Russia
The latest on Russia. The largest country in the world by territory, Russia is one of the most populous countries in the world and is the most populous in Europe. Currently led by President Vladimir Putin, the government is comprised of three branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judiciary. Relations between Russia and the United States are often at odds, with tensions dating back decades.
Russian pilot reacts to Mi-8 helicopter being struck: "I got hit"
Ukraine claims to have intercepted Moscow's radio transmissions and obtained audio of the helicopter pilot going down.
Kim's closeness with Putin tests North Korea's alliance with China
Beijing has yet to announce the closing ceremony for its "Year of Friendship" with Pyongyang, a possible signal of disapproval.
US imposes sanctions on groups in Russia, Iran over election interference
U.S. officials previously warned of broader interference efforts during the 2024 presidential election.
Russia withdraws from border checkpoint after 30 years
Russian forces have left one of Armenia's border checkpoints after 30 years, signaling a shift in relations between the countries.
North Korea quietly honors war dead as casualties in Russia climb
Grieving families are reportedly not being informed of the location or circumstances of the soldiers' deaths.
Russia faces exodus as millions could be poised to leave country
Illegal migrants make up an estimated seven percent of the population in Russia and form a key part of the nation's economy.
Russia's new ruble gets boost against economic problems
Russia's largest bank is among the three credit institutions that have joined a digital ruble pilot scheme.
Fire rips through Russian oil depot deep behind front line
Ukraine has escalated its attacks on Russian oil depots in order to harm Moscow's exports and its methods of funding the war effort.
Ukraine and Russia prisoner swap frees hundreds of troops
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the two countries have engaged in multiple prisoner exchanges.
Finnish authorities share details about Russian ship suspected of sabotage
The possible sabotage is the latest incident of undersea cables being deliberately damaged in the Baltic Sea.
Russian oil production collapses to 20-year low
Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries have hurt Russia's production of its key export.
Map shows which countries had major airline crashes in 2024
The tragic aviation accidents that happened worldwide this year have sparked discussions on improving aviation safety.
Joe Biden announces huge $2.5 billion boost to Ukraine's defense
The latest package includes a $1.25 billion drawdown of U.S. military equipment and a $1.22 billion Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) package.
Russia vows retaliation to "censorship" as Telegram blocks media outlets
As global tensions with Russia continue to escalate, the social messaging app Telegram has blocked access to state media channels in the EU.
Russia rejects Donald Trump's Ukraine peace plan
Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine "within 24 hours," but Sergey Lavrov has poured cold water on plans to halt the fighting revealed in an interview.
NATO ally responds to Russian invasion plan rumors
NATO sources told the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti that Russia will try to create a 'buffer zone' stretching from the Arctic to the Mediterranean Sea.
Putin's presidential plane visit to US sparks questions
The Rossiya Special Flight Squadron and its fleet of aircraft are responsible for transporting high-ranking Kremlin officials and the president.
Russia to lift ban on nuclear missile deployment: Lavrov
"The United States arrogantly ignored warnings from Russia and China," Russia's veteran foreign minister told state media.
Ukraine warns of Russian tactics at NATO borders
"The shadow fleet, responsible for sabotaging cables, may not be the only such threat from Russia," a government adviser said on Sunday.
Putin's apology for plane crash rejected as "reckless" actions condemned
The Kremlin leader "apologized for the fact that the incident happened in Russian airspace" during a call with Azerbaijan's president.
Will there be a Russia-Ukraine peace deal in 2025
February 2025 will see the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Is Donald Trump about to end it?
Putin ally calls for Alaska's return to Russia
Vladimir Solovyov called for the U.S. state's return to Russia after Russian military aircrafts recently entered international airspace close to Alaska.
Explosion rips through Russian military train close to Moscow
A freight train used by Russia's war machine was targeted in the explosion, according to Ukraine's military intelligence.
Putin apologizes after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash
The Kremlin has said that the Russian president "apologized for the tragic incident" and expressed his "deep and sincere condolences" to the victims' families.
Pilot explains heroic actions that saved lives on Flight 8243
The crew guided the crippled plane across the Caspian Sea in an attempt to make an emergency landing in Kazakhstan, saving half of the passengers onboard.
US government designates Marc Fogel as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
Fogel, a history teacher from Pennsylvania, is serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia on drug charges.
NATO to expand patrols in Baltic Sea after undersea cables incident
Finland is investigating whether a ship linked to Russia sabotaged undersea cables.
Russia says Azerbaijani plane crashed amid Ukrainian drone attack
Russia's head of aviation Dmitry Yadrov claimed a Ukrainian drone attack was underway in Grozny before the plane crashed.
Russian textbook says women's mini skirts, make-up 'provoke' rape
A textbook outlining ways young women can avoid "provoking" men has incited backlash on Telegram after a Russian activist shared excerpts.
Azerbaijan Airlines says "external interference" caused plane crash
Azerbaijan Airlines has said that "physical and technical external interference" caused its passenger plane to crash in Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
