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Alleged white phosphorous attack by Russia on Ukrainian village

Sixteen houses were destroyed by Russian airstrikes overnight on Saturday in the Ukrainian village of Bezruky, with Ukrainian officials claiming that Russia had used cluster phosphorous munitions to target civilian infrastructure.

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Thousands pay last respects to Gorbachev in Moscow, Putin a no-show

The last leader of the Soviet Union, who died Tuesday at the age of 91, will be buried at Moscow’s Novodevichy cemetery next to his wife, Raisa.

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International Military Tattoo opens in Moscow

The opening ceremony of the Spasskaya Tower Music Festival and Military Tattoo took place on Thursday evening on Moscow's Red Square.

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Region near Moscow declares state of emergency over forest fires

Smoke from the blazes in the Ryazan region reached Moscow last week.

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Stars: Nearly identical coffee shop chain replaces Starbucks in Moscow

Seattle-based Starbucks was one of the most visible of the wave of foreign companies that pulled out of Russia in response to Russia's war in Ukraine. Local entrepreneurs now reopened the closed stores under a new name.

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In Kostyantynivka, opinion is divided over Russia's war in Ukraine

Some express nostalgia for Soviet times, while others slam Russia's invasion of its neighbour.

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Ukraine war: The latest developments you need to know

From Ukraine hoping to see the UN-brokered grain exports deal yield results to Russia's top diplomat looking for allies in Africa, these are some of the key developments in the war from Monday.

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Russians defy crackdown to find small ways of protesting Ukraine war

Facing arrest and draconian prison sentences, some Russians are still finding ways to voice their opposition to the Kremlin's aggression in Ukraine.

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Russian opposition figure jailed amid his criticism of Ukraine war

The Kremlin critic was handed a 15-day prison sentence for allegedly disobeying police officers.

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Moscow renames US embassy street after Donetsk separatists

The move forces the US embassy to refer to the Donetsk People's Republic, which Washington does not recognise as an independent state.

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Watch: Protester disrupts launch of rebranded McDonald's in Moscow

"Bring back Big Mac," shouted the protester.

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Fire engulfs Moscow business centre, people feared trapped

Authorities said 125 people have been evacuated from the building, with rescue crews searching for anyone who might still be inside.

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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is facing a further 15 years in jail

The most prominent critic of Vladimir Putin wrote on Instagram this week that the fresh charges against him include "inciting illegal protests" and creating an "extremist group".

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Watch: Victory Day military parade as Putin accuses West over Ukraine

Critics accused the Russian leader of turning history on its head in his speech, by comparing today's action in Ukraine to that of Soviet forces in repelling Hitler.

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Moscow fine-tunes Victory Day parade in midst of Ukraine invasion

Russia's military has been busy rehearsing for the country's annual Victory Day Parade on Monday as the war in Ukraine continues.

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Vladimir Putin holds talks with Antonio Guterres

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow.

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Dozens detained in Russia for protesting "military operation" in Ukraine

Russia detains more than 250 people for protesting its "military operations" in Ukraine, as the conflict continues for a third week.

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Iggy Pop 'stands with Ukraine' as acts pull out of Moscow's Park Live

It's a far cry from the antics of 1989...

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'The right thing to do': McDonald's closes all restaurants in Russia

“Our values mean we cannot ignore the needless human suffering unfolding in Ukraine,” the company's president and CEO said.

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Dancers resign from Russian Bolshoi ballet over Ukraine

The pair, who are Italian and Brazilian nationals, cite the war in Ukraine as they exit the Russian cultural institution.