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Putin Meets Slovak PM Fico at Kremlin – Television

The visit by Fico, whose country is both a NATO and European Union member, had not been previously announced.

Putin Vows ‘Destruction' on Ukraine After Kazan Drone Attack

Putin has previously threatened to target the center of Kyiv with a hypersonic ballistic missile in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory...

Russia Claims Capture of 2 More East Ukraine Villages

Russia's military said its troops had "liberated" the villages of Lozova in the northeastern Kharkiv region and Krasnoye — called Sontsivka in Ukraine...

Wave of Attempted Arson Attacks Hits Russia

Bank ATMs, malls, post offices, military enlistment offices, police vehicles and other government buildings have all been targeted.

Russian-Ukrainian Man Jailed 22 Years for Pro-Kyiv Treason

Sergei was found guilty of treason and terrorism for trying to detonate a political office and sharing information with Kyiv.

Trump Says Zelensky is Ready for 'Deal' With Russia

After a meeting in Paris, U.S. President-elect stated that Ukraine is ready for a deal and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the start...

Crimean Court Jails 2 for Passing Russian Military Data to Ukraine

The men were each sentenced to 13 and 15 years in maximum-security prison.

Russia, U.S. Army Chiefs Hold Rare Call Amid Ukraine Escalation

Direct contact between Moscow and Washington has almost ceased to exist amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russian Ship's Crew Fired Signal Flares Toward German Helicopter

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius did not go into detail about the incident but said, “In this case, no one was hurt and no one was in danger.”...

Chechen Leader Says Drone Attack on Grozny Wounded Civilians

A Ukrainian drone attack damaged the roof of a special police unit fighting in Ukraine and injured civilians, Ramzan Kadyrov said, confirming reports.

Russian Plane Evacuated in Turkey as Engine Catches Fire

The Azimuth Airlines passenger plane was landing at Antalya airport on Turkey's Mediterranean coast when a fire broke out in its left engine.

Key Trump Pick Calls for End to Escalation in Ukraine

Trump's NSA pick Mike Waltz, a noted foreign policy hawk, has been critical of Russia but opposed increasing aid to Ukraine.

Turkey's Erdogan Seeks to Increase Trade With Russia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he wants to expand trade.

Ukraine Shows Fragments of New Russian Missile After 'Oreshnik' Strike

Ukraine's SBU security service displayed metal fragments, ranging from bulky to tiny, on fake grass in front of camouflage netting at an undisclosed location...

Russia Seeks 6 Years in Prison for Medic for Criticizing Ukraine War

Prosecutors asked to find Moscow pediatrician Nadezhda Buyanova guilty of spreading “fake news” about the army during a private appointment.

Indonesia, Russia Kick Off First Joint Naval Drills

Russia has sent three corvette class warships, a medium tanker ship, a military helicopter, and a tug boat for five-day maneuvers in two phases.

Russia Claims Captured Ukraine Village Near Logistics Hub: Defense Ministry

By capturing Vishneve, the Kremlin is one step closer to sieging Pokrovsk, an important logistical hub in eastern occupied Ukraine

Russian Army Claims New Advance in East Ukraine

Russian army units "liberated the settlement of Izmailovka," the Russian defense ministry said in a daily briefing

Putin Says Hopes West 'Heard' Warning Over Long-Range Strikes

Putin made the initial threat in September after Britain and the United States mulled letting Kyiv use long-range arms against Russian targets.

Russia Says Shot Down 51 Ukrainian Drones

Eighteen were intercepted in the Tambov region, 16 in the area of the border town Belgorod, and others in the regions of Oryol, Bryansk, Lipetsk and Voronezh...

G7 Agrees New Steps to Curb Russian Sanctions Evasion

The G7 finance ministers also said they would take additional measures aimed at "increasing the costs to Russia of using the shadow fleet to evade sanctions...

Russian Strikes Kill 4 in Ukraine’s Odesa Region Overnight – Governor

Russia has targeted Ukraine's coastal Odesa region throughout the war in what Kyiv says is an attempt to destroy its export capacity.

Russia Bans Messaging Platform Discord

Russia’s telecoms watchdog accused the U.S.-based platform of failing to prevent “messaging for terrorist and extremist purposes.”

Five Russians Killed Climbing Mountain in Nepal – Tourism Official

Nepal's tourism department said the team went missing late on Sunday during an attempt to summit the world's seventh-highest mountain.

