in Profits

Russia's Sberbank on Thursday announced its net profit dropped nearly 80% in 2022 in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia's Wagner Group Claims to Hold 'Eastern Part' of Bakhmut

Pressure has been mounting on Ukrainian troops trying to hold the city against Russian soldiers.

Checkmate Europe: Russia To Join Asia’s Federation

Russia's governing body for chess said Tuesday it had been admitted into the game's Asian federation and will leave Europe as Russian players face restrictions...

Russian Economy Contracts by 2.1% In 2022 — Rosstat

The Russian economy contracted by 2.1% last year, the government's statistics agency Rosstat said Monday, absorbing Western sanctions over Moscow's military...

U.S. Says China Mulling Weapons for Russia in Ukraine War

The comments appeared to be among the clearest warnings yet that China might be poised to expand its support for Russia.

Dutch Expel Russian Diplomats, Close Trade Mission

The Netherlands accused Moscow of using diplomatic cover for spying.

Wagner Boss Claims Advance on Bakhmut Continues as Village Captured

The leader of the Russian mercenary group Wagner claimed on Sunday that forces under his control had taken a village a few kilometers from the key...

Russia Likely Lost Half its Heavy Tanks in Ukraine: U.S.

Half of Russia's main battle tanks have likely been destroyed or captured by Ukraine, a senior United States defense official said Friday. Russia "has...

Russia Says Held Air Defense Training in Moscow Region

The Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday that it held a training exercise on repelling air attacks in the Moscow region. "In the Moscow region, a training...

U.S. Designates Russia's Wagner Mercenaries a 'Criminal Organization'

The United States on Friday designated Russia's Wagner mercenary group a "transnational criminal organization," piling pressure on the private Russian...

Russian Soldier Killed After Deserting Military Base

Russian authorities on Wednesday announced having killed a soldier who left his military base, with state media identifying the man as an armed deserter...

Russian Families Bury Troops Killed in Makiivka

Russian families on Sunday buried servicemen killed in a Ukrainian New Year's strike on troops in the eastern town of Makiivka. At least nine men were...

At Christmas, Pope Urges End to ‘Senseless’ Ukraine War

Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for an end to the "senseless" war in Ukraine, in his traditional Christmas message from St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican...

Putin Says West Aiming to 'Tear Russia Apart'

President Vladimir Putin has blasted the West for trying to "tear Russia apart" and said in a nationally broadcast interview on Sunday that his offensive...

Critics Slam 16-Year Term for Belarus 'Railway Partisan'

Belarus' opposition criticized Friday a lengthy prison sentence handed to a man accused of sabotaging railway equipment in the ex-Soviet country that Russia...

Russia Conflicted on Ukraine Winter Offensive, Senior U.S. Official Says

The Russian leadership has conflicting views on whether to launch a winter offensive in Ukraine, which has warned of a fresh Russian attempt to seize Kyiv...

Putin Meets Top Military Brass to Discuss Ukraine Strategy: Kremlin

President Vladimir Putin has held extensive meetings with the military top brass overseeing Russia's campaign in Ukraine, where Moscow has stepped up bombardments...

U.S. Financial Sanctions Target Russian Oligarch Vladimir Potanin

The U.S. announced financial sanctions targeting one of Russia's wealthiest men, Vladimir Potanin, the Treasury Department and State Department said Thursday...

Swedish Clothing Giant H&M Shutters Last Stores in Russia

Swedish fashion retailer H&M announced on Thursday that it had closed its last remaining stores in Russia and Belarus, wrapping up its progressive...

Prisoner Swap with Russia Frees 64 Ukrainians and one U.S. Citizen

Ukraine announced that it had secured the release 64 Ukrainians and one U.S. citizen in its latest prisoner swap with Russian forces on Wednesday. "64...

Kremlin Says Russia Has No Plans for Holiday Ceasefire in Ukraine

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that it had not received any proposals from Kyiv to halt fighting in Ukraine during the upcoming holiday period and that...

