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Russia vows continued retaliation for Ukrainian strikes against civilians
Kiev and its Western backers should abandon the “dangerous illusion” of inflicting a strategic defeat on Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said
Aug 20, 2026 09:19
Russia strikes drone and missile plants in Kiev – MOD
Five military-industrial facilities in and around the Ukrainian capital have been hit, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
Aug 20, 2026 07:05
Zelensky fires senior aide amid anti-corruption scandal
Irina Mudraya ended up in hot water as investigators are looking into an alleged $3.3 million laundering scheme
Aug 19, 2026 18:25
Russian doctors pioneer new Alzheimer’s treatment strategy
Sechenov University scientists have developed and successfully tested a new blood-filtering technique targeting inflammation linked to brain-cell damage
Aug 19, 2026 15:52
Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 POWs – MOD (VIDEO)
The swap was carried out with humanitarian mediation from the UAE, according to Moscow
Aug 19, 2026 09:38
Russia warns UK over drones used by Ukraine
Moscow will view British involvement in long-range strikes as participation in the war, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said
Aug 19, 2026 04:14
Ex-Ukrainian defense chief raises stakes against Zelensky with election call
Mikhail Fedorov, whose dismissal triggered widespread protests, says the country should hold a vote despite the ongoing conflict with Russia
Aug 19, 2026 00:11
Relics of legendary Russian warrior-prince uncovered in Kremlin (VIDEO)
Dmitry Donskoy is venerated as a saint by the Russian Orthodox Church and considered a national hero for his victory in 1380 over the Mongols
Aug 18, 2026 21:16
Greek oil tanker attacked in Black Sea – Bloomberg
The incident comes just weeks after Washington pressed Kiev to halt strikes on US-linked terminals and shipping
Aug 18, 2026 16:26
Tornado tears through western Russian city (VIDEOS)
The storm in Nizhny Novgorod ripped off roofing and brought down trees as streets were inundated
Aug 18, 2026 09:13
Hundreds of Ukrainian drones target Moscow overnight – mayor
At least three people were injured, including a child, and dozens of homes damaged after 620 UAVs were launched toward the Russian capital
Aug 18, 2026 07:48
Ukraine’s press gangs ‘like organized crime’ – MP
People pay up to $150,000 in bribes for jobs in the country’s mobilization authorities, lawmaker Aleksandr Kachura has alleged
Aug 17, 2026 22:45
Two Ukrainian children attacked in Poland – Kiev
The minors were subjected to a racially motivated assault by two adults, according to Ukraine’s consulate in Gdansk
Aug 17, 2026 19:42
UK will ‘pay the price’ for giving Kiev drones to attack Russia – Moscow
London is deliberately escalating conflict by supplying weapons Ukraine, Moscow’s embassy in Britain has warned
Aug 17, 2026 17:30
Ukrainian missile strike kills six in Russian border region – officials
Four others, including a 14-year-old child, were injured in the attack on Belgorod Region, the local governor has said
Aug 17, 2026 04:54
Ukrainian drone strike in Russian region kills married couple – governor
The husband and wife were driving to Melitopol to purchase goods for their shop, according to Vladimir Saldo
Aug 17, 2026 02:22
Russian strike cripples Ukraine’s largest steel plant
ArcelorMittal Krivoy Rog produced rolled steel used in Ukrainian weapons and military equipment, Moscow has said
Aug 17, 2026 00:03
Ukrainian conscription officers detain Orthodox bishop amid church crackdown
Metropolitan Sergius was unlawfully detained without the required procedures, the church’s lawyer has said
Aug 16, 2026 21:04
Russian satellite captures stunning view of total solar eclipse (VIDEO)
The rare celestial event, visible across much of Europe and northwestern Russia, was caught on camera from orbit
Aug 16, 2026 15:15
WATCH Ukrainian press gang tear-gas crowd trying to save man from conscription
The incident reportedly took place in Odessa amid growing public outrage over how Kiev’s ‘busification’ officers snatch men off the streets
Aug 16, 2026 13:57
Ukrainian drone attack kills civilian in Moscow Region – governor
Six more people were injured as around 200 UAVs were intercepted, Andrey Vorobyev has said
Aug 16, 2026 11:00
US and Türkiye opening ‘Pandora’s box’ with Ukraine arms deal – Moscow
Washington is reportedly preparing to authorize the transfer of 70 ATACMS missiles and other weapons worth around $280 million
Aug 15, 2026 16:27
Far-right troops bid farewell to Nazi collaborator with torch-lit march in Kiev (VIDEO)
The remains of the founder of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN), Evgeny Konovalets, were brought to Ukraine from the Netherlands
Aug 15, 2026 14:19
Russian world record holder claims European swimming gold (VIDEO)
Evgeniia Chikunova won the 200m breaststroke as Russian athletes continue to compete under neutral status
Aug 15, 2026 10:28

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