N. Korean Soldiers ‘Highly Likely' Killed in Ukraine – Seoul

South Korea's defense minister told lawmakers Ukrainian reports of North Korean military officers killed in Russian-occupied territory were "highly likely...

Russia, China Hold Joint Navy Patrol in the Pacific

Russian and Chinese navy ships practiced anti-submarine tactics in the northeast of the Pacific Ocean.

Russian Activist Killed on Front Line in Ukraine

Ildar Dadin, the first anti-Kremlin activist to be convicted under a 2014 law clamping down on protests, died fighting against Russia alongside Ukrainian...

Russia Says Captured Another Village in Eastern Ukraine

As Russian army's gradual advance in Ukraine's Donetsk region continues, five more civilians have been killed in the country's south and east

China's Xi Tells Putin Ready to ‘Expand' Ties – State Media

"Political mutual trust between the two sides has continued to deepen, practical cooperation has achieved remarkable results," Xinhua quoted Xi as saying...

Russian PM to Meet Iranian President in Tehran

The announcement came as Russia has condemned Israel's "political murder" of Iran-backed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.

Some 500 Scientists to Be Impacted When Europe Lab CERN Cuts Russia Ties

The exclusion of Russia on Nov. 30 also means Europe’s physics lab will lose out on significant financial contributions.

Ukraine Says Struck Russian Ammo Depot With Drones

Russia did not confirm the strike on the Kotluban military depot but reported that it had destroyed 67 drones overnight over the Volgograd region.

Russia 'Decisively Condemns' Hezbollah Chief's Killing

Moscow's foreign minister suggested an effort was underway to drag Washington into a regional war.

Russia Barred From 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation

It was the third time since the invasion of Ukraine that the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum excluded Russia from commemoration events.

Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv wounds 21

The attack proves once again the need to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with Western supplied weapons, President Vladimir Zelensky said.

Toronto Festival Cancels 'Russians at War' Film Screenings Over Threats

"Given the severity of these concerns, we cannot proceed as planned," the Toronto International Film Festival said in a statement.

Media Investigation Identifies 66K Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine

Mediazona said Saturday that "as of Aug. 30, we know the names of 66,471 Russian soldiers killed in the war.”

Helicopter With 22 Aboard Goes Missing in Far East Russia's Kamchatka

The Soviet-designed Mi-8 military helicopter disappeared from radars after picking up passengers near an ancient volcano.

NATO Chief Backs Ukraine Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region

Jens Stoltenberg said Ukraine "did not preview its planning" with NATO and that the Western military alliance "played no role" in the surprise offensive...

Russian Court Rejects Jailed U.S. Soldier's Sentence Appeal

Gorden Black was sentenced to nearly four years in jail for alleged death threats and theft.

Russia Opens Criminal Probe Into Italian Journalists Who Entered Kursk

The FSB blames Italian public broadcaster journalists of illegally filming on the territory of the Ukrainian occupied town of Sudzha

Zelensky Says Ukraine 'Strengthening' Positions in Russia's Kursk

Ukrainian leadership regards prisoner Russian soldiers as an 'exchange fund' for future swap

Russia Opens 10K Cases for 'Discrediting' Army Since Invasion – Medizona

Most cases came in the first months of the war, with the total number of charges reaching 5,614 by the end of 2022.

Ukrainian Army ‘Moving Further' Into Russia, Zelensky Says

Russia's military meanwhile claimed it had repelled attempts by Ukrainian forces to push deeper into the Kursk region.

Zelensky Says Ukraine Has Received First F-16 Jets

Kyiv hopes the arrival of the fighter jets will enable it to better protect itself from Russian bombardment.

Russia Says Captured Another Eastern Ukraine Village

Russia's military said it had "liberated the settlement of Novoselivka Persha" that lies in the Donetsk region.

Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Airfield, Oil Depot – Source

Ukraine launched overnight drones attack on four southern Russian regions

Russian-German Citizen Held in Moscow on Treason Charges

German Moyzhes, a migration lawyer who helped Russians apply for residence permits in Europe, was reportedly arrested in St. Petersburg in May.

North Korea's Kim Hosts Russian Military Delegation After Putin Visit

North Korea and Russia have been allies since the North's founding after WWII and have drawn even closer since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Russia Says Downed 22 Ukrainian Drones

The military said it shot down 15 drones over the Russian border region of Bryansk, six over annexed Crimea, and one over Lipetsk.

