Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing tie strains

Japan scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese bombers conducting joint patrols near its airspace. Tensions rise amid increased military cooperation between Moscow and Beijing.

China and Russia hold third joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory

The exercises were not targeted at any third party or in response to any current international situations, according to a post on the ministry's website

NUST MISIS in Moscow halts visa renewals for Pakistani students

NUST MISIS in Moscow reportedly denies visa renewal to 25 Pakistani scholarship students; embassy pledges support as students seek clarity and hope to resume studies.

Moscow hails Elektrobuses as 2025 eco transport milestone

Moscow’s elektrobus programme wins global recognition as Mosgortrans chief Nikolay Asaul receives a top 2025 award, with electric buses cutting emissions and expanding citywide.

Pakistan stands ready for Gaza peace force, calls for decisive Afghan Taliban action against TTP

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says Afghan Taliban’s TTP arrests “not enough” and Pakistan is ready to contribute to Gaza peace force under clear mandate.

Putin to discuss 'privileged partnership' with Modi on India visit next week

Russian President's visit will provide opportunity to discuss extensive agenda of bilateral relations, strategic partnership, says Kremlin

Kremlin says calls to dismiss US envoy sabotage Ukraine peace efforts

Kremlin says calls to fire US envoy Steve Whitkoff undermine Ukraine peace talks, describing leaked transcripts controversy as routine negotiation activity and an attempt to derail progress.

Russia, Kyrgyzstan elevate ties to strategic partnership, sign multiple agreements

Russia and Kyrgyzstan elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership, exchange multiple agreements on trade, energy, education, defense, and security, strengthening regional cooperation

Sergey Lavrov awaits draft of US plan on Ukraine conflict

Sergey Lavrov says Russia awaits the interim US draft on resolving the Ukraine conflict, noting active communication channels and readiness to assess formal American proposals.

Poland to close Russian consulate after railway sabotage, urges EU action

Warsaw has previously closed Russian consulates in Krakow and Poznan over sabotage acts

Dar calls on President Putin among other heads of govt delegations at SCO moot

President Putin welcomed the leaders and emphasized the importance of strengthening regional economic cooperation under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

DPM Ishaq Dar discusses trade and connectivity with Russian counterpart at SCO Summit in Moscow

Ishaq Dar meets Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk in Moscow to discuss trade expansion, rail connectivity and future economic cooperation.

Ishaq Dar meets Chinese premier Li Qiang at SCO summit in Russia

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar meets Chinese premier Li Qiang at the SCO summit in Moscow, reaffirming Pakistan-China strategic partnership and discussing key global and regional issues.

Dar stresses regional economic links at Moscow SCO meeting

At the Moscow SCO meeting, Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional economic connectivity, stressing infrastructure, cooperation, and the link between sustainable development, peace

Gas pipeline accident reported in Russia's Omsk region, governor says

Emergency services were dealing with the incident, Governor Vitaly Khotsenko said on the Telegram messaging app

DPM Ishaq Dar lands in Moscow for SCO Heads of Government Council meeting

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar reaches in Moscow to attend the SCO Heads of Government Council meeting on November 17-18, 2025.

Uzbek president proposes setting up bloc of Central Asian states

He also stressed the need to boost economic, security and environmental cooperation

Russia offers peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Russia has offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to reduce regional tensions.

Pakistan and Russia hold first bilateral security talks in Islamabad

Pakistan and Russia hold inaugural security talks in Islamabad, focusing on regional alliances, collaboration, and emerging defence challenges.

Russia's Lavrov: I am ready to meet Rubio

Sergei Lavrov is Putin's foreign minister since 2004

Second external power line restored at Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Second external power line restored at Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Putin tells officials to submit plans for possibly resuming nuclear tests after Trump's remarks

On Oct. 30, Trump appeared to signal that the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades, saying it would be on an “equal basis” with Russia and China.

Viral video of Russia's Putin threatening Pakistan is fake

The Russian embassy in Pakistan has declared a viral video allegedly showing President Vladimir Putin threatening Pakistan as fake

Russia tested new nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile

General Valery Gerasimov, chief of the general staff, told Putin that the missile travelled 14,000 km (8,700 miles) and was in the air for about 15 hours when it was tested on October 21

India poised to sharply cut Russian oil imports after sanctions, sources say

India has emerged as the biggest buyer of Russian crude in the aftermath of Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, importing about 1.7 million barrels per day in the first nine months of this year

Putin says Russia will never bow to US pressure, warns on missiles

Trump hit Russia's two oil companies with sanctions in a sharp policy shift on Moscow's war in Ukraine

