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U.K. Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel in English Channel

The 6-hour operation to intercept the vessel SMYRTOS was supported by aircraft and navy vessels, said the British defense ministry.

North Korea Protests Seoul-EU Rebuke of Russia Ties

North Korea denounced on Saturday a joint statement by South Korea and the European Union that condemned Pyongyang's military ties with Russia throughout...

Ukrainian Strike Kills One, Wounds 3 in Southern Russia

A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and wounded at least three others in southern Russia, regional authorities said Saturday, while nearly 100 people...

Putin Says Ukrainian Drone Strikes Aim To Divide Russians in Russia Day Comments

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Ukraine's increasing drone strikes on Russia aimed to “sow confusion” and damage the country's...

Novosibirsk Lifts Quarantine That Triggered Mass Cattle Culls

Around 90,000 cattle were culled across nine Russian regions, including Novosibirsk, between February and March.

Adam Kadyrov Awarded Second ‘Hero of Chechnya’ Medal

Kadyrov received his first “Hero of Chechnya” award at age 15 in 2023 after the high-profile beating of a young man accused of burning the Quran.

Russia Advises Citizens Wanted in U.S. Against Visiting Thailand

The advisory comes as suspected hacker Denis Obrezko made his initial appearance in U.S. court after being arrested in Thailand last year.

Russian Lawmaker Calls for Terrorist Designation for SpaceX as Company Readies Blockbuster IPO

SpaceX has provided Starlink satellite internet terminals to Ukraine since the early stages of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Ust-Luga Port Explosion Kills 3 Foreigners, Media Reports

The Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga has been a regular target of Ukrainian drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

Armenian Prime Minister Congratulates Putin on Russia Day as Ties Sour

Russian-Armenian relations have been deteriorating since the South Caucasus nation adopted a 2025 law initiating its EU accession process.

Russia Files Media Cases Against Kommersant, SIM Media Holding and Several Editors

The outlets reportedly face accusations of "abusing media freedom."

Communist Lawmaker Slams ‘Out-of-Touch’ War Management Ahead of Fall Duma Elections

Markhayev, a member of Russia’s systemic opposition, compared the management of the war to a “foreign invader.”

Russia Confiscates $7.6Bln in Assets in Largest Nationalization Yet

The Kremlin's campaign to bring private assets under state control has already transferred businesses worth an estimated $89.7 billion to government ownership...

Small Share of Sevastopol Gas Stations Lift Fuel Rationing Restrictions

Nine out of more than 100 gas stations belonging to a single major retailer have resumed sales in annexed Crimea’s biggest city of Sevastopol

Russia Delays Flagship Aerospace Exhibition to 2027

Held every two years since 1993, MAKS has long served as Russia's premier aerospace exhibition.

Ukrainian Drone Attacks Target Tatarstan Refineries and Samara Petrochemical Plant on Russia Day

The targets reportedly included Russia’s largest producer of synthetic rubber and plastics and the Taneco oil refinery.

Russia Issues Sweeping Ban on Armenian Imports After Pashinyan’s Victory

Russia will restrict imports of most food, seeds, flowers, wood and fertilizer from Armenia starting on Friday.

Cyprus Stops Accepting Visa Applications at Centers in Russia, Shifts Operations to Consulates

Cyprus will suspend visa processing at its third-party centers across Russia and temporarily route all applications directly through its consulates.

Regions Calling: How Rare Wartime Protests Changed This Siberian Republic

One year ago, nearly 2% of Altai's population rallied against political and economic encroachment from Moscow. What has happened since?

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