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Kremlin ‘shocked’ by likely suicide of ex-minister

Roman Starovoyt, who previously served as Kursk Region governor, reportedly ended his life hours after being dismissed from a ministerial post. The Russian presidency has...

Von der Leyen blames Russia for no-confidence motion

The EU chief has labelled her critics “conspiracy theorists”, "anti-vaxxers" and "Putin apologists". European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has dismissed efforts by members...

Russian general arrested on corruption charges

Viktor Strigunov is suspected of embezzling government funds and receiving bribes. The first deputy chief of the Russian national guard (Rosgvardiya) between 2020 and 2023,...

Trump eases off Russia sanctions – but the EU is too eager to strangle itself

Washington has lifted restrictions on a Moscow-led project in Hungary, but Brussels is eager to starve itself even more. Looks like Washington is about to...

UN ‘concerned’ about arrests of Russian journalists in Azerbaijan

The incident has escalated diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Baku. The UN Human Rights office (OHCHR) announced on Friday it is “concerned” about press freedom...

‘Russiagate’ was a ploy to ‘screw Trump’ – CIA boss

The Obama administration’s top spies manipulated the probe from the onset, according to John Ratcliffe. A US intelligence report on Russia’s alleged interference in the...

Putin and Macron talk for first time in three years

The Russian and French presidents have discussed the situation in the Middle East and Ukraine, the Kremlin press service has said. Russian President Vladimir Putin...

UK wasted 20 years searching for ‘Russian mole’ in MI6 – Guardian

The lengthy operation reportedly failed to yield any proof, and the suspected double agent eventually quit the agency. British intelligence agencies spent two decades hunting...

Shane Jones challenges Ardern to appear before Covid Inquiry

Government Minister Shane Jones has posted a fiery social-media video accusing former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of deflecting blame for New Zealand’s 2022–23 Covid-era...

NATO chief dodges question about why to fear a ‘Russian attack’

Mark Rutte only cited general concerns and requested more military spending when asked to explain the timeline for an alleged invasion. NATO Secretary General Mark...

Moscow blasts US redo of ‘Iraqi weapons of mass destruction’ stunt

With strikes on Iran, Washington has “opened a Pandora’s box,” Russia’s ambassador told the UN Security Council. Russia has sharply condemned the United States for...

G7 is ‘unviable’ – Kremlin

Moscow has no interest in the format as the members no longer represent the global majority, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said. Russia has zero interest...

Something is going terribly wrong in the Baltic Sea

Chemical weapons are corroding on the seafloor – and Berlin’s plan to remove them without Russia’s help may spark an irreversible environmental crisis. Beneath the...

‘Conspiracy theory’: Ardern blames ‘Russian disinformation’ for anti-jab mandate parliament protest

Former PM Jacinda Ardern has stirred controversy after suggesting Russian disinformation played a significant role in fuelling New Zealand’s 2022 anti-mandate protests. Speaking on the...

Russia ‘strongly condemns’ Israel’s attack on Iran

The Foreign Ministry says West Jerusalem has violated the UN Charter and international law. Russia has strongly condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, warning that the...

Kremlin welcomes Rubio’s Russia Day message as ‘very positive news’

The US secretary of state’s message is a sign of willingness to engage in dialogue, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said. US Secretary of State Marco...

EU to sanction Nord Stream

Brussels has suggested a complete transaction ban on the two pipelines as well as lowering the oil price cap on Moscow. The European Commission has...

UK preparing for war – Starmer

London says its militarization plan is a “message” to Moscow. Britain is moving towards a war footing with the launch of a major rearmament campaign,...

Collapsed bridge in Russia’s Bryansk Region was blown up – governor

At least seven people have been killed and 69 wounded, Aleksandr Bogomaz has said. A bridge that collapsed onto a moving passenger train in Russia’s...

Ukrainians up in arms over author of ‘mail-order bride Elena Zelenska’ novel

Bloggers have accused romance writer Sophie Lark of “pro-Russian” views. A Ukrainian publishing house has destroyed books by American romance writer Sophie Lark, who was...

