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Financial cooperation and BRICS expansion are on the table as Putin hosts Global South leaders
Read full article: Financial cooperation and BRICS expansion are on the table as Putin hosts Global South leadersRussia’s President Vladimir Putin is hosting China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi and other world leaders at a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, part of Kremlin efforts to challenge Western global clout.
Putin hosts a summit to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stage
Read full article: Putin hosts a summit to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stageRussian President Vladimir Putin will be shaking hands this week with multiple world leaders, including those from China, India, Turkey and Iran.
An independent journalist arrested on treason charges in Belarus
Read full article: An independent journalist arrested on treason charges in BelarusAn independent journalist in Belarus has been arrested on treason charges, the latest move in a relentless crackdown on news media by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s government.
Trump-Putin ties are back in the spotlight after new book describes calls
Read full article: Trump-Putin ties are back in the spotlight after new book describes callsA new book’s assertion that former President Donald Trump may have had as many as seven private phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving the White House has refocused attention on their politically fraught relationship and on Trump’s sustained dialogue with world leaders as he seeks a return to power.
Belarusian-American has his prison sentence extended amid continuous crackdown on dissent in Belarus
Read full article: Belarusian-American has his prison sentence extended amid continuous crackdown on dissent in BelarusA Belarusian-American has had his prison term extended to a total of 13 1/2 years in the latest move in a multi-pronged crackdown on dissent by Belarus’ authoritarian government.
Georgian parliament speaker signs anti-LGBTQ law after president refuses to sign it
Read full article: Georgian parliament speaker signs anti-LGBTQ law after president refuses to sign itThe speaker of the Georgian parliament has signed into a law a bill that severely curtails LGBTQ+ rights in the country and mirrors legislation adopted in neighboring Russia.
Kremlin says changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine are intended as a warning to the West
Read full article: Kremlin says changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine are intended as a warning to the WestA Kremlin spokesman says that changes in Russia’s nuclear doctrine are intended to discourage Ukraine’s Western allies from supporting attacks on Russia.
Putin lowers threshold of nuclear response as he issues new warnings to the West over Ukraine
Read full article: Putin lowers threshold of nuclear response as he issues new warnings to the West over UkrainePresident Vladimir Putin says any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country.
Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continues
Read full article: Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continuesRussian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the country’s military to increase its number of troops by 180,000 to a total of 1.5 million, as Moscow’s military action in Ukraine drags on for more than 2 ½ years.
US hits Russian state media with sanctions for raising money for Moscow's troops in Ukraine
Read full article: US hits Russian state media with sanctions for raising money for Moscow's troops in UkraineThe U.S. State Department has announced new sanctions on Russian state media, accusing a Kremlin news outlet of working hand-in-hand with the Russian military and running fundraising campaigns to pay for sniper rifles, body armor and other equipment for soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
With charges and sanctions, US takes aim at Russian disinformation ahead of November election
Read full article: With charges and sanctions, US takes aim at Russian disinformation ahead of November electionThe Biden administration has announced criminal charges, the seizure of internet domains and sanctions related to Russian disinformation efforts to influence the U.S. presidential election.
Putin to travel to Mongolia next week despite an ICC warrant for his arrest
Read full article: Putin to travel to Mongolia next week despite an ICC warrant for his arrestThe Kremlin says that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Mongolia next week despite the country being a member of the International Criminal Court.
US and Russia tout prisoner swap as a victory. But perceptions of the deal show stark differences
Read full article: US and Russia tout prisoner swap as a victory. But perceptions of the deal show stark differencesIn the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a clear, morale-boosting message to his security services: If you get caught, Russia will bring you home.
Dissidents freed in prisoner swap vow to keep up fight against Putin, recount details of release
Read full article: Dissidents freed in prisoner swap vow to keep up fight against Putin, recount details of releaseWhen Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was suddenly moved to a detention center in Moscow from his Siberian prison, he thought he was being taken from his cell to be shot.
Russian military begins 3rd round of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons
Read full article: Russian military begins 3rd round of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weaponsThe Russian military has begun a third round of drills with tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin’s messaging intended to force the West to limit its support for Ukraine.
