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aid opponent
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...
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national rally party
Russia Following Elections in France 'Very Closely' – Kremlin
"The preferences of French voters are more or less clear to us," said spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
2 Min read
Postal Bombing
One Dead, Nine Wounded in Bombing of Post Office in Ukraine
A postal worker was killed and an eight-month-old baby was injured.
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American Boy in Moscow
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.
1 Min read
Westward Push
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...
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Kherson and Kharkiv
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.
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'Europe threatened'
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.
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Mozdok airfield
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.
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Luhansk and Kherson
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.
2 Min read
Ukraine War
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.
1 Min read
Fake Tom Cruise
Russia Ramps up Disinformation War Ahead of Paris Games – Microsoft
The Kremlin condemned the report from Microsoft as “absolute slander."
2 Min read
Umanskoye
Russia Claims Capture of Village in Ukraine's Donetsk Region
Moscow's forces have been pushing hard to seize more territories of eastern Ukraine
1 Min read
Law of War
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.
2 Min read
spiraling tensions
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.
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territorial gains
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.
1 Min read
hacking fallout
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.
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small gains
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.
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shifting alliances
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.
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easter strikes
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.
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arrest order
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.
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Foiled attack
Russia Says Downed Four U.S. Long-Range Missiles
Ukraine carried out the night attack using ATACMS missiles, Russian military claims
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gru connections
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."
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restricted arms
U.S. Accuses Russia of Using Chemical Weapons in Ukraine
Washington also announced sweeping sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's military and industrial capabilities.
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GUIDED BOMBS
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.
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‘Extremist’ Videos
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."
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Looming offensive
Russia Striking Ukraine Railways to 'Paralyze' Army Cargo – Ukraine Source
"These are standard steps ahead of an offensive," a Ukrainian security source said.
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Flooded Orsk
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.
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space travelers
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...
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shahed shower
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.
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Dunayka under attack
Ukraine Shelling Kills Woman in Russian Border Village
Belgorod village 6 kilometers from the Ukrainian border came under fire
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Pose bar crackdown
Russia Arrests Gay Bar Owner Amid Ongoing Crackdown
The bar owner face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty
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‘Retaliatory Terror'
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.
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‘Intensify’ Counter-Terrorism Efforts
'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.
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39 Seconds
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.
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mass strikes
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.
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'full investigation'
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.
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opec+ alliance
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.
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taurus to Kyiv
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."
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Ingushetia anti-terror
Russia Says 6 IS Fighters Killed in Caucasus Republic
Russian authorities frequently announce the thwarting of planned attacks by suspected Islamist groups.
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'strengthen air shield'
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...
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"Keep moving"
Hundreds of Mourners Pay Tribute at Navalny's Grave
Russians lay flowers at the grave of Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's harsh critic of the Kremlin, in southern Moscow for the second day in a row
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Drone attack
Russian Drone Attacks Kill Two in Kharkiv, Odesa
Multiple high-rise apartment buildings were damaged in port city of Odesa and destroyed a house in Kharkiv region
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dual-use goods
Russian Man Admits to Smuggling Military-Grade Electronics From U.S.
Maxim Marchenko is accused of operating a network that fraudulently bought military-grade microelectronics from the United States.
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‘CHRISTIAN VALUES'
Navalny's Widow Says Putin Blocking Body Handover
"You tortured him alive, now you torture him while he is dead," Yulia Navalnaya, who has vowed to continue her husband's work, said in a new video.
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unverified claims
Ukraine Army Accuses Russia of Shooting Two POWs
Ukraine's army on Sunday accused Russian forces of shooting two prisoners of war and posted a grainy video shot from the air that they said showed the...
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honoring the memory
U.S. Envoy Visits Navalny Shrine Amid Heavy Police Curbs
The U.S. ambassador to Moscow visited a makeshift shrine to Alexei Navalny on Sunday, as Russian authorities suppressed memorials and tributes to the late...
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battle for survival
Putin Says Ukraine 'Matter of Life and Death' for Russia
Events on the battlefield in Ukraine are a matter of "life and death" for Russia that could determine its fate, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks...
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star wars
Russia Developing 'Troubling' Anti-Satellite Weapon – White House
The weapon could pose a lethal risk to astronauts in low orbit, along with potentially disrupting vital military and civilian satellites.
2 Min read
SPACE NUKES
Russia Dismisses 'Malicious' Space Nuclear Weapon Reports
The Outer Space Treaty, which both Russia and the United States are parties to, bans the deployment of nuclear weapons in space.
2 Min read
Kursk fire
Ukraine Drone Attack Leaves Russia Oil Depot in Flames – Official
Kursk region Governor Roman Starovoit said on social media that there were no casualties, appealing to the local population to remain "calm."
1 Min read
bombed-out bakery
Death Toll Hits 28 in Occupied East Ukraine Strike – Russian Rescuers
Moscow's occupation forces said Kyiv had targeted a bakery that is popular on weekends in the Luhansk region city of Lysychansk.
