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Chechen Leader Drives Armed Tesla Truck, Praises Musk in Video

"I express my sincere gratitude to Elon Musk," Kadyrov said in a Telegram post, inviting Musk to visit him in Russia.

Ukraine Says Struck Another Bridge in Russia’s Kursk Region

Ukraine announced it had destroyed a separate bridge near the town of Glushkovo late on Friday, both of which cross the river Seym.

Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes off Russian Far East

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Far East Kamchatka Peninsula early Sunday morning.

Ukrainian Drones Spark Fuel Fire in South Russia

Ukrainian drones attacked an oil storage facility in Russia's southern Rostov region early Sunday morning, the local governor said.

China Says Conducting Joint Military Drills With Russia

Joint Sea-2024 exercises reportedly began in "early July" and would last until the middle of this month.

Australia Charges Married Couple With Spying for Russia

The 40-year-old woman, Kira Korolev, and her 62-year-old husband Igor — both holders of Russian passports — had lived in Australia for more than 10...

Russian Wrestlers Reject Olympics Invitation

The Russian Wrestling Federation said it does not accept the "unsportsmanlike selection principle" that guided the IOC.

Russia Says Captured Village in East Ukraine

Russia's Defence Ministry said its troops "liberated the village of Sokil," around 30 kilometers (18 miles) northwest of Donetsk city.

Putin Congratulates Iran’s New President, Hopes for Closer Ties

The two countries, the target of stiff Western sanctions, can "coordinate efforts to resolve international issues in a constructive manner," Putin said...

Kremlin Says ‘Not Optimistic’ on U.K.-Russia Ties After Labour Win

Kremlin spokesman said London is not inclined to any flexibility or creativity in normalizing bilateral Russian-British relations.

Russian Strikes Kill 7, Wound Dozens in East Ukraine

Moscow has centered its firepower on the Donetsk region that it claims Ukraine must abandon if Kyiv wants peace.

Putin Promotes ‘Cousin’ in Latest Military Shake-Up

Anna Tsivilyova, the reported daughter of Putin's cousin, was named to a top Defense Ministry post.

IOC Issues First List of Russians and Belarusians Eligible for Olympics

The neutral athletes will neither take part in the opening ceremony on the Seine nor appear in the official medal table.

Ukrainian Shelling Kills 5 in Russian Border Town – Governor

Since Russia launched its war on Ukraine in 2022, the Belgorod region has faced waves of attacks.

Sweden Says Russian Bomber Violated Its Airspace

The incident on Friday occurred three months after the Scandinavian country became a full member of NATO.

Ukraine Fighting ‘Intense’ Battles in Donetsk Region

In the war-battered town of Selydove near the front line, officials said six people were wounded by Russian aerial attacks.

Russian Inflation Rises Once Again in May

Increases in government expenditure have supported Russia's economy but also triggered surging prices and labor shortages.

Putin Says Almost 700K Russian Troops Fighting in Ukraine

Moscow rarely talks about the losses it has sustained through the war, which it still calls a "special military operation."

Moldova Turns Back Plane Carrying Pro-Russian Activists

Carrier failed to notify flight schedule changes three days in advance as required by law, Moldova's Civil Aviation Authority said.

Russian Mercenary Prigozhin’s Statue Unveiled at His Grave

Mourners, including soldiers wearing Wagner insignia, laid flowers at the statue of Prigozhin who died in a plane crash last August.

Russian Missiles and Drones Target Ukrainian Energy Sites

Russia has launched 53 missiles of various types and 47 attack drones, Ukraine's Air Force said.

Ukrainian Attacks in Russian-Held East Kill 5

"Five people were killed," Russian-installed top official of the occupied Donetsk region, Denis Pushilin, said on social media.

Russia Labels Wives of Mobilized Soldiers Group ‘Foreign Agent'

The Justice Ministry said the group had worked to create a "negative image" of the Russian army and called for illegal protests.

Russian Shelling Kills One in Ukraine's North East

The attack took place in Vovchansk, a city that lies about five kilometers from the Russian border and has been frequently targeted throughout the war...

Russian Newspaper Says Correspondent Killed in Ukraine

The attack took place on Friday as the journalist Semyon Eremin and his film crew returned from a reporting trip to the frontline village of Pryiutne,...

Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Two in Russian Border Region

A residential building and a barn in the village of Poroz were "completely burned down", regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. Another building was...