Europe adopts 19th sanctions package against Russia, including LNG import ban

"It's a significant package that targets main Russian revenue streams through new energy, financial, and trade measures," the Danish rotating presidency of the EU said

Putin oversees readiness test of Russia's nuclear forces

NATO began its own annual nuclear exercises earlier this month

Trump vows to keep 'massive' tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease

"I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he's not going to be doing the Russian oil thing," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One

China defends Russian oil purchases, slams US 'bullying'

Beijing's foreign ministry defended its decision as "normal, legitimate economic, trade, and energy cooperation with countries around the world, including Russia"

Indian refiners prepare to cut Russian oil imports, sources say

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured that India will stop buying oil from Russia, India's top source of imported oil

Russia gives cautious welcome to Gaza ceasefire

"We certainly support these efforts. It cannot but cause general satisfaction that a ceasefire in Gaza is already being established. All these efforts can be welcomed," Kremlin spokesman Peskov said

Russia warns against foreign military presence in Afghanistan after Trump seeks Bagram base

The report said that the Russian message was delivered during a high-level meeting in Moscow that included Afghanistan’s Taliban government

Putin says Russia has captured 5,000 square kilometers in Ukraine this year

Putin, addressing a meeting with Russian top military commanders on his 73rd birthday, said Ukrainian forces were retreating in all sectors of the front

Zelenskiy says Russia using tankers for reconnaissance, sabotage

Zelenskiy says Russia using tankers for reconnaissance, sabotage

Moscow hosts key talks on Afghan stability amid regional push for peace

A major "Moscow Format" summit on Afghanistan begins in Russia, with Pakistan, China, Iran, and others discussing security, terrorism, and humanitarian aid, criticizing Western disengagement.

US to give Ukraine intelligence on long-range energy targets in Russia

Washington is weighing Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk missiles, urging NATO intelligence support, as Trump signals surprise backing for Kyiv’s territorial goals.

Putin says murder of Charlie Kirk is sign of deep rift in US

Putin says murder of Charlie Kirk is sign of deep rift in US

ECC approves changes to barter trade mechanism with Afghanistan, Iran, and Russia

ECC approves amended B2B barter trade with Afghanistan, Iran, Russia; greenlights funding for Roosevelt Hotel and key security projects.

Russia warns of escalation risk if US sends Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

Medvedev warns Europe of nuclear danger of war with Russia

Kremlin says British and French arsenals must ultimately be part of nuclear disarmament talks

Peskov's remarks come amid a Kremlin proposal to the US as New START treaty expires next year

Any aggression against our country will be met with a 'decisive response', says Russian FM

Sergey Lavrov says there is no basis for any potential Israeli move to annex the West Bank

Druzhba-VIII: Pakistan and Russia stage joint counter-terror drills

Exercise focuses on drone warfare and urban combat training

Tehran, Moscow sign $25bn deal to build nuclear plants in Iran: state media

IRNA reports each plant will have a capacity of 1,255 megawatts

Russia's VTB Bank seeks higher MOEX index weighting, as net profits fall

Russia's VTB Bank seeks higher MOEX index weighting, as net profits fall

Chinese drone experts worked with sanctioned Russian arms maker, sources say

Last year, Reuters documented that Kupol had developed a new drone, the Garpiya-3, in China

EU looks to accelerate ban on Russian LNG in 19th package of sanctions, EU official says

EU looks to accelerate ban on Russian LNG in 19th package of sanctions, EU official says

Yulia Navalnaya says foreign tests show her husband was poisoned

Navalny, 47, the popular opposition leader, died suddenly on February 16, 2024, in a Russian prison

Russia flexes military muscle with hypersonic missiles and bombers during drills

Russia's "Zapad", or West, joint strategic exercise with Belarus began on Sept. 12

Russia fires Zircon hypersonic missile during military drills

"According to objective monitoring data received in real time, target was destroyed by a direct hit"

Kremlin says Putin and Trump could meet again soon

"I have no doubt that if the presidents consider it necessary, their meeting can be organised"

As Trump chills US-India ties, Modi warms to China and Russia

Modi, in a signal to Trump, is showing a willingness to boost rather than reduce ties with Moscow

Putin says he is ready to meet Zelenskiy if he comes to Moscow

Russia claimed to have annexed four Ukrainian regions in 2022

Russia says it will help China overtake the United States on nuclear power

Russia has already helped build four nuclear reactors in China and is building four more

Saudi Aramco, Iraq's SOMO halt crude sales to Indian refiner Nayara

Indian's Nayara Energy relied solely on Russian crude in August, data shows

Pakistan has always been Russia's partner in Asia, Putin tells PM Shehbaz

Leaders meet on sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Beijing

Putin says Russia has never opposed Ukraine joining the EU

He said claims by European leaders that Russia would attack deeper into Europe were "hysteria"