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yellow press vests
Reporters Detained at Moscow Protest by Soldiers' Wives – AFP
The group of around 20 male reporters were detained as they covered and filmed the women walking up to Red Square.
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Shahed attacks
Ukraine Says Downed 9 of 14 Russian Drones Overnight
"Ukraine destroyed nine enemy drones within the Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Mykolaiv and Zhytomyr regions," the air force said.
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Lukoil strike
Drone Attack Sets Russian Refinery Ablaze – Governor
The refinery is operated by industry giant Lukoil south of the city of Volgograd.
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Nobel-winning agent
Russia Labels Veteran Rights Campaigner Orlov 'Foreign Agent'
Orlov's Memorial was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022, months after Russian authorities outlawed the group.
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INVASION JUSTIFICATION
Putin Repeats Ukraine Nazi Claims at Leningrad Siege Memorial
The Russian leader has repeatedly invoked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War to justify the invasion of Ukraine.
2 Min read
INCURSION
Two Ukrainians Killed in Cross-Border Russian Raid: Authorities
Though infrequent, such cross-border attacks and incursions by guerilla-style fighters have been recorded throughout the war.
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new bill
Russia to Debate Seizing Property From Army Critics
Russia will consider a bill next week that would confiscate the money, property and valuables of anyone convicted of spreading "fakes" about its army,...
1 Min read
active-duty athletes
Kyiv Says World Olympic Body Allowing Russian Athletes is 'Encouraging' War in Ukraine
Kyiv said Russian athletes often represent "sports organizations associated with the armed forces" with "some... on active duty in the military."
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little doubt
White House Mocks Putin Re-Election Bid
"Well, that's going to be one humdinger of a horse race, isn't it?" National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters.
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SCYTHIAN GOLD
Crimean Treasures Return to Kyiv After Years of Legal Battles
The Scythian artifacts – some around 2,000 years old – were on loan to Amsterdam's Allard Pierson museum when they were suddenly at the center of a...
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'a thorny path'
Ukrainian Teen Taken From Mariupol Returned Home
The case of Bohdan Yermokhin made international headlines after Russia issued him a draft summons to report for mandatory military conscription.
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rare appearance
Russia’s Putin To Join Virtual G20 Summit on Wednesday — State TV
Vladimir Putin will take part in a virtual G20 leaders' summit on Wednesday, after skipping the flagship in-person meeting in September.
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opposing attacks
Kyiv and Moscow Targeted by Overnight Drone Attacks
Both capitals were targeted by opposing drone attacks, which were largely intercepted by anti-aircraft defenses.
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'Existential war'
Ukraine's Zelensky Denies War with Russia at 'Stalemate'
President Zelensky rejected deadlock in conflict with Russia. With the support of allies, Ukraine will be able to succeed, he said in his address.
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'Inner circle member'
Ukraine Files Charges Against Russian Orthodox Chief
Kyiv wants "to bring Patriarch Kirill to justice" for "infringing" on Ukraine’s territorial integrity, justifying armed aggression and planning and preparing...
1 Min read
'Postponed on request'
Russia Says Palestinian Leader Abbas 'Postponed' Visit to Moscow
The Palestinian leader's pre-announced visit was canceled due to the escalating situation in the region. The two sides "maintain working contact by telephone"...
1 Min read
attempted attack
Russia Says Downed 36 Ukrainian Drones Over Black Sea and Crimea
Russian forces shot down 36 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and the Crimean peninsula overnight, Moscow's Defense Ministry said Sunday.
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Returning the Names
Russians Remember Stalin’s Victims Amid Crackdown on Dissent
Russians commemorated the victims of Stalinist terror on Sunday by taking part in the Returning the Names event.
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diplomatic scramble
Hamas Working to Free 8 Russian-Israeli Hostages – Reports
Russia, which has good relations with Hamas, has begun a diplomatic effort to try to free hostages held in Gaza.
2 Min read
'Authoritative voice'
Turkey to Take Part in New Ukraine Peace Talks – Zelensky
President Erdogan will join next round of talks to end the Ukraine conflict in Malta on October 28-29
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'grueling winter'
Russian Strikes Kill 3, Wound 4 in Ukraine
Russia tries to suppress a Ukrainian counteroffensive with heavy shelling in Kherson, Dnipropertrovsk and Donetsk regions.
2 Min read
rostov-on-don
Putin Visits Military HQ for Ukraine Offensive – Kremlin
Army chief of staff Valery Gerasimov met with Putin to update him on the state of the Ukraine offensive.
1 Min read
special plane
Russia Says Sending 27 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said a special plane sent wheat, sugar and pasta to be handed over to the Egyptian Red Crescent.
1 Min read
foreign agent
U.S. Journalist Working for Radio Free Europe Detained in Russia
Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor with the U.S. Congress-funded outlet's Tatar-Bashkir service, was charged with failing to register as a foreign agent.