Russian Regional Governor Predicts ‘Very Difficult’ Flood Situation

The situation is now worsening in Russia's Kurgan region where the level of the River Tobol was rising fast.

Ukraine Says Strengthening Defenses in Battered Frontline Town

Chasiv Yar has been heavily destroyed by shelling and Ukraine has said it is now under "constant fire."

Russia Urges ‘Restraint’ After Iranian Attack on Israel

Moscow expressed "extreme concern over the latest dangerous escalation in the region."

Kyiv Adopts Mobilization Law as Moscow Strikes Facilities Across Country

"Overnight, Russia fired more than 40 missiles and 40 drones at Ukraine," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Top Russia Diplomat in China for Official Visit

The Russian Foreign Ministry said Lavrov would discuss "the Ukrainian crisis and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region" with his Chinese counterpart...

Ukraine Says Russian Shelling Kills Two in East

Krasnogorivka lies directly on the frontline in the eastern Donetsk region, more than half of which is under the control of Russian forces and is an active...

Kremlin Says Putin Pained by Moscow Attack, Even if Not Visible

More than one week after gunmen stormed Crocus City Hall on the outskirts of the capital, killing 144 people and injuring hundreds more, Putin has not...

Russia Moves 5,000 Children From Belgorod After Kyiv Attacks

Regional authorities last week said 9,000 minors would be moved to other regions after a spate of cross-border shelling and drone strikes killed over a...

Russian Rescuers Scramble To Save 13 Trapped Under Gold Mine

The collapse occurred Monday at the Pioneer mine in the Amur region, one of Russia's most productive gold mines.

Fatal Ukrainian Strikes Rock Russia as Vote Cements Putin’s Grip

Putin vowed a harsh response to the assaults and accused Kyiv of trying to "disrupt" his bid for another six-year mandate.

2 Dead, 19 Injured in Ukrainian Strike on Russia's Belgorod Region – Governor

Russia's Defense Ministry said 14 drones were destroyed overnight, the latest wave of attacks ahead of the March 15-17 presidential election.

Putin Urges Russians to Vote at 'Difficult' Time for Country

"You realize what a difficult period our country is going through, what complex challenges we are facing on almost all fronts," he said.

Russian Oil Refinery Set Ablaze in Latest Wave of Drone Attacks

Regions across Russia for a second day in a row came under large-scale drone attacks.

Russia Says Captured Village in Ukraine's Donetsk Region

The Russian Defense Ministry said its forces captured the village of Nevelske and had taken up "more favorable lines and positions."

Ukrainian Drone Attacks Across Russia Set Fuel Depots Ablaze

Russia's Defense Ministry said on Tuesday it had destroyed 25 drones overnight.

Kremlin Declines to Comment on Naval Chief Sacking Reports

Russian media reported over the weekend that Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov had been replaced by the Northern Fleet commander.

Russian Drone, Missile Attacks on Ukraine Kill 2

Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 37 Iranian-designed Shahed drones and three missiles against its territory overnight.

7 Killed in Separate Incidents in Occupied Ukraine

Five civilians were killed when the bus they were traveling in hit a mine and two more were killed by alleged Ukrainian shelling, authorities said.

Russia Jails Journalist for Criticizing Ukraine Offensive

In a final statement to the court at a previous hearing, Roman Ivanov said: "Journalism no longer exists in Russia."

Kremlin Dismisses ICC Arrest Warrants for Military Officers

The Hague-based court accused Lieutenant General Sergei Kobylash and Navy Admiral Viktor Sokolov of targeting Ukraine's power infrastructure.

Russia Says Intercepted 3 French Aircraft Over the Black Sea

"To prevent a violation of the Russian state border, a Su-27 fighter aircraft was raised into the air," Russia's Defense Ministry said.

Ukraine Jails 2 Men for Collaboration With Russia

The men were sentenced for passing sensitive information about military targets to Russia to help its invasion.

IAEA Chief To Hold Talks With Putin About Ukraine Nuclear Plant

Rafael Grossi last met Putin in St. Petersburg in October 2022 to discuss safety issues involving the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

Ukraine Attacks Oil Depot in Russian Border Region

Kyiv has ramped up drone attacks on Russia's energy industry in the past three months.

43 Countries Demand International Probe Into Navalny's Death

"Mr. Navalny's unexpected and shocking death is yet another sign of the accelerating and systematic repression in Russia," the EU ambassador said.

