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F-16 shot down in Ukraine – Russian commander
He told the media that the US-made jet was brought down by an S-300 air defense missile system
Jan 11, 2026 23:38
Nazi salutes and drug cartels: Dutch mercenary recounts service with Kiev’s military
Criminals from Latin America have reportedly built a “state” within the Ukrainian army
Jan 11, 2026 20:02
Oreshnik strike a response for attack on Putin’s residence – Russia
A number of critical facilities were hit during the overnight strike, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
Jan 9, 2026 06:19
Western troops in Ukraine would amount to ‘foreign intervention’ – Moscow
Plans by Kiev’s backers to establish military hubs in the country are equal to an “escalation” of the conflict, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said
Jan 8, 2026 15:39
Russia swaps basketball star for suspected French spy
Moscow has secured the return of Daniil Kasatkin, who has been accused by the US of being a member of a ransomware gang
Jan 8, 2026 14:36
Moscow reacts to US seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker
The capture of the Marinera will likely further heighten tensions in the Euro-Atlantic region, the Foreign Ministry has said
Jan 8, 2026 12:24
Zelensky asks US to kidnap Chechen leader
Ramzan Kadyrov shot back, urging the Ukrainian to “man up” and try doing it himself
Jan 7, 2026 21:11
US military breached UN maritime convention – Russia
A Russian-flagged oil tanker was seized in the North Atlantic, the Russian Transport Ministry has confirmed
Jan 7, 2026 16:00
Russians will never eat insects – top MP
Bugs can only be used as animal feed in Russia, Yulia Ogloblina has said
Jan 7, 2026 13:52
Russian soldiers ‘fulfilling God’s mission’ – Putin (VIDEO)
The president met with Ukraine conflict veterans during a Christmas service
Jan 6, 2026 23:45
Russian Orthodox Church plays ‘unique role’ in keeping traditions alive – Putin
In his Christmas message, the president praised Christian charities for helping veterans of the Ukraine conflict
Jan 6, 2026 22:36
Russia declares solidarity with Venezuela
Moscow has welcomed the appointment of Delcy Rodriguez as interim president after Nicolas Maduro was abducted by American commandos
Jan 6, 2026 20:02
Putin envoy mocks Zelensky’s new staffer
Chrystia Freeland, descendant of a documented Nazi collaborator, has confirmed she took an “unpaid” economic adviser role in Kiev
Jan 6, 2026 15:05
West wants to send troops to Ukraine over ‘civil war’ fears – ex-Zelensky adviser
The country is ripe for a bloody clash between the military and ultranationalists, Aleksey Arestovich has argued
Jan 6, 2026 14:36
Russia’s ‘Cheburashka 2’ ranks third globally in weekly box office earnings – media
The family film reportedly placed behind James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ and ‘Zootopia 2’
Jan 5, 2026 22:48
Zelensky forces internal security chief to resign – media
The head of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU), Vasily Malyuk, has said he is leaving following a meeting with the Ukrainian leader
Jan 5, 2026 15:50
Moscow reacts after Zelensky appoints granddaughter of Nazi collaborator as adviser
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has slammed Kiev as “a haven for neo-Nazis”
Jan 5, 2026 15:34
Zelensky appoints descendant of Nazi collaborator as economic adviser
Canadian-born Chrystia Freeland’s grandfather served as editor-in-chief of a newspaper that published Nazi propaganda in occupied Poland and Austria during World War II
Jan 5, 2026 14:14
Zelensky nominates defense minister for new post
Denis Shmigal may take over the Ukrainian Energy Ministry, which was hit by a massive corruption scandal late last year
Jan 4, 2026 20:21
Death toll rises in Ukrainian drone strike on Russian New Year’s Eve party (VIDEO)
Moscow has condemned the attack on Kherson Region’s village of Khorly as a war crime and act of terror
Jan 4, 2026 12:49
Oil, arms and longstanding ties: What connects Russia and Venezuela EXPLAINER
Deepening cooperation across several sectors has brought the two countries closer as allies
Jan 3, 2026 16:43
Russian military denies ‘missile attack’ on Kharkov (VIDEOS)
Footage from the scene exposes inconsistencies in Kiev’s claims, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow
Jan 2, 2026 23:18
Zelensky taps close ally as new defense minister
Mikhail Fedorov may replace Denis Shmygal amid widening corruption scandals in Kiev
Jan 2, 2026 21:46
UN secretary general ‘deeply concerned’ by Ukrainian New Year’s Eve strike – RIA
Attacks on civilians violate international law and should cease, a spokesman for Antonio Guterres has told the news agency
Jan 2, 2026 19:33

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