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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.

Germany Warns Russia Over Nord Stream 'Consequences'

The new German government threatened to block the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from operating if Russia invades Ukraine.

Moscow Bans 7 Britons From Russia Over Navalny Sanctions

Britain had sanctioned seven Russian officials on the first anniversary of the poisoning of Putin's most vocal domestic critic.

Putin Tells Pope They Can Jointly ‘Protect Christians'

The pope earlier this month said he was ready to travel to Moscow to visit Patriarch Kirill, the head of Russia's Orthodox Church.

EU Threatens Russia Sanctions as NATO Backs Ukraine

Western allies on Thursday rejected Russia's bid to thwart Kiev's NATO ambitions.

Germany Says No Nord Stream 2 Approval for Six Months

The approval process for the gas pipeline from Russia to Germany is likely to drag into the second half of 2022.

YouTube Again Blocks German-Language RT channel

YouTube on Thursday again blocked a German-language channel of Russian state broadcaster RT for breaching user terms.

Russia Rejects Ruling That It Ordered Berlin Killing

The Kremlin expressed hope that the spat would not affect its ties with the new German leader Olaf Scholz.

EU Halts C. Africa Army Training Over Wagner Influence

Moscow has said there are 1,135 "unarmed instructors" in the CAR, some of whom France and the UN say are from the Wagner group.

Navalny Daughter Urges EU to Confront Putin

Daria Navalnaya accepted the Sakharov Prize on behalf of her father, who is behind bars in Russia.

Russia Detains Coal Tycoon Over Deadly Siberia Mine Blast

The blast at a coal mine in Siberia killed 51 people last month.

Russia Calls EU Sanctions Over Wagner Group 'Hysteria'

European foreign ministers have agreed to slap sanctions on targets linked to the secretive company.

UK Tells Russia to 'De-Escalate Tensions' with Ukraine

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, telling him to "de-escalate tensions" with Ukraine, Downing Street...

Russia Hands Lengthy Prison Terms to Mobster’s Killers

Vyacheslav Ivankov, alias Yaponchik or The Little Japanese, was shot by sniper fire as he left a restaurant in Moscow in 2009.

Russia Must Back Down or Face 'Massive Consequences' From G7 – U.S.

Russia's military buildup close to its border with Ukraine dominated discussions at the first day of a G7 meeting in Britain.

Russia Wants NATO to Ditch Plans for Ukraine and Georgia Membership

Russia is taking aim at a 2008 resolution from the Western military alliance that says Ukraine and Georgia will become members.

Poland Finds Belarus Spies Diverted Ryanair Flight

The flight's diversion resulted in the highly controversial arrest of a Belarusian opposition journalist onboard.

Biden Says Sending U.S. Troops to Ukraine 'Not on the Cards'

The U.S. President also said he told Vladimir Putin to expect sanctions "like none he's ever seen" if Russia invades Ukraine.

Putin Wants 'Constructive' Ties with Scholz, Praises Merkel

The incoming government has pledged a tougher line with Russia after the business-driven pragmatism of the Merkel years.

Moscow Says U.S. Spy Plane Nearly Caused Mid-Air 'Catastrophe'

An Aeroflot flight reportedly had to dive to keep its distance from the reconnaissance aircraft.

Putin-Biden Talks Set for Tuesday Amid Ukraine Tension

Biden has said he will make it "very, very difficult" for Russia to launch any invasion of Ukraine.

Kremlin Says Putin-Biden Video Call Next Week

Tensions have skyrocketed in recent weeks over accusations of Russian military buildup around Ukraine.

Russia Closes Notorious ‘Whale Jail'

Almost 100 whales were released from the secretive facility after an intense campaign by animal rights and environmentalist groups.

Lukashenko Says Crimea is Russian, Will Visit Peninsula With Putin

The Belarus strongman had previously been non-committal over his position regarding the status of Crimea.

Russia Says Latest Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile Test Successful

Russia, the United States, France and China have all been experimenting with so-called hypersonic glide vehicles.

Russia’s Gazprom Reports Record Profits as Gas Prices Soar

Europe receives a third of its gas supplies from Russia and has seen energy prices surge to record highs in recent months.

