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UN agency finds Russia responsible for downing flight MH17 in 2014

The Netherlands and Australia brought the case against Russia before the Montreal-based global aviation agency in 2022.

13/05/2025

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Russia attacks Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum

Ten drones launched by Russia overnight were shot down by air defence units, Ukraine's air force reported.

13/05/2025

Russia

Putin stays silent on ceasefire and offers ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine

The proposal for direct talks with Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and four European leaders, with the backing of the US, demanded that Moscow agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday

11/05/2025

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Russia holds Victory Day parade in Moscow amid its war in Ukraine

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was the lone EU leader to attend the Moscow military parade on Friday despite Brussels' warnings not to do so.

09/05/2025

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Russia marks 80th anniversary of Nazi defeat with military parade

Russia is marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat with a military parade on Red Square, attended by President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders.

09/05/2025

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Putin welcomes Xi as ‘main guest’ for Victory Day

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a ceremonial welcome from Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow's grand St George Hall, where both leaders reaffirmed their deepening strategic partnership.

08/05/2025

Russia

Putin wants to meet Trump, but does Trump want to meet Putin?

A meeting between the Russian and US leaders is "clearly on the radar," the Kremlin spokesperson said. But as Moscow seems to be sending signals about its willingness to meet, what is Washington's response?

08/05/2025

Russia

Putin welcomes China's Xi in Moscow ahead of Victory Day

The Russian president applauded China and Russia's partnership and called "the combat brotherhood" of the two nations a key pillar to its strategic cooperation, as Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continues.

08/05/2025

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Ukrainian drones paralyse Moscow airspace for three days in row

Ukrainian drones caused massive disruptions at Moscow airports days before Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday. At least 60,000 people had their trips delayed or cancelled, with around 350 flights reportedly affected.

07/05/2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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