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United Kingdom Targets Transneft in ‘Biggest Sanctions Package’ Since 2022 Invasion

London also sanctioned 175 companies in the Dubai-based 2Rivers group, which British authorities accuse of being one of the world’s largest “shadow...

In Photos: 4 Years In, Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Drags On

From Ukrainians living through blackouts to cities on the front line, scenes from the full-scale war as it enters its fifth year.
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FSB Investigating Telegram Founder Pavel Durov on Terrorism Allegations

The billionaire CEO is being investigated on accusations of “assisting terrorist activity” on the popular messaging app.

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Explosion in Moscow Kills Police Officer After Attacker Detonates Bomb

The blast occurred just after midnight at Savyolovsky railway station square, Russia’s Interior Ministry said.
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Putin Spotlights Nuclear Triad, Awards Officers on Defender of the Fatherland Day

President Vladimir Putin marked Defender of the Fatherland Day by promising to improve Russia’s nuclear triad and handing out state awards to officers...
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Kazakhstan Tells U.S. It Has Priority in Local Lukoil Buyout Bid

Lukoil accounts for about 2% of global oil production, with roughly one quarter of that coming from its international operations.
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Ukrainian Drone and Missile Strikes Disrupt Power, Heating, Water in Belgorod Region

The region has endured recurring electricity, water and heating outages since January, amid continued cross-border attacks. 
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Ukraine Drones Spark Fire at Key Transneft Oil Hub in Tatarstan

Kaleykino serves as a critical receiving and mixing terminal that aggregates crude oil flows from several Russian regions.
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‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Wins BAFTA for Best Documentary

The film provides a rare glimpse at how Russian schools have become tools of state propaganda.
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Russian Overnight Strikes Across Ukraine Kill 3

The attacks followed a barrage of Russian missiles and drones that struck infrastructure across Ukraine Sunday.
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Ukraine’s Zelensky Accuses Putin of Starting World War III

Zelensky told the BBC that the war was the Russian leader’s attempt to impose a “different way of life” on the world.
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Missiles Pound Kyiv Ahead Of Russian Invasion Anniversary

Explosions rocked Ukraine's capital Kyiv early on Sunday with officials warning of a ballistic missile attack, just two days before the fourth anniversary...
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China Exporting Drones to Russia Via Thailand – Bloomberg

Russia imported $125 million worth of drones from Thailand in the first 11 months of 2025, some 88% of Thailand’s total drone exports.
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FT Uncovers Network of Shell Firms Exporting $90Bln in Sanctioned Russian Oil

The network was discovered because all of them use the same private email server, the FT said.
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After Initial Restraint, Russian State TV Acknowledges Athletes’ Olympic Success

“This is Russia’s first medal in Italy,” a presenter said of AIN athlete Nikita Filippov's silver medal in ski mountaineering.
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Kursk Construction Boss Jailed 9 Years in Border Defense Embezzlement Case

Vladimir Lukin was found guilty of siphoning off $2 million intended for the construction of fortifications near the border with Ukraine.
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Roskomnadzor Accuses Telegram of Enabling Black Market of Personal Data

The state regulator claimed the messaging app failed to crack down on third-party services that gather and sell the personal data of Russians.
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Regions Calling: Kremlin Clamps Down on Communists Ahead of State Duma Elections

Communist Party members in the Altai region are under increasing pressure ahead of the State Duma elections. Experts say that's by design.
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Kyiv Says It Thwarted Russian Plot to Kill Ukrainian Political Figures

Seven people were arrested in Ukraine during police raids, while three others were arrested in Moldova.
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