NHL legend Ovechkin to return to Russia in 2026 – wife

The hockey icon plans to move to Moscow after his contract with the Washington Capitals ends, according to his spouse. NHL star Alexander Ovechkin is...

5 reasons why sanctions backfired and made Russia’s IT sector stronger

They thought cutting off Russia’s tech would cripple innovation. Pavel Velikhov, Engineering Manager at Yandex, lists 5 ways in which sanctions forced Russia’s IT boom. 1....

Russia bans Amnesty International

Amnesty International’s London HQ is a “center of Russophobic projects”, the Russian prosecutor general has claimed. The Office of the Russian Prosecutor General has banned...

Moscow reacts to UN aviation agency’s MH17 vote

The investigation into the shootdown of the passenger airliner in Ukrainian airspace in 2014 was biased against Russia, the Foreign Ministry said. Russia has rejected...

China labels Xi’s Moscow visit ‘a complete success’

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have signed a multitude of cooperation documents. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow was...

USSR-launched spacecraft falls into Indian Ocean

A Venus probe re-entered Earth’s atmosphere after 53 years in orbit. A Soviet spacecraft launched in 1972 has crashed into the Indian Ocean, according to...

Putin, Xi talks lasted 7 hours – media

The two leaders have signed dozens of cooperation documents covering a wide range of areas following the talks. Russia and China have signed nearly three...

Defiant Serbian leader sends message to EU from Red Square (Video)

Aleksandar Vucic came to Moscow despite pressure from Brussels and recent hospitalisation with a heart condition. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has delivered a pointed message...

185 years of Tchaikovsky: Honoring the composer who gave the world its most iconic ballets

From Swan Lake to The Nutcracker, his music continues to captivate audiences across generations and continents. Thanks to ‘The Nutcracker’, this Russian composer gifted the...

Kremlin reveals details of Xi’s visit to Russia

The Chinese leader’s three-day trip will include talks with Vladimir Putin and attendance at the Victory Day Parade. Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia...

AI-generated Churchill reminds Starmer who crushed Nazi Germany in WW2 (Video)

RT’s video uses the wartime PM’s real quote praising the Red Army for “tearing the guts out” of the Wehrmacht. RT has released AI-generated footage...

Five Eyes now getting sensitive space intel – The Times

The US has reportedly shared data with the UK and other group members, citing alleged off-planet Chinese and Russian threats. The US has begun sharing...

Photos could help formally identify remains

Police are seeking photos of a Russian stuntman who went missing in 2002, in the hope the image can help identify partial remains located...

EU and UK preparing naval blockade of Russia – Putin aide

‘Hotheads’ in European capitals should be aware that Moscow’s navy would be able to protect its shipping, Nikolay Patrushev has said. The EU and the...

Journalists linked to Navalny jailed

The reporters were found guilty of working for the opposition figure’s extremist organization. A Moscow court has sentenced four Russian journalists from Reuters, the Associated...

Ruble is this year’s best-performer – Bloomberg

The Russian currency has posted strong gains against the US dollar and has outshone gold, data shows. The Russian ruble has emerged as the world’s...

Moscow bans American NGO

Hope Harbor Society has been accused of collecting funds for Ukraine’s military and backing Russian opposition. The Office of the Russian Prosecutor General has designated...

World leaders secretly talking to Putin – Serbian President

At least two top officials have maintained contact with the Russian leader, the Serbian president has claimed. Several global leaders have secretly maintained contact with...

Gunman opens fire from rooftop in Russian Arctic city (Video)

Special forces have “neutralized” the shooter who barricaded himself atop a residential high-rise in Murmansk. A gunman opened fire from the rooftop of a multistory...

Chess legend Boris Spassky dies

The Soviet grandmaster renowned for his Match of the Century against Bobby Fischer has passed away at 88. Boris Spassky, the 10th world chess champion,...

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