Germany Denies Moscow Summoned Ambassador Over Leaked Audio

In the leaked recording, German military officers could be heard discussing how German-made Taurus missiles could be used by Ukraine.

Russia Labels Author Lyudmila Ulitskaya Foreign Agent

The 81-year-old literary icon, who lives in exile, began protesting the Kremlin's authoritarian tendencies in the Soviet era and is a fierce critic of...

France Blames Bedbug Panic on Russian Disinfo

Media had previously reported that French intelligence services concluded there was a link between Moscow and the bedbug panic.

India Says Around 20 Citizens 'Stuck' in Russian Army

India's Foreign Ministry said last week that an unspecified number of Indian nationals had signed up for "support jobs" in the Russian army.

Sweden Cuts Support for Russian Church After Intelligence Warnings

Sweden's Security Service said Church representatives had also acted in a manner that seemed to encourage "support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine."

Putin Bears 'Criminal' Blame for Navalny's Death, EU Lawmakers Say

EU lawmakers also called for an "independent and transparent" investigation into the circumstances of the late activist's death.

Russia Says Thwarted Attack on South Ukraine Coast

"Up to 25" Ukrainian personnel were killed in the attempted landing on the Tendra Spit sandbar in the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Russia Sentences Ukrainian to 12 Years for Spying

The defendant was accused of gathering and transferring information about Russia's military presence in a region bordering Ukraine.

Pro-Russia Separatists in Transnistria Ask Moscow for 'Protection'

The breakaway region claims that the Moldovan government in Chisinau has unleashed an "economic war" against it.

Ambassadors Pay Homage To Murdered Politician Nemtsov in Moscow

Diplomats brought flowers to the traditional makeshift memorial at the spot where Nemtsov was felled with four bullets.

Russian Strike Kills 2 Police Officers in Northeast Ukraine

They were visiting a farm building damaged in a previous attack when Russia "struck again" with artillery, Ukraine's Interior Minister said.

Sending Troops to Ukraine ‘Not in the Interest’ of the West – Kremlin

French President Emmanuel Macron had earlier said the option was on the table.

Ukraine Drone Kills 3 in Russian Border Village, Official Says

"The Ukrainian army attacked a car with a kamikaze drone on the outskirts of the village of Pochaevo in Grayvoron district," Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav...

Ukrainian Army Says Withdrew From Eastern Village Near Avdiivka

After a year of static frontlines, Russia has in recent weeks been seeking to press its advantage on the battlefield and trying to advance beyond Avdiivka...

Ukraine’s Victory ‘Depends on You,’ Zelensky Tells West

He also said 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed in two years of war with Russia, in a rare admission of military losses.

Belarus President Lukashenko to Seek Re-Election Next Year

He was speaking on the day Belarus, a neighbor and ally of Russia, held parliamentary elections decried as a sham by the opposition.

Sri Lanka Scraps Long-Term Visa for Russians, Ukrainians

Just over 288,000 Russians and nearly 20,000 Ukrainians have visited Sri Lanka in the past two years, according to official figures.

Navalny’s Body Given to His Mother, His Team Says

Navalny's family, his allies and numerous cultural and media figures had been calling on officials to release the late activist's body for the past week...

Arrests at Moscow Protest by Wives of Soldiers Fighting in Ukraine

A video published by SOTA on Telegram showed police detaining two people wearing yellow vests with "Press" written on them.

U.S. Senate Leader Visits Ukraine Amid Congress Military Aid Impasse

"We are here to show the Ukrainian people that America stands with them," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said during a visit to Lviv.

Russian Appeal Against Olympic Suspension Dismissed as Moscow Blasts ‘Discrimination’

The IOC suspended the Russian Olympic Committee in October for violating the territorial integrity of the membership of Ukraine.

Russian Cultural Figures Call for Release of Navalny's Body

More than 25 filmmakers, artists, Nobel Prize winners and opponents of Vladimir Putin have called for the release of the late activist's body.

Armenia Says 'Froze' Participation in Russia-Led Security Bloc

But the Kremlin said later on Friday that it had not received official confirmation that Armenia was leaving the CSTO.

Emboldened in Ukraine, Russia Marks Patriotic Holiday

Putin hailed the "authentic heroes" fighting in Ukraine on the eve of the second anniversary of the offensive, bolstered by gains against ammunition-starved...

Ukraine Says Shot Down Russian Spy Plane Over Azov Sea

Videos on social media showed multiple flashes of light on a dark night sky, followed by another showing a large blaze in what appeared to be a rural area...

