Russia

Ukrainian strikes set an oil export terminal and a depot ablaze in St Petersburg on Sunday, as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia in one of its largest aerial attacks of the war. The attacks came amid growing tensions between…
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US President Donald Trump’s decision to indefinitely waive sanctions on Russia just days before they were due to take effect has triggered criticism from lawmakers across party lines, raising questions about Washington’s commitment to…
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US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Washington is holding talks with Russia and China on nuclear disarmament, expressing hope that the countries with the world's largest nuclear arsenals could reduce their stockpiles. In an…
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discussed bilateral cooperation and the ongoing crises in Ukraine and Iran during a regional security meeting in Azerbaijan, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on…
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NATO’s top military commander is expected to deliver a warning to Russia on Monday, outlining the alliance’s ability to deter and defeat any potential attack amid growing concerns over Moscow’s activities. US General Alexus Grynkewich,…
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Ukraine struck an oil tanker off Russia’s southern coast on Tuesday evening, triggering a massive fire and sending a thick cloud of black smoke over parts of the resort city of Sochi. Russia’s Transport Ministry said the Liberian-flagged…
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has backed India’s candidature for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, while opposing additional permanent seats for Western countries such as Germany and Japan. Addressing the…
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Russia’s parliamentary election is being held for the first time in Ukrainian territories that Moscow claims to have annexed since launching its full-scale invasion, as the Kremlin seeks to incorporate those areas into its political…
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Russia is set to hold tightly controlled parliamentary elections this week, with the Kremlin viewing the vote as a gauge of public sentiment over the war in Ukraine, now entering its fifth year. The September 18-20 election will be the…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would amount to “a war against Russia,” while insisting that Moscow does not pose a threat. “They say they are considering how to send…
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