Belarus Leader Tells Migrants They Have 'Right' to Go to EU

Lukashenko visited a center near the Polish border hosting hundreds of migrants who came to Belarus in the hopes of reaching Europe.

Kiev Says Russia Will ‘Pay Dearly’ for Invasion

The West has raised fears that Moscow might be planning to send troops across the border.

Poland Says 230 Migrants Crossed Belarus Border by Force

Polish border guards said the migrants "threw rocks and sticks" as Belarusian forces used lasers and strobe lighting to try and blind Polish officers.

Russia to Boost Military in Face of ‘Increased NATO Activity'

Moscow maintains that any military buildup near Ukraine is a response to Western military activity near its borders.

Russian Doctors Invite Big Name Anti-Vaxxers to Covid Wards

"Maybe after that, you will change your position and fewer people will die," the letter by doctors from several Russian cities said.

U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Another Nord Stream 2 Firm

The U.S. is opposed to the gas pipeline, but has stopped short of sanctioning the main companies involved.

Russia’s Gazprom Threatens to Cut Off Gas to Moldova

The Russian energy giant has given Moldova 48 hours to pay.

Rights Groups Decry Russian Deportations of Central Asian Activists

Russia has reportedly deported two activists residing outside tightly-controlled Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.

Russian Caviar Prices Hit Record High Ahead of New Year

Caviar with butter on bread or pancakes is typically served for dinner on New Year's Eve, Russia's biggest annual holiday.

U.S. Warns Russia's Wagner Group Against Mali Meddling

The private military outfit, which Western capitals see as closely linked to the Kremlin, has been tied to regional conflicts.

Poland Says Belarus Has Changed Tactics on Migrant Crisis

The West accuses Belarus of artificially creating the crisis with promises of an easy crossing into the EU.

Georgia Hunger-Striking Ex-Leader Risks Dying Without Transfer – Doctor

Mikheil Saakashvili launched a hunger strike after being imprisoned on his return from exile in Ukraine, saying the arrest was political.

Russia’s Economy Grew Strongly in Third Quarter

But economists say Russia’s economic momentum is waning under the pressures of a fourth wave and high inflation.

Former U.S. Marine Ends Hunger Strike in Russian Prison

U.S. citizen Trevor Reed launched the hunger strike from prison to protest against alleged violations of his rights.

Poland Warns of Possible Border Breakthrough as EU Prepares to Sanction Belarus

Thousands of migrants from the Middle East are camped out on the EU-Belarus border.

Putin Says Russia Has 'Nothing to Do' with Belarus-Poland Border Crisis

Poland and other Western critics have accused Moscow of working with Minsk to send thousands of migrants to the EU border.

Russia to Introduce Vaccine Passports Amid Record Virus Surge

Radical move designed to boost Russia's sluggish vaccination campaign

Closing Russian NGO Memorial Would Be ‘Devastating Blow’ – Council of Europe

Russian prosecutors filed a demand to dissolve the group over systematic violations of "foreign agent" legislation.

Russia’s Rosneft Reports Profits Boost Amid Surging Energy Prices

The company has returned to profit this year as oil prices have rebounded following a dismal 2020 for the industry and global economy due to the pandemic...

Gazprom Starts Refilling European Gas Storage Sites

Critics have accused Russia and Gazprom of withholding supplies to pressure Europe to approve the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Russia Labels Main LGBT Group 'Foreign Agent'

Authorities declared the Russian LGBT Network a "foreign agent" as part of a continuing crackdown on media outlets and rights groups.

Putin, CIA Chief Discuss ‘Regional Conflicts’ – Kremlin

CIA head William Burns visited Moscow during a severe crisis in ties between Russia and the U.S.

Russia Hit by Record Virus Cases Despite Paid Holiday

The official tally registered 41,335 new cases in the past 24 hours, the highest number since the start of the pandemic.

Putin Vows to Back Lukashenko Against 'Interference'

Putin hailed the bilateral ties between Russia and Belarus and promised Moscow's continued backing for the increasingly isolated Lukashenko.

