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Zelensky vows more strikes after Ukrainian attacks on Russian targets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has threatened further attacks on military installations in Russia, after Ukrainian strikes hit the…
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An Uzbek man is charged in Moscow with killing a Russian general in a bombing claimed by Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — An Uzbek citizen accused of acting on behalf of Ukraine has been charged by Russian authorities with this week's…
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News Analysis: Russian general's assassination in Moscow: Chilling new phase in Ukraine war?
WASHINGTON — On the snowy sidewalk of a drab residential street in Moscow, blood, soot and the mangled remnants of an electric scooter…
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The killing of a Russian general is one of several that Moscow blames on Ukraine
Ukraine’s Security Service, or SBU, has claimed responsibility for killing Lt. General Igor Kirillov, head of the military’s nuclear,…
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At a Russian airbase in Syria, questions loom over Moscow's place in the country
HMEIMIM AIRBASE, SYRIA — The Sukhoi fighter aircraft punched through the clouds, its growl echoing over Russia’s Hmeimim Airbase on…
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EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday imposed fresh sanctions on dozens of officials linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine, including…
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Moldova declares energy emergency amid fears of Russian gas cutoff
Moldova's Parliament has voted to impose a state of emergency in the country's energy sector, bracing for potential disruptions to its…
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Massive Russian air attack targets Ukrainian power grid
Russian forces launched massive air attacks on Ukraine overnight, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday describing it as…
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Massive Russian air attacks target Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Russian forces again launched massive air attacks with drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on…
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Russian Navy faces dilemma over future of Mediterranean flotilla
Russia is withdrawing vessels from its naval base in Syria following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad, it has been reported, amid…
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Putin signs pact with ally that includes possible use of Russian nukes
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a pact with close ally Belarus on Friday that includes the possible use of Russian nuclear…
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Russian tourist dies after being swept away by massive wave while doing yoga in Thailand
A Russian tourist visiting Koh Samui, Thailand, died after she was swept away by a massive wave on Friday as she was doing yoga on a rock…
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North Macedonia arrests man suspected of intending to join Russian army and fight in Ukraine
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Police in North Macedonia have arrested a Macedonian national suspected of intending to join the Russian…
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Russian police raid Moscow nightclubs in LGBTQ+ crackdown
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police raided several bars and nightclubs across Moscow on Saturday as part of the government’s crackdown on “LGBTQ+…
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Russian lawyer handed 7-year prison term for speaking out against the Ukraine war on social media
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A court in Russia on Thursday convicted a prominent lawyer and sentenced him to seven years in prison for speaking…
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EU working on new Russian sanctions package
A new EU sanctions package against Russia, including measures that would target Chinese-based companies producing drones for Russia's war…
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Russian hypermarkets struggle as online sales soar
In November 2024, Russia’s retail market continues to undergo a significant transformation, shaped by the rapid growth of e-commerce and…
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Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base
On the day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Anton says the nuclear weapons base he was serving at was put on…
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A Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to Ukraine gets 14 years in prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian man was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison Monday after being found guilty of high treason for a video…
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Russian military says new missile can hit targets across Europe
The Russian military says that the new medium-range missile it fired at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro can hit targets across Europe. "Based…
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UN concerned about increasing Russian drone attacks in Ukraine
The United Nations says the Russian military is increasingly attacking Ukraine's civilian population and energy infrastructure with…
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Russian drone attack on Odessa kills one as NATO urges more aid
A massive Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odessa on Thursday evening left one woman dead and at least two injured,…
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A Russian man stands treason trial on charges he filmed military equipment for Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian man faced trial on Thursday on charges of high treason for a video he had allegedly sent to Ukraine's security…
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NATO chief calls for more support for Ukraine amid Russian pressure
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Tuesday called for stronger support for Ukraine as Russian pressure intensifies on the country's…