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Ukrainian Attacks Kill 3 in Belgorod, Hit Perm Industrial Plant
Three people were killed in southwestern Russia’s Belgorod region and an industrial site damaged in the Perm region.
2h ago
Saudi Arabia Will Not Host Russia’s Intervision Song Contest This Year, TASS Reports
The decision leaves the future of Russia’s alternative to Eurovision uncertain a year after Moscow revived the Soviet-era competition.
19h ago
Starlink in Ukraine Back to Normal After Week of Throttling
Ukrainian officials said the restrictions hampered the military's ability to intercept Russian attack drones and forced the cancelation of some operations.
19h ago
Russia Says Drone Attack Damages Tolyatti Facilities, Ukraine Says Petrochemical Plant Hit
The Tolyattikauchuk petrochemical plant is one of Russia's largest producers of synthetic rubber.
23h ago
3 Tankers of Russian Diesel Headed for North America, Russian Deputy PM Says
Alexander Novak said Russian companies could supply 500,000 metric tons in October.
1d ago
Russia, Ukraine Agree on Ceasefire in Embattled Oleshky, Plan New Peace Talks Next Month
The pause in fighting will allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid and facilitate civilian evacuations from the town, the White House said.
1d ago
Russia, U.S. Deny That American Hubbard Was Released in Exchange for Russian War Blogger
Some observers suggested that Hubbard may have been freed in connection with a high-profile Russian war blogger who was briefly detained in Montenegro.
1d ago
Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport Resumes Operations After Ukrainian Drone Threat
Three of Moscow's airports had temporarily suspended flight operations on Friday.
1d ago
Russian Subsidiary of German Retailer Metro Donates $12M to Military Fund
The move comes after Putin signed an executive order on Sept. 28 placing Metro Russia under “temporary management” of the state.
1d ago
Romania Blames Russia for Deadly Drone Attack on Cargo Ship
The cargo ship Khoryv, flying the Comoros flag, was "struck by a drone and sank near Romanian territorial waters," President Nicușor Dan said.
1d ago
FSB Orders Critical Infrastructure Operators to Shutter Websites Over PHP Bug – RBC
The FSB directive mirrors that of the U.S. National Security Agency, as well as authorities from the EU and China, after PHP programmers released a fix to the critical vulnerability on Wednesday.
1d ago
Russia and Ukraine Exchange 540 POWs
Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova said that Ukrainian and Russian civilians from 12 families were also reunited on Friday.
1d ago
Ukrainian Drone Attack Hits Perm Region Chemical Plant
The reported target of the attack was the Azot chemical plant in Berezniki, which produces components used in explosives.
1d ago
Russian Central Bank Holds Key Interest Rate Steady
Policymakers have been weighing inflation risks against the need to lower currently high borrowing costs for businesses and consumers.
2d ago
Russia Vows Retaliation After Austria Expels Its Diplomats
Austria said it declared the Russian diplomats personae non gratae over “activities incompatible with their diplomatic status,” a term usually used for spying.
2d ago
First Shipment of Russian Diesel Departs for the United States Under Trump Deal
The tanker, loaded with 40,000 metric tons of ultra-low sulphur diesel, is expected to arrive in the United States on Nov. 7.
2d ago
Moscow to Present New ‘Anti-Drone Dome’ at Upcoming Russia-Africa Summit
The upcoming presentation for Moscow’s African partners comes as Russia itself continues to struggle against Ukrainian drone attacks that have repeatedly overwhelmed air defense systems.
2d ago
She Was a Leading Arctic Ornithologist. Now She’s Imprisoned for $25 in Donations.
Sofya Rozenfeld dedicated her life to studying Arctic waterfowl. Even as she faced criminal charges, she couldn’t imagine leaving that work behind.
2d ago
Putin Says Renewed Peace Talks Must Focus on Security for Russia, Ukraine and Europe Overall
The president said that Russia remains intent on resolving the conflict once and for all rather than agreeing to a short-lived ceasefire with Kyiv.
2d ago
Trump Says Musk Restored Ukraine's Starlink Access, Declines to Say if They Spoke
The Starlink system was working more normally on Thursday, shortly after the Trump-Musk conversation, The Wall Street Journal reported.
2d ago
Moscow to Build ‘Veterans Palace’ Rehab Center for Ukraine War Vets
Located at the former war veterans social rehabilitation center in central Moscow, the renovated Palace of Veterans will feature state-of-the-art medical, physical, as well as social and creative faci…
2d ago
Regions Calling: More Questions Than Answers After Latest Black Sea Oil Spill
The Krasnodar region is reeling from the environmental fallout of a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil tanker. Officials have offered few details.
2d ago
Communist Party Leader in Komi Republic Arrested for ‘Justifying Terrorism’
Komi’s Communist Party branch said Oleg Mikhailov was arrested at a Moscow airport after returning from a vacation.
2d ago
As the Kremlin Seizes Control of European Companies, U.S. Rivals Remain Largely Spared
Russia has seized the local assets of just three American firms since Trump began his second term in office, compared to those of more than a dozen European companies.
2d ago
Moscow Court Upholds Detention of Political Analyst Alexander Kynev Despite Serious Injury
Kynev’s defense team has warned that he faces permanent disability without proper medical care and crutches while in detention.
2d ago
Who Is Stephen Hubbard, the U.S. Citizen Released by Russia?
Hubbard has arrived back in the U.S. following his release from detention by President Vladimir Putin.
3d ago
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Bodies of Nearly 300 Soldiers
Russia returned 252 bodies to Ukraine and received 25 fallen Russian soldiers in return, a State Duma lawmaker told RBC.
3d ago
Ex-Deputy PM Grigorenko Nominated as Sberbank Deputy Board Chairman
Sberbank’s supervisory board is scheduled to formally vote on Dmitry Grigorenko’s appointment at its next meeting in November.
3d ago
Ukraine and Russia Trade Deadly Strikes After U.S. Tries to Reboot Peace Talks
The Defense Ministry said it intercepted 808 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
3d ago
Japan Sends Senior Diplomat to Russia to Seek Release of Arrested Journalist
Japan's top diplomat for Europe met the head of the department at the Russian Foreign Ministry dealing with much of East Asia.
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