A well-known Russian dissident is moved from prison along with others, their destinations unknown
Read full article: A well-known Russian dissident is moved from prison along with others, their destinations unknownA lawyer for Ilya Yashin says the prominent Kremlin critic has been moved to an unknown destination from his prison where he was serving an 8 1/2-year sentence for criticizing Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say
Read full article: Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials sayTop U.S. intelligence officials say Russia, China and Iran are continuing to target voters in the U.S. with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming presidential election.
US disrupts Russian government-backed disinformation campaign that relied on AI technology
Read full article: US disrupts Russian government-backed disinformation campaign that relied on AI technologyA Russian internet propaganda campaign backed by the Kremlin that spread disinformation in the United States and relied on artificial intelligence has been disrupted.
Putin hosts India's prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationship
Read full article: Putin hosts India's prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationshipIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, seeking to deepen the two nuclear powers’ relationship as NATO leaders gathered in Washington and Russia and launched deadly missile strikes in Ukraine that destroyed a children's hospital.
Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he's also keeping his options open
Read full article: Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he's also keeping his options openRussian President Vladimir Putin's message to NATO was simple and stark: Don’t go too far in providing military support for Ukraine, or you’ll risk a conflict that could quickly turn into a nuclear one.
Russia presses its offensive in Ukraine and issues new threats as the West tries to blunt the push
Read full article: Russia presses its offensive in Ukraine and issues new threats as the West tries to blunt the pushSlowly but steadily this summer, Russian troops are forging through Ukraine’s outgunned and undermanned defenses along the front line of the battlefield in a relentless onslaught, prompting the West to push for new weapons and strategies to shore up Kyiv.
U.S. sanctions 'sprawling' shadow banking network for supporting Iranian military
Read full article: U.S. sanctions 'sprawling' shadow banking network for supporting Iranian militaryA group of 50 people and firms across across Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands that have been acting as a “sprawling shadow banking network” for Iran’s military have been hit with U.S. economic sanctions.
Russia keeps up pressure on the front line as Ukraine gets a boost from Western military aid
Read full article: Russia keeps up pressure on the front line as Ukraine gets a boost from Western military aidUkrainian soldiers say relentless Russian attacks on their positions defending the strategically important eastern town of Chasiv Yar are disrupting troop rotations and the delivery of some supplies.
Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it
Read full article: Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects itRussian President Vladimir Putin proposed an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine and to begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO.
Trump's attacks on US justice system after his conviction could be used by autocrats, say experts
Read full article: Trump's attacks on US justice system after his conviction could be used by autocrats, say expertsDonald Trump attacked the U.S. criminal justice system after his historic guilty verdict.
Ukraine gets more military aid from Europe but Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil is hit
Read full article: Ukraine gets more military aid from Europe but Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil is hitUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a second $1 billion promise of military aid in as many days during a whirlwind tour of three European Union countries.
Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term
Read full article: Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th termRussian President Vladimir Putin has replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office.
Thousands of protesters in Armenia demand the prime minister's resignation over Azerbaijan dispute
Read full article: Thousands of protesters in Armenia demand the prime minister's resignation over Azerbaijan disputeThousands of protesters angered by the government’s decision to hand over control of some border villages to Azerbaijan have demonstrated in the center of the Armenian capital for a second day to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever
Read full article: Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than everVladimir Putin began his fifth term as Russian president at a glittering Kremlin ceremony, after destroying his political opposition, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and consolidating power.
As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia
Read full article: As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in RussiaJust a few months short of a quarter-century as Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin starts another six-year term as president holding extraordinary power.
For decades, Moscow has sought to silence its critics abroad
Read full article: For decades, Moscow has sought to silence its critics abroadFrom its earliest days, the Soviet Union’s intelligence services — whether known as the Cheka or the names of any of its successor agencies like the KGB — kept the government in power by pursuing its opponents no matter where they lived.
Kyiv's forces are up against a concerted Russian push in eastern Ukraine, a military official says
Read full article: Kyiv's forces are up against a concerted Russian push in eastern Ukraine, a military official saysA senior Ukrainian military official says the situation on the front line in eastern Ukraine is worsening but local defenders are so far holding firm against a concerted push by Russia’s bigger and better-equipped forces.