Biden Holds Poignant Meeting with Navalny’s Daughter, Widow

Biden met with Yulia and Dasha Navalnaya "to express his heartfelt condolences for their terrible loss" and reaffirmed the announcement on Friday of new...

Latvia Parliament Bans Food Imports From Russia, Belarus

Earlier this month, thousands of farmers demonstrated to call for a ban on Russian grain — which they said was funding the Kremlin's war efforts in Ukraine...

Britain Announces New Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine War

The sanctions target arms manufacturers, electronics companies, as well as diamond and oil traders.

Russia Claims Gains in East Ukraine as 2-Year Mark Approaches

The Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday it captured Pobeda ("victory" in Russian), a small frontline village about five kilometers west of Donetsk city...

Ukraine Claims Strike on Russian Training Grounds Near Dnipro River

"The work was carried out quite effectively. At least 60 invaders will definitely not return to their combat positions," a military spokesperson said....

Putin Reacts With Sarcasm to Biden’s ‘SOB’ Remark

"He can't of course say to me: Volodya, well done, thank you [for the endorsement], you've helped me a lot?" Putin joked.

Kyiv Says Russia Used N. Korean Missiles in Deadly Attacks on Ukraine

The missiles were used in a late-December attack on the southern Zaporizhzhia region and in January in the capital Kyiv, the SBU said.

Jailed Kremlin Critic Warns Against ‘Despair’ After Navalny Death

"If we give in to gloom and despair, that's exactly what they want," Vladimir Kara-Murza said.

Media Investigation Identifies 45K Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine

The BBC Russian service and Mediazona only included the names of soldiers publicly identified in open-source data and warned the real toll may be twice...

EU Targets Chinese Firms, North Korea in New Sanctions Against Russia

Firms in Turkey and India were also included, as the EU increasingly targets third countries for helping Moscow circumvent sanctions.

Ukraine Denies Losing Dnipro Bridgehead as Moscow Touts Successes

Putin meanwhile mocked what he called Kyiv's "flight" from the frontline town of Avdiivka.

Russian Сourt to Hear Сase Brought by Navalny's Mother

Navalny's allies said an Arctic court would consider a legal case brought by his mother, with the hearing scheduled for March 4.

Russia, Venezuela To Boost Cooperation in Energy, Including Nuclear

Russia's Sergei Lavrov arrived in Venezuela late Monday from Cuba as part of a Latin American tour as Moscow seeks new diplomatic and trading partners...

Mystery Surrounds Death of Russian Helicopter Deserter

Maxim Kuzminov flew his Mi-8 helicopter into Ukraine in August in a brazen operation, saying he opposed Russia's military offensive.

Kremlin Calls Navalny Widow Accusations 'Unfounded and Vulgar'

Yulia Navalnaya and allies of the late activist have blamed President Vladimir Putin for his death at an Arctic prison last week.

Moscow Court Upholds Detention of U.S. Journalist Gershkovich Until March 30

The decision means Gershkovich will spend at least a year in jail following his shock arrest on March 29, 2023.

European Countries Summon Russian Diplomats Over Navalny Death

Germany, Lithuania, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands were among those saying they had summoned diplomats from Russian embassies. London had done the same...

EU Vows To Hold Putin Accountable at Navalny Widow Meeting

EU ministers at the meeting were weighing their — limited — options for inflicting new costs on the Kremlin over Navalny's death.

Ukraine Says Russia Attacking With 'Heavy Fire' in South

Senior Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Tarnavsky said that Russia was launching multiple attacks near the village of Robotyne.

Russian Courts Hand Jail Terms to Dozens of Navalny Mourners

Police have arrested hundreds of Russians in dozens of cities who came to lay flowers and light candles in his honor at memorials to victims of Stalin-era...

Russia Labels Exiled Banker Tinkov ‘Foreign Agent'

The self-made tycoon renounced his Russian citizenship in 2022 in protest at the conflict, which he called a "massacre."

Alexei Navalny’s Last Weeks in an Arctic Prison

Through messages passed through his lawyers, he posted regularly on social media in a characteristically optimistic and light-hearted tone.

Russia’s Central Bank Holds Rates Amid High Inflation

Prices rose by 7.4% on an annual basis in January, Russia's federal statistics office said earlier this week — well ahead of the Central Bank's official...

