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Russia Says It Destroyed Ukrainian Fighter Jet, Vehicles

Russia also claims to have destroyed jets on a Ukrainian base on Tuesday, just as Ukraine is anticipating the arrival of Western-donated F-16s.

Putin Warns of ‘Problems’ With Finland After NATO Membership

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of "problems" with neighboring Finland after it joined NATO earlier this year, saying Moscow will create a...

Putin Vows to Make Russia ‘Sovereign, Self-Sufficient Power'

"Russia cannot — like some countries — give away its sovereignty for some sausage and become someone's satellite," he said.

Ukraine Says Shot Down Two Missiles, 20 Drones in New Attack

Ukraine said Sunday that it had repelled two Russian missile and 20 drone attacks overnight, as Moscow reported downing 33 drones fired from Ukraine. "The...

Finland to Close Last Border Crossing With Russia

Finland's Interior Minister Mari Rantanen said the closure would come into effect overnight between Wednesday and Thursday and last until Dec. 13.

Russian Doctors Call for Release of Supermarket Protestor

Alexandra Skochilenko suffers from health issues, including coeliac disease and a congenital heart defect.

Putin Launches Russian Gas Shipments to Uzbekistan

Russian Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced the start of gas supplies to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan, a boost for Russia's industry hit by a flurry of Western...

Russian Defense Minister Inspects Factory for Advanced Missiles

Russia's Defense minister Sergei Shoigu inspected a military factory producing the Sarmat intercontinental missile, saying it would soon be ready for use...

Russia Calls for ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ in Gaza

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Saturday called for Israeli and Palestinian forces to stop armed hostilities after attacks launched by Palestinian militant...

One Killed in Ukrainian Strike on Russian Border Region – Authorities

Ukrainian shelling on the Russian border region of Belgorod killed one person on Saturday morning, local authorities said. "This morning, the Armed Forces...

US Expulsion of Russian Diplomats ‘Banal Revenge’ – Ambassador

Washington's decision to expel two Russian diplomats in retaliation for a similar expulsion of US diplomats is "banal revenge," Russian ambassador to the...

Russian Navy to Establish Base in Abkhazia – Separatist Leader

Aslan Bzhania told state-run media that the purpose of the base would be to "increase the defense capability both of Russia and Abkhazia."

Wagner Boss Prigozhin’s Death Confirmed by Russian Investigators – Moscow

The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner paramilitary group, following a plane crash on Wednesday has been confirmed by formal genetic analysis...

Russia Downs Two Drones as One Man Killed Near Border

Russia and the Moscow-annexed Crimean peninsula have been hit by a wave of drone attacks in the past month.

Putin Expresses ‘Condolences’ Over Prigozhin Plane Crash

Putin described Prigozhin as a man who made mistakes but "achieved results."

Russian Forces Kill Seven Including Baby in Southern Ukraine

Kherson was one of four regions in Ukraine that Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed to have annexed last year.

Russia Evacuates 2,000 in Far East Over Floods

Russia has evacuated more than 2,000 people from flooded areas in its Far East, emergency officials said Sunday.

Ukraine Vows Retaliation to Deadly Odesa Strikes

Ukrainian leader Volodmyr Zelensky promised to strike back at Russia for the deadly attack, which involved 19 missiles and also wounded 22 people.

Putin Claims Ukrainian Counteroffensive ‘Failed’ – Russian Agencies

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that an ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive to push back Russian forces from Ukraine has "failed."

Russia’s Zvonareva Denied Entry to Poland for WTA Tournament

Russian former world number two Vera Zvonareva has been denied entry to Poland where she was to participate in next week's Polish Open WTA tournament,...

Russian War Correspondent Killed in South Ukraine – Army

A Russian war correspondent working for the state RIA Novosti news agency, Rostislav Zhuravlev, was killed in a Ukrainian strike in the southern Zaporizhzhia...

Ukraine Drone Attack on Crimea Caused ‘Detonation of Ammo Depot’ – Authorities

The attack came five days after the only bridge linking annexed Crimea to Russia was hit, killing two people.

Russian Freight Train Derails After Hitting 'Explosive Device'

A freight train derailed Monday in the western Russian region of Bryansk after an "explosive device" detonated, the local governor said.

Economic 'Momentum' Prompts IMF to Raise Russia's Growth Forecast

The International Monetary Fund raised its 2023 economic growth forecast for Russia on Tuesday.

