Russia & Former Soviet Union

Tiger ‘tears apart’ man in Russia (VIDEO)
The man was seeking to rescue his dog from the big cat, the Russian media reported
Dec 4, 2023 22:32
UK revises estimate of Russian casualties
The “likely” figures are in line with claims by the Ukrainian military
Dec 4, 2023 22:08
Ukraine and US trade blame for ‘failed counteroffensive’ – WaPo
Washington reportedly wanted a single focused advance sooner, but Kiev disagreed
Dec 4, 2023 21:47
US national found dead in Russian deportation center – media
The man did not possess valid medical insurance certificate required to stay in Russia, reports are saying
Dec 4, 2023 20:13
Migrants must learn Russian and respect the law – Putin
Moscow wants immigration but must safeguard the interests of Russia first, the president has said
Dec 4, 2023 18:24
Russian Su-25 jets strike Ukrainian targets (VIDEO)
The Defense Ministry has shown off its attack aircraft operating above the Donetsk People’s Republic
Dec 3, 2023 12:19
Zelensky has descended into authoritarianism – Kiev mayor
All of Ukraine is becoming dependent on the “mood” of a single person, Vitaly Klitschko says
Dec 2, 2023 20:59
Ivan Timofeev: Western sanctions against Russia have failed. What’s next? ANALYSIS
The measures were supposed to bring Moscow to its knees, but all they’ve really achieved is to make everyone in Europe poorer
Dec 2, 2023 14:39
West blocked Russia from international maritime body – Moscow
The Foreign Ministry blamed an “unhinged” campaign for the IMO vote
Dec 1, 2023 23:53
US sanctions will last ‘for many years’ – Kremlin
Russia has no illusions about Western economic warfare, Dmitry Peskov has said
Dec 1, 2023 21:31
Ukraine has lost up to 300,000 soldiers – ex-Zelensky aide
Kiev’s refusal to negotiate with Moscow has only caused the country heavy battlefield casualties, Aleksey Arestovich says
Dec 1, 2023 21:03
Russia reveals new size of army
Citing the NATO build-up, Moscow has increased the size of its active service to 1.3 million
Dec 1, 2023 19:43
Zelensky rival says he’s banned from leaving Ukraine
Ex-president Poroshenko blamed Kiev for canceling his papers as he tried to enter Poland
Dec 1, 2023 18:42
Russia’s LGBT ban explained EXPLAINER
The country’s Supreme Court has designated the “international LGBT movement” an extremist group
Dec 1, 2023 18:26
Blinken and Borrell ‘chickened out’ of talking to Russia – Lavrov
The two Western officials did not want to discuss the denial of access to international events to Moscow’s diplomats, the foreign minister said
Dec 1, 2023 15:50
Russian ships loaded with free grain have started reaching Africa. What you need to know EXPLAINER
The first batch of humanitarian aid, consisting of 25,000 tons of grain, has arrived in Somalia
Dec 1, 2023 15:44
Kiev’s counteroffensive casualties top 125,000 – Moscow
Heavy troop losses and Western weapons did not help Ukraine achieve its goals, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has said
Dec 1, 2023 15:01
Russia considers banning cellphones in schools
Several MPs have introduced an amendment to a bill, which originally allowed for the use of devices for educational purposes
Dec 1, 2023 13:22
Ukraine peace ‘takes two to tango’ – Lavrov
Kiev and its backers are all “dancing solo,” the Russian foreign minister has said
Dec 1, 2023 13:05
Survey reveals Russians’ three greatest fears
A new poll asked people in Russia about their main worries heading into the New Year
Dec 1, 2023 12:36
Zelensky accepts counteroffensive has failed
The Ukrainian president now believes the fact his troops are not retreating is a positive
Dec 1, 2023 12:10
Zelensky asks West for weapons cash on credit
Kiev has lost over 16,000 heavy weapons in six months, according to the Russian Defense Ministry
Dec 1, 2023 12:02
Dual Italian citizen in ‘Ukrainian terrorist train attack’ detained – Moscow
A man recruited by Kiev and trained in Latvia was behind two attacks in Ryazan Region, officials have said
Dec 1, 2023 11:11
WATCH Russian kamikaze drone destroy Ukrainian warplane
A Lancet loitering munition has hit an Su-25 close air support jet in Dnepropetrovsk Region, a new video shows
Dec 1, 2023 08:29

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