Russia & Former Soviet Union

Kremlin responds to mobilization rumors
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has urged the public not to trust claims that a second call-up of reservists is coming
Dec 6, 2022 15:02
Ukrainian attack leaves six dead in Donetsk – Mayor
The latest round of rocket and artillery strikes reportedly targeted civilian infrastructure including a market
Dec 6, 2022 13:06
Kremlin issues call to exiled Russian media
The move should end “illusions" about press freedom in the West, spokesman Dmitry Peskov says
Dec 6, 2022 13:03
EU state closes liberal Russian TV channel
Latvia cited security reasons for cracking down on TV Dozhd
Dec 6, 2022 07:21
Drone attack on another Russian airfield – governor
A fuel tank caught fire following a raid in Kursk Region, which borders Ukraine
Dec 6, 2022 05:03
Russia arrests Colombian over suspected US-run psy-op
The man has been accused of spreading “false information” about the Russian military
Dec 5, 2022 22:11
'Ukrainian missile' lands in Moldova
Pieces of the projectile landed in the former Soviet state, just weeks after a rocket hit Poland under similar circumstances
Dec 5, 2022 22:06
More civilian deaths in latest Ukrainian shelling of Russian city – officials
Kiev’s troops targeted residential areas of Donetsk with NATO-caliber artillery, the territorial defense HQ has said
Dec 5, 2022 21:45
US secretly modified HIMARS sent to Ukraine – WSJ
The artillery systems were allegedly altered so they couldn’t fire long-range missiles into Russia
Dec 5, 2022 21:42
Russian ‘LGBTQ propaganda’ law signed by Putin explained RECAP
The new legislation mandates fines for anyone promoting non-traditional relations, pedophilia, and gender reassignment
Dec 5, 2022 20:50
Missile strikes disrupt Ukrainian military logistics – Russia
The Defense Ministry explained why it selected specific targets
Dec 5, 2022 20:03
Three killed in Ukrainian attacks on airfields in Russia – MOD
Two airbases in regions far from the border were targeted by drones, Moscow claims
Dec 5, 2022 17:02
Putin drives over repaired Crimean Bridge (VIDEO)
The strategic landmark was damaged by a massive explosion that Moscow blamed on Kiev
Dec 5, 2022 14:33
Kremlin responds to Scholz’s sanctions assessment
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the German chancellor’s claim that restrictions on Moscow are becoming more effective
Dec 5, 2022 13:36
Russia preparing response to oil price cap – Kremlin
Moscow describes the measure as an attempt to destabilize global energy markets
Dec 5, 2022 13:13
'Illegitimate' Western sanctions doomed to fail – Russian PM
Mikhail Mishustin has expressed confidence that the Moscow-Beijing partnership will prevail in today’s new geopolitical reality
Dec 5, 2022 12:25
Russian and China step closer to building lunar station
The two nations have drafted the paperwork for a space facility, Russia’s prime minister has said
Dec 5, 2022 12:03
Seven killed in Russian gas blast
The accident in the city of Nizhnevartovsk was caused by faulty equipment, the emergency minister has said
Dec 5, 2022 06:40
Russia doubles down on oil price warning
Moscow will only deal with states “that will work with us on the basis of market conditions,” Alexander Novak said
Dec 4, 2022 20:54
Withdrawal of Russian weapons is key to nuclear plant deal – UN official
Rafael Grossi claimed an agreement might be reached “by the end of the year”
Dec 4, 2022 20:38
2,500 endangered seals wash ashore in Russia (VIDEO)
They were found dead on the Caspian Sea coast and are presumed to have succumbed to natural causes
Dec 4, 2022 14:59
Kremlin comments on potential Putin Donbass visit
The president will travel to the new Russian territory “in due time,” his spokesman has said
Dec 4, 2022 09:29
Belarusian leader reveals new military arrangement with Russia
The two countries don’t want war, but are preparing to “repel any aggression,” the Belarusian leader says
Dec 4, 2022 07:33
UK nation withdraws free services from Ukrainians
Wales says it wants to increase the independence of asylum seekers
Dec 4, 2022 06:57

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