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Ukrainian drone attacks force Moscow airport closure, Russia says

The drone incursion comes ahead of planned celebrations in the Russian capital to commemorate the end of World War II.

06/05/2025

Europe

Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade and how safe is Moscow?

For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. For the fourth time, the Moscow military parade will take place without high-level guests and with unprecedented security measures, as Russian authorities fear Kyiv might use the opportunity to attack.

05/05/2025

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Russian MoD releases footage of Pacific fleet drills

Russia’s Ministry of Defence has released footage of the nuclear-powered submarine Krasnoyarsk carrying out missile launches during a planned exercise in the Pacific Ocean.

28/04/2025

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French bulldogs given red carpet welcome at Moscow charity event

French bulldogs were given the red carpet treatment in Moscow at a charity event aimed at helping abandoned dogs find new homes.

28/04/2025

Europe

Kremlin announces Ukraine ceasefire for 9 May WWII 'Victory Day'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the full cessation of hostilities on “humanitarian grounds” for Victory Day, which is marked on 9 May, according to the Kremlin.

28/04/2025

Europe

Russia detains suspect in car blast killing of its top general

The suspect, Ignat Kuzin, pleaded guilty to terrorism charges and said he was paid by the Ukrainian Security Service, according to Russian authorities.

27/04/2025

Europe

Russia detains suspect in car blast that killed top general

Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik was killed after a car exploded in the city of Balashikha, near Moscow, on Friday.

27/04/2025

Russia

Russia says it has reclaimed Kursk region, contrary to Ukrainian claim

The news comes as US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Vatican City on the sidelines of the pope's funeral to discuss a potential ceasefire deal.

26/04/2025

Russia

Top Russian general killed in suspected car bombing near Moscow

Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik died in a car blast in the city of Balashikha, some 15 kilometres from the Russian capital. Investigators suspect explosives and have opened a criminal investigation.

25/04/2025

Europe

Putin announces Ukraine ceasefire over Easter amid largest POW swap

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago.

20/04/2025

Russia

Putin praises Musk's Mars plans, compares billionaire to Soviet icon

The Russian president made the comments speaking to students at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University.

17/04/2025

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Volunteers help frogs cross road in Russia to reach spawning sites

The work begins in mid-April and continues for around two months, with more than 700 volunteers taking part every year.

17/04/2025

Europe

US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Russia to discuss Ukraine ceasefire

Ukraine has endorsed a US ceasefire proposal, but Russia has effectively blocked it by imposing far-reaching conditions. European governments have accused Putin of dragging his feet.

11/04/2025

Russia

Ksenia Karelina freed in latest US-Russia prisoner swap

A US-Russian dual national jailed in Russia for treason was freed in a prisoner exchange and is now on her way back to the US, Marco Rubio announced.

10/04/2025

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Wildfires ravage parts of Russia's Far East and Caucasus

Several buildings were destroyed after wildfires broke out on the outskirts of Chita, a city in Russia’s Far East, on Tuesday, according to the Russian Emergency Ministry.

09/04/2025

Russia

Russian court cuts jail sentence of US soldier as diplomatic ties thaw

US Staff Sergeant Gordon Black was jailed by a court in Vladivostok last year for three years and nine months for theft and making threats of murder.

07/04/2025

Earth News

Russia continues December's Kerch Strait oil spill clean-up

Russia continues its Black Sea clean-up operation in the Kerch Strait, after last December’s oil spill from two storm-stricken Russian tankers, according to Russian authorities.

05/04/2025

Europe

Vladimir Putin calls up 160,000 Russians for military service

The decree says conscription applies to all citizens aged between 18 and 30 and covers the period from April to July.

31/03/2025

Russia

China's FM visits Russia amid uncertain Ukraine ceasefire

While Beijing has publicly maintained a neutral stance, China continues to provide diplomatic and economic support to Russia.

31/03/2025

Europe

US dismisses Putin's idea of temporary UN governance in Ukraine

The Russian leader suggested that Ukraine be under temporary UN control until a "competent" government was elected, despite it being contrary to Ukrainian law.

28/03/2025

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Watch Moscow’s squirrels live with AI-powered feeders

Viktor Bokrenev and Olga Gorlova use AI and cameras in Moscow parks to monitor and study squirrels, aiming to enhance urban wildlife conservation.

27/03/2025

EuroVerify

Does international law allow Europe to seize Russian assets?

While Russia has said seizing its assets would amount to 'theft', the question of whether such a move is legal under international law is a thorny one.

21/03/2025

Europe

Ukraine loses biggest town it had occupied in Russia's Kursk region

Ukraine's General Staff has confirmed that it has withdrawn from the town of Sudzha,days after Russia said it had re-captured it.

16/03/2025

Europe

Russia says it has recaptured Sudzha in the Kursk region from Ukraine

More than 200 people were evacuated from Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk region as Moscow carries out an intense aerial campaign to reclaim the area from Ukraine.

15/03/2025

Europe

Putin agrees with US' ceasefire proposal, but says there are ‘nuances’

Russian President Vladimir Putin specifically questioned what would happen to Russia’s Kursk region and the Kremlin's demands, which Moscow refers to as the "root causes" of its all-out invasion of Ukraine.

13/03/2025

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Residential buildings hit in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia

More than 70 drones targeted Moscow but were intercepted, while attacks near the Russian capital caused casualties and damage, according to local officials.

11/03/2025