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Russian Military Electronics Supplier Faces Shutdown Over Underpriced State Contracts

Optron-Stavropol, a supplier of power semiconductors for MiG, Sukhoi and Tupolev aircraft, as well as the next-generation MC-21 airliner, halted operations...

Russian Strikes Kill 19 in Ukrainian Region Under Pressure

Missile strikes damaged a passenger train, schools and medical facilities in Dnipro, as Russian forces continue to press toward the region’s border.

Putin Signs Watered-Down Version of Russian Language Protection Law

The original bill, submitted to the State Duma in late 2023, was criticized for being overreaching and legally flawed.

Russia Is in a ‘Fight for the Future’ Against Western Innovation, Rostec Chief Says

The Rostec CEO outlined a vision for Russia’s path forward built on self-reliance, innovation and sovereign development.

Russian Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Stateless People to Join Military

Lawmakers have said they hope to attract up to 5,000 stateless army recruits after the bill is signed into law.

Rosaviatsia Expands Middle East Flight Restrictions

Civilian aviation authorities banned Russian aircraft from using the airspace above Qatar after Iranian rocket attacks on a U.S. airbase there.

In a Prolonged Israel-Iran Conflict, Russia’s Economy Stands to Reap the Benefits

Moscow benefits most from a protracted conflict that leaves uncertainty over energy supplies but does not spill over into all-out war.

Kremlin Says It Would Welcome Iran-Israel Truce as Trump’s Ceasefire Plan Fails

Moscow also bristled at the suggestion it offered only symbolic support to Iran, accusing critics of trying to “spoil” relations with its ally.

Russia to Drop Ukrainian Language From School Curriculum – Kommersant

The Education Ministry cited the “changed geopolitical situation” as the reason for its decision.

Kamchatka Tour Firms Say Surprise Military Drills Costing Industry Over $600K

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced that the naval drills in the Pacific Ocean would run from June 16 to June 30.

Trump Blasts Medvedev Over Iran Nuclear Comments

Russia’s former president had earlier suggested that “a number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads.”

Russia vs. the World: New Data Exposes Putin’s Struggle to Attract Global South Investment

Moscow is still a long way from persuading its much-touted Global South partners to place real trust in the Russian economy, as two recent indicators show...

ICC Urged to Investigate Wagner's Promotion of Atrocities in Africa – AP

The report submitted to the ICC argues that the circulation of material depicting atrocities constitutes a war crime in addition to the actions themselves...

Russian Investigators Conclude Crocus Terror Probe, Claim Attack Was Carried Out ‘in Ukraine’s Interests’

Russia’s Investigative Committee repeated earlier claims by President Vladimir Putin that the attackers attempted to flee to Ukraine after the mass shooting...

Swiss Coach’s Controversial Move to CSKA Moscow Risks Violating Sanctions – Blick

CSKA’s owner, the state development corporation VEB, is under U.S., EU and Swiss sanctions for its role in helping finance Russia’s war economy.

Prosecutors Seek 14.5-Year Prison Sentence for Ex-Deputy Defense Minister Ivanov

Timur Ivanov was arrested in April 2024, part of what would later become a wider Kremlin crackdown on corruption within the Defense Ministry.

Wildfires in Zabaikalsky Region Trigger Evacuations Near Capital City

Authorities temporarily closed sections of a federal highway connecting the region to the Chinese border amid the blazes.

Russian Factories Hired Nearly 50K Foreign Workers in 2024 – Labor Ministry

The latest data comes as Russia grapples with a shrinking domestic workforce.

Russian Barrage Kills 10 in Kyiv, Including 11-Year-Old Girl

The latest strikes came less than a week after another attack on Kyiv killed at least 28 people.

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