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Kiev sacking commanders after loss of key Donbass city – media
Two brigade commanders were reportedly filing false reports, claiming to hold positions in Seversk that had long been abandoned
Dec 28, 2025 02:35
‘Smart people’ in West offering Ukraine ‘good conditions’ – Putin
Kiev is in “no rush” to resolve the conflict peacefully even in the face of decent proposals, the Russian president has said
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Dec 27, 2025 13:19
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Dec 27, 2025 09:13
Zelensky ally floats online voting in Ukrainian election
Kiev must use all means to ensure turnout in a potential election would be high, David Arakhamia has said
Dec 27, 2025 08:17
RT announces 2025 awards for warzone reporters
The outlet has honored three pieces covering the Ukraine conflict, the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, and attacks on journalists in the enclave
Dec 27, 2025 02:10
Ukraine conflict resolution ‘really close’ – Russian deputy FM
While progress has been achieved, Kiev and its EU backers are determined to torpedo the deal, Ryabkov has warned
Dec 26, 2025 20:30
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Dec 26, 2025 17:48
European NATO nations openly ‘preparing for war’ – Belarusian defense minister
The US-led military bloc is building up its forces in Eastern Europe, Viktor Khrenin has said
Dec 26, 2025 16:12
Young Russian woman busted in Kiev-ordered bomb plot – FSB
The 18-year-old suspect was coerced into an attempted terrorist attack against the military, the security agency has said
Dec 26, 2025 08:50
Moscow accuses Bloomberg of spreading ‘fake news’
The news agency claimed a “person close to the Kremlin” had offered it insight into Russia’s stance on the Ukraine conflict
Dec 26, 2025 08:11
Zelensky adviser claims Ukraine ‘can’t afford’ elections
Kiev must prioritize “militarization” and social programs over organizing a vote, Mikhail Podoliak has said
Dec 26, 2025 03:24
Putin wishes Trump merry Christmas – Kremlin
The two presidents, however, have no plans for a phone call, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
Dec 26, 2025 00:45
US wants Europe’s largest nuclear plant for cryptomining – Putin
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant has reportedly been a key point in President Donald Trump’s peace plan
Dec 25, 2025 21:40
Zelensky would lose election to former top general – poll
Valery Zaluzhny would sweep a run-off vote with 64%, according to a recent survey
Dec 25, 2025 21:17
Kiev to launch full mobilization – Moscow
Ukrainian authorities plans to draft 2 million people in early 2026, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry
Dec 25, 2025 19:29
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How communist-era tree toys became status symbols, family heirlooms, and million-ruble collectibles
Dec 25, 2025 18:48
Moscow contacted Paris regarding jailed French citizen – Kremlin
Laurent Vinatier received a three-year sentence last year for failing to register as a foreign agent
Dec 25, 2025 16:38
Ukrainian ‘terrorist’ shot dead in Russia – FSB
The suspect had stashed over 80kg of explosives and was killed after resisting arrest, according to the security agency
Dec 25, 2025 13:17
EU state denies entry to Russian athletes
The country’s lugers could miss out on the World Cup stage in Latvia, which is essential for Olympic qualification
Dec 25, 2025 12:42
Zelensky has proved he is counting on prolonged war – former Ukrainian PM
Ukraine cannot afford an 800,000-strong army proposed in Kiev’s latest “peace plan,” Nikolay Azarov has said
Dec 25, 2025 12:22
Kremlin responds to Zelensky’s ‘unhinged’ Christmas address
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has questioned the Ukrainian leader’s capacity to make any reasonable decisions regarding peace negotiations
Dec 25, 2025 11:42

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