Russian Oil Depot on Fire After Ukrainian Drone Attack – Governor

A fire broke out in a petrol refinery hundreds of kilometres from Ukraine-Russia border

Russia Says Captured Another Village in East Ukraine

Russia's progress has been grinding with modest territorial gains as the conflict looks locked in an attritional phase.

Russian Munitions Depot Ablaze From Ukraine Drone Strike

Explosives detonated at the depot in the Voronezh region from an overnight drone attack, said the local governor.

Russian Playwright, Director Face 6-year Jail Terms for ‘Justifying Terrorism'

Yevgeniya Berkovich and Svetlana Petriychuk's lawyers said prosecutors had requested the prison sentences in a closed-door trial.

Kyiv, Allies Slam Orban for Ukraine Talks With Putin

The visit came days after Hungary took over the EU's presidency and Putin told Orban he expected him to outline the position of EU countries on Ukraine...

Five Injured, Child Killed in Drone Attack in Russia – Governor

Ukraine has stepped up its attacks on Russian territory, targeting energy sites it says supply the Russian military, and border towns and villages.

Russia’s Central Bank Chief Signals Interest Rate Hike

The war economy combined with record labor shortages in many sectors, has created an inflationary spiral that has gripped the country.

India’s Modi To Visit Russia Next Week

The war has tested relations between Moscow and New Delhi, even though India has ramped up its purchases of Russian oil.

Moscow Court Rules To Keep French Researcher Laurent Vinatier in Jail

The 47-year-old in June became the latest Westerner to be arrested in Russia having been charged with breaching Moscow's "foreign agents" law.

Ukraine Confirms ‘Retreat' from District in Strategic Chasiv Yar

Losing the small hilltop town is a worrying prospect for Ukraine because it would likely accelerate Russia's advance toward large civilian hubs in the...

Hungary's Orban Calls for Ukraine Ceasefire to Speed Up Peace Talks

Orban issued the appeal standing next to President Volodymyr Zelensky during a surprise visit to Ukraine, the first by the vocal critic of Western support...

Russia Following Elections in France 'Very Closely' – Kremlin

"The preferences of French voters are more or less clear to us," said spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

One Dead, Nine Wounded in Bombing of Post Office in Ukraine

A postal worker was killed and an eight-month-old baby was injured.

U.S. Rapper Kanye West Visits Moscow: Russian Media

The news followed rumors the rapper would perform in Moscow, which most Western musicians have not done since 2022.

Russia Claims Two More East Ukrainian Villages

Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces had "liberated the settlement" of Novooleksandrivka as the Russian army pushes further west into the Donetsk...

Russian Attacks Kill 2 in South, Northeast Ukraine

Russian shelling and aerial attacks killed two people in southern Ukraine's Kherson and northeastern Ukraine's Kharkiv, authorities said.

Biden Says Putin ‘Not Going to Stop at Ukraine'

"All of Europe will be threatened, we are not going to let that happen," Biden told journalists during his state visit to France.

In First, Ukraine Fires Drones at Airfield in South Russia's North Ossetia Region

The drones were aimed at a military airfield near the town of Mozdok more than 700 kilometers from the frontline, the governor said.

Strikes on Russian-Held Ukraine Kill 26, Occupation Authorities Say

Ukrainian strikes on parts of the Russian-held Luhansk and Kherson regions killed 26 people on Friday, occupation authorities said.

Western Army Trainers in Ukraine Not Immune From Strikes, Kremlin Says

France officially does not currently have military personnel assisting or training Ukrainian forces in Ukraine.

Russia Ramps up Disinformation War Ahead of Paris Games – Microsoft

The Kremlin condemned the report from Microsoft as “absolute slander."

Russia Claims Capture of Village in Ukraine's Donetsk Region

Moscow's forces have been pushing hard to seize more territories of eastern Ukraine

EU Top Diplomat Says Ukraine Has Right To Strike Russian Territory

The U.S. and Germany have been reluctant to permit Kyiv to strike targets in Russia out of fear that it could escalate the conflict.

Russia Agrees to Remove Some Troops, Border Guards From Armenia

Russian guards would remain on Armenia's borders with Turkey and Iran, said the Kremlin.

