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Russia

African leaders arrive in Russia for summit

It's the second Russia-Africa summit since 2019. But on the eve of the event the number of attending heads of state had shrunk from 43 to 17, a drop that the Kremlin blamed on Western interference.

26/07/2023

Ukraine

Did Ukrainians celebrate the attack of the Crimea bridge in a bar?

A video shared by a Hungarian TV station purports to show Ukrainians in a packed pub celebrating the recent attack on the Kerch bridge linking Russia to annexed Crimea. But did that really happen?

24/07/2023

Europe News

Doubts remain over Black Sea grain deal as renewal deadline draws near

The agreement was negotiated by the United Nations between the warring countries, Russia and Ukraine.

10/07/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine accused of using indiscriminate landmines

Eleven civilian casualties, including one death and multiple leg amputations, were recorded from mines by the rights group.

30/06/2023

Russia

Muscovites declare support for Putin following Wagner Group rebellion

The Russian capital is calm, with residents outwardly unperturbed by Saturday's Wagner Group uprising

26/06/2023

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Watch: Prigozhin claims to control military HQ in Rostov

Military vehicles take up positions in Rostov

24/06/2023

World News

UN: Ukraine in 'hugely worse' humanitarian situation after dam break

The humanitarian situation in Ukraine is “hugely worse” than before the Kakhovka dam collapsed, the UN's top aid official warned Friday.

10/06/2023

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Watch: rare drone attack on Moscow

A series of drones hit Moscow on Tuesday in an unprecedented attack while Russian drones struck Kyiv for a third straight day as Ukraine gears up for a major counteroffensive against Russian forces.

30/05/2023

Moldova

Tens of thousands rally in Moldova to demand EU membership

Around 75,000 people rallied in Moldova's capital in support of their country joining the European Union, as it has become the centre of a struggle between Moscow and the West.

21/05/2023

Ukraine

Wagner group to stay in Bakhmut despite threats of leaving

The chief of Russia’s Wagner Group stated it had only received ten per cent of the total amount of ammunition promised by the Russian Ministry of Defence.

10/05/2023

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Putin and heads of post-Soviet nations lay wreaths on Victory Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin and six heads of post-Soviet nations took part in Moscow's Victory Day celebrations.

09/05/2023

Ukraine

Kyiv says it intercepted Russian missile with Patriot defence system

Ukraine's military command confirmed the first use of new American Patriot Systems to intercept Russian missiles during a nightly air raid on Thursday.

06/05/2023

Culture news

Post-invasion fashion: Moscow's old Zara store opens its doors as Maag

A Lebanese clothing brand called Maag has taken over a flagship store site in Moscow that had been vacated by Spanish brand Zara when it ceased operations in Russia. Zara, and other brands owned by the same company, sold their shop sites to a Russian business after withdrawing from the country.

28/04/2023

Ukraine

Moscow readies its weapons for Ukraine's counter-offensive

On its sprawling 800km frontline, Russia is preparing for a decisive battle.

27/04/2023

Russia

EU 'becoming militarised', claims Russian FM

Russia's top diplomat said there is now "very little difference" between the EU and NATO.

26/04/2023

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WATCH: Flower tributes at cafe where Russian blogger died

Russian officials said Vladlen Tatarsky was killed Sunday as he was leading a discussion at a cafe on the banks of the Neva River in the historic heart of St. Petersburg.

03/04/2023

World News

Bomb threats close schools across Bulgaria

Bomb threats close schools across Bulgaria as general elections are due on Sunday.

30/03/2023

Sweden

Swedes will be 'sent to their deaths' if they join NATO, warns Moscow

Russia has reignited threats against Sweden and Finland after their historic decision to try and join the Western military alliance.

29/03/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine gets its first Western heavy tanks

Cougars, Challengers, Strykers and Marders are now rumbling around Ukraine, the country's defence minister said on Monday.

28/03/2023

Russia

Russia blames Ukraine for drone blast far from border

Russian authorities blamed a Ukrainian drone for an explosion deep inside the country that wounded three people, including a 16-year-old girl.

26/03/2023