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Russian military denies ‘missile attack’ on Kharkov (VIDEOS)
Footage from the scene exposes inconsistencies in Kiev’s claims, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow
Jan 2, 2026 23:18
UN secretary general ‘deeply concerned’ by Ukrainian New Year’s Eve strike – RIA
Attacks on civilians violate international law and should cease, a spokesman for Antonio Guterres has told the news agency
Jan 2, 2026 19:33
Russia responds to ‘terrorist attacks’ by Kiev – MOD
Strikes were conducted against Ukrainian drone-making sites and energy infrastructure, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
Jan 2, 2026 13:01
Zelensky makes Ukraine’s top spy his chief of staff
The key post has been vacant since Andrey Yermak resigned amid a scandal
Jan 2, 2026 12:27
Death toll rises in Ukrainian strike on New Year’s party in Russia
The Investigative Committee has said it is probing the attack in Kherson Region as a terrorist act
Jan 2, 2026 06:18
Kiev targets Moscow with new wave of drones – mayor
At least 26 UAVs were downed en route to the Russian capital on Thursday night
Jan 2, 2026 01:54
Moscow slams Western silence over New Year’s Eve massacre of civilians
Ignoring Ukrainian acts of “terrorism” is tantamount to “open complicity,” Russia’s UN mission in Geneva has said
Jan 1, 2026 23:47
Ukrainian nationalists commemorate WWII-era Nazi collaborator (VIDEOS)
A torch-lit parade has been held in the city of Lviv marking the 117th birthday of Stepan Bandera
Jan 1, 2026 20:53
Five-year-old boy killed in Ukrainian drone attack – governor
The incident comes in the aftermath of a deadly attack on a cafe in Kherson Region that left two dozen dead, Vladimir Saldo has said
Jan 1, 2026 15:45
Evidence of foiled Kiev attack on Putin residence shared with US – MOD
The Defense Ministry has said it retrieved a flight plan file from the debris of one of the drones downed on Monday
Jan 1, 2026 15:44
Ukrainian drone’s flight plan proves Kiev targeted Putin’s residence – MOD
Russian experts have extracted navigational data from one of the downed UAVs, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
Jan 1, 2026 14:29
RT recaps Kiev’s deadliest attacks on Russian civilians RECAP
The latest Ukrainian drone strike on Kherson Region has claimed the lives of at least two dozen people, including a minor
Jan 1, 2026 12:45
GRAPHIC PHOTOS show aftermath of Ukrainian attack on Russian New Year’s party
At least 24 people were killed and more than 50 others injured in a drone strike in Kherson Region, according to the governor
Jan 1, 2026 10:43
‘A monstrous crime’: Russia condemns deadly Ukrainian New Year’s Eve drone strike RECAP
The attack on a Kherson Region café was deliberately timed to coincide with celebrations to maximize casualties, public figures have said
Jan 1, 2026 09:40
Lukashenko claims he warned Putin about assassination attempt
The Belarusian leader has said intelligence agents picked up Western “rumors” of a planned attack on his Russian counterpart in 2023
Jan 1, 2026 06:58
Two dozen killed in Ukrainian strike on Russian New Year’s celebration – governor
The drone attack in Kherson Region has left over 50 others wounded, Vladimir Saldo has said
Jan 1, 2026 05:53
Ukrainian drones target Moscow during Putin’s New Year address – mayor
At least nine UAVs were intercepted en route to the Russian capital, according to Sergey Sobyanin
Dec 31, 2025 21:42
Putin makes traditional New Year’s address (VIDEO)
Unity and mutual support are driving the country forward to new goals and achievements, the president has said
Dec 31, 2025 21:00
Russian forces expanding buffer zone in Ukraine – senior commander
Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov made the announcement while inspecting the ‘Sever’ (‘North’) group of forces
Dec 31, 2025 20:10
US Embassy extends New Year‘s greetings to Russians
Charge d’Affaires J. Douglas Dykhouse has spoken of “renewal and hope” amid Donald Trump’s efforts to repair ties with Moscow
Dec 31, 2025 18:34
RT at 20: How the network celebrated its anniversary in 2025 RECAP
Over the past 20 years of its existence, the Russian broadcaster has grown from a single channel into a major news network
Dec 31, 2025 18:23
Ukraine in 2025, explained: The front line finally sets the terms of diplomacy EXPLAINER
Realism returned after three years of counter-offensives, narratives, and red lines
Dec 31, 2025 14:59
Former Soviet republics react to Ukraine’s failed strike on Putin residence
Moscow is grateful to foreign partners who have condemned the terrorist attack by the Kiev regime, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said
Dec 31, 2025 12:55
Russian MOD releases VIDEO of drone Ukraine used in attack on Putin residence
All 91 UAVs launched by Kiev at the presidential compound in Novgorod Region on the night of December 28-29 were destroyed
Dec 31, 2025 11:25

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