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Nadezhdin Banned From Leaving Russia Ahead of Court Hearing

Boris Nadezhdin, who gained prominence during a failed 2024 presidential bid on a pro-peace platform, was designated as a “foreign agent” last week...

‘Things Should Get Easier Now’: Russian Military Bloggers Cheer Ukraine’s Defense Minister Shake-Up

Pro-Kremlin military bloggers called Mykhailo Fedorov “far too smart and effective an enemy.”

Gazprom’s Shares Sink to Record Low

Gazprom’s stock tumbled more than 5% to a low of 83.98 rubles per share around noon Moscow time, breaking past its previous record low of 84 rubles per...

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Bodies of Over 530 Fallen Soldiers

Ukraine received 501 bodies of its soldiers while handing Russia the remains of 31 soldiers, Shamsail Saraliyev, a State Duma lawmaker, told RBC.

HSE University Offers Free Tuition to Applicants Who Sign Military Contracts

HSE said tuition-free spots would also be offered to applicants who fail to meet the university’s entrance exam requirements if they enlist in the army...

VK Sells RuStore to Developer’s CEO Following EU Sanctions

RuStore was created as a domestic Android alternative, stepping in after Apple and Google limited access for Russian users.

Ukrainian Drone Attack Killed Chief Engineer at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, Russia Says

Russian authorities said a Ukrainian drone had struck a service car between the plant's site and the town of Enerhodar, killing the engineer, Alexander...

At Least 3 Killed in Ukrainian Attacks Across Russia

The Defense Ministry said it intercepted 375 Ukrainian drones across Russia and Crimea between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

Russia’s MFA Urges Citizens in Gulf Countries to Take Precautions as Iran and U.S. Exchange Strikes

The Kremlin said it “regrets” the latest escalation in the Middle East, which it said is preventing Washington from focusing on its role as mediator...

Moscow Court Rejects Jailed Former Deputy Defense Minister’s Bid to Fight in Ukraine

Timur Ivanov, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison on corruption charges, had sought to sign a military contract — a common path for Russian convicts...

Russian Couple Detained in Istanbul for Reading Bible in Hagia Sofia

The sixth-century church and UNESCO site lost its museum status in 2020 and was reconverted to a mosque.

Russian Attack on Odesa Kills 3 as Ukraine Strikes Ships in Black Sea

Ukraine's top drone commander said Wednesday that Kyiv hit 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

Russia and U.S. Agree to Extend ISS Operations Through 2030

The extension announcement came shortly after a Russian Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft successfully docked with the ISS earlier Tuesday.

Switch to Biking to Save Fuel, Stavropol Governor Tells Officials as Shortages Persist

From Tuesday, members of the regional government will need the governor's personal approval to travel outside the regional capital, Governor Vladimir Vladimirov...

Russia-China Trade Grows 25.6% in First Half of 2026

The rebound marks a reversal from 2025, when bilateral trade fell for the first time in five years.

State of Emergency Declared in Parts of Sverdlovsk Region Over Severe Storms and Flooding

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms struck the Ural Mountains region last Friday, knocking out electricity across 25 towns and villages.

Japan Admits Need to Counter Espionage After Russian ‘Den of Spies’ Report

The New York Times reported that thanks to "weak espionage laws," Moscow was using Japan as a hub for intelligence gathering and procurement of dual-use...

St. Petersburg Election Candidate Jailed 10 Days for Old Social Media Posts

Yaroslav Kostrov, who leads a group campaigning to preserve St. Petersburg’s historic architecture, is now barred from seeking elected office for one...

Russia Prepares to Reroute Grain Exports From Sea of Azov After Ukrainian Attacks

Shipping in the Sea of Azov remained restricted on Tuesday, according to Reuters sources, marking the biggest disruption to the Black Sea grain trade...

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