Hackers claim to have infiltrated Belarus' main security service
Read full article: Hackers claim to have infiltrated Belarus' main security serviceA Belarusian hacker activist group claims to have infiltrated the network of the country’s main security agency and obtained access to personal files of over 8,600 staffers of the KGB, the security service that still goes under its Soviet name.
Georgia lawmakers scuffle over a divisive bill that opponents say mimics Kremlin's repressive law
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers scuffle over a divisive bill that opponents say mimics Kremlin's repressive lawLawmakers in Georgia’s legislature have scuffled as the parliament started debating a divisive new law dubbed the foreign agent bill.
Ukraine's military chief warns of 'significantly' worsening battlefield situation in the east
Read full article: Ukraine's military chief warns of 'significantly' worsening battlefield situation in the eastUkraine's military chief on Saturday warned that the battlefield situation in the country's industrial east has “significantly worsened in recent days,” as warming weather has allowed Russian forces to launch a fresh push along several stretches of the more than 1,000-km long frontline.
Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks
Read full article: Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talksThe Kremlin says that a draft agreement between Russia and Ukraine negotiated in 2022 could serve as a starting point for prospective talks to end the fighting that has dragged into a third year.
Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won't accept any enforced peace plans
Read full article: Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won't accept any enforced peace plansRussia’s President Vladimir Putin has mocked a planned round of Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland, warning that Moscow will not accept any enforced agreements ignoring its interests.
A drone attack kills 4 people in Ukraine’s second-largest city as Russia builds its war strength
Read full article: A drone attack kills 4 people in Ukraine’s second-largest city as Russia builds its war strengthAuthorities say a nighttime Russian attack using Iranian-designed drones has killed four people and wounded 12 in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city.
In the aftermath of the Moscow concert hall attack, is a harsher era under Putin in the works?
Read full article: In the aftermath of the Moscow concert hall attack, is a harsher era under Putin in the works?The attack on a Moscow concert hall, the bloodiest assault on the Russian soil in two decades, appears to be setting the stage for an increasingly harsh response by President Vladimir Putin after his tightly orchestrated electoral landslide last month.
Concert hall attack dents Putin's tough image. He tries to use it to rally support for Ukraine war
Read full article: Concert hall attack dents Putin's tough image. He tries to use it to rally support for Ukraine warThe attack on a Moscow-area concert hall that killed scores of people has dealt a major blow to President Vladimir Putin's image as a tough guy who is able to defend Russia from all threats.
Russians are voting in an election that holds little suspense after Putin crushed dissent
Read full article: Russians are voting in an election that holds little suspense after Putin crushed dissentRussia has begun three days of voting in a presidential election that is all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule for six more years after he stifled dissent.
Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin
Read full article: Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring PutinRussian officials say Ukraine has fired at least eight missiles at the Belgorod border region, killing two people and wounding 12.
Putin is set to win 6 more years in power. Here's how it will affect the war and Russia's relations
Read full article: Putin is set to win 6 more years in power. Here's how it will affect the war and Russia's relationsVladimir Putin is poised to sweep to another six-year term in this week’s presidential election, even though Russians are dying in Ukraine in a war that is grinding through its third year and his country is more isolated than ever.
On Russian TV ahead of the election, there's only one program: Putin's
Read full article: On Russian TV ahead of the election, there's only one program: Putin'sRussian President Vladimir Putin came to power almost 25 years ago and since then he's eliminated nearly all independent media — a process he ramped up after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Who are the Russian dissidents still serving time after Alexei Navalny died behind bars?
Read full article: Who are the Russian dissidents still serving time after Alexei Navalny died behind bars?Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure his fifth term in power this month on the heels of opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death in prison.
A timeline of restrictive laws that authorities have used to crack down on dissent in Putin's Russia
Read full article: A timeline of restrictive laws that authorities have used to crack down on dissent in Putin's RussiaRussian authorities have adopted a slew of laws restricting fundamental human rights, including freedom of speech and assembly, as well as the rights of minorities and religious groups.
Russian disinformation is about immigration. The real aim is to undercut Ukraine aid
Read full article: Russian disinformation is about immigration. The real aim is to undercut Ukraine aidRussian state media and online accounts tied to the Kremlin have begun pushing misleading and incendiary claims about U.S. immigration.
