Russia & Former Soviet Union

Russia hands UN details of Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets
Moscow has harshly criticized Western arms shipments to Kiev, claiming they are used to kill civilians in the region
Dec 9, 2022 14:07
Fire engulfs major shopping mall outside Moscow (VIDEOS)
Dramatic footage captured an explosion ripping apart the burning section of the mall
Dec 9, 2022 04:41
American instructor reveals Ukrainian frontline death rates
Mozart Group says dire media reports about the situation in Artyomovsk/Bakhmut are true
Dec 8, 2022 17:58
Merkel’s ‘confession’ may be grounds for tribunal – Moscow
The former chancellor gave evidence that the West had orchestrated hostilities in Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry says
Dec 8, 2022 16:48
Dozens of 'foreign mercenaries' killed in Ukraine – Russia
Military officials also claim the air force destroyed several MLRS and two HIMARS multiple launch systems in one day
Dec 8, 2022 15:01
Kremlin promises to 'liberate' territory held by Ukraine
Putin's spokesman pledges that Moscow will eventually control all of newly-incorporated regions
Dec 8, 2022 14:07
Russian lawmakers greenlight surrogacy ban for foreigners
The bill is aimed at protecting children and blocking ‘reproductive tourism,’ its sponsors say
Dec 8, 2022 13:51
Russia and US swap prisoners Viktor Bout and Brittney Griner
The high-profile pair were traded on neutral territory after months of speculation
Dec 8, 2022 13:14
Zelensky knows how to end Ukraine conflict – Kremlin
Cessation of fighting depends on Kiev, according to Putin's spokesperson
Dec 8, 2022 12:01
US wants the Ukraine conflict to last until at least 2025 – Russia
Washington’s weapons planning indicates its intention keep the fighting going, Moscow claims
Dec 8, 2022 11:54
Russia repels drone attack on key Crimean port
Sevastopol's governor Mikhail Razvozhaev has confirmed an attempted strike on the strategic city that hosts the Russian Navy
Dec 8, 2022 09:54
Olga Sukharevskaya: West ignores evidence of Ukrainian torture and use of prohibited weapons when making 'war crimes' claims Op-ed
To mark Ukrainian Armed Forces Day, it's worth remembering the crimes Kiev has committed against civilians
Dec 8, 2022 09:37
Merkel has admitted deception over Minsk peace deal – Russia
The former German chancellor has disclosed that the accords were meant to ‘give time’ for Ukraine to strengthen its military
Dec 8, 2022 08:13
Restoring energy system ‘impossible’ – Zelensky
Ukrainians should accept rolling blackouts as part of their lives, the president suggests
Dec 8, 2022 06:45
Baltic MP hires witch as aide
Latvia's parliament is set for a dose of the occult
Dec 7, 2022 22:03
Russian ally to introduce death penalty for treason
A new bill would apply the punishment to public servants and military servicemen
Dec 7, 2022 21:04
Kiev mayor warns of ‘apocalyptic’ winter
Be prepared to evacuate but don’t panic, Vitaly Klitschko tells citizens of Ukraine’s capital
Dec 7, 2022 21:02
Ukraine operation could take a long time – Putin
Russia has already achieved significant victories, the president claimed
Dec 7, 2022 17:29
Next-generation 400-meter skyscraper to be built in Moscow
The Architectural Council has approved the construction of the building in the city’s business district
Dec 7, 2022 16:18
Crackdown on largest church intensifies in Ukraine
Kiev’s domestic security service has launched a new series of raids
Dec 7, 2022 15:24
Russia doesn't need additional mobilization – Putin
Around half of the recently mobilized 300,000 troops are still in reserve, Russian president says
Dec 7, 2022 14:47
Russian soldiers detail brutal torture by Kiev’s forces
Investigative Committee hears the accounts of servicemen who have recently been repatriated after captivity
Dec 7, 2022 14:31
Another EU state blocks liberal Russian TV network
Lithuania has joined the blockade of TV Dozhd citing Latvia’s withdrawal of the channel's broadcasting license
Dec 7, 2022 09:33
Donbass collision kills 16 – regional head
Media reports had claimed that a truck carrying troops hit a civilian vehicle
Dec 7, 2022 07:34

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