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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

Ukraine

Can Avdiivka become a "second Bakhmut"?

Sources suggest Russia may be running out of ammunition or they may be directing their attacks elsewhere, such as Avdiivka.

23/03/2023

Russia

Xi Jinping lands in Moscow to 'promote peace talks'

Xi Jinping visits Moscow amid Putin's international arrest warrant in order to "promote peace talks” over the war in Ukraine.

20/03/2023

Russia

US and Russia resume contact after drone incident over Black Sea

"We take any potential for escalation very seriously," said US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday. "That’s why I believe it’s important to keep the lines of communication open."

16/03/2023

Ukraine

Demining Ukraine's fields after Russian occupation

Farmers in Ukraine, the bread basket of Europe, say they cannot begin sowing season until their fields are defined.

16/03/2023

World News

Bill to punish criticism of Russian 'volunteer fighter groups'

Russian lower house passes bill to make discrediting groups like Wagner punishable by up to 15 years in prison

14/03/2023

Ukraine

Tensions mount after Russian jet struck US drone over the Black Sea

A Russian fighter jet struck an American surveillance drone on Tuesday, forcing the US to bring it down over international waters.

14/03/2023

Switzerland

Russia open to extending Turkey-brokered grain deal by 60 days

A Russian delegation meeting with Turkish, Ukrainian and UN officials in Geneva has announced it has agreed to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative for another 60 days. However, Ukrainian officials say only a 120-day extension is legal, while UN officials say talks are still ongoing.

14/03/2023

Russia

Russian opposition figure faces 25 years in prison on treason charges

Vladimir Kara-Murza is the latest Russian opposition activist on trial for allegedly spreading 'fake news' about the Russian army.

13/03/2023

World News

Russia or 'Moscovia': Zelenskyy considers petition on renaming Russia

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced he will look into a petition - which has received over 25,000 signatures - calling for Russia to be renamed 'Moscovia'

11/03/2023

Ukraine

Zelenskyy condemns attack on Zaporizhzhia power plant

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned Thursday’s attack on the Zaporizhzhia power plant, which caused a temporary power outage and ‘European continent in danger'.

10/03/2023

Ukraine

Battle for Bakhmut continues despite city's limited strategic value

US think tank says that while the city is of limited strategic value a win would be a symbolic one: Russia's composition in the prolonged battle for Bakhmut suggests the Kremlin is running out of cannon fodder.

07/03/2023

Ukraine

Zelenskyy vows 'not to retreat' from Ukrainian city Bakhmut

Ukraine's president has pledged to press on in the fight for Bakhmut, as Russian forces loom on the ruined eastern city.

07/03/2023