Ukraine Reinforces ‘Extremely Critical’ Frontline Town

Russian forces have laid siege to Avdiivka since last year and its position has grown increasingly precarious in recent days.

Russia Launches Supply Rocket to ISS

The mission is to take fuel, food and scientific equipment to the seven people currently at the space station.

Putin Thanks Right-Wing U.S. Journalist for Interview

Yet Putin said he was "not totally satisfied" with the interview, saying that he expected Carlson to be more "aggressive" and was waiting for "difficult...

Putin Says Prefers More ‘Predictable’ Biden Over Trump

Biden is "more experienced. He's predictable, he's an old-school politician," Putin said, batting away questions about Biden's age and health.

Russia’s High Inflation Persists in January Data

The Kremlin's sweeping militarization of the economy has helped confound predictions that the campaign could trigger an economic collapse, but has led...

Ukraine Says Destroyed Russian Warship in Black Sea

A large ball of smoke and flames could be seen rising from what appeared to be a ship in footage posted by Ukrainian military intelligence.

Russia Jails U.S. Man for Sexually Abusing Sons

Russian prosecutors accused David Thomas Barnes of sexually abusing his two sons between 2014 and 2018 when they lived in Texas.

Russian Shelling in Ukraine Kills 5

Meanwhile, Moscow-backed authorities in the partially occupied Luhansk region said Ukrainian shelling killed three people.

Russia Gaining Upper Hand in Ukraine, Norwegian Intelligence Chief Warns

"Russia is currently in a stronger position than it was a year ago and is in the process of gaining the advantage," Nils Andreas Stensones said.

Russian Exports to Europe Down 68% in 2023

Meanwhile, exports to Asia, which has replaced Europe as Russia's main energy client, were up 5.6% to $306.6 billion.

Kyiv Destroys 40 Out of 45 Drones Launched by Russia

The announcement comes a day after Ukraine said seven were killed in a Russian attack that set a petrol station ablaze in Kharkiv.

Russian Drone Attack Kills 7 in Ukraine's Kharkiv

The attack on a gas station doused nearby homes with burning fuel, forcing at least 50 people to evacuate.

Kremlin Refuses to Say If Berlin Park Hitman Was Russian Agent

Putin brought up the case of Vadim Krasikov in the context of ongoing talks to free American reporter Evan Gershkovich.

First Russian Tourists Post-Covid Arrive in Pyongyang

Moscow and Pyongyang are bolstering ties, with Kim Jong Un making a rare overseas trip to meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia's Far East last September...

Kremlin Says New Ukrainian Commander Will Not Change Conflict

Kyiv on Thursday relieved its top commander, marking the biggest shake-up of its military leadership since the start of the war.

Russia Says Downed 19 Ukrainian Drones Overnight

Russian air defense systems were said to have intercepted and destroyed drones over the Kursk, Bryansk, Oryol and Krasnodar regions.

Russia, Ukraine Swap 100 POWs Each

"All of them are ours, all of them are back on their native land," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Xi and Putin Reject U.S. 'Interference,' Hail Ties

The two leaders denounced the "U.S. policy of interfering in the internal affairs of other states" during an hour-long call on Thursday.

Russia Throwing Large Numbers of Troops at Ukraine's Avdiivka, Mayor Says

"The situation in some areas is simply unreal," the town's Ukrainian mayor Vitaly Barabash told journalists.

‘Massive’ Russian Air Attack Kills at Least 5 in Ukraine

A strike on the capital Kyiv killed four people when a high-rise building was hit, triggering a large fire and engulfing its top floors in smoke.

Norway Denies Asylum To Alleged Wagner Deserter

A potentially valuable witness in shedding light on Wagner's reported brutality in Ukraine, Medvedev has had several run-ins with Norwegian authorities...

Parts of Ukraine’s Avdiivka ‘Critical,’ Official Says

"This does not mean that everything is lost, that everything is very bad. But the enemy is directing [a] very large amount of forces at our city."

Kyiv Says 'Neutralized' Russian Spy Network

Ukraine's general prosecutor said the five current and former intelligence officers were arrested on suspicion of treason.

Russia Stops Ecuador Banana Imports After U.S. Arms Deal

Quito had agreed to a U.S. weapons deal that will result in Ukraine receiving Soviet-era military equipment from the South American country.

Child Killed in Russian Strike Against Ukraine's Kharkiv Region

Some 30 buildings were damaged in the attack, including cafes, a market, pharmacies and a hotel, Ukrainian law enforcement officials said.

