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Russia, U.S. Army Chiefs Hold Rare Call Amid Ukraine Escalation

Direct contact between Moscow and Washington has almost ceased to exist amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Putin Orders Signing of Russia-Belarus Security Deal

The decree comes just before the 25th anniversary of the founding of the “Union State” between Russia and Belarus.

Russia Closes Polish Consulate in St. Petersburg

The closure comes as part of an escalating diplomatic tit-for-tat between Poland and Russia.

Russian FM Lavrov Warns of New Cold War Turning ‘Hot’

The comments come as Lavrov makes his first visit to the EU since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

Georgian PM Vows to ‘Eradicate’ Opposition Amid Pro-EU Protests

Prime Minister Kobakhidze’s comments come as nightly protests in Tbilisi are set to enter their second week.

Russian Ship's Crew Fired Signal Flares Toward German Helicopter

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius did not go into detail about the incident but said, “In this case, no one was hurt and no one was in danger.”...

Russian Police Search Home of Exiled Media Editor’s Parents

Investigators seized electronics at the home of Alesya Marokhovskaya’s parents and tried to convince her to return to Russia through Telegram.

Russia Is Touting Itself as a Haven for 'Conservative' Westerners. Will They Make the Move?

In an effort led by lawmaker Maria Butina, a former prisoner in the U.S., Russia is working to attract Westerners seeking a “traditional” way of life...

Chechen Leader Says Drone Attack on Grozny Wounded Civilians

A Ukrainian drone attack damaged the roof of a special police unit fighting in Ukraine and injured civilians, Ramzan Kadyrov said, confirming reports.

Russia-North Korea Defense Pact Enters Into Force

The treaty obligates both states to provide military assistance “without delay” in the case of an attack on the other.

Chechnya’s Kadyrov Slams Russian Police Chief, Top Investigator

Kadyrov accused Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev and Alexander Bastrykin, chairman of the Investigative Committee of fueling anti-immigrant sentiment...

Russia Arrests 4 Over Deadly Crocus City Hall Attack – Reports

The men were accused of helping Batyr Kulayev, who allegedly provided weapons to the gunmen, flee.

Russian FM Lavrov to Visit Malta in First EU Trip Since 2021

Lavrov will visit Malta for an OSCE summit, but MFA spokeswoman Maria Zakharova had her own visa to attend “annulled.”

Anti-War Russians Targeted by FSB’s Spy Software – NGO

The program allows the FSB to record a device’s screen and steal data from third-party apps, among other things.

Russians’ Cash Savings Reach All-Time Low – VTB

Gorshkov also said that high interest rates would result in Russians transferring around 350 billion rubles of their cash savings into banks this year...

Caught in Riots, Georgia’s Protesters Say They Must Choose Between Europe and Russia

For pro-EU Georgians — including those who left Russia after the invasion of Ukraine — the prospect of creeping Kremlin influence is a serious concern...

Ukraine Says Mayor Jailed by Russia Died by Torture

Zaporizhzhia governor Ivan Federov called Matveyev a “true patriot,” who, “did not leave the city or the people, and did everything to ensure the...

Russia’s Central Bank Governor Says Likely Rate Hike ’Not Predetermined’

The statement comes amid rumors that the bank could raise the key rate to 22-23% at its Dec. 20 meeting.

Moscow Says Russia, Iran, Turkey in ‘Close Contact’ Over Syria Conflict

The Foreign Ministry's spokeswoman said Russia was "actively working with international partners to ensure the rapid stabilization of the situation in...

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