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Festival of lights near St Petersburg opens with a call for dialogue

'Light Nights' is a light show which opened its fourth edition in Gatchina, Russia.

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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.

Germany

Euroviews. Germany must keep the lights on without burning down the house | View

"A diversified supply, capable of meeting our energy needs now without compromising our climate goals – it's a tricky prospect to pull off, but failure is not an option," argues Thomas Matussek.

Ukraine

Russia has 'lost territory larger than Denmark' in Ukraine war

Experts claim that Russia has made "negligible gains" in its military campaign.

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Russia

Anti-torture activist hospitalised after attack at his home in Russia

Igor Kaliapin is best known in Russia for founding the NGO Team Against Torture and was appointed to the Kremlin's Human Rights Council.

Russia

Six months on, Russians' shock at Ukraine invasion 'has abated'

Six months after Moscow's invasion, the shock that swept some corners of Russian society has largely abated, says one expert.

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Europe's gas prices have broken a new record. How high can they go?

The latest announcement from Gazprom sent gas prices to an all-time high, raising the alarm across the continent.

Ukraine

Six months of resilience amid devastation: The Ukraine war in pictures

During six months of war in Ukraine, photographers have captured images that show the full impact of Russia's invasion. These are some of the most profound.

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Hundreds of Russian history enthusiasts re-enacting the Battle of the Ice.

Hundreds of Russian history enthusiasts re-enacting the Battle of the Ice, in Samolva, Russia.

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Six months of war in Ukraine

It's been six months since Russia launched its full scale invasion on Ukraine

Russia

Tributes paid to murdered daughter of Russian ideologue Dugin

She was killed by a car bomb on Saturday night on the outskirts of Moscow.

Russia

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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Russians celebrate National Flag Day

Russia's largest national flag, covering 1,000 square metres, was unfurled on Monday at Moscow's Victory Museum.

Russia

At least 16 killed after two trucks collide with minibus in Russia

Kyrgyzstan's foreign ministry says that 14 of its citizens were among the victims.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: The top developments you need to know from the weekend

From Zelenskyy's warning that Russia might do something 'cruel' in the upcoming days to more US weapons being sent to Ukraine, here are the most important developments you need to know from the weekend.

Russia

Nord Stream: Gazprom to suspend gas deliveries to Europe for 3 days

A 10-day maintenance shutdown in July had previously raised concerns among European countries, which have been trying for months to diversify their supplies.

Ukraine

Putin 'agrees' to send IAEA inspection team to Ukraine nuclear plant

Putin agreed that the mission should pass through Ukraine and not Russia, which is what Kyiv and its Western partners want.

Italy

Fears grow over Russian interference in Italy's election

Medvedev had called on Europeans to "punish" their "stupid" governments for opposing Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

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Here's where EU countries stand on tourist visa bans for Russians

EU foreign affairs ministers are scheduled to discuss the issue during an informal meeting in Prague on 30-31 August.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Six key developments to know about today

Here is our daily round-up of developments in Russia's war in Ukraine.