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improving positions
Putin Sees Gains on Ukraine Frontlines, Including Avdiivka
Kyiv reported "heated" fighting around Avdiivka Saturday, saying Russian forces had "not stopped assaulting" it for days in their attempt to surround it...
2 Min read
dear friend
Putin Expected in Beijing, More Dependent Than Ever on China
Putin's strategic dependence on China has only grown since his invasion of neighboring Ukraine thrust his country into international isolation.
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reduced to rubble
Journalist in Severe Condition, Young Daughter Killed in Russia
Khaybar Akifi was severely wounded in a drone attack that also killed his four-year-old daughter and his wife's parents in Russia's border region of Belgorod...
2 Min read
grey-haired
Ex-Prigozhin Aide to Oversee Volunteer Fighters in Ukraine – Kremlin
Wagner commander Andrei Troshev, a retired colonel, was one of the leaders of the mercenary outfit's operations in Syria.
2 Min read
ARREST WARRANT
Russia Puts ICC President on Wanted List
The Hague-based court announced an arrest warrant for Putin for allegedly unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children, which is a war crime.
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political prisoner
Putin Critic Kara-Murza Brought To Siberian Penal Colony
Russian opposition politician was jailed for 25 years on treason charges and for denouncing Moscow's Ukraine offensive.
2 Min read
fresh attack
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Russia's Kursk - Official
A Ukrainian drone strike hit an administrative building in the center of Russia's southern Kursk city.
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Blame-shifting
Russia Says Armenians Added ‘Fuel to Fire’ in Azerbaijan Conflict
"Unfortunately, the leadership of Armenia from time to time adds fuel to the fire itself," said Foreign Minister Lavrov.
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'hybrid war'
Russia Accuses West of 'De Facto' Fighting in Ukraine
Westerners are "de facto fighting against us, using the hands and bodies of Ukrainians," said Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
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overnight attack
Scores of Ukrainian Drones Downed Over Annexed Crimea, Western Russia
Oleg Kryuchkov, adviser to the Kremlin-installed governor of annexed Crimea, asked residents "to remain calm."
1 Min read
air defense
Russia Says 4 Ukrainian Drones Destroyed
The drones were destroyed over the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine and over the Oryol region, further toward Moscow.
1 Min read
strategic allies
Russia Hails 'Similarity' of China's Position on U.S., Ukraine
The statement came after China's Wang Yi kicked off a four-day visit to Moscow with a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
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fresh attacks
Russia Claims 13 Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Over Crimea, Moscow
Russia said it repelled Ukrainian drone attacks over several parts of Crimea, outer Moscow and the Belgorod and Voronezh regions on Sunday.
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waving goodbye
North Korea's Kim Leaves Russia, Given Drones as Gift
Kim's first official visit abroad since the coronavirus pandemic has fanned fears that Moscow and Pyongyang will defy sanctions and strike an arms deal...
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Kursk bombardment
Ukrainian Strike Kills 1 in Russian Village – Authorities
A man was killed in a Kursk region village after receiving shrapnel injuries, according to Governor Roman Starovoit.
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‘Hostile state’
North Macedonia Expels 3 Russian Diplomats
Skopje had informed Russia’s ambassador that three of his colleagues were proclaimed personae non grata.
1 Min read
competing claims
Russia Denies Losing Frontline Village to Ukraine Forces
Russia's military said Ukraine was "trying in vain to dislodge Russian troops in the localities of Andriivka and Klishchiivka."
1 Min read
'unlike on Earth'
Two Russians, American Reach Space Station
Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub and NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara lifted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan earlier Friday...
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extended tour
North Korea's Kim Inspects Key Weapons, Warship With Russian Defense Chief
Shoigu showed Kim the Kinzhal missile system on the MiG-31I missile carrier. They then boarded frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov with anti-submarine weapons...
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'historic meeting'
Putin Accepts Kim's Invitation to Visit North Korea
The leaders' summit ended with Russian promises of help with North Korea's fledgling space program, while Putin told reporters he saw "possibilities" for...
3 Min read
overnight operation
Russian Ships Damaged in Ukrainian Strike on Annexed Crimea
Ten missiles and three drones were used in the attack that Russia's Defense Ministry said damaged two warships that had been undergoing repairs.
2 Min read
air defense
Russia Says 2 Ukrainian Drones Downed Over Belgorod
The Russian Ministry of Defense said the incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. local time.
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illegal profits
U.S. Court Jails Russian Hacker 9 Years for Stock Cheating Scam
In February, businessman Vladislav Klyushin was convicted by a federal court in Boston for hacking and securities fraud.
1 Min read
air defense
Russia Downs 3 Drones on Approach to Moscow
Two drones were destroyed in regions northwest and one southwest of the capital, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
1 Min read
water attack
Russia Says Destroyed 4 Ukrainian Military Boats Carrying Troops in Black Sea
The Russian Defense Ministry said the boats were "traveling in the direction of Cape Tarkhankut on the Crimean coast," but did not provide further details...
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