Moscow Calls for ‘Diplomatic’ Solution to Kosovo Tensions

The Kremlin on Monday called for a "diplomatic" resolution to a recent flare-up in tensions in Kosovo following attacks targeting the police. "We are in...

Russia Sought to Swap Ex-U.S. Marine for 'Assassin' Held in Germany

U.S. efforts to negotiate the freedom of a former Marine held in Russia as part of the swap involving basketball star Brittney Griner were thwarted by...

Erdogan Tells Putin to 'Clear' Kurdish Forces From Northern Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Sunday that it was imperative the Kremlin "clear" Kurdish forces from...

Russia Ramping Up Production of 'Most Powerful' Weapons: Medvedev

Russia's ex-president Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday the country was ramping up production of new-generation weapons to protect itself from enemies in...

ICC Prosecutor Warns Over Russia Tribunal Plan

The investigation of the war in Ukraine by the International Criminal Court (ICC) should not be "set up to fail" by plans to create a separate special...

Putin Visits Crimea Bridge After October Blast

President Vladimir Putin on Monday visited the bridge that links Moscow-annexed Crimea to the Russian mainland weeks after the vital link was hit by a...

Putin Says Strikes on Ukraine Infrastructure 'Inevitable'

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia's strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure were "inevitable" as the Kremlin rejected U.S. President Joe...

Ukraine Blasts Moscow-Appointed Nuclear Plant Boss

Ukraine on Thursday formally sacked and branded a traitor the Ukrainian engineer appointed by Moscow to head Europe's largest nuclear facility, the Zaporizhzhia...

Swiss Freeze Nearly $8Bln in Russian Assets

Switzerland said Thursday that it has to date frozen a total of 7.5 billion Swiss francs ($7.9 billion) in Russian assets, in connection with the sanctions...

Chechen Leader Says Pope ‘Fell Victim to Propaganda'

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov on Wednesday said Pope Francis "fell victim to propaganda" after the pontiff singled out the alleged role of Russian ethnic...

Russia Blames U.S. 'Toxicity and Animosity' for Canceled Arms Talks

Moscow on Tuesday blamed U.S. "toxicity and animosity" for the postponement of key arms control talks with Washington as tensions continued to peak over...

Nobel Peace Laureate Calls for Weapons to Free Ukraine

In an unusual move for a Nobel Peace laureate, the head of one of this year's prizewinning organizations on Monday called for weapons to help Ukraine defend...

EU Members Unanimously Agree to Punish Russian Sanctions Busters

The European Union has granted itself legal authority to take action against anyone who helps Russia avoid its sanctions, the EU presidency announced on...

Putin and Kazakhstan's Tokayev Reaffirm Ties After Ukraine Tensions

Kazakhstan's president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Monday, with the allies reaffirming historic ties...

Ukraine Warns of Fresh Russian Missile Strikes

Ukraine said on Monday that Russia was preparing for a fresh wave of missile attacks on its energy grid that have plunged swathes of the country into the...

Belarus Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei Dies Suddenly

The foreign minister of Belarus, who earlier this year dismissed international concerns over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine being launched from...

Swedish Brothers Go on Trial in 'Unique' Russian Spy Case

Two Swedish brothers, one a former intelligence official, went on trial in Stockholm on Friday accused of "aggravated espionage" for allegedly spying for...

Putin Warns of 'Grave Consequences' to Oil Price Caps

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Western plans to introduce oil price caps could have "grave consequences" for energy markets, during a telephone...

EU Parliament Website Attacked After MEPs Slam Russian 'Terrorism'

The European Parliament website was hit by a cyberattack claimed by pro-Russian hackers on Wednesday, shortly after lawmakers approved a resolution calling...

Kyrgyzstan Mulls Building Nuclear Plant With Russian Help

Kyrgyzstan announced on Wednesday that it was looking into the possibility of building its first nuclear power plant, with Russian help, to tackle frequent...