EU says von der Leyen's plane GPS system was jammed, Russian interference suspected

EU says von der Leyen's plane GPS system was jammed, Russian interference suspected

Man arrested for crashing car into Russian consulate in Sydney

A 39-year-old man was arrested and a 24-year-old constable received an injury

Russia's Putin arrives in China's Tianjin for security summit

For the rare four-day visit to China, Putin arrived to a red carpet welcome, live streamed by TASS

Pakistan terms US-Russia contacts as positive development

Asim Iftikhar appreciated US President's role in resolving the conflict Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Kremlin says it is satisfied after Italy arrests Ukrainian man over Nord Stream attack

Kremlin says it is satisfied after Italy arrests Ukrainian man over Nord Stream attack

PM Shehbaz to meet Putin, Xi and Erdogan during SCO summit in China

Bilateral ties and global issues expected in high-level discussions

Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck

Ukrainian troops are under severe strain as they try to hold back Russia’s bigger army

India's Russian oil gains wiped out by Trump's tariffs

India saved $17 billion by ramping up Russian oil imports, say analysts

Moscow court fines Google for failing to abide by Russian law

7 million roubles ($86,585) fined for violating local internet regulations

Trump frustrated after thinking he made headway on Russia-Ukraine talks only to see Putin balk

Four days later, the Republican president’s optimism has diminished

Belarus leader dampens hopes for mass prisoner release after Trump's appeal

Alexander Lukashenko is a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin

Trump says Putin may not want to make a deal on Ukraine

Zelenskiy hails summit with Trump as a step towards peace

Trump begins planning for Putin-Zelenskiy meeting

Ukraine’s leader says deep US involvement in the emerging security guarantees is crucial

Death toll from blast at factory in Ryazan rises to 25, Russia says

On Monday, local emergency services said 20 people were killed and 134 people injured in the blast

India's Modi has phone call with Russia's Putin

Both leaders looked forward to continued exchanges in the days to come, says the Indian PM

At least 20 killed and 134 people injured in blast at factory in Russia's Ryazan region

It's unclear from Russian media reports what caused the fire or what the factory was producing

Putin wins Ukraine concessions in Alaska but did not get all he wanted

Trump had gone into the meeting saying he wanted a quick ceasefire

Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia condole Pakistan on flood losses

World leaders express solidarity, offer prayers and support after deadly monsoon floods

World leaders react to Trump-Putin summit reaching no deal on Ukraine

President Zelenskiy will meet Trump in Washington on Monday

Melania Trump sends letter to Putin about abducted children

Trump hand-delivered the letter to Putin during their summit talks in Alaska

Zelenskiy to travel to Washington on Monday for talks with Trump

Zelenskiy has repeatedly said that a trilateral meeting with the Russian and U.S. leaders is crucial

Trump heads to 'high stakes' Alaska summit with Putin on Ukraine

Summit to take place at military base in Alaska from 1900 GMT

Russia restricts Telegram, WhatsApp calls, citing law breaches

Russia restricts Telegram, WhatsApp calls, citing law breaches

Russia files new assault charges against US citizen jailed for attacking law enforcement officers

Gilman previously told a court he was forced to use violence after inspector had caused him pain

EU leaders appeal to Trump to defend Europe's security interests at his war summit with Putin

The Europeans are desperate to exert some influence over a meeting they have been sidelined from.

Zelenskiy says 'no sign' Russia is getting set for peace

Zelenskiy says 'no sign' Russia is getting set for peace

Russia says it continued development of nuclear missiles during moratorium on deployment

"So this time was used to develop the appropriate systems and to build a fairly substantial arsenal"

Lula and Putin discuss peace in Ukraine before US summit

The Brazilian leader spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday

Trump and Putin to meet to discuss Ukraine peace deal in Alaska

The US president suggested an agreement would involve some exchange of land

India pauses plans to buy US arms after Trump's tariffs

Trump has imposed 50% tariff on Indian goods as punishment for Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil

Trump could meet Putin over Ukraine as soon as next week, official says

Such a face-to-face meeting would be the first between a sitting U.S., Russian president since 2021

Improving Russia-US relations will take time, Kremlin tells TASS

"There is, of course, inertia in this process," Peskov told TASS

US special envoy Witkoff lands in Moscow, source tells Reuters

A source said that Witkoff would meet with Russian leadership on Wednesday

Trump again threatens India with harsh tariffs over Russian oil purchases

The US President has not yet been able to reach trade deal with India

India hits back at Trump's threat over Russian oil purchases

Ruling party, opposition unite to condemn Trump threat

India accuses EU, US of double standard over Russian trade

Highlights EU's 67.5  billion euros in trade with Russia

A volcano in Russia's Far East erupts for the first time in six centuries

The Krasheninnikov volcano sent ash 6 kilometers into the sky

Trump says US special envoy Witkoff may travel to Russia

Trump said Witkoff may travel to Russia, potentially on Wednesday or Thursday

Top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia's war in Ukraine

"What he (Trump) said very clearly is that it is not acceptable for India to continue financing war"