Bulgaria Detains Anti-Mafia Officer for Spying for Russia

Bulgaria, which has been historically and culturally close to Moscow, has since 2019 expelled dozens of Russian diplomats and diplomatic staff suspected...

Moscow-Backed Officials Killed in Weekend Bakery Strike

Authorities in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region said a local government minister and two deputies were among those killed.

Zelensky Says Visited Ukraine Southern Frontline Village of Robotyne

Kyiv retook Robotyne from Russian forces last summer but the village continues to be relentlessly attacked by Moscow.

Russia’s Deputy FM Visits Seoul After Diplomatic Row Over N. Korea Comments

The visit comes after Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman blamed heightened tension on the Korean peninsula on the U.S. and its allies, including Seoul...

Russia Has Created 520K New Defense Jobs, Putin Says

The defense sector accounts for much of the sanctions-hit economy's growth.

French President Macron Condemns Killing of Aid Workers in Ukraine

Ukrainian officials said the two French nationals were killed and three other foreigners were wounded in the town of Beryslav.

Russian Drone Attack in Ukraine Leaves 40K Without Power

Energy provider Ukrenergo said one of its substations in the city of Kryvyi Rih was damaged during the attack.

Kremlin Hopes Armenia Joining ICC Will Not Affect Relations

Yerevan is now required to arrest Vladimir Putin if he sets foot on Armenian territory, as the ICC issued an arrest warrant for the Russian leader last...

Russian Court Extends Detention of U.S.-Russian Journalist Kurmasheva

A court in the city of Kazan ruled to keep Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva in pre-trial detention until April 5.

Russia Says Downed 11 Ukrainian Drones Overnight

"Tonight, the Kyiv regime attempted to commit terrorist attacks against structures on Russian territory using drones," the Defense Ministry said.

Russia Sees NATO as 'Threat,' Kremlin Says Amid Drills

Some 90,000 troops will take part in the NATO military alliance's Steadfast Defender 24 exercise, the biggest since the Cold War.

U.K. Lawmakers Warn Russia Skirting Oil Sanctions With 'Shadow' Tankers

Initially successful, the $60 per barrel price ceiling on Russian oil lost its impact once Moscow found new buyers and tankers to deliver its exports.

Russia Condemns ‘Collective Punishment’ of UN Agency in Gaza

Donors including the U.S. said they would halt funding to the UNRWA over Israel's accusations that some of its staff were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas...

EU Parliament Probes Russia Spy Claims Against Lawmaker

An investigation detailed how Tatjana Zdanoka acted as a "trusted asset of Russian intelligence," providing "explicit, detailed reports" on her work as...

Russia Charges Teens Over Pro-Ukraine Railway Sabotage

The incident is the latest in a spate of suspicious fires and derailments on Russia's rail network that Moscow has blamed on Kyiv and its supporters.

EU Moves to Tap Profits From Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Reconstruction

The new agreement moves forward a long and legally fraught debate about how to use Russian state assets that were blocked by the West.

Kremlin Calls for Calm After Attack on U.S. Base in Jordan

The casualties — the first U.S. military deaths in an attack in the region since the Israel-Hamas war began — raised fears of an escalating conflict...

Ukraine Says 3 Killed in Attacks, Shelling

Moscow's army, meanwhile, said its air defenses downed 21 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory and the annexed Crimean peninsula.

Ukrainian Shelling of Donetsk Kills 3, Russia Says

Video shared by Russian state media showed bodies lying on a street littered with debris and broken pieces of metal.

Russian Skater Valieva Suspended Four Years for Doping

Kamila Valieva, who became the first woman to land a quadruple jump in an Olympic competition, tested positive for a banned substance prior to the event...

Ukraine Denies Russia Captured Village in Kharkiv Region

The Russian army said Monday it had "liberated" the small village of Tabaivka, located in northeastern Ukraine's Kharkiv region.

Russia Jails Pensioner for Post About Army Casualties

Yevgeniya Maiboroda was prosecuted under a law that prohibits the deliberate spreading of "false information" about the Russian army.

Ukraine Says Aims To Expand Foothold on Bank of Dnipro

Kyiv has managed to hold a thin bridgehead on the eastern bank of the river in the Kherson region since November but has not claimed substantial progress...

Putin Says ‘Obvious’ Ukraine Behind Army Plane Crash

Ukraine has not confirmed or denied its involvement in the crash, but officials have appeared to question whether prisoners were really on board.