What to know about Russia’s presidential election, set to give Putin another six-year term
Read full article: What to know about Russia’s presidential election, set to give Putin another six-year termThis week’s election in Russia is expected to cement President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power until at least 2030.
Prominent Russian human rights activist Oleg Orlov gets 2 1/2 years in prison for criticizing war
Read full article: Prominent Russian human rights activist Oleg Orlov gets 2 1/2 years in prison for criticizing warA veteran human rights campaigner who criticized the war in Ukraine was convicted Tuesday by a Moscow court of discrediting the Russian military and sentenced to 2½ years in prison.
Russia's forces turn their focus on Ukraine's northeast in what may be an ambitious new push
Read full article: Russia's forces turn their focus on Ukraine's northeast in what may be an ambitious new pushAn official says Russian forces are probing Ukrainian defenses for weak points in the country’s northeast.
Yulia Navalnaya once avoided the limelight. Now she's Russia’s newest opposition leader
Read full article: Yulia Navalnaya once avoided the limelight. Now she's Russia’s newest opposition leaderYulia Navalnaya used to avoid the cameras, staying in the background while her husband rose to become Russia’s most prominent opposition figure and President Vladimir Putin’s greatest foe.
How the Kremlin weaponized Russian history — and has used it to justify the war in Ukraine
Read full article: How the Kremlin weaponized Russian history — and has used it to justify the war in UkraineWhen Tucker Carlson asked Vladimir Putin about his reasons for invading Ukraine two years ago, Putin gave him a lecture on Russian history.
Putin says Russia has no intention of putting nuclear weapons in space, denying US claims
Read full article: Putin says Russia has no intention of putting nuclear weapons in space, denying US claimsRussian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Moscow has no intention to deploy nuclear weapons in space, claiming that the country only has developed space capabilities similar to what the U.S. has.
As the Ukraine war enters a third year, Putin waits for Western support for Kyiv to wither
Read full article: As the Ukraine war enters a third year, Putin waits for Western support for Kyiv to witherAs the war in Ukraine enters its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to hope that he can achieve his goals by biding his time and waiting for Western support for Kyiv to wither while maintaining steady military pressure along the stalemated front line.
Nerve agents, poison and window falls. Kremlin foes have been attacked or killed over the years
Read full article: Nerve agents, poison and window falls. Kremlin foes have been attacked or killed over the yearsKremlin critics, turncoat spies and investigative journalists have been attacked or killed in a variety of ways.
Some of what Putin told Tucker Carlson missed the bigger picture. This fills in the gaps
Read full article: Some of what Putin told Tucker Carlson missed the bigger picture. This fills in the gapsRussian President Vladimir Putin sat down in the Kremlin for an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
Russian lawmakers approve confiscating the assets of people who discredit the army
Read full article: Russian lawmakers approve confiscating the assets of people who discredit the armyThe lower house of Russia's parliament has approved a bill that would allow authorities to confiscate money, valuables and other assets from people convicted of spreading “deliberately false information” about the country’s military.
An unlikely challenger to Putin brings a rare show of defiance, creating a dilemma for the Kremlin
Read full article: An unlikely challenger to Putin brings a rare show of defiance, creating a dilemma for the KremlinThousands of people across Russia are signing petitions to support the longshot candidacy of Boris Nadezhdin.
More than 1,000 rally in Russian region in continuing protests over activist's jailing
Read full article: More than 1,000 rally in Russian region in continuing protests over activist's jailingMore than 1,000 people have rallied in the Russian region of Bashkortostan, continuing a series of protests triggered by the conviction and sentencing of a local activist and handing a new challenge to the Kremlin.
US sanctions a United Arab Emirates shipping firm for allegedly violating Russian oil price cap
Read full article: US sanctions a United Arab Emirates shipping firm for allegedly violating Russian oil price capThe U.S. hit a United Arab Emirates shipping firm and its 18 vessels with sanctions after it transported Russian crude oil above the $60 per barrel price cap.
