Green News Putin urges authorities to take action as wildfires engulf Siberia Fires that have broken out across south-western Siberia in Russia have killed at least 10 people and damaged hundreds of buildings this week. 10/05/2022
no comment Russia marks WWII victory shadowed by Ukraine Russia marks WWII victory shadowed by Ukraine 09/05/2022
no comment President Putin lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier President Putin lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier 09/05/2022
Russia Watch: Victory Day military parade as Putin accuses West over Ukraine Critics accused the Russian leader of turning history on its head in his speech, by comparing today's action in Ukraine to that of Soviet forces in repelling Hitler. 09/05/2022
Uncovering Europe All you need to know about Russia's Victory Day military parade Euronews' guide to Victory Day in Russia 09/05/2022
Russia Moscow fine-tunes Victory Day parade in midst of Ukraine invasion Russia's military has been busy rehearsing for the country's annual Victory Day Parade on Monday as the war in Ukraine continues. 07/05/2022
Europe Decoded Orban criticises EU plans to sanction head of Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill's support of Putin and the war has already drawn condemnation with Pope Francis warning him not to become "Putin's altar boy". 06/05/2022
Russia Putin apologised for Moscow's Nazism remarks, says Israeli PM's office Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had sparked an outcry by stating that Adolf Hitler had "Jewish blood". 05/05/2022
The Cube Kremlin-backed media are evading EU ban on content, says report The Disinformation Situation Center says Russian state broadcasters are still able to disseminate materials to EU users on social media. 04/05/2022
Biztech news What do we really know about Russia’s 'tsunami-making' nuclear drone? What do we know exactly about Russia’s latest nuclear torpedo, and could it really drown the UK under a radioactive tidal wave? 04/05/2022
Russia Russia accuses Israel of supporting neo-Nazism in Ukraine The comments come just one day after Sergei Lavrov claimed Adolf Hitler had "Jewish blood". 03/05/2022
Sport UEFA imposes more sanctions on Russian teams over war in Ukraine Portugal will now replace Russia at the Women's European Championships this summer. 02/05/2022
Europe News Israel slams Russian FM's comments on Nazism and Ukraine Sergey Lavrov repeated Moscow's baseless claims about 'Nazis' in Ukraine, and also stated falsely that Hitler was partly Jewish, prompting fury in Israel. 02/05/2022
Russia Russia makes last-minute bond payment to avoid default Russia staved off a default on its debt by making a last-minute payment using its precious dollar reserves sitting outside the country, US Treasury officials said. 30/04/2022
no comment Military vehicles roll through Moscow city center ahead of V-Day parade rehearsal On Thursday evening, the centre of Moscow was filled with a wide array of military vehicles, which were seen driving toward Red Square for the first night training of the traditional Victory Day parade, which will be held on May 9th. 29/04/2022
Russia UN key players urge accountability for Russian atrocities in Ukraine The meeting brought together prosecutors and human rights lawyers, and was convened by Albania and France. 28/04/2022
no comment Vladimir Putin holds talks with Antonio Guterres Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow. 27/04/2022
Russia Russia's Gazprom suspends supplies to Poland and Bulgaria State-owned Gazprom is insisting that all payments are made in Russian rubles. 26/04/2022
Biztech news Meta and TikTok fined by Russian courts over LGBT+ content The tech giants have been fined millions of rubles for allowing LGBT "propaganda" on their platforms. 26/04/2022
Russia Two children and teacher killed in shooting at Russian nursery school Authorities say another teacher was injured in the incident in the central town of Veshkayma. 26/04/2022
Russia Russian economy suffers sanctions blow despite Kremlin's denial A closer look shows that the sanctions are taking a bite out of Russia’s economy, which is expected to contract at least 15% this year. 23/04/2022
Money Cryptocurrency miner becomes the latest target in Russian sanctions Officials are concerned that Russia may be using cryptocurrency to avoid pain from the avalanche of sanctions imposed on banks, oligarchs and the energy industry. 21/04/2022
Europe News Russia 'makes first successful test' of nuclear-capable missile Putin claimed the missile test would make Russia's opponents "think twice", but the Pentagon said it did not constitute "a threat" to the US or its allies. 21/04/2022
The Cube Foreign student arrested in Russia on 'Nazism' charges for twerking Investigators say the 21-year-old performed an "obscene dance" in front of a war memorial in Khanty-Mansiysk. 20/04/2022
Biztech news Appeal against Meta's ban for 'extremism' launched in a Russian court Facebook was banned for restricting access to Russian media, while Instagram was blocked after allowing users to vent their anger over Ukraine. 20/04/2022
The Cube Google Maps denies revealing images of Russian military bases Misleading reports about Google Maps were widely shared on social media. 19/04/2022