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U.S. Proposed Ukraine-Russia Talks Next Week – Zelensky

"This was proposed by the American side, but we'll see what happens in the Middle East, to be honest," Zelensky told journalists.

Russia Committed Crimes Against Humanity in Transferring Ukrainian Children, UN Inquiry Says

The inquiry found that Russian authorities had failed to establish an effective system to facilitate the children’s return and instead focused on placing...

Indian Firms Snap Up Russian Oil Cargos Amid Mideast Supply Crisis – Bloomberg

Indian companies have bought up nearly all Russian crude available on the spot market after the U.S. granted India a temporary waiver to purchase it.

Ukrainian Missile Attack on Bryansk Kills 6, Wounds Dozens More

Ukraine’s military claimed responsibility for the missile barrage and said it struck the Kremniy El microchip plant.

Russian Tour Operators Lose $37M in First 10 Days of Middle East War, Industry Group Says

The industry’s biggest financial blow may still lie ahead as tour operators prepare to refund customers for canceled trips.

Russia Wins Second Gold at 2026 Winter Paralympics

Vision-impaired skier Anastasia Bagiyan and her guide Sergei Sinyakin took first place in the women’s para cross-country sprint classic in Italy.

Russia’s Antitrust Agency Confirms Advertising Ban on Telegram, Meta Platforms and YouTube

State Duma lawmakers had demanded last week that FAS offer clarity on what legal risks users faced when advertising on Telegram.

Kazakhstan Mirrors Russia With Vehicle Recycling Fee Increase

Russia raised its recycling fee in January as part of an annual 10-20% hike that is expected to continue until 2030.

Spanish Police Search Mallorca Villas Linked to Russian Helicopters Chief Kolesov – El Pais

The searches follow a 2025 investigation by the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation.

Kremlin Evades Questions About U.S. Warning Against Intel Sharing With Iran

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said he had "strongly" communicated to Russia not to share targeting information with Tehran.

Widespread Mobile Internet Outages Are Lawful and Needed for Security, Kremlin Says

Russians in Moscow and St. Petersburg have reported significant mobile internet outages in recent days, though disruptions to internet access have become...

1 Month In, How Has Starlink Shutdown Impacted Russia’s War Effort?

Analysts say the disruption has allowed Ukraine to recapture land at its fastest rate in years, and Russia’s advances have noticeably slowed.

Russian Supreme Court Rejects Ex-Domodedovo Owner’s Appeal to Overturn State Seizure of Airport

Last June, an arbitration court ruled to transfer Domodedovo’s ownership to the Russian state after determining that its owners were foreign residents...

2 Killed in Belgorod Region Over Women’s Day Weekend

At least 19 others were injured in the border region over Russia’s extended holiday weekend.

Putin and Trump Discuss Iran and Ukraine Wars

After the call, Trump said he would waive sanctions on oil from "some countries" to boost supply and bring down prices.

Russia Ready to Supply Oil and Gas to Europe If It Asks, Putin Says

The Kremlin leader said energy cooperation would need to be "long-term" and not be an attempt to pressure Moscow.

Graphic Navalny Autopsy Photos Spark Anger Over Journalistic Ethics

Maria Pevchikh and other Navalny allies roundly criticized The Insider’s decision to publish a photo of Navalny’s body.

Record Number of Russians Opt for Alternative Civil Service – Vyorstka

Rights activists say Russia’s move to a year-round military draft allows would-be conscripts to apply for alternative civil service throughout the year...

Chinese Entrepreneurs Launched 1 in 5 Online Companies in Russia in 2025

Of the 4,084 registered companies with a Chinese CEO or founder, 2,077 were in the e-commerce segment.

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