Russia Says Captured 2 Frontline Villages in Ukraine

Kyiv has struggled to hold the front line in recent months as it faces severe ammunition shortages, mostly due to delays in U.S. military aid.

Germany Recalls Russian Ambassador Over Cyberattack

Alexander Graf Lambsdorff "has been called back for consultations and will stay in Berlin for a week and then return to Moscow," Berlin said.

Russia Says Forces Seized Village in Eastern Ukraine

Russia has pressed its manpower and weapons advantage on the battlefield, advancing deeper into Ukraine, including the village of Ocheretyne.

Niger Receives New Russian Advisers, Equipment

A first set of about 100 Russian advisers had reportedly arrived in Niger on April 10 along with air defense systems.

Russian Rockets Kill 2 as Rivals Mark Orthodox Easter

Ukraine's air force said Russia fired 24 Iranian-style "Shahed" drones at its territory overnight, 23 of which were shot down.

Russia Adds Zelensky to Criminal 'Wanted' List

There was no immediate comment from authorities in Moscow about the Ukrainian leader being added to the list.

Russia Says Downed Four U.S. Long-Range Missiles

Ukraine carried out the night attack using ATACMS missiles, Russian military claims

Czech Republic Reports Targeting by Russian Cyberattacks

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said that "pointing a finger publicly at a specific attacker is an important tool to protect national interests."

U.S. Accuses Russia of Using Chemical Weapons in Ukraine

Washington also announced sweeping sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's military and industrial capabilities.

2 Killed in Russian Bomb Attack on Kharkiv Region

The region close to the border with Russia is under near-constant bombardment from Russian artillery, rockets, and missiles.

Russian Journalist Arrested Over Videos Produced for Navalny’s Team

The court said he is accused of "taking part in the preparation of photos and videos to be published on the YouTube channel NavalnyLIVE."

Russia Striking Ukraine Railways to 'Paralyze' Army Cargo – Ukraine Source

"These are standard steps ahead of an offensive," a Ukrainian security source said.

Russia Evacuates Almost 4,500 People After Dam Burst

Media reports say up to four people may have died in the flooding in the city of Orsk.

U.S., Russian, Belarus ISS Colleagues Return to Earth

The Soyuz spacecraft took off from the Baikonur space port in Kazakhstan on March 23 after a two-day delay following a hitch in pre-launch preparations...

Russian Attack Kills 7 in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Iranian-made drones and S-300 missiles struck high-rise buildings, dormitories and a gas station, according to Ukrainian officials.

Ukraine Shelling Kills Woman in Russian Border Village

Belgorod village 6 kilometers from the Ukrainian border came under fire

Russia Arrests Gay Bar Owner Amid Ongoing Crackdown

The bar owner face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty

Putin Allies Demand Return of Death Penalty After Moscow Attack

Critics have raised the alarm, citing the Kremlin's broad use of counter-terrorism laws to target its opponents and supporters of Ukraine.

'Terrorists Have No Nationality' Tajik President Tells Putin

Moscow has said only that four suspects were foreign nationals. Tajikistan has rejected the initial claims its citizens were involved.

Kyiv and Ukraine's Lviv Region Report 'Massive' Russian Attack, No Casualties

Ukraine's air force said Russia had fired 29 cruise missiles and 28 drones at its territory overnight.

Russia Attacks Ukraine With Deadly Barrage, Zelensky Appeals for Aid

"We need air defense to protect people, infrastructure, homes and dams. Our partners know exactly what is needed," Zelensky said.

Canada Sanctions 6 Russians Over Navalny Death

The Canadian government summoned Russia's ambassador to "demand a full and transparent investigation" into Navalny's death.

Russia to Cut Oil Output by 471,000 Bpd in 2Q24

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Moscow will reduce its output by 350,000 bpd in April, 400,000 bpd in May and 471,000 bpd in June.

Germany Accuses Putin of Seeking to 'Destabilize' With Wiretap

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called the leak of a confidential German army discussion on Russian social media part of Putin's "information war."

Russia Says 6 IS Fighters Killed in Caucasus Republic

Russian authorities frequently announce the thwarting of planned attacks by suspected Islamist groups.

Zelensky Urges Western Air Defense as Russian Attacks Kill 13

An overnight drone strike on Odesa killed 10, including a child and a baby, while shelling attacks on the frontline Kharkiv, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions...