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Russian Orthodox leader condemns ‘cynical’ Ukrainian strike on church
A senior cleric and three others were injured in the attack during a service in Donbass
Aug 23, 2026 23:25
Russian volunteers shoot down much-hyped Ukrainian missile with machine-gun (VIDEO)
A Russian mobile air defense team has intercepted an FP-5 Flamingo missile over Kursk Region, according to Governor Aleksandr Khinshtein
Aug 23, 2026 18:49
Tusk’s stance on Nord Stream motivated by ‘economic expediency’ – Putin
One pipeline was initially envisioned running through Polish territory, but the plan was eventually scrapped, the president has said
Aug 23, 2026 18:48
Ukrainian neo-Nazism is visible even to ‘Russophobiс’ Poland – Putin
The “foundations” of the current state have become a source of serious concern for Warsaw, the Russian president has said
Aug 23, 2026 17:08
Ukraine at 35: Defenseless in the air as Russia advances in Donbass QUESTION MORE
Ukrainian troops have been suffering a continuous string of setbacks with Russian forces advancing into multiple locations
Aug 23, 2026 11:36
Ukraine at 35: Inside an artificial economy EXPLAINERQUESTION MORE
Virtually every part of Ukraine’s economy is propped up by Western aid, which is now roughly equivalent to a year of output
Aug 23, 2026 11:35
Putin hints at ‘catastrophic scenario’ for Ukraine
Kiev “let the genie out of the bottle” by striking economic infrastructure, and is now reaping the retaliation, the Russian president has said
Aug 22, 2026 15:16
Putin evaluates Russian strikes on targets in Ukraine
Infrastructure attacks are having a direct and positive impact on military operations, the president says
Aug 22, 2026 14:59
Ukraine at 35: How a country’s population halved in three decades EXPLAINER
A nation with 52 million inhabitants at independence in 1991 now has a population comparable to wartime levels under Nazi occupation
Aug 22, 2026 12:00
Ukraine at 35: Winter is coming to Zelensky’s state of corruption QUESTION MORE
Timur Mindich and his cronies raided funds meant to protect the power grid – and Russian missiles are raining down
Aug 22, 2026 12:00
Putin’s speech at Russia’s ruling party congress: As it happened
United Russia actively supports the president and his activities, despite him not officially being a member
Aug 22, 2026 10:45
Three killed, including two children, in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia – governor
One adult was also injured when UAVs struck in Krasnodar Region
Aug 22, 2026 09:10
Draft officer killed in knife attack in Ukraine (VIDEO)
Police say the suspect attacked the official during a routine document check in Lviv
Aug 21, 2026 23:11
Zelensky chief of staff drawn into widening corruption scandal
Kirill Budanov has been linked to efforts to raise bail for an ex-minister implicated in a major graft case
Aug 21, 2026 16:12
Kremlin comments on Tusk’s ‘astonishing’ Nord Stream stance
The Polish prime minister has said Germany should not prosecute suspects accused of bombing the Russian gas pipelines
Aug 21, 2026 14:37
Russian region launches bear cull after tourist dragged from tent and mauled to death
The authorities have imposed restrictions and deployed drones after a string of attacks involving the predators
Aug 21, 2026 13:08
FSB arrests foreign national over Ukrainian drone plot (VIDEO)
The suspect ended up in custody as he tried to illegally leave Russia for Norway, the agency has said
Aug 21, 2026 06:01
RT speaks with Russian farmer fined for firing at Ukrainian UAV Exclusive
Nikolay Mukhin has said his love for his country drove him to try to down the drone with his shotgun
Aug 20, 2026 16:19
Zelensky losing grip on power – Western media
A widening corruption scandal and an open challenge from a former official have fueled questions about the Ukrainian leader’s political future
Aug 20, 2026 16:09
Russia vows continued retaliation for Ukrainian strikes against civilians
Kiev and its Western backers should abandon the “dangerous illusion” of inflicting a strategic defeat on Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said
Aug 20, 2026 09:19
Russia strikes drone and missile plants in Kiev – MOD
Five military-industrial facilities in and around the Ukrainian capital have been hit, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
Aug 20, 2026 07:05
Zelensky fires senior aide amid anti-corruption scandal
Irina Mudraya ended up in hot water as investigators are looking into an alleged $3.3 million laundering scheme
Aug 19, 2026 18:25
Russian doctors pioneer new Alzheimer’s treatment strategy
Sechenov University scientists have developed and successfully tested a new blood-filtering technique targeting inflammation linked to brain-cell damage
Aug 19, 2026 15:52
Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 POWs – MOD (VIDEO)
The swap was carried out with humanitarian mediation from the UAE, according to Moscow
Aug 19, 2026 09:38

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