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Toronto Festival Cancels 'Russians at War' Film Screenings Over Threats

"Given the severity of these concerns, we cannot proceed as planned," the Toronto International Film Festival said in a statement.

Media Investigation Identifies 66K Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine

Mediazona said Saturday that "as of Aug. 30, we know the names of 66,471 Russian soldiers killed in the war.”

Helicopter With 22 Aboard Goes Missing in Far East Russia's Kamchatka

The Soviet-designed Mi-8 military helicopter disappeared from radars after picking up passengers near an ancient volcano.

NATO Chief Backs Ukraine Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region

Jens Stoltenberg said Ukraine "did not preview its planning" with NATO and that the Western military alliance "played no role" in the surprise offensive...

Russian Court Rejects Jailed U.S. Soldier's Sentence Appeal

Gorden Black was sentenced to nearly four years in jail for alleged death threats and theft.

Russia Opens Criminal Probe Into Italian Journalists Who Entered Kursk

The FSB blames Italian public broadcaster journalists of illegally filming on the territory of the Ukrainian occupied town of Sudzha

Zelensky Says Ukraine 'Strengthening' Positions in Russia's Kursk

Ukrainian leadership regards prisoner Russian soldiers as an 'exchange fund' for future swap

Russia Opens 10K Cases for 'Discrediting' Army Since Invasion – Medizona

Most cases came in the first months of the war, with the total number of charges reaching 5,614 by the end of 2022.

Ukrainian Army ‘Moving Further' Into Russia, Zelensky Says

Russia's military meanwhile claimed it had repelled attempts by Ukrainian forces to push deeper into the Kursk region.

Zelensky Says Ukraine Has Received First F-16 Jets

Kyiv hopes the arrival of the fighter jets will enable it to better protect itself from Russian bombardment.

Russia Says Captured Another Eastern Ukraine Village

Russia's military said it had "liberated the settlement of Novoselivka Persha" that lies in the Donetsk region.

Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Airfield, Oil Depot – Source

Ukraine launched overnight drones attack on four southern Russian regions

Russian-German Citizen Held in Moscow on Treason Charges

German Moyzhes, a migration lawyer who helped Russians apply for residence permits in Europe, was reportedly arrested in St. Petersburg in May.

North Korea's Kim Hosts Russian Military Delegation After Putin Visit

North Korea and Russia have been allies since the North's founding after WWII and have drawn even closer since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Russia Says Downed 22 Ukrainian Drones

The military said it shot down 15 drones over the Russian border region of Bryansk, six over annexed Crimea, and one over Lipetsk.

Russian Oil Depot on Fire After Ukrainian Drone Attack – Governor

A fire broke out in a petrol refinery hundreds of kilometres from Ukraine-Russia border

Russia Says Captured Another Village in East Ukraine

Russia's progress has been grinding with modest territorial gains as the conflict looks locked in an attritional phase.

Russian Munitions Depot Ablaze From Ukraine Drone Strike

Explosives detonated at the depot in the Voronezh region from an overnight drone attack, said the local governor.

Russian Playwright, Director Face 6-year Jail Terms for ‘Justifying Terrorism'

Yevgeniya Berkovich and Svetlana Petriychuk's lawyers said prosecutors had requested the prison sentences in a closed-door trial.

Kyiv, Allies Slam Orban for Ukraine Talks With Putin

The visit came days after Hungary took over the EU's presidency and Putin told Orban he expected him to outline the position of EU countries on Ukraine...

Five Injured, Child Killed in Drone Attack in Russia – Governor

Ukraine has stepped up its attacks on Russian territory, targeting energy sites it says supply the Russian military, and border towns and villages.

Russia’s Central Bank Chief Signals Interest Rate Hike

The war economy combined with record labor shortages in many sectors, has created an inflationary spiral that has gripped the country.

India’s Modi To Visit Russia Next Week

The war has tested relations between Moscow and New Delhi, even though India has ramped up its purchases of Russian oil.

Moscow Court Rules To Keep French Researcher Laurent Vinatier in Jail

The 47-year-old in June became the latest Westerner to be arrested in Russia having been charged with breaching Moscow's "foreign agents" law.

Ukraine Confirms ‘Retreat' from District in Strategic Chasiv Yar

Losing the small hilltop town is a worrying prospect for Ukraine because it would likely accelerate Russia's advance toward large civilian hubs in the...