Russia hosts North Korea's top diplomat for talks on ties amid concerns over alleged arms deal
Read full article: Russia hosts North Korea's top diplomat for talks on ties amid concerns over alleged arms dealRussian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have hosted North Korea’s foreign minister for talks on expanding ties between the countries.
Ukraine says it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft in a significant blow to Moscow
Read full article: Ukraine says it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft in a significant blow to MoscowUkraine’s military chief says that the Ukrainian air force has shot down a Russian early warning and control plane that can spot targets up to 650 kilometers (400 miles) away and a key command center aircraft that relays information to troops on the ground.
Putin speeds up a citizenship path for foreigners who enlist in the Russian military
Read full article: Putin speeds up a citizenship path for foreigners who enlist in the Russian militaryPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that speeds up a path to Russian citizenship for foreigners who enlist in the country’s military amid the 22-month-old war in Ukraine.
Russian missiles hit Ukrainian cities, killing 5 and injuring at least 130, Kyiv officials say
Read full article: Russian missiles hit Ukrainian cities, killing 5 and injuring at least 130, Kyiv officials sayOfficials in Ukraine say the country’s two largest cities were struck by Russian missiles that killed five people and wounded at least 130.
Putin lauds Russian unity in his New Year’s address as Ukraine war overshadows celebration
Read full article: Putin lauds Russian unity in his New Year’s address as Ukraine war overshadows celebrationRussian state news agencies say President Vladimir Putin has praised Russia’s “united society” in his prerecorded New Year’s address to the nation.
Vladimir Putin has officially registered as a candidate for the Russian presidential election
Read full article: Vladimir Putin has officially registered as a candidate for the Russian presidential electionRussian President Vladimir Putin has submitted documents to Russia’s Central Election Commission to register as a candidate in the 2024 presidential election.
Russia and Ukraine launch numerous drone attacks targeting a Russian air base and Black Sea coast
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine launch numerous drone attacks targeting a Russian air base and Black Sea coastRussia and Ukraine have launched over a dozen drones at each other's territory for a second straight day.
US announces new sanctions on Russia's weapons suppliers as Zelenskyy visits Washington
Read full article: US announces new sanctions on Russia's weapons suppliers as Zelenskyy visits WashingtonThe Biden administration is hitting hundreds of people and firms around the globe with new economic and diplomatic sanctions as the U.S. targets third-country contributors that are equipping Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
For Putin, winning reelection could be easier than resolving the many challenges facing Russia
Read full article: For Putin, winning reelection could be easier than resolving the many challenges facing RussiaPresident Vladimir Putin is likely to win another six-year term easily in an election expected in March, using his sweeping grip on Russia’s political scene to extend his tenure of over two decades in power.
Putin will seek another term as Russian president, aiming to extend his rule of over two decades
Read full article: Putin will seek another term as Russian president, aiming to extend his rule of over two decadesVladimir Putin has moved to prolong his repressive and unyielding grip on Russia for at least another six years, announcing his candidacy in the presidential election next March that he is all but certain to win.
Putin orders the Russian military to add 170,000 troops for a total of 1.32 million
Read full article: Putin orders the Russian military to add 170,000 troops for a total of 1.32 millionRussian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to increase the number of troops by nearly 170,000 to a total of 1.32 million.
Russia and IOC clash at the UN before member states pass Olympic Truce for Paris Games
Read full article: Russia and IOC clash at the UN before member states pass Olympic Truce for Paris GamesRussia has clashed with the International Olympic Committee on the floor of the United Nations before 118 member states voted to adopt a traditional truce around the Paris Summer Games next year.
Germany's defense minister unveils more help for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion
Read full article: Germany's defense minister unveils more help for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasionGerman Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is vowing to keep supporting Ukraine’s efforts to win its war against Russia, pledging further military aid worth 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion).
US imposes new sanctions over Russian oil price cap violations, Kremlin influence in the Balkans
Read full article: US imposes new sanctions over Russian oil price cap violations, Kremlin influence in the BalkansThe U.S. Treasury has levied a new round of sanctions on firms and ships that used U.S. service providers to carry Russian crude oil in violation of the multinational price cap — and imposed another set of sanctions on a group of Balkan people and firms tied to Kremlin influence in the region.
