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Ukraine Says 4 Killed in Massive Russian Drone, Missile Attack

Russia fired more than 620 drones and long-range missiles overnight, Ukraine said Saturday, calling for fresh sanctions on Moscow.

Conference Seeks Solidarity Among Indigenous Peoples of Russia, Ukraine and Central Asia

The first-of-its-kind forum brought together Indigenous voices from Russia as well as Central Asia and Ukraine.

Russia and Belarus to Develop AI Rooted in 'Traditional Values'

Officials warned that younger generations are increasingly “vulnerable to manipulation” by foreign AI models, particularly those developed in the U...

Russia's FM Lavrov Arrives in North Korea

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in North Korea on Friday for a working visit, Russian state media reported, the latest in a series of high-profile...

Russia Orders Closure of Polish Consulate in Kaliningrad

Moscow said the closure was retaliation for what it called the “unjustified and hostile” shutdown of its consulate in the Polish city of Krakow.

Elite Russian Marine Unit Commander Reportedly Killed in Ukrainian Missile Strike

Colonel Sergei Ilyin was said to have been killed in a missile strike on the Kursk region earlier this month, which also killed a major general.

Russia Nationalizes Country’s Third-Largest Gold Producer

A representative from the Yuzhuralzoloto Group of Companies said it would decide whether to appeal the court ruling after it was fully released.

Russia Weighs Scrapping Its Only Aircraft Carrier After Years of Restoration Delays

The Admiral Kuznetsov has faced repeated delays since the restoration process began in 2018, including a 2019 fire that killed two.

Border Defense Fraud Probe Targets Belgorod Region Officials – Kommersant

Investigators claim that officials and local businessmen were engaged in a corruption scheme that involved kickbacks, shell companies and misappropriated...

Dutch Court Sentences Russian to 3 Years for Sharing Microchip Technology

Prosecutors said German Aksenov sent technical specifications for microchip production from ASML and NXP to Russian intelligence.

Peskov Defends Russia’s Media Crackdown as Part of ‘Information War’

“We are living in a time of wartime censorship, something unprecedented in our country,” the Kremlin spokesman said in an interview.

Starovoit Buried at Historic St. Petersburg Cemetery Days After Suspected Suicide

The ex-minister was reportedly laid to rest in an area of the Smolensky Cemetery reserved by authorities for cultural and government figures.

Ukrainian Attacks on Western Russia Kill At Least 3

Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces destroyed 155 Ukrainian drones that were launched at the country during an overnight barrage.

Russian Military Personnel Costs Hit Record High – Analysis

The surge in spending reflects the Kremlin’s determination to keep waging its war in Ukraine at any cost.

St. Petersburg Court Drops ‘LGBT Propaganda’ Case Against Popular Bookstore

Podpisniye Izdaniya was accused of selling books that promote “non-traditional sexual relationships, gender reassignment or refusal to procreate.”

Russian Police Offered Bonuses to Recruit Detainees for Ukraine War – Vyorstka

Officers can earn $130-1,300 for each detainee who accepts their offer to enlist in the military in exchange for halting their prosecution.

Ukrainian Attack on Belgorod Region Kills 2, Governor Says

A woman was killed instantly in the attack on the town of Shebekino, while a man later died at the hospital after being badly wounded.

Russian State Media Turns on Trump After Putin Criticism

Trump has grown increasingly critical of the Russian leader as progress on ending the war in Ukraine has stalled.

Putin Skips Memorial Service for Ex-Transportation Minister, Sends Wreath Instead

The Kremlin said that the Russian leader’s work schedule prevented him from attending the event on Thursday.

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