Hungary's Orban Calls for Ukraine Ceasefire to Speed Up Peace Talks

Orban issued the appeal standing next to President Volodymyr Zelensky during a surprise visit to Ukraine, the first by the vocal critic of Western support...

Russia Following Elections in France 'Very Closely' – Kremlin

"The preferences of French voters are more or less clear to us," said spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

One Dead, Nine Wounded in Bombing of Post Office in Ukraine

A postal worker was killed and an eight-month-old baby was injured.

U.S. Rapper Kanye West Visits Moscow: Russian Media

The news followed rumors the rapper would perform in Moscow, which most Western musicians have not done since 2022.

Russia Claims Two More East Ukrainian Villages

Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces had "liberated the settlement" of Novooleksandrivka as the Russian army pushes further west into the Donetsk...

Russian Attacks Kill 2 in South, Northeast Ukraine

Russian shelling and aerial attacks killed two people in southern Ukraine's Kherson and northeastern Ukraine's Kharkiv, authorities said.

Biden Says Putin ‘Not Going to Stop at Ukraine'

"All of Europe will be threatened, we are not going to let that happen," Biden told journalists during his state visit to France.

In First, Ukraine Fires Drones at Airfield in South Russia's North Ossetia Region

The drones were aimed at a military airfield near the town of Mozdok more than 700 kilometers from the frontline, the governor said.

Strikes on Russian-Held Ukraine Kill 26, Occupation Authorities Say

Ukrainian strikes on parts of the Russian-held Luhansk and Kherson regions killed 26 people on Friday, occupation authorities said.

Western Army Trainers in Ukraine Not Immune From Strikes, Kremlin Says

France officially does not currently have military personnel assisting or training Ukrainian forces in Ukraine.

Russia Ramps up Disinformation War Ahead of Paris Games – Microsoft

The Kremlin condemned the report from Microsoft as “absolute slander."

Russia Claims Capture of Village in Ukraine's Donetsk Region

Moscow's forces have been pushing hard to seize more territories of eastern Ukraine

EU Top Diplomat Says Ukraine Has Right To Strike Russian Territory

The U.S. and Germany have been reluctant to permit Kyiv to strike targets in Russia out of fear that it could escalate the conflict.

Russia Agrees to Remove Some Troops, Border Guards From Armenia

Russian guards would remain on Armenia's borders with Turkey and Iran, said the Kremlin.

Russia Says Captured 2 Frontline Villages in Ukraine

Kyiv has struggled to hold the front line in recent months as it faces severe ammunition shortages, mostly due to delays in U.S. military aid.

Germany Recalls Russian Ambassador Over Cyberattack

Alexander Graf Lambsdorff "has been called back for consultations and will stay in Berlin for a week and then return to Moscow," Berlin said.

Russia Says Forces Seized Village in Eastern Ukraine

Russia has pressed its manpower and weapons advantage on the battlefield, advancing deeper into Ukraine, including the village of Ocheretyne.

Niger Receives New Russian Advisers, Equipment

A first set of about 100 Russian advisers had reportedly arrived in Niger on April 10 along with air defense systems.

Russian Rockets Kill 2 as Rivals Mark Orthodox Easter

Ukraine's air force said Russia fired 24 Iranian-style "Shahed" drones at its territory overnight, 23 of which were shot down.

Russia Adds Zelensky to Criminal 'Wanted' List

There was no immediate comment from authorities in Moscow about the Ukrainian leader being added to the list.

Russia Says Downed Four U.S. Long-Range Missiles

Ukraine carried out the night attack using ATACMS missiles, Russian military claims

Czech Republic Reports Targeting by Russian Cyberattacks

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said that "pointing a finger publicly at a specific attacker is an important tool to protect national interests."

U.S. Accuses Russia of Using Chemical Weapons in Ukraine

Washington also announced sweeping sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's military and industrial capabilities.

2 Killed in Russian Bomb Attack on Kharkiv Region

The region close to the border with Russia is under near-constant bombardment from Russian artillery, rockets, and missiles.

Russian Journalist Arrested Over Videos Produced for Navalny’s Team

The court said he is accused of "taking part in the preparation of photos and videos to be published on the YouTube channel NavalnyLIVE."

Russia Striking Ukraine Railways to 'Paralyze' Army Cargo – Ukraine Source

"These are standard steps ahead of an offensive," a Ukrainian security source said.