Putin Gives Go-Ahead to New Nuclear Icebreaker

The Leningrad is designed to carve through ice to allow trailing cargo ships easier passage through the frozen northern seas.

Russian Court Extends U.S. Journalist Gershkovich's Detention by 2 Months

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention was extended until March 30, one year and one day since he was arrested in Russia.

Russia Opens 'Terrorism' Probe Into Military Plane Crash

Moscow has not provided any public images or evidence that Ukrainian soldiers were onboard, or shown proof that Kyiv knew its men were on the plane.

Ukraine Claims Overnight Attack on Russia Oil Refinery

Social media footage posted overnight showed bright flames and columns of smoke tearing through the Rosneft-owned refinery in the southern town of Tuapse...

Ukraine Opens Criminal Probe Into Downing of Russian Plane

Ukraine's SBU security service said the criminal probe would look into possible "violations of the laws and customs of war."

Zelensky Says Russia ‘Playing’ With Lives of Ukrainian POWs

"We need to establish all the clear facts. As much as possible, given that the downing of the plane occurred on Russian territory, which is beyond our...

Russian Forces Enter Key Ukraine Town Then Pushed Back – Mayor

Moscow in October launched a costly bid to wrest control of the town in the Donetsk region.

Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill 18, Wound 130 – Zelensky

The strikes hit the capital Kyiv and the northeastern city of Kharkiv in a deadly day for Ukraine as Russia's invasion drags on for almost two years.

International Smuggling Ring to Russia Dismantled – Eurojust

Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Canada, and the Netherlands conducted a joint investigation into the export of technological and lab equipment that contravened...

Belarus Detains 24 People Across Country – Rights Group

The arrests came ahead of a planned meeting between Lukashenko and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin this week.

Russia Denies Deporting Ukrainian Children

A panel of 18 independent experts is examining Russia's record as part of a regular review that all countries must undergo.

Chad President Heads to Moscow for Talks With Putin

The Kremlin confirmed the visit and said the two leaders would meet Wednesday to discuss "perspectives for the development of Russian-Chadian relations...

Russian Hackers Suspected of Sweden Cyber Attack

Online services at some Swedish government agencies and shops have been disrupted.

Australia Blames Russian Hacker for Major Cyber Attack

Hackers infiltrated Australian private health insurer Medibank in November 2022, stealing sensitive medical records and leaking them on the dark web.

Two Dead in Russian Jet Crash in Afghanistan – Official

"Yesterday evening we found the location of the plane... We rescued the four that were alive. Two people died," Aghan officials said.

Russia Blames Kyiv for Attack on Baltic Gas Terminal

"The Kyiv regime continues to show its bestial face. They are striking civilian infrastructure," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

'Four Survivors' After Russian Jet Crashes in Afghan Mountains

The Falcon 10 "disappeared from radar" and communication with it was lost on Saturday evening.

Fire at Russia Gas Terminal Caused by 'External Factor' – Novatek

The operator said there were no victims and the fire was "currently localized," at the site 110 kilometers (70 miles) west of St Petersburg near the Estonian...

Russia Claims Capture of Village in Eastern Ukraine

Some 45 people lived in the village before Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Strike on Market Kills 27 in Russian-Held Donetsk

Both Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of a sharp escalation in attacks on civilian areas in the past two months.

Moscow Summons French Ambassador Over 'Growing' Role in Ukraine

The move comes just days after Russia claimed it had killed a group of French mercenaries in a strike on the northeastern city of Kharkiv.

Ukraine Says West Must Halt Supply of Weapons Parts to Russia

"The West must get serious about strangling Russia's ability to produce weapons," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said.

Kyiv Claims New Attack on Oil Depot in Russia

Local authorities said the drone had been "neutralized" but still managed "to drop munitions" over the oil depot.

U.S. Envoy to Russia Visited Detained Reporter Gershkovich

"Evan remains resilient and grateful for the support of friends, family and supporters," the embassy said in a statement.

Russia Jails Man 8 Years for Draft Office Arson Plot

A military court said Maxim Asriyan planned to throw a Molotov cocktail at a military enlistment office but changed his mind at the last minute.

Russia Says Captured Small Village in East Ukraine

The village of Vesele lies 20 kilometers northeast of Bakhmut, the industrial city that was flattened by months of fighting.

