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Who is Russia's new defence minister and why did Putin appoint him?

Putin's recent appointment of Belousov, a civilian, as Russia's new defence minister suggests a change in approach to the war at a critical time for Ukraine's under-resourced army.

16/05/2024

Russia

'No limits' relationship: Putin to visit Beijing on Xi's invitation

Russia's Vladimir Putin will make a two-day state visit to China this week in the latest show of unity between the two authoritarian allies.

14/05/2024

Russia

Putin names new defence minister and moves Shoigu to security council

Nikolai Patrushev, a former spy chief who has led the country's security council since 2008, is yet to be appointed to another position, suggesting a potential shakeup of Putin's inner circle.

13/05/2024

Europe News

Russian governor reports civilian casualties from Ukrainian shelling

An apartment block partially collapsed in the Russian border city of Belgorod Sunday. Officials blamed Ukrainian shelling and said there were deaths, without specifying a number.

12/05/2024

Russia

Putin reappoints technocrat prime minister as fifth term kicks off

Russian legislators will approve a new Putin cabinet in a rubber-stamp exercise following an election from which genuine opponents were excluded.

10/05/2024

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WATCH: Russia celebrates 79th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany

Russia on Thursday wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, a celebration of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

09/05/2024

Europe News

Russia marks Victory Day as Putin rails against West's 'arrogance'

“Russia will do everything to prevent global confrontation, but will not allow anyone to threaten us,” he said. “Our strategic forces are in combat readiness.”

09/05/2024

Russia

Putin sworn in for fifth term while his war in Ukraine continues

Many — but not all — EU member states boycotted the inauguration ceremony after an appeal from the bloc's foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell.

06/05/2024

Russia

The Kremlin announces nuclear weapons drills on Putin's orders

The move comes after an acrimonious exchange with senior Western officials, labelled by Moscow as 'provocative threats'.

06/05/2024

Russia

Russia adds Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on its wanted list

Ukraine’s foreign ministry dismissed Zelenskyy’s inclusion on the list and said it is seen as evidence of Russia's desperation.

04/05/2024

Russia

Moscow exhibition shows off Western arms captured from Ukraine

Military hardware, including tanks, captured by Russia in Ukraine, are on display in Victory Park for a month-long open-air exhibition leading up to the country’s Victory Day celebrations.

01/05/2024

Russia

Seven dead in attack on Russian police checkpoint

The same gunmen had previously attacked another checkpoint a week earlier, according to Russian authorities.

29/04/2024

Climate

Why was Russia caught off guard by huge floods this month?

Mass floods in Russia have thrown a spotlight on the country’s approach to managing the increasing risks it faces from climate change.

27/04/2024

Russia

Russian actress fined over posts calling for peace in Ukraine

Anastasia Ivleeva fell foul of a law that sanctions remarks discrediting the Russian military.

25/04/2024

Russia

A Russian deputy defence minister appears in court on bribery charges

Timur Ivanov is accused of accepting a massive bribe when he was one of Russia's 12 deputy defence ministers.

24/04/2024

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WATCH: Russia and Kazakhstan continue to grapple with floods

According to Russian authorities, more than 500 properties remain flooded in 17 settlements in Russia's eastern Tyumen region, while some 3,500 people have been evacuated.

23/04/2024

Tech News

Russian court sentences Meta spokesman in swift trial in abstentia

A court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison.

23/04/2024

Russia

100,000 evacuated after floods hit Russia and Kazakhstan

Flooding in Russia and Kazakhstan has prompted the evacuation of more than 100,000 - with aid being delivered to affected regions.

12/04/2024

Russia

Russian forces kill two suspected of plotting terror attacks

The Kremlin has spread unsubstantiated theories about a recent attack near Moscow that claimed nearly 150 lives.

11/04/2024

Russia

'Very tense' situation as floods in Russia see thousands evacuated

More than 100,000 people have fled their homes in Russia and neighbouring Kazakhstan.

10/04/2024

Russia

Rare protest rocks Russia after dam bursts near Kazakh border

Around 10,000 homes in the Orenburg region were flooded, with water levels continuing to rise, according to Russian state media.

09/04/2024

Russia

Russian officials again try to link Moscow concert attack to Ukraine

The attack on the Crocus venue was claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State terror group, which recruits heavily from former Soviet states in central Asia.

05/04/2024

Russia

Russian human rights defender Oleg Orlov turns 71 in prison

Russia's oldest human rights organisation has said the critic of the war in Ukraine is being treated inhumanely.

04/04/2024

Russia

Ukraine apparently mounts deepest drone strike inside Russia to date

With badly needed battlefield weapons and ammunition supplies dwindling, Ukraine is hitting Russia from the air.

02/04/2024

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WATCH: Ambassadors lay flowers at site of Moscow concert hall massacre

WATCH: Foreign diplomats in Russia lay flowers at the site of last week’s attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 144 people.

30/03/2024

Russia

US, EU, Africa and Latin America ambassadors lay flowers

The ambassadors laid flowers at the site of last week's attack on a Moscow concert hall where at least 144 people were killed by a group of gunmen

30/03/2024