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U.S. Attempts to Seize Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker in Atlantic

U.S. officials say the tanker is part of a so-called shadow fleet that has carried oil for countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Iran.

Russian Security Forces Raid Moscow Punk Concert – Reports

Police reportedly ordered concertgoers to lie face down on the floor as they searched phones for subscriptions to anti-war and opposition channels.

Putin Casts Ukraine War as 'Sacred Mission' in Orthodox Christmas Remarks

Putin attended a midnight Christmas service with members of the military and their families at a church in the Moscow region.

Western Allies Agree Ukraine Guarantees After Paris 'Progress'

The security guarantees would see the U.S. lead a truce monitoring mechanism with European participation, France's Emmanuel Macron said.

Russia Backs Venezuela's Interim Leader After U.S. Ousts Maduro

Moscow has demanded the release of Maduro and his wife but has otherwise not taken action in support of its South American ally.

$500M in Telegram Bonds Frozen in Russia Due to Sanctions – FT

The freeze highlights Telegram’s continued exposure to Russian capital despite efforts by its founder Pavel Durov to distance himself from Moscow.

Gas Explosion Kills 1 in Russia's Tver

Regional authorities had initially blamed a Ukrainian drone attack for the explosion.

Kadyrov Appoints 20-Year-Old Son as Acting Deputy Prime Minister of Chechnya

Akhmat Kadyrov’s latest promotion comes amid renewed speculation about his father’s health.

Ukraine Allies to Meet in Paris as Russian Strike Kills 2

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the meeting of the so-called "coalition of the willing" to discuss security guarantees for Kyiv.

Russian Courts Hand Down Record Number of Life Sentences in 2025

Life imprisonment is currently Russia’s harshest form of punishment apart from the death penalty, which is subject to a moratorium.

3 Hurt in Polar Bear Attack in Remote Siberian Village

Polar bear attacks on humans are considered extremely rare but experts say shrinking sea ice is pushing them to approach inhabited areas.

For Pro-Kremlin Figures, Maduro’s Capture a Stark Reminder of Failed Zelensky Ouster

Russian military bloggers highlighted the contrast between the U.S. operation and Russia’s attempt to capture Kyiv in 2022.

Russia Warns Citizens Against Travel to Venezuela After U.S. Ousts Maduro

Moscow warned of risks to personal safety in Venezuela “in connection with armed aggression by the United States … and threats of repeat attacks.”...

Russia Needs Men to Fight in Ukraine in 2026. Where Will They Come From?

A leading researcher of regional and ethnic disparities in Russia’s war losses discusses how and where Moscow will find fresh manpower in 2026.

Russia Says Captured Village in Ukraine’s Sumy Region

The capture, if confirmed, would mark a new advance in the northeastern region, previously largely spared from fighting since 2022.

Trump Says He Doesn't Believe Ukraine Struck Putin Residence

Trump said that "something" happened near Putin's residence, but U.S. officials did not believe it had been targeted by Kyiv.

Vessel Coming From Russia Dragged Anchor Before Subsea Cable Damaged – Finnish Police

Experts and political leaders have viewed the suspected cable sabotage as part of a "hybrid war" carried out by Russia against Western countries.

Russia Demands Release of Maduro After U.S. Military Strikes Venezuela

The Foreign Ministry urged restraint and warned against further escalation after a series of explosions rocked Caracas early Saturday.

Russian Army Makes Biggest Territorial Gains in 2025 Since First Year of Full-Scale Invasion

Russian forces captured more than 5,600 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory last year, according to an AFP analysis.

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