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6 Go on Trial Over London Arson Attack Blamed on Russia's Wagner Group

The attack was carried out on a business in London involved in shipping goods to Ukraine.

Putin Tells Trump Russia Has to Respond to Ukrainian Attacks

"It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace," Trump said.

Senior NATO Official to MT: We Expect Putin to Retaliate Against Ukraine for ‘Spider’s Web’ Operation

“I think Russia will use this to cover and justify additional, heavier strikes and stalling negotiations,” the official said.

We Analyzed New Drone Footage of Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web

The Moscow Times examined new footage released by Ukraine's Security Service, showing a range of aircraft targeted across four air bases.

Aeroflot to Build Jet Engine Repair Plant in 2028 as Sanctions Spark Concerns

The plant would be able to perform up to 70 major engine repairs per year, Aeroflot’s CEO said.

Putin Accuses Ukraine of Wanting Ceasefire to Rearm and Prepare ‘Terrorist Attacks’

Putin accused Ukraine of being behind the bridge attacks in the Bryansk region and wanting a truce to “pump the regime with Western arms.”

Russia Seeks to Deploy 10K More Troops to Moldovan Breakaway Region, PM Says

Prime Minister Dorin Recean accused Moscow of interfering in Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary elections in September to achieve this goal.

Kremlin Says More Russia-Ukraine Talks Await After Peace Terms Reviewed

“Obviously, it will take some time to review the memoranda that have been exchanged,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Wednesday.

At Least 10 Arrested Around Russia as People Lay Flowers in Honor of Alexei Navalny’s Birthday

Eight people, including a former city councilwoman and a journalist, were arrested after laying flowers at a monument to victims of political repression...

Russian Drone Strikes Injure 3 Civilians, Ukrainian Strike Injures One

The injuries were reported one day after officials said Russian attacks had killed at least seven civilians and injured dozens more in Ukraine’s Sumy...

Russia Says 'No Damage' to Crimean Bridge After Ukrainian Attack

Ukraine has repeatedly targeted the bridge since Russia began its full-scale invasion in 2022.

Russian Entrepreneur Kidnapped, Beaten and Released After Bashing Chechens Online

Photos of Shchepikhin released Wednesday show him with bruises on his face.

Family, Mourners Mark Navalny’s Birthday With Moscow Gravesite Memorial

Around 20 people gathered to lay flowers and read prayers on what would have been Navalny's 49th birthday.

Russian Diamond Exports Fall to Decade Low

The Russian diamond sector has been hit hard by Western sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine and a wider global downturn.

Russian Security Chief in Pyongyang for Talks With Kim Jong Un

The two leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine and other issues.

Navalnaya Launches TV Channel to Fight Russian 'Censorship'

The channel, called Future of Russia, will be broadcast via a free-to-air satellite platform run by Reporters Without Borders.

Russian Car Sales Plunge 27.5% Year-on-Year

Over 70% of all new passenger vehicles sold in Russia since the beginning of the year were produced in either 2023 or 2024.

Russia Sentences Volgograd Student to 12 Years in Prison for Sending $40 to Ukraine

Andrei Glukhov, a 21-year-old student with cerebral palsy, was convicted of treason for sending two 1,500-ruble transfers to a Ukrainian bank account.

Russian Investigators Blame Ukraine for Deadly Bridge Blasts Near Border

At least seven people were killed and 113 others were injured when a bridge in the Kursk region collapsed and crushed a train underneath it.

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