Russian Economic Prospects 'Foggy' as Sanctions Cut Deep

Putin can afford to bankroll his war for another "three to four years," according to one expert.

Lukashenko Urges 'Truce' in Ukraine and Talks 'Without Preconditions'

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko's call for peace talks was followed by a warning that nuclear war could break out.

Austria's Raiffeisen Bank Eyes Sale of Russian Operations

Austrian banking group Raiffeisen on Thursday said it was considering a "sale or spin-off" of its Russia operations.

Gazprom Invited to Recover Object Found Near Nord Stream Pipeline

Experts believe the object could be a signal antenna used to activate explosives in one part of the pipeline.

Mishustin Tells Duma Russia Will Adapt to Sanctions by 2024

The Russian economy will have adapted to Western sanctions by 2024, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told the State Duma Thursday, adding that Russia had...

Russia Reports Record Gas Supplies to China via Siberian Pipeline

Russian energy giant Gazprom announced a record level of daily gas volume supplied to China through the Power of Siberia pipeline on Tuesday.

UN Investigators: Russian Deportation of Ukrainian Children a 'War Crime'

Russia's forced transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children to areas under its control amounts to a war crime, UN investigators said Thursday.

Navalny Reacts Belatedly to Documentary's Oscar Win From Jail

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has described how he discovered the documentary about his poisoning had won an Oscar.

Wagner Boss Defends Russians' Right to Criticize Military Top Brass

Prigozhin said that Russians should be free to criticize senior military figures and that only ordinary soldiers were beyond criticism.

Russia Agrees to 60-Day Black Sea Grain Deal Extension

The initial 120-day agreement was due to expire on March 18, and the Kremlin had cast doubt on whether it would agree to a fresh extension.

Kremlin Critic Kara-Murza Goes on Trial for Treason

The activist was charged over remarks he made critical of the Kremlin, his lawyer said, stressing that the comments "did not pose a threat to the country...

Lukashenko Courts Iran's Raisi in Continuing Diplomatic Push

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko told Iran's President "we could be very helpful to each other if we really put our efforts together."

Canada Bans Aluminum, Steel Imports From Russia

Canada on Friday announced a ban on imports of Russian aluminum and steel products, with the aim of denying Moscow revenues to fund its war in Ukraine...

Hundreds Turn Out to Mourn Ukrainian Saboteurs Killed in Russia

Hundreds of mourners packed a Kyiv church on Tuesday for the funeral of Ukrainian saboteurs killed on a mission in Russia.

Russia Hits Kramatorsk in 'Retaliatory Strike' – Ministry

Moscow claimed on Sunday its army conducted a deadly "retaliatory strike" in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk to avenge the deaths of 89 Russian...

Russia Says Strikes Disrupted the Supply of Foreign Arms to Ukraine

Russia claimed Saturday it had prevented the delivery of foreign weapons to Ukraine as part of mass strikes a day earlier that caused power and water outages...

Russia Bans Entry to Irish Leaders

Russia said on Wednesday it had banned entry to more than 50 Irish officials including premier Micheal Martin in response to Western sanctions over Ukraine...

Russian Elite Voices Anger at Military Leadership

A growing list of failings and defeats in Ukraine have spawned angry outbursts from Russia's elite, who still support the "military operation" but have...

Putin Urges ‘Restraint’ After Armenia, Azerbaijan Fighting

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Moscow was worried about fresh fighting between ex-Soviet countries Armenia and Azerbaijan, calling on...

Russian Player Changes Nationality to Avoid Wimbledon Ban – Report

Natela Dzalamidze, ranked No. 44 in the world, has reportedly changed her nationality to Georgian.

Russian Minister Says UK-Russia Ties ‘Close to Zero'

Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu met with U.K. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace for rare talks amid soaring tensions over Ukraine.

Russian Soyuz Rocket Launches 34 New UK Satellites

British operator OneWeb aims to provide broadband internet everywhere in the world, competing with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.

Kremlin Sees ‘Positive Signals’ After Macron Visit to Kyiv

There are also "less positive" signals from the talks, the Kremlin noted.

No Major Breakthroughs Expected From Putin-Macron Meeting – Kremlin

"The situation is too complex to expect decisive breakthroughs in one meeting," the Kremlin said.