Russian Tycoon Oleg Tinkov Pays $500M to End U.S. Tax Dispute

The Tinkoff Bank founder revoked his U.S. citizenship days after the bank's $1.1-billion IPO in 2013.

Moldova and Russia Extend Gas Contract After Dispute

After weeks of tension, Gazprom signed a new deal with Moldova

Russia's September Covid Fatalities Double Government Estimate

Federal Statistics Agency Rosstat said Friday that 44,265 people died of Covid-19 in the country in September.

U.S., Allies Chastise Russia on Media Freedom

The United States urged Russia to protect media freedom, condemning what they called a crackdown on independent outlets.

U.S. Warns Moscow Embassy Could Stop Functioning Due to Visa Row

The U.S. embassy in Moscow could stop performing most functions next year unless there is progress with Russia on increasing diplomat visa numbers.

Russia Rights Group Sees Political Prisoners Soar

The number of political prisoners in Russia has risen sharply this year in a trend that recalls late Soviet-era repression.

Kremlin Says No Politics in Moldova Gas Talks

Moldova is in a state of emergency after Russia's state-controlled energy giant Gazprom hiked gas prices.

Russia Puts Torture Video Whistleblower on Wanted List

Sergei Savelyev, a Belarus national, smuggled shocking footage of abuse out of a jail in the central city of Saratov.

Russia Reports Record Covid Deaths and Cases

Russia on Saturday reported another record high number of both new coronavirus cases and deaths.

Montenegro Grants Asylum to Tycoon Wanted in Russia for Murder

Russia suspects Telman Ismailov of financing the murder of two entrepreneurs in Moscow in 2016.

Moldova Declares State of Emergency Over Gas Crisis

Officials said Russia hiked prices above what people could afford and is not providing the required volumes of natural gas.

Israeli PM in Russia for First Talks With Putin

Naftali Bennett arrived in Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin for talks expected to focus on Iran.

Steam Leak Detected at Russian Nuclear Plant

Russia took one of its nuclear reactors offline after detecting a steam leak, but said radiation levels were normal.

Kremlin Says Has No 'Respect' for Navalny's EU Human Rights Prize

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny won the EU's Sakharov Freedom of Thought prize.

Navalny Aide Placed on Russia’s Wanted List

Lyubov Sobol has been placed on a wanted list in Russia, as authorities press ahead with a crackdown on dissent.

Putin Will Not Attend COP 26 Climate Summit — Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend next month's landmark UN climate summit in Glasgow, the Kremlin said.

Kremlin Urges ‘Responsibility’ After Record Covid Deaths

Only 35% of Russians are fully vaccinated, despite pleas from President Vladimir Putin.

Inmate Who Leaked Russia Prison Rape Video Seeks French Asylum

The former inmate behind the video leak said he could no longer keep the explosive revelations to himself.

S.Africa Rejects Russian Sputnik Vaccine Over HIV Fears

The country worst-hit by the pandemic in Africa also has the world's highest number of people living with HIV.

French Envoy Leaves Belarus at Minsk's Demand: Embassy

France's ambassador to Belarus has left the country after the authorities in Minsk demanded he leave by Monday, the embassy said.

Eyeing Russia, U.S. Defense Chief Heads to Black Sea Region

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin headed to the Black Sea region Sunday aiming to shore up alliances with countries pressured by Russia.

Russian Crew Return to Earth After Filming First Movie in Space

A Russian actress and a film director returned to Earth Sunday after spending 12 days on the International Space Station (ISS) shooting scenes for the...

18 Dead in Russia From Drinking Bootleg Alcohol

Mass alcohol poisoning from moonshine liquor is second incident in Russia in a matter of weeks.

Abuse Claims Spark Riot at Russian Prison

Authorities have launched an investigation into a prison riot involving at least 200 inmates.

Russia Passes 1,000 Daily Coronavirus Deaths For First Time

Only 31% of Russians have been vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Russia Labels 2 More Media Outlets 'Foreign Agents'

More than 90 media outlets and individual journalists have been designated "foreign agents."

Russia Says Chased U.S. Navy Ship From Its Waters

The U.S. has denied Russia's characterization of events, saying the engagement was "safe and professional."

