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1 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Belgorod Region

Belgorod region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said a civilian died when a drone struck his vehicle in the border town of Grayvoron in the morning.

Russians Report Worsening Mental Health Amid Rising Economic Worries – RAS Survey

The findings highlight mounting social strain as Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its fifth year and economic uncertainty persists.

In Photos: Russia Takes Home 8 Gold Medals at 2026 Winter Paralympics

Russia finished third in the medal standings at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy after its athletes won eight gold medals, along with one silver and...

Moscow Region Police Arrest Teenager for Stabbing Another Student

The victim underwent emergency surgery and remains in stable condition, regional health officials said.

Russia Agreed to Stop Recruiting Kenyan Citizens to Fight in Ukraine, FM Says

Kenya’s intelligence services estimate that more than 1,000 Kenyans have been sent to fight with the Russian army in Ukraine.

Telegram Outages Reported Across Russia as Block Rumors Swirl

People in regions throughout the country say they can no longer open the messaging app without a VPN.

Mr. Nobody? Never Heard of Him: Kremlin Says It Hasn’t Seen Oscar-Winning Documentary

“Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” which chronicles the state indoctrination of schoolchildren, won the Oscar for best documentary feature on Sunday.

Weekend Drone Barrage Targets Moscow as Peace Talks Stall

City authorities said that air defense systems destroyed at least 250 drones bound for the capital between Saturday and Sunday.

Russian Consulate in Iran’s Isfahan Closes After Deadly Weekend Attacks

The consulate in Isfahan was previously damaged in an attack on a nearby government building.

Pressure to Reopen Russian Oil Pipeline Like ‘Blackmail’ – Zelensky

Hungary and Slovakia have threatened to block EU aid to Ukraine unless it swiftly reopens the pipeline.

Russia's Voronchikhina Wins Second Gold Medal at Winter Paralympics

The Russians have now climbed to fifth place in the medal table, with nine medals in total.

Ukraine Says Russian Strikes Kill 4 in Kyiv Region

Officials said the attacks targeted "residential buildings, educational institutions, businesses and critical infrastructure."

In Moscow, a Week of Mobile Internet Shutdowns Makes Life a Real Pain

Everyone from ordinary Muscovites to lawmakers has been grappling with the disruptions, which the Kremlin says are “security measures.”

Moscow Summons British and French Ambassadors Over Deadly Ukrainian Attack on Bryansk

Ukraine's military said it used Storm Shadow missiles, developed by Britain and France, in the attack that killed eight people on Tuesday.

Great-Granddaughter of Soviet Leader Nikita Khrushchev Branded ‘Foreign Agent’

Nina Khrushcheva is a Russian-American academic and author who has lived in the United States since 1991.

Income Inequality in Russia Approaching Record Highs, Research Group Says

Income inequality in Russia has risen for four consecutive years and is now approaching the record highs seen during the 2008 financial crisis, the independent...

East Asian Countries Eye Russian Oil Imports Amid Global Energy Shock

Many countries in East Asia rely heavily on oil and gas supplies from the Middle East, most of which flow through the Strait of Hormuz.

Ousted Wildberries Co-Founder Named CEO of Electronics Retailer M.Video

Vladislav Bakalchuk replaces Felix Lieb, who briefly served as M.Video’s CEO in 2025 as the company pushed to expand its online marketplace.

Sweden Seizes False-Flagged Oil Tanker Allegedly Bound for Russia

Sweden’s coast guard said the Sea Owl I is on an EU sanctions list and has transported oil products between Brazil and Russia in recent years.

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