Russia & Former Soviet Union

Former Russian president reveals ‘sweet consequences’ of sanctions for EU
Russia will have to live in a new reality for “a very, very long” time, Dmitry Medvedev has warned
May 26, 2022 21:17
Russia offers help with food crisis
Moscow is ready to export grain and fertilizer if the West lifts its politically motivated sanctions, President Putin says
May 26, 2022 20:48
Moscow casts doubt on rumored Ukraine peace plan
The Italian proposal was never shared with Russia and cannot be serious, judging by media reports, Lavrov says
May 26, 2022 19:08
Ukraine admits major defeat
Top Zelensky adviser concedes loss of Liman, a major Ukrainian stronghold in Donbass
May 26, 2022 19:00
Serbia outlines position on Russia sanctions
Belgrade will not join the US-EU sanctions against Moscow, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in Davos
May 25, 2022 22:42
Alexandra Wigreiser: How peace is slowly returning to the devastated Donbass city of Mariupol Op-ed
The strategically vital port city is slowly getting back to normal life, after the final Ukrainian forces surrendered
May 25, 2022 19:40
Ex-president charged with treason
A former Moldovan leader and critic of the country’s pro-EU leadership has been detained
May 25, 2022 18:23
Putin visits wounded troops (VIDEO)
The Russian president said the soldiers and officers defending the people of the Donbass are heroes and should be treated as such
May 25, 2022 18:20
Russia won’t just ‘grasp’ any proposal on Ukraine – Moscow
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called Italy’s peace settlement plan for Ukraine an example of “armchair theorizing”
May 25, 2022 16:40
EU country sends attack choppers to Ukraine – WSJ
Czechia will also repair vehicles damaged by Russian forces
May 25, 2022 16:05
Ukrainian weapons grade nuclear materials prompt alarm
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant stores tons of enriched uranium and plutonium, the IAEA director said
May 25, 2022 16:02
Russia makes move against departing foreign firms
A bill on the ‘external control’ of foreign companies that have left the country passes in the first reading
May 25, 2022 13:34
‘Situation in Donbass extremely bad’ – Ukraine
Kiev asks West to send multiple rocket launchers “as soon as possible”
May 25, 2022 13:29
Russia eases path to citizenship for Ukrainians
Residents of two southern regions can become Russian citizens through a simplified process
May 25, 2022 13:17
Russia warns against naval coalition to escort Ukrainian grain
Such an international mission would only increase tensions in the Black Sea, Russia’s deputy FM says
May 25, 2022 12:14
Kremlin comments on reported Ukraine peace plan
Moscow explains that it needs to receive Italy’s alleged proposal before it can consider the substance
May 25, 2022 11:57
Anti-government protestors block Security Council building
Minor clashes were reported as demonstrations against Armenia’s prime minister continue in Yerevan
May 25, 2022 10:07
Sentenced Russian soldier can be exchanged – Ukraine
The Ukrainian prosecutor general said it was possible but it depends on the politicians
May 24, 2022 21:08
London pushing Kiev ‘down warpath’ – Russia
He also accused the UK of trying to isolate diplomats to prevent them from conveying Moscow’s position
May 24, 2022 20:38
YouTube boss explains Russia strategy
Tech giant banned Russian media globally but wants Russians to have the same information as the Davos set, its CEO told the WEF
May 24, 2022 19:53
Russian MPs approve response to media bans
A new bill allows authorities to limit or prohibit the activities of foreign outlets in Russia
May 24, 2022 18:44
Ukraine pledges to enter Crimea ‘by end of year’
The turnaround in the conflict with Russia will come in August, the head of Ukrainian military intelligence claims
May 24, 2022 15:11
Russian and Chinese military planes conduct joint flyover
Japan and South Korea have lambasted the air patrols in the Asia-Pacific area
May 24, 2022 15:10
Moscow explains Ukraine operation slowdown
The move is intentional and allows civilians the chance to evacuate, Defense Minister says
May 24, 2022 14:55

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