Russia Evacuates Almost 4,500 People After Dam Burst

Media reports say up to four people may have died in the flooding in the city of Orsk.

U.S., Russian, Belarus ISS Colleagues Return to Earth

The Soyuz spacecraft took off from the Baikonur space port in Kazakhstan on March 23 after a two-day delay following a hitch in pre-launch preparations...

Russian Attack Kills 7 in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Iranian-made drones and S-300 missiles struck high-rise buildings, dormitories and a gas station, according to Ukrainian officials.

Ukraine Shelling Kills Woman in Russian Border Village

Belgorod village 6 kilometers from the Ukrainian border came under fire

Russia Arrests Gay Bar Owner Amid Ongoing Crackdown

The bar owner face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty

Putin Allies Demand Return of Death Penalty After Moscow Attack

Critics have raised the alarm, citing the Kremlin's broad use of counter-terrorism laws to target its opponents and supporters of Ukraine.

'Terrorists Have No Nationality' Tajik President Tells Putin

Moscow has said only that four suspects were foreign nationals. Tajikistan has rejected the initial claims its citizens were involved.

Kyiv and Ukraine's Lviv Region Report 'Massive' Russian Attack, No Casualties

Ukraine's air force said Russia had fired 29 cruise missiles and 28 drones at its territory overnight.

Russia Attacks Ukraine With Deadly Barrage, Zelensky Appeals for Aid

"We need air defense to protect people, infrastructure, homes and dams. Our partners know exactly what is needed," Zelensky said.

Canada Sanctions 6 Russians Over Navalny Death

The Canadian government summoned Russia's ambassador to "demand a full and transparent investigation" into Navalny's death.

Russia to Cut Oil Output by 471,000 Bpd in 2Q24

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Moscow will reduce its output by 350,000 bpd in April, 400,000 bpd in May and 471,000 bpd in June.

Germany Accuses Putin of Seeking to 'Destabilize' With Wiretap

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called the leak of a confidential German army discussion on Russian social media part of Putin's "information war."

Russia Says 6 IS Fighters Killed in Caucasus Republic

Russian authorities frequently announce the thwarting of planned attacks by suspected Islamist groups.

Zelensky Urges Western Air Defense as Russian Attacks Kill 13

An overnight drone strike on Odesa killed 10, including a child and a baby, while shelling attacks on the frontline Kharkiv, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions...

Hundreds of Mourners Pay Tribute at Navalny's Grave

Russians lay flowers at the grave of Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's harsh critic of the Kremlin, in southern Moscow for the second day in a row

Russian Drone Attacks Kill Two in Kharkiv, Odesa

Multiple high-rise apartment buildings were damaged in port city of Odesa and destroyed a house in Kharkiv region

Russian Man Admits to Smuggling Military-Grade Electronics From U.S.

Maxim Marchenko is accused of operating a network that fraudulently bought military-grade microelectronics from the United States.

Navalny's Widow Says Putin Blocking Body Handover

"You tortured him alive, now you torture him while he is dead," Yulia Navalnaya, who has vowed to continue her husband's work, said in a new video.

Ukraine Army Accuses Russia of Shooting Two POWs

Ukraine's army on Sunday accused Russian forces of shooting two prisoners of war and posted a grainy video shot from the air that they said showed the...

U.S. Envoy Visits Navalny Shrine Amid Heavy Police Curbs

The U.S. ambassador to Moscow visited a makeshift shrine to Alexei Navalny on Sunday, as Russian authorities suppressed memorials and tributes to the late...

Putin Says Ukraine 'Matter of Life and Death' for Russia

Events on the battlefield in Ukraine are a matter of "life and death" for Russia that could determine its fate, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks...

Russia Developing 'Troubling' Anti-Satellite Weapon – White House

The weapon could pose a lethal risk to astronauts in low orbit, along with potentially disrupting vital military and civilian satellites.

Russia Dismisses 'Malicious' Space Nuclear Weapon Reports

The Outer Space Treaty, which both Russia and the United States are parties to, bans the deployment of nuclear weapons in space.

Ukraine Drone Attack Leaves Russia Oil Depot in Flames – Official

Kursk region Governor Roman Starovoit said on social media that there were no casualties, appealing to the local population to remain "calm."