Russia Court Extends Kremlin Critic Yashin's Detention by 6 Months

A Russian court on Wednesday extended by six months the detention of opposition politician Ilya Yashin, who risks being jailed 10 years for denouncing...

Russian Jailed in Norway for Illegal Drone Flight

A Russian man was sentenced to 90 days in jail in Norway on Wednesday for flying a drone over the country in violation of a ban adopted in response to...

U.K. to Send Helicopters to Ukraine For 'First' Time

Britain is to send helicopters to Ukraine for the first time since Russia's invasion, the defense ministry in London said on Wednesday. Ten crews of Ukrainian...

Blasts Kill Three in Russia's Belgorod Region

Explosions killed three people in two villages in Russia's Belgorod region on the border with Ukraine on Tuesday, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov...

Russia Unveils Nuclear Icebreaker in Push For Arctic Dominance

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday oversaw the launch of a new nuclear-powered icebreaker as Russia pushes to develop the Arctic and seeks new energy...

Gazprom Threatens Further Gas Delivery Cuts to Europe Over Ukraine

Russian energy giant Gazprom on Tuesday accused Ukraine of diverting natural gas supplies transiting its territory to Moldova and threatened to cut deliveries...

Ukraine Raids Famed Monastery Over Suspected Russia Links

Ukraine's security service said Tuesday it had raided a historic Orthodox monastery in Kyiv over suspected links to Russian agents. The Kremlin denounced...

Poland Barring Russia’s Lavrov From Regional Security Talks ‘Provocative’ – Ministry

Russia Saturday blasted Warsaw's refusal to allow Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to attend a meeting next month of the Organization for Security and Cooperation...

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Executing at Least 10 Prisoners of War

Updates with comments and background The Russian Defence Ministry on Friday accused Kyiv of executing at least 10 prisoners of war in what Moscow said...

Finland Unveils Plan to Build High-Security Fence Along Russian Border

Finland unveiled a plan on Friday to build a 200-kilometer fence along its border with Russia, amid increased security concerns since Moscow's invasion...

Dutch Foreign Ministry Summons Russian Envoy Over MH17 Verdict

The Netherlands summoned the Russian ambassador on Friday after Moscow accused a Dutch court of a politically motivated verdict in the downing of Malaysia...

Russia Says Hopes for Prisoner Swap with U.S.

Russia said Friday it hoped the United States will return notorious Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout in a prisoner swap after American basketball star...

'Horrific' Scale of Torture in Kherson Seen After Russia Retreat – Official

The scale of torture that has been discovered in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson taken back from Russian troops this month is "horrific," a Ukrainian...

Russia Falls into Recession

Russia's economy has entered a recession as gross domestic output fell by 4% in the third quarter, according to first estimates published Wednesday by...

Turkey Becomes New Route for Russian Oil to EU – Think Tank

Moscow's revenues from fossil fuel exports fell in October to their lowest levels since the Ukraine invasion, but Turkey has become a new route for Russian...

Poland Military on Alert After Missile Strike

Poland's military was on high alert Wednesday after a deadly missile strike on a village near the border with war-ravaged Ukraine. In Indonesia's Bali...

Russia Says U.S. Driving Southeast Asian Militarization

Russia's foreign minister on Sunday accused the United States of driving increased militarization in Southeast Asia, saying that Washington was trying...

Russia's Wagner Mercenary Group Announces Border Militia Plan

The head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said on Friday that his organization had started training civilians in Russian regions...

Russia Vows to Defend 'Traditional Values' Against 'Gay Propaganda'

Russia on Wednesday vowed to defend its "traditional" values against threats from the United States and so-called "gay propaganda" in a document signed...

Kremlin Says Ties With U.S. Will Remain 'Bad' After Midterm Elections

The Kremlin said Wednesday that Moscow's ties with Washington were likely to remain at rock bottom regardless of the results of the U.S. midterm elections...

