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Putin invites BRICS to join ‘new phenomenon’ of global growth
The Russian president has outlined plans to develop the bioeconomy at the Future Technologies Forum in Moscow
Feb 25, 2026 17:28
German MPs urged to probe alleged Ukraine nuke plot
France and the UK are trying to get Berlin involved in the plan, according to Russian intel
Feb 25, 2026 15:22
Moscow warns of ‘direct conflict’ between nuclear powers
The alleged plans by France and the UK to supply Kiev with nuclear weapons bear “catastrophic” risks, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said
Feb 24, 2026 20:39
Telegram founder Durov investigated in terrorism-related probe – Kremlin
The Russian authorities have accused the platform of violating the law and ignoring demands to remove illegal content
Feb 24, 2026 18:26
Ukrainian anti-graft body arrests security service agent
The suspect has been allegedly fixing exemptions from the military conscription in exchange for bribes
Feb 24, 2026 17:19
Zelensky demands €90 billion EU loan
Hungary has vetoed the scheme and accused Ukraine of deliberately disrupting Russian oil supplies to the country
Feb 24, 2026 17:13
Number of terrorist attacks in Russia has increased – Putin
The Russian president has blamed most of them on Ukrainian intelligence services and their foreign curators
Feb 24, 2026 15:33
Arming Ukraine with nukes: Western elites have ‘lost touch with reality’ EXPLAINER
Russian spies have accused some of Kiev’s NATO backers of plotting to give it a nuclear capability, in a last-ditch attempt to prevent its defeat
Feb 24, 2026 15:22
Moscow will respond if NATO gives nukes to ‘Nazi regime in Kiev’ – Medvedev
France and the UK are considering covertly handing nuclear capabilities or a ‘dirty bomb’ to Kiev, Russian intel has claimed
Feb 24, 2026 15:06
Ukraine corruption on par with rest of Europe – Zelensky
The Ukrainian leader dismissed claims of rampant corruption as “lies,” insisting that is Kiev doing a “great job” fighting graft
Feb 24, 2026 14:46
Zelensky demands accession date from EU
The bloc has refrained from giving an exact timeline, while insisting Kiev should adopt a number of reforms and tackle corruption
Feb 24, 2026 13:31
NATO nations plotting to smuggle nuke into Ukraine – Russian intel
The UK and France are also considering a radioactive “dirty bomb” as an option for Kiev, the SVR has claimed
Feb 24, 2026 08:08
Zelensky claims West could use elections to oust him
The Ukrainian leader reiterated he was open to a vote but cited a litany of perceived obstacles
Feb 24, 2026 07:42
Moscow outlines conditions for stable peace in Ukraine
Kiev has dismantled the foundations of Ukrainian statehood, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said
Feb 23, 2026 23:47
Blast kills police officer in Moscow (VIDEOS)
The explosion targeted a patrol vehicle near the Savyolovsky train station
Feb 23, 2026 22:11
Swimmers brave icy Moscow canal for water polo match (PHOTOS)
The ‘Friendship Cup’ swimming event took place as air temperatures plunged to -5°C
Feb 23, 2026 18:17
Zelensky rejects territorial concessions to Russia
The Ukrainian leader once again vowed to eventually recover all lost territories
Feb 23, 2026 16:17
Zelensky laughs off Trump’s ‘dictator’ accusation (VIDEO)
The Ukrainian leader also hinted that the US president will not remain in power forever
Feb 23, 2026 13:47
Putin vows to bolster Russia’s nuclear triad
The strategic arsenal ensures “deterrence and global balance of power,” the president has said
Feb 23, 2026 10:07
Russia will respond if Estonia hosts NATO nukes – Kremlin
Moscow is not threatening the Baltic state, but will aim its nuclear weapons at it if NATO nukes are deployed there, Dmitry Peskov has said
Feb 22, 2026 20:01
UK trace found in assassination attempt on Russian general – FSB chief
Vladimir Alekseyev was targeted by Ukrainian intelligence, but the plot was supported by the West, Aleksandr Bortnikov has said
Feb 22, 2026 15:08
Ukraine launches drone raid on Russian border region – officials
The attack wounded several civilians, including a three-year-old girl, Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov has said
Feb 22, 2026 09:33
Labubu-inspired effigy burned at spring festival in Russia (VIDEOS)
The large effigy was set ablaze during Maslenitsa, a traditional Slavic festival that precedes Orthodox Lent
Feb 21, 2026 21:12
Moscow warns Seoul against sending weapons to Kiev
South Korea is reportedly considering joining a NATO arms purchase program for Ukraine
Feb 21, 2026 21:03

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