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Russia’s Krasnodar Bans Signs in Foreign Languages

Mayor Yevgeny Naumov said that the changes would help unite “the architectural appearance of the regional capital in a single style.”

Another barrage

Russia Fires Missiles on Kyiv in Rare Daytime Attack

A total of 11 Iskander missiles were fired at Kyiv, according to Ukraine's Armed Forces chief Valery Zaluzhny.

search for support

Lavrov in Kenya on Heels of Ukrainian Counterpart's Trip to Africa

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met Kenyan leaders on Monday on a surprise visit to Nairobi.

seeking legitimacy

Russia to Allow Elections in Occupied Ukrainian Territories Under Martial Law

Russian regional elections are scheduled for September and presidential elections are set to be held in spring next year.

Russia in ‘De Facto’ State of War Says Belgorod Governor

The official's words were a rare admission of the scale of the fighting in Ukraine and how it is has spilled into Russia.

Artist Ilya Kabakov Dies at Age 89

Conceptualist Ilya Kabakov is considered by many to be the most important Russian artist of last 50 years.

claims of russophobia

Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham

Russian ire appeared to be directed at a misunderstanding of what Graham said at a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

relentless attacks

Kyiv Repels Air Strikes, Day After Huge Russian Bombardment

Local air defenses managed to fend off more than 40 drones and cruise missiles, the authorities said.

Putin Calls Erdogan Re-election 'Clear Evidence' of Support

"Your victory in these elections is the logical result of your dedicated work," Putin said, according to the Kremlin website.

'Most Important' Drone Attack on Kyiv Since Invasion: Ukraine

At least two people were killed in the 14th drone strike on the Ukrainian capital by Russia this month.

‘Almost Nothing Had Changed’: Anti-War Russians Risk First Trips Home Since Invasion

“Moscow bars were packed with visitors even on Monday evenings,” said a 25-year-old screenwriter who returned in April after months abroad.

Two Killed in Shelling in Russian Border Regions – Officials

The regional governor of Belgorod said there were fresh attacks, a day after dozens of strikes.

north-west russia

Drones Damage Building In Russia’s Pskov Region – Governor

Two drones damaged an administration building of an oil pipeline in Russia's western Pskov region, the regional governor said Saturday. The explosion...

Moscow Miffed as Ukraine Wins WHO Executive Berth

Ten countries joined the board for a three-year term but Russia tried to exclude Ukraine, which it invaded 15 months ago.

Brazil’s Lula Turns Down Putin Invitation to Visit Russia

The refusal came just days after a spat between Lula and Zelensky at the G7 summit in Japan.

Russia's Lavrov Tells China Envoy 'Serious Obstacles' to Ukraine Peace

The Chinese envoy's visit to the Russian capital comes after visits to European capitals and a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv...

Canceled MAKS Air Show Made Obsolete by War, Sanctions – Experts

The biennial event usually attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and results in billions of dollars worth of agreements.

exiting the country

Michelin Sells Russian Tire Business to Local Distributor

The French manufacturer's two local companies will be sold to Russia's Power International Tires for an undisclosed sum.

WSJ Reporter Appeals Extended Detention: Moscow Court

U.S. citizen Evan Gershkovich's defense team have appealed a recent decision to keep him in detention until August 30.

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