IS Fighters Massing in Afghanistan, Says Putin Ahead of Talks

The United States, China and Pakistan will join talks on the Taliban takeover on Tuesday, the Kremlin's envoy to Afghanistan said.

Russia Starts Census Amid Pandemic, Demographic Crisis

Russia launched a population census delayed by the coronavirus pandemic that has exacerbated the country's worsening demographic crisis.

Russian Soyuz Rocket Launches 36 New U.K. Satellites

The satellites are owned by British operator OneWeb, which aims to provide broadband internet everywhere in the world.

Crimea Ex-Prosecutor and Manga Star Named Russian Ambassador

Observers say Natalya Poklonskaya's appointment as ambassador to the Cape Verde Islands shows her fall from favor.

Russia Aiming for Carbon Neutrality by 2060, Putin Says

Putin, notorious for years for his skepticism about man-made global warming, has changed tune in recent months.

Russia Warns on U.S. Ties as Talks on Embassy Staffing Stalemate

"Americans are not heeding our logic or our demands," Russia's deputy foreign minister said after talks with visiting U.S. official Victoria Nuland.

Russia, France, Germany May Meet on Ukraine

Moscow said Putin, Macron and Merkel instructed the ministers to work toward a meeting during a joint telephone call.

Kremlin Decries ‘High’ Covid Deaths, Rejects New Measures

The Kremlin continued to reject new restrictions so as to protect the economy.

Russians Offered Food for Booze After Bootleg Liquor Kills 34

Authorities are offering residents regional groceries from local supermarkets in exchange for "alcoholic beverages of dubious quality."

NATO Says Had to React to Russian 'Malign Activities'

NATO said on Wednesday it had stripped eight members of the Russian mission to the Alliance of their accreditation.

German Freedom of Expression Prize Goes to Navalny

The M100 Media Award has since 2005 been awarded by a jury of journalists from around the world.

Putin Blames Europe for Gas Price Crisis

The Kremlin has said Russia and Gazprom are not to blame for spiralling energy prices.

U.S. Senators Call for Expulsion of Up to 300 Russian Diplomats Over Visas

Moscow has barred embassies from hiring Russian or third-country staff, forcing Washington to lay off nearly 200 locals.

First Russian Film in Space an ‘Experiment’ – Director

Director Klim Shipenko and actress Yulia Peresild are due to blast off in a project that will compete with Hollywood's own film shot in space.

Russia Test Fires Hypersonic Missile From Submarine

The military said it had fired a Tsirkon 'invincible' missile from the Severodvinsk nuclear submarine and hit a test target in the Barents Sea.

Taking Delivery of Copters, Mali Lauds Russia Partnership

The development of the hardware is likely to raise eyebrows and concern in Europe.

U.S., Russia Launch Discreet New Round of Talks in Geneva

Diplomats from the world’s top two nuclear powers are expected to discuss issues related to defense, technology and space.

Russia Reports Record Virus Deaths For Third Day

The new figure brings the country's total deaths from Covid-19 to 207,255 — the highest in Europe.

Putin’s Top Candidates Won’t Take Parliament Seats

The announcement prompted opposition figures to accuse the Kremlin of duping voters, on top of allegations of widespread electoral fraud.

Russia Reports Record Virus Deaths For Second Day

An official government tally reported 857 fatalities over the past 24 hours.

Two Killed in Ukraine Separatist East

The Ukrainian army has been locked in a conflict with separatist fighters in the eastern Donetsk and Lugansk regions since 2014.

Jailed Belarus Protest Leader Wins Top Rights Award

Maria Kolesnikova was sentenced to 11 years in prison over her role in the mass protests that erupted after her country's disputed election.

Hamilton Claims 100th Win Amid High Drama in Russia

The 36-year-old Briton moved back to the top of the drivers standings by two points from Max Verstappen, who finished second.

Russia Raids Kill 11 Pro-Turkish Fighters in Syria – Monitor

The monitor said such Russian raids are rare in this region of Syria, which has been controlled by Turkey and its Syrian rebel allies for three years.