Russia & Former Soviet Union

VIDEO shows NATO-supplied tanks being destroyed by Russian forces
Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Monday that a total of 11 tanks supplied to Ukraine by NATO had been destroyed
Jun 6, 2023 17:27
Nordic nations have been under NATO’s thumb for decade – Lavrov
Russia’s foreign minister was addressing claims that Moscow only accelerated the accession of Finland and Sweden to the military bloc
Jun 6, 2023 08:01
Hydroelectric dam in Kherson partially destroyed – mayor
The breach could result in devastating flooding, potentially threatening thousands of civilians
Jun 6, 2023 04:02
Ukraine’s population close to half level of 1991 – think tank
Data shows Kiev faced a demographic disaster even before the conflict with Russia escalated
Jun 6, 2023 01:12
NATO-supplied tanks destroyed in failed Ukrainian offensive – Russian MOD
Kiev lost eight German Leopards and three French AMX-10s, the military has claimed
Jun 5, 2023 23:43
Russian forces shoot down Ukrainian Su-25 strike fighter – media
The aircraft was providing air cover for a failed landing operation, RIA Novosti has reported
Jun 5, 2023 22:23
VIDEO shows Russian forces repelling Ukrainian offensive
Footage features heavy equipment being destroyed in Donbass
Jun 5, 2023 21:32
NATO ‘can’t be as fast as the Russians’ – ex-US commander
The US-led bloc is struggling with vague plans and poor logistics, Ben Hodges has told the Washington Post
Jun 5, 2023 21:03
Countering the counter-offensive: What's next for the conflict in Ukraine? FEATURE
With neither side willing to pay the price for a full on assault, battles this summer are likely to stay local
Jun 5, 2023 19:57
18 dead in mass alcohol poisoning
Dozens of residents in three Russian regions drank cider possibly laced with methanol
Jun 5, 2023 18:10
Ukraine operates network of saboteurs inside Russia – CNN
The attempted drone attack on the Kremlin was the work of pro-Ukrainian agents, US officials told the outlet
Jun 5, 2023 15:45
Kiev denies reports intel chief is dead
Accounts of the death of Ukraine's military intelligence head, Kirill Budanov, are “disinformation,” according to officials
Jun 5, 2023 15:07
Kremlin responds to US nuclear deal offer
Washington’s readiness to talk arms control is a positive signal, but it so far lacks specifics, Dmitry Peskov has said
Jun 5, 2023 13:35
Two thirds of Russians say family head unnecessary – poll
Some 68% of respondents believe important decisions should be made jointly, according to a survey
Jun 5, 2023 13:27
Kremlin ‘alarmed’ by reported coup attempt in former Soviet republic
Moscow is closely monitoring the situation in Kyrgyzstan, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov has said
Jun 5, 2023 11:07
Ukrainian raid targeting Russia’s Belgorod Region thwarted – MOD
The attack on Sunday was an act of terrorism by Kiev, the Defense Ministry has stated
Jun 5, 2023 10:55
Ukrainian counteroffensive attempt failed – Russian MOD
Kiev’s botched attack took place in the southern part of Donetsk Region, according to the ministry
Jun 5, 2023 10:14
Russia reacts to Indonesian peace plan
Any effort to resolve the conflict in Ukraine is welcome, a senior diplomat said of the proposal
Jun 5, 2023 09:23
Kiev renews offensive in Donbass – Russian official
A previous attempt to break through defensive lines failed, according to the Defense Ministry
Jun 5, 2023 07:43
Russia announces major naval drills
More than 60 warships are involved in exercises in the Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk, the Defense Ministry has said
Jun 5, 2023 07:17
‘Large-scale’ Ukrainian offensive repelled – Russian MOD
Kiev’s troops have unsuccessfully attempted to break through the front line in Donbass, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
Jun 4, 2023 22:26
Russian governor reacts to Kiev-backed militants’ demand for meeting
Belgorod Region’s Vyacheslav Gladkov has agreed to talk to a group of neo-Nazis with a view to freeing POWs
Jun 4, 2023 18:31
Saboteurs fighting in Russia’s Belgorod Region – governor
Vyacheslav Gladkov has provided no details on the cross-border raid
Jun 4, 2023 14:42
Russia strikes Ukrainian airfields – Defense Ministry
Kiev’s aircraft, radar installations and ammo depots have been hit, the Russian military says
Jun 4, 2023 11:35

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