U.S. Says 'Not Sending Forces to Start a War' With Russia

The U.S. has deployed 3,000 additional soldiers to Germany and Eastern Europe over the Ukraine standoff with Moscow.

Ukraine Says Diplomatic Solution More Likely Than Russian Attack

The statement came after the U.S. said its intelligence showed Moscow was preparing a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russia Hands Life Sentence Over 2010 Moscow Metro Bombing

The coordinated attacks killed 39 and injured dozens.

Kremlin Urges U.S. to ‘Stop Escalating Tensions'

The most recent deployment of U.S. troops to bolster NATO forces in Europe only worsened tensions, spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Putin Slams Doping Sanctions Ahead of Olympics

In an interview with Chinese media, Putin denied his government had orchestrated a massive doping program at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia.

Moscow Vows to Retaliate for RT Ban in Germany

Launched in 2005 as "Russia Today," state-funded RT has expanded to languages including English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

Armenia, Turkey to Resume First Flights in 2 Years

The countries with a long history of hostility are taking cautious efforts to normalize strained ties.

Russia Plans No New Virus Rules Despite Case Records

Moscow has been hesitant throughout the pandemic to introduce any restrictions that could hurt the embattled economy.

U.S. Tells Families of Govt Employees in Belarus to Leave

It also warned Americans not to travel to Belarus for reasons including Russia's military buildup in the ex-Soviet country.

Mayor of Largest Kazakh City Dismissed After Bloody Unrest

Almaty became the epicenter of this month's deadly unrest that prompted Kazakhstan's president to call in Russia-led troops.

Russia Reports Over 100,000 Daily Covid-19 Cases For First Time

The country is battling a rapid surge in cases fueled by the fast-spreading Omicron variant

U.S. To Send Troops to Eastern Europe Amid Russia Tensions

Joe Biden announced the small troop deployment in a bid to maintain pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine Leader Urges West Not to Stir 'Panic' Over Russia Tensions

Volodymyr Zelenskiy pointed to the need to "stabilise" Ukraine's already battered economy.

Belarus Strongman Says Will Go to War if Russia Attacked

Belarus and Russia are set to hold military drills that will focus on a scenario in which Belarus is forced to resist an attack from the West.

Russian Military Drills Off Irish Coast to Go Ahead Despite Ukraine Tensions

The Russian navy is to go ahead with live fire exercises off the coast of Ireland despite heightened tensions with the West over Ukraine, the Irish fishing...

Ukraine Separatists Urge Russia to Send Modern Weapons

A Ukrainian separatist leader urged Russia to send weapons to the breakaway states to defend against Ukraine's Western-backed forces.

Putin Wishes Russian Athletes ‘Triumph’ at Beijing Olympics

He also criticized the diplomatic boycott of the Games announced by several global powers.

NATO Bolsters Eastern Flank as Fears Mount Over Ukraine Crisis

NATO said Monday it was sending jets and ships to bolster its eastern European flank.

Kremlin Says NATO Ramping Up Ukraine Tensions With Deployments

Tensions are mounting as the West accuses Moscow of threatening to invade Ukraine by massing over 100,000 troops on its border.

No Evacuation for Now of U.S. Citizens in Ukraine: State Dept.

The United States is not "at this time" organizing an evacuation of American citizens from Ukraine.

Russian and U.K. Defense Ministers to Meet Over Ukraine

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has accepted an invitation to meet his British counterpart Ben Wallace to discuss the crisis on the Russia-Ukraine...

Germany to Send Field Hospital to Ukraine as War Fears Grow

Germany will send a field hospital to Ukraine, Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Saturday.

Russia Jails 4 in Luggage Cocaine Case

The men were caught trying to smuggle nearly 400 kilograms of cocaine from the Russian embassy in Argentina.

Iran, Russia, China to Stage Indian Ocean War Games

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Tehran has "no limits for expanding ties with Russia" on his visit to Moscow this week.

Baltic States Authorized to Rush U.S.-Made Weapons to Ukraine

The Baltic nations' arsenals include Javelins, portable missiles capable of destroying tanks.

Putin Hails Strong Russia-Iran Ties

The meeting between Russian and Iranian leaders comes as pressure mounts for a decision on the Iran nuclear deal.

Erdogan Warns Russia Against Invading Ukraine

Turkey's supply of combat drones to Ukraine has drawn the wrath of Russia.

