Russia & Former Soviet Union

Russia says West was mastermind of Nord Stream attacks
Spy chief Sergey Naryshkin claims Moscow’s opponents are trying to cover up sabotaging the pipelines
Sep 30, 2022 10:19
‘I can’t imagine our future differently’: Donbass residents explain why they voted to join Russia FEATURE
In this dispatch, RT’s correspondent in Donetsk outlines the local reaction to the referendums on reunification
Sep 30, 2022 09:46
West ‘clinging to the past’ – Putin
The US and its allies can’t accept the inevitable end of their hegemony, the Russian president said
Sep 29, 2022 17:36
Moscow warns Kiev not to rely on ‘foreign assistance’
Ukraine will not succeed in destabilizing Russia, even with the help from outside, the foreign ministry has said
Sep 29, 2022 13:55
Ukrainian drone strikes Zaporozhye nuclear plant – local authorities
The attack however, did not hit the station's reactor, a statement said
Sep 29, 2022 13:44
Nord Stream incident a ‘terrorist act’ – Kremlin
Such an incident is unlikely to have happened without the involvement of a state power, spokesman Dmitry Peskov says
Sep 29, 2022 13:18
Children among dead after Ukraine shells refugee convoy – LPR
Over 30 people were killed in an attack near Kharkov, the Lugansk People’s Republic’s envoy to Moscow claims
Sep 29, 2022 11:38
No such thing as limited nuclear conflict – Russian ambassador
Moscow is not threatening anyone, but if it’s pushed into using nukes, Washington can’t hide behind an ocean, Anatoly Antonov says
Sep 29, 2022 09:38
Kremlin says Nord Stream explosions ‘a big problem for Russia’
Damage to the natural gas pipelines will bring nothing but ruin for both Russia and EU, says spokesperson Dmitry Peskov
Sep 28, 2022 16:46
Russia issues emergency call to UN Security Council
Moscow will request a meeting over suspected “sabotage” against the Nord Stream pipeline
Sep 28, 2022 13:53
US urges its citizens to leave Russia
Alert follows the ongoing partial mobilization ordered by Moscow due to Ukraine conflict
Sep 28, 2022 13:47
Donbass republic and Kherson region appeal to Moscow
Leaders of both regions have sent official requests to become part of Russia, following public votes
Sep 28, 2022 13:01
Top Russian senator comments on consequences for those who left during mobilization
There will be no legal ramifications for leaving the country, the MP has said
Sep 28, 2022 11:35
Russia tells EU to treat US as pipeline sabotage suspect
Undersea infrastructure bringing Russian gas directly to Germany was damaged in what many believe to be a clandestine attack
Sep 28, 2022 07:56
Moscow warns US against 'using Zelensky regime' as proxy
Washington risks becoming a direct party to the war with continued arms shipments, Moscow’s envoy warned
Sep 28, 2022 05:35
Zelensky condemns referendums on joining Russia
The Ukrainian president urged “every country in the world” to ignore the votes
Sep 27, 2022 22:00
Four regions vote to join Russia: What’s next?
The accession processes for Donbass and two regions of southern Ukraine to Russia will involve several steps
Sep 27, 2022 20:02
Ukraine’s Zaporozhye votes to unite with Russia
The Moscow-controlled region has chosen to formally secede from Kiev
Sep 27, 2022 19:51
Ukraine’s Kherson votes to join Russia
According to early referendum results, Kherson Region has opted to break away from Ukraine and become part of Russia
Sep 27, 2022 19:47
Donbass referendum results revealed
The republics previously recognized by Moscow have opted to join Russia, based on preliminary polls
Sep 27, 2022 19:39
Putin slams West’s ‘predatory’ food ‘swindle’
The US and its rich allies are causing a global food crisis by draining the market, the Russian president claimed
Sep 27, 2022 15:19
Swedish experts report explosions at Nord Stream pipeline sites
Seismologists confirm underwater blasts were detected, as foul play suspected
Sep 27, 2022 15:19
EU threatens foreign observers over Donbass referendums
The sanctions, if agreed, may also affect those monitoring votes on joining Russia in Zaporozhye and Kherson regions
Sep 27, 2022 14:45
Ukraine threatens Russian reservists
President Vladimir Zelensky’s chief of staff has told mobilized troops to surrender or be killed
Sep 27, 2022 14:26

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