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Moscow and Beijing deepening ‘people-to-people’ ties
Visa-free entry for Russian citizens has been extended through end of next year, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry
May 20, 2026 11:31
Russian military showcases nuclear deterrent (VIDEO)
The large-scale exercise coincides with President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to China
May 20, 2026 11:31
Kremlin responds to ‘borderline crazy’ threat from NATO state
The Lithuanian foreign minister said the bloc should show it could “raze” military infrastructure in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad
May 20, 2026 08:24
NATO’s nuclear moves will not go unanswered – Moscow
Russian military planners will respond to France’s new forward nuclear deterrence strategy, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said
May 19, 2026 16:35
Ukrainians confront press gangs in Lviv (VIDEOS)
Footage circulating online appears to show residents forcing conscription officers to abandon attempts to forcibly recruit
May 19, 2026 15:04
Zelensky aide’s jailing was a warning from Washington – ex-Ukrainian diplomat (VIDEO)
Andrey Yermak has been charged with money laundering amid an intensifying power struggle in Kiev
May 19, 2026 12:11
Russian MOD details ongoing nuclear drill
Moscow is ensuring that it is fully prepared to respond to against possible aggression together with its ally Belarus
May 19, 2026 09:05
Ukraine preparing strikes on Russia from NATO country – Moscow
Latvia’s membership in the bloc will not protect it from Russian retaliation, the Foreign Intelligence Service has warned
May 19, 2026 08:54
Russian true crime podcaster sentenced after firebombing police
Despite her criminology background, the St. Petersburg resident fell victim to Ukrainian scammers
May 19, 2026 08:31
Putin addresses Chinese people ahead of official visit (VIDEO)
The Russian president usually writes articles for local media ahead of major foreign trips
May 19, 2026 00:06
Ban lifted on Russian gymnasts
World Gymnastics has cleared athletes from Russia and Belarus to return under their national flag and anthem, effective immediately
May 18, 2026 19:28
Russian military holds joint nuclear exercise with ally
The drill is focused on hidden deployments and launches from unscheduled locations, the Belarusian Defense Ministry has said
May 18, 2026 15:09
Ex-Zelensky aide accused of money laundering released after posting $3.2 million bail
Andrey Yermak spent several days in detention due to delays in collecting and transferring the funds
May 18, 2026 13:40
Russia strikes Ukraine in retaliation for Moscow drone raid – MOD
Three people were killed and more than a dozen wounded in a major drone raid on the capital and its suburbs on Sunday night
May 18, 2026 09:57
Colombian mercenary admits Ukraine deployment was a mistake (VIDEO) Exclusive
The foreign fighter was evacuated by Russian troops after suffering severe injuries on the battlefield
May 18, 2026 08:34
Domestic demand driving Russia’s economic growth – minister
Real incomes are expected to rise as the central bank lowers its policy rate, Maksim Reshetnikov says
May 17, 2026 23:42
Three killed in major Ukrainian drone raid on Moscow: What we know so far (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
The aerial attack on the Russian capital appears to have been the largest in more than a year
May 17, 2026 10:01
Thousands of cyclists compete in new Russian amateur road race (VIDEO)
The eight-stage series will cover 504 km across the Golden Ring cities before its Moscow finale in September
May 17, 2026 07:07
Three civilians killed in Ukrainian drone attack near Moscow – governor
Apartment blocks and private homes were hit by UAVs, Andrey Vorobyev has said
May 17, 2026 05:30
Russian nuclear chief details Ukrainian attacks on Zaporozhye plant
Europe’s largest nuclear power plant was hit by drones at least twice this week alone, Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev has said
May 16, 2026 20:54
Russia eases citizenship rules for residents of breakaway region
EU candidate Moldova has mounted political and economic pressure on Russian-speaking Transnistria, prompting Moscow to simplify the migration process
May 16, 2026 11:36
A decade of lies: The US-funded biolab denial saga EXPLAINER
Washington for years rejected Russian allegations of the existence of the secret program, before finally admitting it
May 15, 2026 21:21
Ukraine to target doctors for mobilization
Health Minister Viktor Lyashko admitted that Kiev is struggling to replace doctors currently active on the front line
May 15, 2026 14:50
Ukrainian draft officers filmed forcibly detaining recruits (VIDEOS)
Compulsory military service continues to fuel frustration and anger across the country
May 15, 2026 14:05

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