North Korea Dismisses as 'Groundless' U.S. Claims of Arms Supplies to Russia: State Media

North Korea said Tuesday that claims by the United States that Pyongyang is supplying artillery ammunition to Moscow for its war in Ukraine were groundless...

Fire Kills 15 at Bar in Russian City of Kostroma

A fire Saturday killed at least 15 people at a bar in the Russian city of Kostroma, Russian news agencies reported. The night-time fire at the popular...

Germany's Scholz Calls on China to Use 'Influence' on Russia

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday that he had urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to use Beijing's "influence" on Moscow to stop the war in Ukraine...

Russian Strikes Leave 4.5 Million Without Power in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of "energy terrorism" on Thursday night, after renewed strikes on the country's energy infrastructure...

UN Reports 'Progress' on Talks to Allow Russian Fertilizer Exports

Negotiations underway to unblock exports of fertilizer from Russia have made "important steps forward," one of the main United Nations negotiators said...

Russia Warns U.K. of 'Dangerous Consequences' After Black Sea Attack

Russia summoned the UK ambassador to Moscow to the Foreign Ministry on Thursday and warned London of "dangerous consequences" after accusing it of helping...

Ukraine Shipments Resume But Russia Casts Doubt on Grain Deal

Grain ships left Ukraine's ports on Thursday, a day after Russia rejoined an international agreement to guarantee their safe passage through the Black...

Russia Says 'Top Priority' Is to Avoid Clash of Nuclear Powers

Russia said Wednesday that the world's "top priority" should be to avoid a clash of nuclear powers, stressing it could lead to "catastrophic consequences...

Russia to Hand 'Evidence' of U.K. Role in Crimea Strike to Envoy

Moscow will "in the near future" summon the British ambassador to hand over "evidence" of its claim that the U.K. helped orchestrate an attack on the Russian...

Putin Demands 'Real Guarantees' From Kyiv Before Restoration of Grain Deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday that he wanted "real guarantees" from Kyiv before potentially rejoining...

Russian Court Fines Wikipedia Over Ukraine Content

A Russian court on Tuesday fined Wikipedia 2 million roubles ($32,600) over articles related to Moscow's offensive in Ukraine. A Moscow-based group that...

U.S. Accuses Russia of 'Extortion' Over Ukraine Grain Demands

The United States on Monday accused Russia of extortion at the expense of the developing world after it demanded Ukrainian security guarantees on its Crimea...

Moscow Puts Official's Son on Wanted List After Italy Arrest

Russia on Friday put the son of a senior official arrested in Italy on a U.S. order for alleged sanctions evasion on a wanted list, potentially paving...

Authorities in Russian-Occupied Zaporizhzhia Order Phone Checks on Residents

Russian-installed authorities in Ukraine's occupied region of Zaporizhzhia ordered phone checks on local residents on Thursday, announcing the implementation...

Russia Denounces Norway's 'Spy Mania'

Russia's Embassy in Oslo criticized what it called Norway's "spy mania" on Wednesday, a day after the Scandinavian country announced the arrest of a suspected...

Russia Discusses Ukraine in Calls with France, Turkey

Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu held phone calls Sunday with his French and Turkish counterparts, during which they discussed Ukraine, the Russian...

Power Cuts Across Ukraine After Fresh Russian Strikes

Fresh Russian missile strikes on Saturday targeted energy infrastructure in Ukraine's west, the country's energy operator Ukrenergo said, with officials...

Navalny Says New Charges Could Mean Up to 30 Years Jail Time

Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny said Thursday he was slapped with new terrorism and extremism charges that he says could put him behind...

Ukraine Recalls Ambassador to Kazakhstan After Row With Moscow

Ukraine has removed its ambassador to Kazakhstan in Central Asia, according to a decree published on the presidential website, after remarks he made about...