Ukraine Says Has 'Evidence' Russia Behind Cyberattack

Microsoft warned Sunday that the cyberattack could prove destructive and affect more organizations than initially feared.

Valieva, 15, Completes Russian Euro Skate Sweep Ahead of Olympics

Russia also claimed titles in the men's event, pairs and ice dance in a stunning performance less than three weeks before the Winter Olympics start in...

Putin Eyes Construction of Arctic Rail Link

Putin has made Russia's Arctic region a strategic priority and ordered massive investment in military infrastructure and mineral extraction.

Russian Court Remands Hackers in Custody

REvil carried out a high-profile attack last year on U.S. software firm Kaseya.

U.S. Says Russia Readying 'False-Flag' Operation to Invade Ukraine

Russia quickly denied the account, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov calling the U.S. statements "unfounded."

Moscow Welcomes ‘Progress’ on Iran Nuclear Deal

Russia said it was cautiously optimistic over negotiations to restore the landmark 2015 nuclear deal.

Russia Charges 6 After Leaks of Prison Rape Videos

The harrowing footage of sexual abuse at a jail in the central city of Saratov highlighted mistreatment in Russia's vast prison system.

Lithuanians Sue Gorbachev Over Deadly Soviet Crackdown

The civil lawsuit states that Gorbachev failed to stop the "international crime" against Lithuanians seeking freedom from Soviet occupation.

U.S. Senators Ready Sanctions if Russia Invades Ukraine

The sanctions would target Putin and Russian banks, and provide $500 million in fresh security aid to Kyiv.

U.S. Says 'Too Early To Tell' if Russia Serious on Security Talks

Russia has demanded a legally binding non-expansion guarantee from the NATO alliance.

Wing Man: Central Africa Presents Putin With Butterfly Portrait

The portrait of Putin made of butterfly wings, a traditional gift, signals the increasingly close ties between the two countries.

Turkmenistan Plans to Close Giant Burning Gas Pit

President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov ordered officials to put out the flames at the Darvaza gas crater in the middle of the vast Karakum desert.

U.S. Says No Progress With Russia as Long as 'Gun to Ukraine's Head'

Russia and the United States hold talks next week in Geneva after Moscow amassed tens of thousands of troops on the Ukrainian border.

EU's Borrell to Visit Ukraine Frontline Amid Russia Tensions

The bloc's foreign policy chief will meet Ukrainian officials in Kiev during his visit from Tuesday to Thursday.

Biden Tells Zelenskiy U.S. Will 'Respond Decisively' if Russia Invades Ukraine

The show of U.S. support comes days after Biden warned Putin of severe consequences if Moscow launches a military invasion.

Bus Crash Kills Five, Injures 21 South of Moscow

Russia's Federal Road Traffic Inspection agency said the bus hit a pillar by a railroad bridge.

Biden and Putin Trade Warnings Over Ukraine, but Vow Diplomacy

Biden warned Putin of a tough response to any invasion of Ukraine, while the Kremlin leader said anti-Moscow sanctions would be a "colossal mistake"

Russia Stages 'Successful' Third Launch of New Rocket

Angara rockets are the first new family of launchers to be built after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Turkey Urges Russia to Drop 'One-Sided' NATO Demands

NATO member Turkey has irritated Moscow by supplying combat drones to Ukraine.

Russia Denies Withholding Gas Supplies to Europe

Russian energy giant Gazprom has rejected accusations that Moscow is limiting gas deliveries to Europe and denounced Germany's resale of gas to Poland...

Russia Completes 10,000-Troop Drills Near Ukraine

Russia announced Saturday that more than 10,000 troops had finished month-long drills near Ukraine.

U.S. 'Ready' for Talks With Russia From Early January: U.S. Official

The United States is preparing for talks with Russia that could start within weeks, a senior official said Thursday.

Russia Still 'Escalating' Troop Buildup on Ukraine Border – U.S.

Germany also said Moscow was continuing to deploy troops towards Ukraine.

Ukraine Says Russia's Gazprom is Creating 'Gas Deficit' in Europe

Ukraine has lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission, alleging Gazprom is artificially reducing supplies to the EU.

Gas Prices Hit Record High on Russian Supply Squeeze, Cold Snap

Russia has cut supplies to Europe as temperatures drop across the continent.