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Zelensky Urges Europe to Unite Behind Ukraine, 3 Years After Bucha Massacre

The Ukrainian President and his wife visited a memorial and lit candles during a ceremony attended by European parliamentary leaders.

Russia Sentences Exiled Journalists Anin, Fomina to 8.5 Years Over Bucha Reporting

Their lawyer, Yulia Kuznetsova, called the convictions “illegal and absurd” and vowed to appeal.

Putin Increases Spring Conscription Target to 160K

Russia holds biannual conscription drives, with men aged 18-30 eligible for mandatory service.

After Losing Limbs to War, Russian Amputee Veterans Grapple With Officials’ Empty Promises

At least 54% of soldiers who have disabilities after fighting in Ukraine are amputees. They face a difficult path to rehabilitation.

Moldova Expels Russian Diplomats Over Alleged Role in MP’s Escape

Russia’s Embassy in Chisinau denied any involvement in lawmaker Alexander Nesterovschi’s escape and called the accusations “unfounded.”

Russia’s Supreme Court to Review Taliban Terrorist Status

Moscow has strengthened ties with the Taliban since it returned to power in Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrew its military in 2021.

Public Outcry Across Russia as Bill to Euthanize Stray Animals Sparks Rare Protests

The bill was introduced following a series of recent incidents where stray dogs fatally attacked children.

Putin ‘Remains Open’ to Speaking With Trump, Top Spokesman Says

Trump criticized both Putin and Zelensky in a recent interview with NBC, saying he was “very angry” with the Russian leader.

Kremlin Condemns French Court Ruling Barring Le Pen From Office

“More and more European capitals are going down the path of violating democratic norms,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Russia Sends Rescuers to Myanmar After Deadly Earthquake

Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry, acting on orders from President Vladimir Putin, sent two teams to assist in search and rescue operations.

Georgian Police Arrest Russian Citizen During Anti-Government Protest

Law enforcement authorities accused the Russian, identified only by the initials D.K., of damaging a police vehicle in Tbilisi.

Gunman Opens Fire on Traffic Police in Murmansk

Members of Russia’s National Guard stormed the rooftop where the gunman was firing on police and “neutralized” him.

Russia and U.S. Begin Talks on Rare Earth Metals, Putin Envoy Says

Vladimir Putin has previously said that Russia is a world leader in rare earth minerals and is ready to work with the U.S. on joint projects.

Trump Says ‘Very Angry’ With Putin Over Ukraine

The U.S. president threatened to impose "secondary tariffs on all oil coming out of Russia" if the Kremlin refused to back a peace deal in Ukraine.

Kremlin Doubles Down on Demand to Replace Zelensky, Risking Trump’s Ire

“Zelensky will not agree to any territorial concessions. We need to address the root of the issue: Remove him,” one source told MT.

Russia Captures Village Near Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region – Moscow

Russian forces have captured a village just seven kilometers from the border of Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region in their latest battlefield advance...

Ukraine Accuses Russia of ‘War Crime’ With Military Hospital Strike

Ukraine accused Russia on Saturday of committing a "war crime" during a massive attack on the city of Kharkiv, which included strikes on a military hospital...

Soviet Dissident Pavel Litvinov on Freedom of Speech Then and Now: ‘Nothing Is More Important’

The former dissident discusses freedom of speech in modern Russia, the U.S.S.R. and the U.S., including Trump’s dismantling of Voice of America.

Russia Says Captured 2 More Ukrainian Villages

The Defence Ministry reported that Russian troops took control of Shchebraki in southern Zaporizhzhia and Panteleimonivka in eastern Donetsk.

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