German Cybersecurity Chief Sacked Over Alleged Russia Ties

Germany's cybersecurity chief has been sacked after a TV satire show accused him of having ties to the Russian intelligence services, an interior ministry...

Estonian MPs Declare Russia a 'Terrorist Regime'

Estonian lawmakers on Tuesday condemned Moscow's annexation of Ukrainian territory and declared Russia a "terrorist regime." The statement was adopted...

Moscow Mayor Announces End of Mobilization in the Capital

Army draft offices will close in Moscow from Monday as the Kremlin's quotas for recruiting reservists to fight in Ukraine have been met in the capital...

New Strikes in Russian Belgorod Region Bordering Ukraine – Governor

The Russian Belgorod region bordering Ukraine was hit by strikes on Sunday, leaving at least four people injured in the latest attacks in the area, Russian...

Zelensky Says Situation 'Most Difficult' Near Bakhmut in Donetsk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday the situation was "the most difficult" near the eastern town of Bakhmut, a few days after pro-Russian...

Norway Detains Second Drone-Carrying Russian

Norway said Saturday it arrested a Russian national carrying a drone and camera equipment after he was seen taking photos of an airport in the far north...

Russia Says 11 Killed in 'Terrorist' Attack at Military Site

Iran Denies Providing Russia With Weapons 'to be Used' in Ukraine

Iran has once again rejected allegations that it has supplied Russia with weapons "to be used in the war in Ukraine," its Foreign Ministry said Saturday...

Appetite for 'De-Russification' Builds in Ukraine

At a bookshop in Kyiv, 33-year-old Yulia Sydorenko was dumping an entire collection of old books – some gifts from childhood friends – that...

Danone Plans to Withdraw From Most of its Business in Russia

French food giant Danone announced plans on Friday to transfer the control of its essential dairy and plant-based business in Russia, retaining only its...

IKEA announces 10,000 layoffs in Russia

Swedish furniture giant IKEA announced that it would be making around 10,000 of its remaining Russian staff redundant on Thursday, despite posting a 6%...

Russia Denounces Exclusion From Nord Stream Leaks Probe

Russia's foreign ministry said Thursday it had summoned envoys of Germany, Denmark and Sweden to express "bewilderment" over Moscow's exclusion from an...

Putin Tells Erdogan Russia Could Create ‘Gas Hub’ in Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Moscow would consider developing a "gas hub" in Turkey...

'Everything Has Collapsed': Mobilization Tanks Small Businesses

In his brand new co-working space in Chelyabinsk, a city in central Russia, entrepreneur Maxim Novikov is counting the empty seats. The space is usually...

Putin Says 'Ball in EU's Court' on Restarting Nord Stream Deliveries

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said his country was a reliable energy supplier and blamed the West for disruptions on the market at an energy...

Russia-Germany Oil Pipeline Partly Shut After Leak

The Druzhba oil pipeline linking Russia and Germany has been partly shut after a leak was discovered in Poland, the Polish PERN operator said on Wednesday...

Putin Tells IAEA's Grossi Moscow is 'Open to Dialogue' on Ukraine Nuclear Plant

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday told UN nuclear agency chief Rafael Grossi he was "open to dialogue" on Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in...

Ukraine Denounces Russia as 'Terrorist State' in UN Meeting

Ukraine denounced Russia as a "terrorist state" at an urgent United Nations General Assembly meeting Monday following its neighbor's latest attacks, as...

Putin Vows More 'Severe' Attacks After Russian Missiles Batter Ukraine

Russian forces launched a barrage of fatal bombardments across Ukraine early on Monday and President Vladimir Putin vowed even more "severe" retaliation...

Moscow Stock Exchange Down Nearly 12% at Opening

The Moscow stock exchange plunged nearly 12% in early trading on Monday following multiple strikes on Ukrainian cities and a weekend explosion that partially...

‘God Put You in Power’: Russian Orthodox Leader Tells Putin on 70th Birthday

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill said Friday that Vladimir Putin's reign over Russia had been mandated by God, congratulating the...

