Russia & Former Soviet Union

Putin speaks about Ukraine during first foreign trip since February
The Russian president shared his thoughts on the latest NATO summit and Moscow’s military goals
Jun 30, 2022 01:11
Russia and Ukraine hold major POW exchange
144 captured personnel have been traded, by each side
Jun 29, 2022 21:46
Zelensky demands $5 billion a month from NATO
Failing to help Kiev would result in a “delayed” war between Russia and the West, Ukrainian leader claimed
Jun 29, 2022 14:32
Ukraine planning series of provocations – Russia
Kiev wants to trigger Russian strikes on civilians and stage a fake chemical weapon attack, Moscow claims
Jun 29, 2022 11:45
NATO tells Ukraine to fight on – Belgian PM
The military bloc wants Ukraine’s President Zelensky to continue the conflict with Russia, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo explained
Jun 29, 2022 09:55
Ukrainian drone downed on Russian soil - governor
A Soviet-era Tu-141 was shot down over Kursk region
Jun 29, 2022 08:04
UK fighter appeals death sentence – DPR
The captured British-born mercenary was attached to Ukrainian forces
Jun 29, 2022 07:16
Russia warns West of consequences of arming Ukraine
“Pumping up” Ukraine with weapons will make Russian forces “perform more missions on the ground,” Moscow has said
Jun 28, 2022 22:09
Russia and West clash at UN Security Council
In an unusual move, Ukrainian President Zelensky joined via video link
Jun 28, 2022 22:05
Driving alone helps Putin – Ukrainian MP
The head of the Kiev parliament’s energy committee urged citizens to consume petrol responsibly
Jun 28, 2022 20:35
US stops tanker with Russian oil – media
The ship loaded with fuel and vacuum gasoil was supposed to dock in New Orleans
Jun 28, 2022 20:04
Ukraine confirms Russian missile hit plant adjacent to burned down shopping mall
The strike left a large crater at a factory that was used to stockpile weaponry, according to Moscow
Jun 28, 2022 18:54
Bulgaria expels dozens of Russian diplomats
The diplomatic mission staff being kicked out are accused of working for “foreign intelligence”
Jun 28, 2022 17:57
World’s largest imperial power sponsors calls for Russia to ‘decolonize’ and the lack of self-awareness is palpable Op-ed
The United States, the most powerful colonial empire in modern history, is sponsoring a discussion on its adversary’s ‘imperialism’
Jun 28, 2022 17:33
Impact of refugee exodus on Ukraine’s demographics evaluated
Five million people might stay abroad for good if the fighting lasts for two years, an expert predicts
Jun 28, 2022 17:15
Russians in Arctic face Norwegian blockade
Oslo cites EU sanctions in holding up supplies to a Svalbard mining town
Jun 28, 2022 16:48
Journalist branded enemy of state by Ukraine
The journalist got into hot water after penning an expose highlighting how Ukraine’s now ousted human rights chief spread false rape claims
Jun 28, 2022 16:40
Macron refuses to designate Russia ‘sponsor of terrorism’
The French leader responds to Ukraine by saying that Paris condemns Russian “war crimes” and does not need any other “definitions”
Jun 28, 2022 15:44
Russian space agency mocks NATO
Roscosmos published the coordinates of Western “decision-making centers” ahead of the alliance’s summit
Jun 28, 2022 14:31
Ukrainian mayor blames shopping mall management for deaths
A shopping center in the city of Kremenchug, where 18 were reported killed on Monday, failed to shut down after a warning
Jun 28, 2022 14:04
Foreign mercenaries shot allied Ukrainian troops – Moscow
Two friendly fire incidents have resulted in the deaths of Ukrainian soldiers, Russia claims
Jun 28, 2022 11:41
Ukraine hits Donbass with American HIMARS – LPR
The Lugansk People’s Republic claims at least one missile was fired from a US-made multiple launch rocket system
Jun 28, 2022 11:17
Attack on Crimea could spark WW3 – Medvedev
An assault on the peninsula by Ukraine could lead to a Russia-NATO war, former president has warned
Jun 28, 2022 09:11
Russia comments on alleged mall strike in Ukraine
An airstrike on the Kremenchug ammo stockpile in Ukraine caused a fire at a closed shopping center nearby, the Russian Ministry of Defense claims
Jun 28, 2022 08:21

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