A record Russian budget will boost defense spending, shoring up Putin's support ahead of election
Read full article: A record Russian budget will boost defense spending, shoring up Putin's support ahead of electionRussia’s State Duma passed a record federal budget in its second reading which aims to increase spending by around 25% in 2024, with record amounts going on defense.
Beloved Russian singer who criticized Ukraine war returns home. The church calls for her apology
Read full article: Beloved Russian singer who criticized Ukraine war returns home. The church calls for her apologyThe Russian Orthodox Church has called for an apology from Alla Pugacheva, the country’s most renowned pop singer who returned home this week, over her criticism of Russia's war on Ukraine.
War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time
Read full article: War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service timeScores of protesters have gathered in the streets of Ukrainian cities to demand a cap of 18 months on mandatory military service.
A price cap on Russian oil aims to starve Putin of cash. But it's largely been untested. Until now
Read full article: A price cap on Russian oil aims to starve Putin of cash. But it's largely been untested. Until nowPrices for Russian oil have risen well above a price cap imposed by Western allies as part of sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine.
Why Russia is engaged in a delicate balancing act in the Israeli-Palestinian war
Read full article: Why Russia is engaged in a delicate balancing act in the Israeli-Palestinian warThe Israeli-Palestinian war has forced Russia into a delicate balancing act, with Moscow urging a quick end to the fighting without apportioning blame.
The US government sanctions two shipping companies for violating the Russian oil price cap
Read full article: The US government sanctions two shipping companies for violating the Russian oil price capThe Treasury Department has imposed its first set of sanctions on two companies that shipped Russian oil in violation of a multinational price cap.
Russian authorities fine a human rights advocate for criticizing the war in Ukraine
Read full article: Russian authorities fine a human rights advocate for criticizing the war in UkraineRussian authorities imposed a fine of about $1,500 on a prominent human rights advocate for criticizing the war in Ukraine, the latest step in a relentless crackdown.
Russian lawmakers will consider rescinding ratification of global nuclear test ban, speaker says
Read full article: Russian lawmakers will consider rescinding ratification of global nuclear test ban, speaker saysThe speaker of the Russian parliament says lawmakers will consider revoking the ratification of a global nuclear test ban.
Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of 'volunteer units' in Ukraine
Read full article: Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of 'volunteer units' in UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in Ukraine.
A month after Prigozhin’s suspicious death, the Kremlin is silent on his plane crash and legacy
Read full article: A month after Prigozhin’s suspicious death, the Kremlin is silent on his plane crash and legacyA month after Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a suspicious plane crash, the Kremlin seems to be succeeding in keeping the demise of the profane and outspoken Wagner chief as low-key as possible.
US issues more sanctions over Iran drone program after nation's president denies supplying Russia
Read full article: US issues more sanctions over Iran drone program after nation's president denies supplying RussiaThe U.S. has imposed sanctions on seven people and four companies in China, Russia and Turkey who officials allege are connected with the development of Iran’s drone program.
Russian students are returning to school, where they face new lessons to boost their patriotism
Read full article: Russian students are returning to school, where they face new lessons to boost their patriotismChildren across Russia have returned to school, where the Kremlin’s narratives about the war in Ukraine and its confrontation with the West are taking an even more prominent spot than before.
Kremlin says 'deliberate wrongdoing' is a possible cause of the plane crash that killed Wagner chief
Read full article: Kremlin says 'deliberate wrongdoing' is a possible cause of the plane crash that killed Wagner chiefThe Kremlin's spokesperson says “deliberate wrongdoing” is among the possible causes of the plane crash that killed Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin last week.
Russia earns less from oil and spends more on war. So far, sanctions are working like a slow poison
Read full article: Russia earns less from oil and spends more on war. So far, sanctions are working like a slow poisonThe Russian currency has stabilized after dipping below 100 rubles to the U.S. dollar — but that doesn't mean the pressure is off Russia's economy.
Ukrainian drones strike deep in Russian territory, Moscow says, while a barrage in Kyiv kills 2
Read full article: Ukrainian drones strike deep in Russian territory, Moscow says, while a barrage in Kyiv kills 2Russian officials and news reports say Ukraine sent waves of drones deep into western Russia in nighttime attacks that struck military assets.