Russia & Former Soviet Union

IAEA issues warning about Europe’s biggest nuclear plant
Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces in Zaporozhye could intensify, the agency head has said
May 30, 2023 23:26
At least one dead in Ukrainian attack on shelter for displaced in Russia (PHOTOS)
One civilian was killed and two injured in the shelling of a shelter in Russia’s Belgorod Region, according to local officials
May 30, 2023 22:11
Top Zelensky aide wants a ‘demilitarized zone’ in Russia
Establishing one is crucial to preventing “a recurrence of aggression in the future,” Mikhail Podoliak says
May 30, 2023 20:21
UK backs Ukrainian terror attack on Moscow
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said it’s Kiev’s “legitimate right” to strike within Russia’s borders
May 30, 2023 19:05
Kalashnikov head reveals why he makes weapons
The iconic gunmaker has ramped up production in Russia and abroad to meet growing demand
May 30, 2023 18:16
Russian strikes targeted ‘decision-making centers’ – MOD
The sites had been used to plot terrorist attacks, the ministry has claimed
May 30, 2023 16:25
Civilian shelter in Belgorod Region hit by Ukrainian attack – governor
The shelling has left multiple civilians dead and injured, according to Vyacheslav Gladkov
May 30, 2023 15:33
Kremlin outlines why Ukraine launched attack on Moscow
The raid was a response to recent strikes on decision-making centers in Kiev, Dmitry Peskov has said
May 30, 2023 15:08
NATO is an ‘escalation factor’ in Kosovo – Moscow
The bloc’s troops have aggravated tensions in Serbia’s breakaway region while showing their sheer incompetence, the foreign ministry has said
May 30, 2023 14:39
Ukraine could still get ATACMS – Biden
The US president is apparently backtracking on his earlier insistence that Kiev wouldn’t be given the long-range missiles
May 30, 2023 14:14
EU issues plea to Russia after Moscow drone attack
A foreign affairs spokesman urged Moscow not to use the incident as an excuse for escalation
May 30, 2023 12:38
Zelensky pledges imminent counteroffensive
The Ukrainian president’s remarks come after reports that further Western support for Ukraine depends on battlefield success
May 30, 2023 10:18
Ivan Timofeev: Ending Western domination is key to the emerging world order. Here’s what needs to be done to achieve it ANALYSIS
Have emerging powers got the resources to reshape the world order?
May 30, 2023 09:00
VIDEOS show drones being hit near Moscow
One of several unverified clips depicts an apparent UAV explosion mid-air in the area west of the Russian capital
May 30, 2023 07:25
Kiev regime behind terrorist attack on Moscow – MOD
The raid involved eight drones, all of which have been neutralized, Russia’s Ministry of Defense has said
May 30, 2023 06:30
Moscow attacked by drones – mayor
UAVs damaged several residential buildings, prompting evacuations, Sergey Sobyanin has said
May 30, 2023 04:32
Crimea to auction off property of Ukraine’s oligarch ex-president
Officials are finalizing the legal framework for the sale, the regional governor has said
May 29, 2023 22:46
Ukraine forced to import energy from EU states
The country’s power generation capacity has been reduced by 40% amid the conflict with Moscow, Ukrenergo reports
May 29, 2023 21:36
Major Russian city bans foreign language signs
Exceptions will only be made for registered trademarks, the local administration has announced
May 29, 2023 19:46
Russian senator calls for Chinese-style internet firewall
Bypassing website blocks, including using VPNs, should be made impossible, Artyom Sheikin demanded
May 29, 2023 17:24
Annexing Kharkov only way to prevent Ukrainian attacks – Belgorod governor
Kiev's forces have the border area inside Russia under intense bombardment, causing widespread destruction, according to local officials
May 29, 2023 15:41
Ukrainian airfields hit by Russian strikes – Moscow
A “precision attack” was conducted overnight, the Defense Ministry has said
May 29, 2023 14:58
Russian forces will ‘react’ to F-16 deliveries – Lavrov
Washington and its allies in Western Europe have announced plans to launch training programs for Ukrainian pilots
May 29, 2023 13:50
Putin finalizes withdrawal from landmark arms control deal
The Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe was “already a dead mechanism,” the Kremlin has explained
May 29, 2023 13:22

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