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Russia Takes a Political, Military and Economic Hit as Syria's Assad Falls from Power

As Syria navigates its uncertain future, Assad's downfall carries considerable political, military and economic costs for Russia.

Ex-Chechen Official Takes Over Danone’s Russian Unit

Danone announced its intention to leave Russia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. In May, Danone completed the sale of its Essential Dairy and Plant-based...

Lithuanian Politician Arrested, Suspected of Spying for Russia

The suspect, reported to be 82-year-old Eduardas Manovas, was said to be gathering information about Lithuanian political parties and defense capabilities...

Battling Fear and Indifference, Exiled Chechen Women Protest Kadyrov

An all-women protest aimed to spotlight Kadyrov's “fight against defenseless women” and cases of women kidnapped or imprisoned in the North Caucasus...

Russia Says Returns Bodies of Ukrainian POWs Killed in Plane Crash

Russia’s defense ministry in January accused Ukraine of firing missiles at the Il-76 transport aircraft in January, killing all 74 people on board.

India Bolsters Navy With New Russia-Built Warship

The new ship comes as India attempts to walk a diplomatic tightrope between Russia and the West.

Blast Kills Former Head of Infamous Prison in Russian-Occupied Ukraine, Reports Say

Sergei Yevsyukov was the head of Olenivka prison at the time of the 2022 explosion that killed 50 Ukrainian POWs and injured 130 more.

Russia Seeking Turkish Help Evacuating Soldiers From Syria – Reports

The request comes on the heels of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad resigning his post and fleeing the country for Moscow.

Russia’s FSB Raids Scam Call Center, Arrests Israeli-Ukrainian Head

The FSB said the business defrauded some 100,000 people in 50 countries.

Putin Personally Granted Asylum to Syria’s Assad, Kremlin Says

"As for President Assad's whereabouts, I've got nothing to tell you," Putin's spokesman said.

Syrian Embassy in Moscow Raises Opposition Flag

The flag-raising comes as former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and his family have fled to Moscow.

Bashar al-Assad And Family Are in Moscow – Russian News Agencies

After weeks of disappearance and rumors of his possible death, Syria’s former president and Kremlin ally has reappeared in Moscow with his family

Zelensky Says Kyiv Wants 'Enduring' Peace To Protect it From Russia

Ukrainian leader revealed that 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers had lost their lives in combat, with approximately 370,000 sustaining injuries in a rare admission...

Trump Says Zelensky is Ready for 'Deal' With Russia

After a meeting in Paris, U.S. President-elect stated that Ukraine is ready for a deal and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the start...

How Russia Is Reacting to the Downfall of Syria's Assad

President Vladimir Putin, who helped Assad to stay in power when Moscow intervened in Syria's civil war in 2015, has yet to comment on the events.

Assad Ally Russia Says ‘Terrorist Group’ Cannot Be Allowed To Run Syria

Lavrov spoke after talks on Saturday with fellow Assad ally Iran and opposition supporter Turkey in Qatar.

Turkey, Russia and Iran Meet in Doha Seeking Exit From Syria Chaos

Despite being partners seeking to end the Syrian civil war, Ankara, Moscow and Tehran have all supported different sides.

Fact-Check: Tucker Carlson Interviews Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

The Moscow Times fact-checked claims made by both Tucker Carlson and Sergei Lavrov in the anticipated interview.

Putin Says Belarus Could Host Oreshnik Missile in 2025

Lukashenko requested the missile to protect Belarus from NATO forces in Germany, Poland and Lithuania.

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