Death Toll Hits 28 in Occupied East Ukraine Strike – Russian Rescuers

Moscow's occupation forces said Kyiv had targeted a bakery that is popular on weekends in the Luhansk region city of Lysychansk.

Reporters Detained at Moscow Protest by Soldiers' Wives – AFP

The group of around 20 male reporters were detained as they covered and filmed the women walking up to Red Square.

Ukraine Says Downed 9 of 14 Russian Drones Overnight

"Ukraine destroyed nine enemy drones within the Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Mykolaiv and Zhytomyr regions," the air force said.

Drone Attack Sets Russian Refinery Ablaze – Governor

The refinery is operated by industry giant Lukoil south of the city of Volgograd.

Russia Labels Veteran Rights Campaigner Orlov 'Foreign Agent'

Orlov's Memorial was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022, months after Russian authorities outlawed the group.

Putin Repeats Ukraine Nazi Claims at Leningrad Siege Memorial

The Russian leader has repeatedly invoked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War to justify the invasion of Ukraine.

Two Ukrainians Killed in Cross-Border Russian Raid: Authorities

Though infrequent, such cross-border attacks and incursions by guerilla-style fighters have been recorded throughout the war.

Russia to Debate Seizing Property From Army Critics

Russia will consider a bill next week that would confiscate the money, property and valuables of anyone convicted of spreading "fakes" about its army,...

Kyiv Says World Olympic Body Allowing Russian Athletes is 'Encouraging' War in Ukraine

Kyiv said Russian athletes often represent "sports organizations associated with the armed forces" with "some... on active duty in the military."

White House Mocks Putin Re-Election Bid

"Well, that's going to be one humdinger of a horse race, isn't it?" National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters.

Crimean Treasures Return to Kyiv After Years of Legal Battles

The Scythian artifacts – some around 2,000 years old – were on loan to Amsterdam's Allard Pierson museum when they were suddenly at the center of a...

Ukrainian Teen Taken From Mariupol Returned Home

The case of Bohdan Yermokhin made international headlines after Russia issued him a draft summons to report for mandatory military conscription.

Russia’s Putin To Join Virtual G20 Summit on Wednesday — State TV

Vladimir Putin will take part in a virtual G20 leaders' summit on Wednesday, after skipping the flagship in-person meeting in September.

Kyiv and Moscow Targeted by Overnight Drone Attacks

Both capitals were targeted by opposing drone attacks, which were largely intercepted by anti-aircraft defenses.

Ukraine's Zelensky Denies War with Russia at 'Stalemate'

President Zelensky rejected deadlock in conflict with Russia. With the support of allies, Ukraine will be able to succeed, he said in his address.

Ukraine Files Charges Against Russian Orthodox Chief

Kyiv wants "to bring Patriarch Kirill to justice" for "infringing" on Ukraine’s territorial integrity, justifying armed aggression and planning and preparing...

Russia Says Palestinian Leader Abbas 'Postponed' Visit to Moscow

The Palestinian leader's pre-announced visit was canceled due to the escalating situation in the region. The two sides "maintain working contact by telephone"...

Russia Says Downed 36 Ukrainian Drones Over Black Sea and Crimea

Russian forces shot down 36 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and the Crimean peninsula overnight, Moscow's Defense Ministry said Sunday.

Russians Remember Stalin’s Victims Amid Crackdown on Dissent

Russians commemorated the victims of Stalinist terror on Sunday by taking part in the Returning the Names event.

Hamas Working to Free 8 Russian-Israeli Hostages – Reports

Russia, which has good relations with Hamas, has begun a diplomatic effort to try to free hostages held in Gaza.

Turkey to Take Part in New Ukraine Peace Talks – Zelensky

President Erdogan will join next round of talks to end the Ukraine conflict in Malta on October 28-29

Russian Strikes Kill 3, Wound 4 in Ukraine

Russia tries to suppress a Ukrainian counteroffensive with heavy shelling in Kherson, Dnipropertrovsk and Donetsk regions.

Putin Visits Military HQ for Ukraine Offensive – Kremlin

Army chief of staff Valery Gerasimov met with Putin to update him on the state of the Ukraine offensive.

Russia Says Sending 27 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said a special plane sent wheat, sugar and pasta to be handed over to the Egyptian Red Crescent.

U.S. Journalist Working for Radio Free Europe Detained in Russia

Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor with the U.S. Congress-funded outlet's Tatar-Bashkir service, was charged with failing to register as a foreign agent.