Belarus Leader Bans Price Rises to Tackle Inflation

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday banned price increases with immediate effect to curb galloping inflation in the former Soviet country...

Russia to 'Consult' Locals on Annexed Ukraine Regions' Borders – Kremlin

Russia plans to confer with residents in two Moscow-annexed regions in Ukraine while determining the exact borders of the areas to be integrated into Russia...

European Heads Condemn Russian Annexations in Ukraine

The presidents of nine NATO countries in central and eastern Europe declared on Sunday they would never recognise the annexation by Russia of Ukrainian...

Putin Eases Citizenship for Foreigners in Russian Army

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree making it easier for foreigners to obtain Russian citizenship if they join the army, a document published...

U.S. Announces 'Severe' Sanctions on Russia Over Annexations

The United States on Friday announced "severe" new sanctions on Russia in response to what President Joe Biden called Moscow's "fraudulent" claim to have...

Russia's Patriarch Kirill Ill With Covid – Church

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, 75-year-old Patriarch Kirill, has Covid and will self-isolate, his church said in a statement Friday. "All planned...

Kremlin Set to Annex Four Ukraine Territories at Ceremony

Russia is expected to annex four occupied regions of Ukraine at a lavish Kremlin ceremony on Friday that follows a threat by President Vladimir Putin to...

Putin Expects 'Record' 150-Million-Ton Grain Harvest in 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday his country expected a record-high grain harvest in 2022 as Moscow blames Western sanctions over Ukraine...

Russia Shuns Oscars as Ukraine Standoff Hits Arts

Russia has decided not to put forward a film to compete in the Oscars this year, as Moscow's deteriorating ties with the West over Ukraine have...

Kremlin Admits Call-Up ‘Errors’ but No Decision to Close Border

The Kremlin admitted Monday that errors had been made during the mobilization of reservists for the military action in Ukraine and said no decision had...

Turkey to Pay for Quarter of Russian Gas in Rubles: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday Turkey would pay for a quarter of its Russian natural gas imports in rubles under a new set of deals designed...

UN: Evidence of Russia Taking Ukrainian Children

Moscow was accused of removing children from the war zone to hand over to adoptive parents inside Russia.

Russia Ruling Party Proposes Nov. 4 Annexation Votes For Occupied Ukraine

"It would be right and symbolic," said top United Russia official Andrei Turchak.

Nordstream Gas Pipeline to Germany Shut Indefinitely — Gazprom

Deliveries via the pipeline which runs under the Baltic Sea had been due to resume on Saturday.

On Risky Mission, UN Team Reaches Ukraine Nuclear Plant

After entering Russian-held territory, the 14-strong UN group reached the facility in the afternoon.

EU Ministers Agree to Suspend Russian Visa Facilitation Deal

EU foreign ministers agreed to suspend a 2007 visa facilitation deal with Russia but stopped short of a wider ban.

Kremlin Vows Response to Restrictions on EU Visas for Russians

"Brussels and individual European capitals demonstrate an absolute lack of reason," said spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Kremlin Makes It Easier for Ukrainians to Live, Work in Russia

The new measure allows Ukrainian citizens to work in Russia without a work permit and to live in the country "without a time limit."

Risk of Radioactive Leak at Ukraine Nuclear Plant - Operator

Energoatom said Moscow's troops had "repeatedly shelled" the site of the plant in southern Ukraine over the past day.

Russia Blocks Adoption at UN of Nuclear Disarmament Text

Russian representative Igor Vishnevetsky said the draft final text lacked "balance."

Putin Pushes Russia's Combat-Tested Arms for Export

Putin said Russian weapons are valued by military professionals for their "reliability, quality and most importantly — high efficiency."

Russia, U.S. in Talks Over 'Merchant of Death' for Griner – Moscow

This is the first time Russia has said the talks concerned exchanging arms trafficker Viktor Bout for two-time Olympian Brittney Griner.

