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Medvedev responds to ‘disappointed liberals’
The former Russian president said he is “happy” not to have met the expectations of those who now wish for the country’s defeat
Feb 3, 2026 16:26
Banning Russia only creates ‘frustration and hatred’ – FIFA chief
Gianni Infantino has described the exclusion as not achieving “anything” and said football should rise above politics
Feb 2, 2026 17:47
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How hydrocarbon routes shaped – and ultimately destroyed – relations between Russia and Ukraine long before the war
Feb 2, 2026 16:58
Iskander-M missile obliterates Ukrainian HIMARS (MOD VIDEO)
The US-made multiple launch rocket system was destroyed in Kharkov Region, the Russian Defense Ministry has reported
Feb 2, 2026 14:23
Moscow’s nuclear pact offer still stands – Medvedev
New START, the only remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the US, is set to expire this week
Feb 2, 2026 12:52
Kiev-backed suicide bomb plot thwarted in Russia – FSB
A Ukrainian agent scammed a Crimean resident into targeting the agency’s HQ in a terrorist attack, officials have said
Feb 2, 2026 07:43
Ukrainian drone strike kills woman and child near Mariupol – authorities
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting civilians amid failures on the battlefield
Feb 1, 2026 20:13
Timeline set for upcoming Russia-Ukraine-US talks – Zelensky
The next round of Washington-mediated peace negotiations between Moscow and Kiev are slated for next week in Abu Dhabi, the Ukrainian leader has said
Feb 1, 2026 13:44
Zelensky hints at staying in power
The Ukrainian leader has floated another presidential run although martial law continues to block a vote
Feb 1, 2026 13:03
Putin envoy hails ‘constructive’ talks with US delegation
Russia’s chief Ukraine negotiator Kirill Dmitriev flew to Florida on the eve of peace talks in Abu Dhabi planned for Sunday
Jan 31, 2026 17:55
Ukraine hit by nationwide blackouts (VIDEOS)
The shutdown, caused by cascading power line failures, affected several major cities and part of Moldova
Jan 31, 2026 10:35
US congresswoman demands answers from Kiev over church crackdown
Anna Luna has sounded the alarm over the looming seizure of a parish in western Ukraine
Jan 31, 2026 08:55
Putin meets with top Iranian security chief
The unannounced visit comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington
Jan 31, 2026 01:03
Old globalization model is over – Putin aide
The world is moving toward a multipolar order in which sovereignty is becoming central, Maksim Oreshkin has said
Jan 30, 2026 19:50
Zelensky’s rhetoric suggests Kiev plans to attack nuclear plant – Kremlin
The Ukrainian leader has vowed not to give up any territories or the Zaporozhye nuclear facility “without a fight”
Jan 30, 2026 16:14
Kiev residents told to use cat litter for toilets
A local official has warned of “dire hygienic conditions” as heating outages froze sewers and left homes without bathroom facilities
Jan 30, 2026 15:10
G7 weakened itself with sanctions on Russia – Putin aide
The restrictions have backfired given that 85% of Russian transactions now bypass Western currencies, Maksim Oreshkin has said
Jan 30, 2026 14:00
Kiev still holding Russian hostages – senior diplomat
Ukrainian officials demand the release of “war criminals” in exchange for people abducted in Kursk Region, Rodion Miroshnik has said
Jan 30, 2026 12:02
Zelensky lashes out at West over missile shortages
The Ukrainian leader’s increasingly belligerent complaints have been getting more pushback from key European backers
Jan 30, 2026 11:09
Kremlin confirms Russia paused Ukraine strikes at Trump’s request
The US president previously said he had secured a week-long moratorium on attacks against the Ukrainian power grid amid a cold snap
Jan 30, 2026 10:30
Ukrainian plot to assassinate Russian military officer foiled – FSB (VIDEO)
An armed suspect was apprehended as he carried out reconnaissance near the target’s home, the agency has said
Jan 30, 2026 07:31
Moscow slams UN chief’s ‘outrageous’ Crimea-Greenland double standard
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres claims that Ukraine’s “territorial integrity” prevails over the will of the people
Jan 29, 2026 23:58
Russia denounces Germany’s Holocaust commemoration snub
Western governments are deliberately downplaying the fact that the Auschwitz death camp was liberated by Soviet troops, Moscow has said
Jan 29, 2026 21:21
Putin-Zelensky meeting would only be in Moscow – Kremlin
The Russian president has agreed to meet the Ukrainian leader, according to his spokesman
Jan 29, 2026 20:53

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