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Russia

Russia flexes army muscles at NATO's doors days after drone incursion

Poland closed all border crossings with Belarus as the joint Russia-Belarus military exercises Zapad-2025 begin at NATO’s doorstep. Moscow and Minks claim the drills simulate repelling an attack against Russia and Belarus. But Zapad-2021 masked Russia’s preparations for its invasion of Ukraine.

12/09/2025

Russia

Foreign troops in Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets,’ Putin says

The Russian president said on Friday it is "practically impossible" to reach an agreement with Ukraine on key issues, and also reiterated Moscow’s resolute rejection of a Ukrainian membership in NATO.

05/09/2025

Russia

Putin willing to meet Zelenskyy if he 'comes to Moscow'

Putin expressed willingness on Wednesday to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, but Ukraine's foreign minister rejected the idea. Meanwhile, Trump continues to push for peace talks that would end Russia's war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.

03/09/2025

Russia

Russia plans to withdraw from Europe's anti-torture treaty

Moscow's decision will likely be seen as inconsequential given growing condemnation of widespread human rights abuses committed in Ukraine.

27/08/2025

Cinema

'A disgrace': Woody Allen faces backlash for Russian fest attendance

The American filmmaker took part in a Q&A session via a video link, with pro-Putin Russian director Fyodor Bondarchuk moderating the conversation. Allen’s presence has sparked outrage, with Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs calling it "a disgrace and an insult."

25/08/2025

Europe News

Russia says Kyiv attacked nuclear power plant on Independence Day

The fire at the nuclear power plant in Russia's Kursk region has been extinguished with no injuries reported.

24/08/2025

Russia

Russian dissidents face limbo as Germany halts humanitarian visas

Alexey Moskalyov and his daughter Masha Moskalyova fled Russia after he was imprisoned for discrediting the army. Germany rejected their humanitarian visa, leaving their fate uncertain.

19/08/2025

Russia

Fire at Russian industrial plant kills 11 and injures 130

Local authorities in the Ryazan region declared a day of mourning on Monday.

16/08/2025

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Three injured in drone blast in Russia’s Belgorod region

A drone strike on the Russian city of Belgorod injured three civilians on Thursday, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in a statement.

14/08/2025

Tech News

Russia blocks calls via WhatsApp and Telegram

Russian authorities have long engaged in a deliberate and multipronged effort to rein in the internet.

14/08/2025

Markets

Trump–Putin talks propel Russian markets to 3-month high

Russian stocks have reached a more-than-three-month high, driven by geopolitical momentum ahead of the Trump–Putin summit.

12/08/2025

Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes hit defence industry facilities across Russia

Ukrainian forces have launched a new series of drone strikes against companies involved in supplying the Russian army, some located thousands of kilometres away from the Ukrainian border.

11/08/2025

Tech News

Cyber gulag: How Russia tracks, censors, and controls its citizens

Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated, and even dangerous.

05/08/2025

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WATCH: Russian volcano erupts for first time in centuries

The Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula continued erupting on Monday, a day after it became active for the first time in over 600 years following a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake in the region.

04/08/2025

Russia

Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow days before US sanctions hit Russia

The US president’s special envoy for the Middle East and Russia Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow midweek, just two days before Trump’s deadline for the Kremlin to reach a deal with Ukraine or face significant tariffs.

04/08/2025

Europe News

Syria wants Russia 'by our side,' foreign minister says in Moscow

Despite having been on opposite sides of the battle lines during the civil war, the new rulers in Damascus, headed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharra, have taken a pragmatic approach to relations with Moscow.

31/07/2025

Russia

Watch the video: Several injured in Russia after massive earthquake

Several people were injured after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off of Russia's Kamchatka coast. Local officials said all those who were hurt are in a stable condition.

30/07/2025

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Russia’s Far East rocked by major quake, tsunami alerts issued

One of the strongest earthquakes in decades struck Russia’s Far East on Wednesday, sending tsunami waves across the Pacific and forcing evacuations in several affected regions.

30/07/2025

Russia

Aeroflot cancels flights after pro-Ukrainian hackers disrupt systems

Aeroflot cancelled dozens of flights after a pro-Ukrainian hacker group, Silent Crow, claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the airline's systems.

28/07/2025

Travel News

Moscow starts first direct passenger flights to North Korea in decades

The first flight operated by Russian carrier Nordwind took off from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday.

28/07/2025

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Russian airstrike injures dozens in Kharkiv, including newborn baby

At least 37 people were injured in a Russian airstrike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Thursday, including a 10-year-old child and a 28-day-old baby, authorities said.

24/07/2025

Russia

Passenger plane crashes in Russia killing all 49 people on board

According to preliminary data, 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members were on board.

24/07/2025

Russia

Russia ramps up drone production using teenage workers, video shows

The Yelabuga plant in Russia, employing teenagers, produces thousands of drones each month to further strengthen Putin's strategy of nightly attacks on Ukrainian cities and other civilian targets.

21/07/2025

Tech News

Russia's mobile internet shutdowns may limit net freedom

Russian and Ukrainian drones use cellphone internet networks to operate, so shutdowns are one way authorities try to counter the attacks.

18/07/2025

Culture news

Smell like Putin: Russia releases scented candle to promote patriotism

The candles cost around €6 and promise to fill a room with a unique fragrance in just 30 minutes. From "Aroma Putin Black Vanilla" to "Symbol of the Russian Empire", some are citing this olfactive merchandising as further proof of the cult of personality in Russia.

15/07/2025

Europe News

Euroviews. How Serbia's turn to the West provoked Putin’s reaction

It is to be seen if Putin has yet crossed Trump’s “red line” and if Washington is willing to unleash more painful sanctions on Russia. One thing is clear – Moscow’s continued defiance and rogue activities in its neighbourhoods have awakened the Trump administration, Ambassador John B. Craig writes.

14/07/2025