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face to face

Putin Visits 'Hero' Soldiers Wounded in Ukraine

The Russian president's appearance at a military hospital is his first visit with troops wounded in Moscow's campaign in Ukraine.
'Covid amnesty'

Moscow Lifts Covid Fines to Prop Up Falling Incomes

Moscow will stop enforcing fines for Covid-19 violations amid economic strife from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
expanded passportization

Russia Simplifies Citizenship for Ukrainians in Captured Territories

The move comes amid speculation Moscow could establish permanent control over areas it has seized in Ukraine.
‘Three months of heroism’

Ukraine’s Zelensky Calls for Western Unity as Russia Advances

Russia is now focused on expanding its gains in eastern Donbas, home to pro-Russian separatists, as well as the southern coast.
closer to default

Russia to Make Foreign Debt Payments in Rubles – Ministry

The United States on Tuesday ended an exemption allowing Moscow to make the payments in dollars held in Russia.
justifying the war

Exhibitions of NATO ‘Cruelty’ Open Across Russia Amid Ukraine War

“It shows only one side of the history,” said one visitor.
Changing Standards

Russia to Quit European Standards System for Higher Education

Officials announced that Russia would create a new system designed to meet “national interests.” 
Big brother is watching

Explainer: How Orwell's '1984' Looms Large in Wartime Russia

"1984" has constantly appeared in Russian anti-war protests, even drawing official ire.
Manpower Shortage

Russian Lawmakers Scrap Upper Age Limit for Military Service

The move will allow first-time recruits over the age of 40 to join the Russian Armed Forces.
The Long Goodbye

Nike to Exit Russia as Resale Contracts End

The sportswear brand decided not to extend its deals in Russia, citing “operational difficulties.”
'internal affair'

Russia Says Will Monitor Moldova Ex-Leader's Case

Moldova's pro-Russian former president Igor Dodon was detained on suspicion of treason and corruption.
jeopardized supplies

Moscow Says Sanctions Need To Be Lifted To Avoid Food Crisis

The UN has urged Russia to release grain stuck in Ukrainian ports due to Moscow's military campaign. 
'military operation'

LIVE | Ukraine: As It's Happening

Follow all the breaking news, comment and analysis about Russia's attack on Ukraine.
trade surplus

Russia’s Imports Fall to Two-Decade Low

Russia reportedly imported between $5 billion and $10 billion worth of goods last month.
renaming the streets

‘Everything Russian Must Go’: Ukraine’s Kharkiv Renames Streets

"Names are associated with a certain nation or country. What is being done by this country, we can all see," declared engineer Laryssa Vassylchenko. 
fatal flight

Russian Major General Shot Down Over Ukraine – BBC Russian

If confirmed, retired general Kanamat Botashev joins a growing list of high-ranking Russian officers believed to have been killed in Ukraine.
protracted warfare

Putin Allies Eye Prolonged Conflict in Ukraine

"We are not rushing to meet deadlines," Russia's Security Council Secretary said.
trading sanctions

Russia Bars Entry to 154 Members of U.K. House of Lords

The Russian Foreign Ministry said the decision was taken "on a reciprocal basis" after Britain sanctioned nearly all of its senators.
set free

Russia Releases First Jehovah’s Witness Imprisoned for ‘Extremism’

Danish national Dennis Christensen has been in Russian jail since 2017.
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