Estonia Banishes Russian Orthodox Leader as ‘Security Risk’ – Police

Police said Metropolitan Eugene had repeatedly been asked to stop justifying Russia's invasion of Ukraine and defending the Kremlin.

Lavrov Says Offensive in Ukraine ‘Cleansed’ Russian Society

Officials in Moscow have repeatedly branded Russians who fled the country since the start of the war as "traitors."

Russia Strikes Ukraine With Drones, Missiles in Overnight Attacks

The aerial attack comes after Ukraine's foreign minister said his country's priority was to gain control of Ukrainian airspace.

Amnesty International Urges Europe to End North Caucasus Expulsions

The call comes as France pushes to expel Russian nationals who killed two French teachers in recent years.

Russia Says Targeted French Mercenaries in Ukraine Strike

The ministry claimed to have killed dozens of foreign militants in the attack and injured many more but did not provide evidence.

Russia to Open Polling Stations in U.S. for March Presidential Election

Early unconfirmed reports suggested that Moscow could bar its citizens living in "unfriendly" countries from voting at embassy polling stations.

Putin: Ukraine Risks 'Irreparable Blow' if Conflict Continues

Putin insisted his forces have the upper hand despite the frontlines barely moving in more than a year.

Ukraine Orders Civilians To Leave Villages Near Northeast Front

Russian forces have been pushing to capture the regional hub of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region.

U.S. Envoy Says Frozen Russian Assets Could Be 'Easy' Ukraine Funding

Ukraine has pushed for the West to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to pay for its reconstruction.

Russia Says Sentenced Over 200 Ukrainian POWs

The head of Russia's Investigative Committee vowed Moscow would continue prosecuting Ukrainian military personnel.

Russia Jails Student for Planning Attacks on Army

The FSB said the student, whose name was not provided, was detained earlier on suspicion of working with a foreign state.

Blaze Engulfs Russian Online Retailer’s Warehouse

Footage published by the officials showed huge clouds of smoke billowing from destroyed, snowed-in buildings.

Russia Launched 40 Missiles, Drones Overnight – Ukraine

Ukraine said Russia attacked with a wide range of weapons including cruise, ballistic, anti-aircraft missiles as well as drones.

Renowned Russian Writer Boris Akunin Labeled ‘Foreign Agent’

The Kremlin has intensified its crackdown on dissent since launching its war on Ukraine in February 2022.

Russian Inflation Unexpectedly Slows in December

The Kremlin hopes to present the economy as an area of strength ahead of presidential elections this March.

Ukraine's Spy Chief Promises More Attacks on Crimea

Kyrylo Budanov said Ukrainian incursions into the annexed peninsula, which first took place last year, were "just the beginning."

4 Killed as Russia, Ukraine Exchange Attacks

As the war approaches its second anniversary, both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of killing dozens of civilians.

Russia Detains State Firm Worker Accused of Spying for Poland

Moscow has detained a slew of foreigners and its own nationals accused of working for foreign intelligence since February 2022.

Zelensky Says ‘Pauses’ in Conflict Would Help Russia

Zelensky spoke in Estonia on the second leg of a Baltic tour aimed at boosting flagging support for his country's fight against Russia.

13 Wounded in Russian Strike on Ukrainian Hotel

The strikes came as both Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of inflicting dozens of civilian casualties in a sharp escalation of attacks.

Italian City Cancels 'Propaganda' Mariupol Exhibition

The exhibition and conference had been dedicated to the "rebirth" of Mariupol, the Ukrainian city that was virtually destroyed in a Russian siege.

Russia to Do 'Everything' to Halt Ukrainian Shelling of Belgorod

The city has suffered an uptick in fatal shelling attacks in recent weeks that prompted city officials to evacuate hundreds and extend a closure of schools...

Russia's Belgorod Evacuates 300 Residents Over Ukrainian Strikes

Authorities said they had also received some 1,300 requests to send children to schooling camps in other regions.

Russia's Belgorod Cancels Orthodox Christmas Masses Amid Rocket Attacks

Belgorod mayor Valentin Demidov said that he and local church leaders agreed to cancel Saturday night masses in the city.

Russia Says Downed 4 Ukrainian Missiles Over Annexed Crimea

Moscow said the missiles were "intercepted and destroyed" by air defense systems.

Russia to Evacuate Some Residents From Belgorod Amid Shelling

Authorities said residents would be moved to towns further from the border with Ukraine, where they would be housed in "comfortable conditions."