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Russian Attacks Kill 6 in Eastern Ukraine

The strikes come as Ukraine continues to evacuate people from the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region.

Putin Vows Support to North Korea After Devastating Floods

Russian President expressed condolences to his a ally in confrontation with the West after more than 1,000 people are believed to have died in a natural...

Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Airfield, Oil Depot – Source

Ukraine launched overnight drones attack on four southern Russian regions

Russia Adds Zelensky to Criminal 'Wanted' List

There was no immediate comment from authorities in Moscow about the Ukrainian leader being added to the list.

Ukraine Shelling Kills Woman in Russian Border Village

Belgorod village 6 kilometers from the Ukrainian border came under fire

Russia Says Palestinian Leader Abbas 'Postponed' Visit to Moscow

The Palestinian leader's pre-announced visit was canceled due to the escalating situation in the region. The two sides "maintain working contact by telephone"...

Hamas Working to Free 8 Russian-Israeli Hostages – Reports

Russia, which has good relations with Hamas, has begun a diplomatic effort to try to free hostages held in Gaza.

World Watches With Concern as Mutiny Unfolds in Russia

Here is what governments and analysts are saying about the extraordinary situation taking place in nuclear-armed Russia

Leaked Document Outlines Russia’s 2030 Belarus ‘Annexation’ Strategy – Report

The alleged presidential administration paper spells out Minsk’s full-fledged integration with Moscow as part of a so-called "Union State."

opinion Andrei Kolesnikov

Is It Possible to Plan for Life After Putin?

Discussions of how a post-Putin Russia might look have been on the rise for some time, even if such a concept remains wishful thinking for the time being...

U.K. Bans More Exports to Russia, Cuts Ukraine Tariffs

Britain announced it would prevent the export of surveillance and interception equipment.

Russia's Lavrov Warns of 'Real' Danger of World War III

Given the current tensions, Lavrov said the danger of a World War III was "real."

Pro-Russia Protesters Rally in Germany

Germany is home to 1.2 million people of Russian origin and 325,000 from Ukraine.

Berlusconi 'Saddened' by Friend Putin's Behavior

"I cannot and I do not want to hide that I am deeply disappointed by the behavior of Vladimir Putin."

Russia Seeks UN Security Council Meeting on Bucha, Ukraine

UN authorities have yet to publicly state whether a Security Council emergency meeting will take place Monday.

Russia Accused of Causing 'Global Food Crisis' at UN

Sherman and the director of the World Food Program (WFP), David Beasley, reported that Ukraine and Russia, which are both major cereal producers, represent...

Russia's Lavrov Makes First China Visit Since Ukraine War

Unlike many Western nations, China has refused to condemn Russia's invasion and has lagged behind many other countries in providing humanitarian aid to...

Russia Pledge to Deescalate in Ukraine Leaves West Cold

U.S. officials said that while small numbers of Russian forces were indeed stepping back from Kyiv, the vast majority remained.

German States Outlaw Display of Russia's 'Z' War Symbol

Anyone who publicly displays the symbol risks up to three years in jail or a fine.

Georgia's Breakaway Region Sends Troops to Ukraine

In 2008, Russia and Georgia fought a brief but bloody war over South Ossetia.

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