France Reverses Russia Ban After Chateau Turns Away Visitors

Security guards at the Chateau de Vincennes denied two Russian women access to the monument on July 28.

Russia Hails Reelection of Ex-Deputy PM to Chess Body

Arkady Dvorkovich saw off Ukrainian challenger, grandmaster Andriy Baryshpolets, who accused him of being part of Moscow's "war machine."

Finland Preparing to Limit Russian Tourist Visas

As flights from Russia to the EU have been halted, Finland has become a transit country for many Russians seeking to travel further into Europe.

China Has Right to Take Measures to Protect 'Sovereignty': Moscow

Moscow said Tuesday that ally China had every right to take measures to protect its sovereignty and called U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit...

Russia Condemns Potential Pelosi Visit to Taiwan as ‘Provocation’

Faced with international isolation over its military campaign in Ukraine, Russia has sought closer ties with China.

Russia Suspends Gas Supplies to Latvia

EU states accuse Russia of squeezing supplies in retaliation for Western sanctions over Moscow's intervention in Ukraine.

Kremlin Expresses Solidarity With China Over Taiwan

Russia's assault on Ukraine has heightened fears that Beijing might similarly follow through on threats to annex Taiwan.

Moscow's Ex-Chief Rabbi Warns of 'Dark Clouds' for Russian Jews

Pinchas Goldschmidt left Russia in March over opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Estonia Blocks Russian Student Visas

"If the sanctions help in stopping Russian aggression, a positive effect on our own security will ensue," Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu said.

French Prosecutors Open Probe into Russian Oligarchs: Legal Source

The probe is expected to look into possible money laundering and corruption.

Gazprom Asks Siemens for Turbine Repaired in Canada

Russian energy giant asked Siemens to return a turbine it has repaired in Canada to ensure the work of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline.

Russian Space Chief Rogozin To Get New Job – Kremlin

Rogozin has been a firebrand nationalist politician and one of the most ardent supporters of Moscow's offensive in Ukraine.

Russian Team Praises U.S. Basketball Star Griner in Court

"Our aim was to show what a big role she played in the club, in Russian basketball in general," UMMC Yekaterinburg director told reporters.

War Crimes Court Issues Warrants for 2008 Russia-Georgia War

Three people, including two Russian nationals, are accused of committing multiple war crimes.

Russian Oligarch Deripaska Says Destroying Ukraine Would Be 'Colossal Mistake'

"Is it in Russia's interest to destroy Ukraine? Of course not, that would be a colossal mistake," Deripaska told a rare press conference in Moscow.

Ukraine Says Hit Black Sea Gas Platform Used by Russia Troops

The attack was the first strike against offshore energy infrastructure in the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula.

Putin, Macron, Scholz Discuss Ukraine Arms, Grain Supplies

Putin told the leaders of France and Germany that Moscow is ready to allow Ukrainian grain shipments if the West lifts sanctions.

Russia Ready to Help Overcome Food Crisis if West Lifts Sanctions — Putin

War has disrupted supplies of fertilizer, wheat, and other commodities from both Russia and Ukraine.

Moscow Pours Cold Water on Italian Peace Plan for Ukraine

"Serious politicians... don't propose things like that," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Kyrgyz Police Probe Ukraine Flag on Mountain Named for Putin

"Peak Putin" took the Russian leader's name in 2011 as Kyrgyzstan's ties with Moscow strengthened.

Moscow Threatens to Expel U.S. Journalists Over YouTube Block

"If you block a briefing one more time, one journalist or one U.S. outlet will go home," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Putin Allies Eye Prolonged Conflict in Ukraine

"We are not rushing to meet deadlines," Russia's Security Council Secretary said.

Kremlin Says Not 'Authorized' to Discuss Moskva Warship Missing Crew

Several families have said that they cannot find their children who were serving on the Moskva.