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.
Watch: Ukrainian 'Kraken' Special Ops Unit Hits Russian Headquarters
A building with Russian soldiers coming and going is seen before it suddenly blows up, as images from the Ukrainian military show.
Ukraine Could End War in a Day if Kyiv Surrenders: Kremlin
A Kremlin spokesperson claimed that the conflict will end when Kyiv orders Ukrainian nationalists to surrender their weaponry.
Ukrainian Man Calmly Shaves Next to Unexploded Russian Rocket in Kitchen
Kolomiets chuckled while shaving his beard and pointed to the missile that crashed through his house, landing right next to him.
Mysterious Oligarch Deaths Are 'Not a Coincidence': Russian Banker
Six Russian oligarchs have been found dead under mysterious circumstances since late January this year.
Russian Footage Allegedly Shows How Its Air Defense Systems Track Targets
Russia claims that new images show how its air defense systems track and acquire targets.
Putin Health Rumors 'Frighten' Russian Oligarch's Wife
"I think Putin is ill, but not in the way that most people think Putin is ill. Putin is mentally ill...," financier and political activist Bill Browder said.
Japan Monitoring China-Russia Military 'Show of Force' Around Country
Tokyo says its forces been tracking seemingly coordinated efforts by China and Russia to circumnavigate Japanese territory this month.
Joe Biden's Wife and Daughter Placed on Russia Sanctions List
Russia's foreign ministry has expanded its blacklist of foreigners in a tit-for-tat response.
Russian Forces 'Increasingly Hollowed Out' in Ukraine—U.K. Intel
Vladimir Putin's forces were using long-range Soviet missiles for tactical rather than strategic strikes, the U.K.'s Ministry of Defense said.
Russia's 'Abominable' Attack on Ukraine Mall a 'War Crime': G7
Ukrainian officials have said that at least 15 people were killed after Russian missiles struck a crowded shopping mall in Kremenchuk, central Ukraine.
Gas Boycott Suggestion Goes Viral, Draws 2008 Comparisons
Users on social media are calling for a mass boycott of gas sales over the July 4 weekend.
Putin Ally Creating Four New Battalions to Bolster Russia's Military
"They will replenish the composition of the troops of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation," Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said of the battalions.
Eric Trump Saw Potential Violence From Election as 'Fair Game': Filmmaker
The documentarian subpoenaed by the January 6 committee said Trump's son thought any possible violence that came after the election was justified.
Ukraine Police Send Hundreds of Men to Military Office After Club Raids
Ukrainian law enforcement officers carried out the raids in order to verify citizens' compliance with martial law restrictions and to prevent curfew violations.
Watch: Ukrainian Forces Strike Column of Russian Rocket Launcher Vehicles
A column of Russian multiple rocket launcher vehicles was purportedly blown to pieces by artillery with the help of Ukrainian special forces.
Watch: Ukrainian Forces Destroy 2 Russian Armored Personnel Carriers, Tank
Ukrainian artillery reportedly took out two Russian MT-LB armored personnel carriers and one T-72B tank.
Putin's Nuclear-Capable Missiles Only 50 Miles From Polish Border
In 2018, Russia reportedly sent the missiles to the region, which is sandwiched between NATO members Poland and Lithuania.
Russia Says It Hit Ukrainian Positions Using Multiple Rocket Launchers
Russian soldiers deployed BM-21 "Grad" vehicles and calibrated their targeting apparatus before they opened fire, as images reportedly show.
Russia Says Images Show Artillery Systems Taking Out Ukrainian Troops
Russian artillery allegedly targeted Ukrainian forces before opening fire on them and quickly moved to new locations.
Video Shows Massive Fire at Ukraine Mall After Russian Missile Attack
Ten people are confirmed dead and numerous others injured after a mall was attacked by Russian forces in central Ukraine.
Russia Says Footage Shows Attack Helicopters Conducting Electronic Warfare
A pair of Russian Mi-8 attack helicopters take to the sky before they are seen traveling close to the ground over the countryside somewhere in Ukraine.
How Kaliningrad Blockade Could Spark Escalation of Russia-Ukraine War
The region is sandwiched between NATO member countries Lithuania and Poland and has been Russian territory since 1945.
Ukraine Blows Up Russian Anti-Aircraft System on Snake Island
Ukrainian military officials posted footage of its forces striking Russian targets on the occupied island.
Photo of 'Obese Russian General' in Putin's Army Prompts Speculation
According to reports, Putin ordered 67-year-old General Pavel back to active service last month to lead Russian special forces operating in Ukraine.
Russia Ready for Direct Confrontation With All of NATO, State TV Host Says
Vladimir Solovyov said that Russia was only using 18 percent of its army in Ukraine and a "peacetime" army.
NATO's Army to Get Seven Times Larger in Biggest Overhaul Since Cold War
The NATO Response Force (NRF) is currently made up of around 40,000 troops, but it will swell to 300,000.
Zelensky Warns Belarusians: Don't Let Putin Drag You Into War
"You are not slaves and cannon fodder. You don't have to die," the Ukrainian leader said on Sunday night.
Russia To Rely More on Reserve Forces as War Continues—U.K. Intelligence
The Ukrainian city of Sieverodonetsk came under Russian control over the weekend after experiencing heavy shelling for weeks.
Russia Debt Default Will Damage Country for Years to Come—Economist
Russia has accused the West of trying to drive the country into an artificial default.
Putin's Inner Circle Could Oust Him 'All of a Sudden': Ex-CIA Insider
"These guys that are going to do it are going to be so secret about it, so that Putin doesn't find them and kill them first," David Hoffman said.
