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Russians will never eat insects – top MP
Bugs can only be used as animal feed in Russia, Yulia Ogloblina has said
Jan 7, 2026 13:52
Russian soldiers ‘fulfilling God’s mission’ – Putin (VIDEO)
The president met with Ukraine conflict veterans during a Christmas service
Jan 6, 2026 23:45
Russian Orthodox Church plays ‘unique role’ in keeping traditions alive – Putin
In his Christmas message, the president praised Christian charities for helping veterans of the Ukraine conflict
Jan 6, 2026 22:36
Russia declares solidarity with Venezuela
Moscow has welcomed the appointment of Delcy Rodriguez as interim president after Nicolas Maduro was abducted by American commandos
Jan 6, 2026 20:02
Putin envoy mocks Zelensky’s new staffer
Chrystia Freeland, descendant of a documented Nazi collaborator, has confirmed she took an “unpaid” economic adviser role in Kiev
Jan 6, 2026 15:05
West wants to send troops to Ukraine over ‘civil war’ fears – ex-Zelensky adviser
The country is ripe for a bloody clash between the military and ultranationalists, Aleksey Arestovich has argued
Jan 6, 2026 14:36
Russia’s ‘Cheburashka 2’ ranks third globally in weekly box office earnings – media
The family film reportedly placed behind James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ and ‘Zootopia 2’
Jan 5, 2026 22:48
Zelensky forces internal security chief to resign – media
The head of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU), Vasily Malyuk, has said he is leaving following a meeting with the Ukrainian leader
Jan 5, 2026 15:50
Moscow reacts after Zelensky appoints granddaughter of Nazi collaborator as adviser
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has slammed Kiev as “a haven for neo-Nazis”
Jan 5, 2026 15:34
Zelensky appoints descendant of Nazi collaborator as economic adviser
Canadian-born Chrystia Freeland’s grandfather served as editor-in-chief of a newspaper that published Nazi propaganda in occupied Poland and Austria during World War II
Jan 5, 2026 14:14
Zelensky nominates defense minister for new post
Denis Shmigal may take over the Ukrainian Energy Ministry, which was hit by a massive corruption scandal late last year
Jan 4, 2026 20:21
Death toll rises in Ukrainian drone strike on Russian New Year’s Eve party (VIDEO)
Moscow has condemned the attack on Kherson Region’s village of Khorly as a war crime and act of terror
Jan 4, 2026 12:49
Oil, arms and longstanding ties: What connects Russia and Venezuela EXPLAINER
Deepening cooperation across several sectors has brought the two countries closer as allies
Jan 3, 2026 16:43
Russian military denies ‘missile attack’ on Kharkov (VIDEOS)
Footage from the scene exposes inconsistencies in Kiev’s claims, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow
Jan 2, 2026 23:18
Zelensky taps close ally as new defense minister
Mikhail Fedorov may replace Denis Shmygal amid widening corruption scandals in Kiev
Jan 2, 2026 21:46
UN secretary general ‘deeply concerned’ by Ukrainian New Year’s Eve strike – RIA
Attacks on civilians violate international law and should cease, a spokesman for Antonio Guterres has told the news agency
Jan 2, 2026 19:33
Russia responds to ‘terrorist attacks’ by Kiev – MOD
Strikes were conducted against Ukrainian drone-making sites and energy infrastructure, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
Jan 2, 2026 13:01
Zelensky makes Ukraine’s top spy his chief of staff
The key post has been vacant since Andrey Yermak resigned amid a scandal
Jan 2, 2026 12:27
Death toll rises in Ukrainian strike on New Year’s party in Russia
The Investigative Committee has said it is probing the attack in Kherson Region as a terrorist act
Jan 2, 2026 06:18
Kiev targets Moscow with new wave of drones – mayor
At least 26 UAVs were downed en route to the Russian capital on Thursday night
Jan 2, 2026 01:54
Moscow slams Western silence over New Year’s Eve massacre of civilians
Ignoring Ukrainian acts of “terrorism” is tantamount to “open complicity,” Russia’s UN mission in Geneva has said
Jan 1, 2026 23:47
Ukrainian nationalists commemorate WWII-era Nazi collaborator (VIDEOS)
A torch-lit parade has been held in the city of Lviv marking the 117th birthday of Stepan Bandera
Jan 1, 2026 20:53
Five-year-old boy killed in Ukrainian drone attack – governor
The incident comes in the aftermath of a deadly attack on a cafe in Kherson Region that left two dozen dead, Vladimir Saldo has said
Jan 1, 2026 15:45
Evidence of foiled Kiev attack on Putin residence shared with US – MOD
The Defense Ministry has said it retrieved a flight plan file from the debris of one of the drones downed on Monday
Jan 1, 2026 15:44

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