India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say

India is the world's third-largest oil importer

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia

Moscow has set out its own terms for peace in Ukraine

Indian state refiners pause Russian oil purchases, sources say

India, the world's third-largest oil importer, is the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian crude

China and Russia to hold joint naval exercise near Japan next month

Joint Sea 2025 exercise would be held in the air and seas near the Russian port city of Vladivostok

Cyberattack on Russian airline Aeroflot causes the cancellation of more than 100 flights

Ukrainian hacker group Silent Crow and Belarus Cyber-Partisans claimed responsibility

Russian cops encouraged to reject bribes - by getting bribe money as reward

Russian cops told to reject bribes - by getting bribe money as reward

Russia's lone aircraft carrier likely to be scrapped or sold, says shipbuilding chief

Russian naval veterans and experts are divided on the prospect of the warship being scrapped

Russian plane crashes in country's east, all 50 aboard feared dead

The local emergencies ministry said the plane dropped off radar screen while approaching destination

Three drones downed en route to Moscow, some flights suspended, officials say

Two Moscow airports suspended arrivals and departures for safety reasons

Russian lawmakers say 'security threat' WhatsApp should prepare to leave Russia

Russian lawmakers say 'security threat' WhatsApp should prepare to leave Russia

EU agrees 18th sanctions package against Russia

Its latest sanctions package on Russia will lower the G7's price cap for crude oil to $47.6 a barrel

Russia jails major general for six years over fraud at military theme park

The scandal at Patriot Park is one in a slew of criminal cases against former top officials

Iran to hold talks with Chinese, Russian partners at summit

Iran said it will hold talks with Russia and China on the sidelines of a SCO summit

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days

US is sending Ukraine more badly needed Patriot air defense missiles, says Trump

Freight train service between Pakistan and Russia to launch next month

A pilot project for the freight train will begin in August

Freight train service between Pakistan and Russia to begin in August

It will depart from Lahore and reach Russia via Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan

Record-breaking heatwave grips Moscow, public health alert issued

Temperature hits 36°C for first time in decades; authorities deploy cooling measures

Russian drone, cruise missile and bomb attacks kill at least 6 in Ukraine

Russia’s Defense Ministry said it shot down 33 Ukrainian drones overnight into Saturday.

Ishaq Dar meets Russia's Lavrov in Kuala Lumpur

Both the FMs focused on deepening ties and enhancing cooperation across various sectors

Armenia and Azerbaijan hold substantive talks, no big breakthrough

Armenia and Azerbaijan have been at loggerheads since late 1980s

Rubio meets Russia's Lavrov in Kuala Lumpur

The meeting lasted about 50 minutes

Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban govt

"Russia is the first country which has officially recognised the Islamic Emirate," Taliban said

Russia urges Azerbaijan to repair ties with Moscow amid diplomatic crisis

The diplomatic row began after two ethnic Azerbaijanis died during police raids in Russia

Russia, Pakistan to finalise framework for new steel mill in Karachi

We are ready to prepare a roadmap for the constructions of a new steel mill in Karachi

Kremlin says Europe will feel the recoil from its 'illegal' sanctions on Russia

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 triggered a wave of Western sanctions on Russia

US ambassador to Russia leaves Moscow, embassy statement says

The departure comes as Russia and the US discuss a potential reset in their "deteriorated" ties

Russia says it wants Iran to keep cooperating with UN nuclear watchdog

Iran's parliament approved a bill on Wednesday to suspend cooperation with the IAEA

China hosts Iranian, Russian defence ministers against backdrop of 'momentous change'

Beijing has long sought to present 10-member SCO as a counterweight to Western-led power blocs

Putin authorises creation of state messaging app to combat WhatsApp and Telegram

Putin authorises creation of state messaging app to combat WhatsApp and Telegram

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least 10 and injure dozens

Russian forces have for several months been trying to drive deeper into Ukraine

Suspected Russian hackers used new tactic against UK researcher

Suspected Russian hackers used new tactic against UK researcher

Russia tells US not to strike Iran, warns of nuclear catastrophe

Russia has signed a strategic partnership with Iran in January

Kremlin confirms Russia is ready to help remove excess nuclear material from Iran

Ryabkov said that Moscow was willing to remove nuclear material from Iran and convert them into fuel

US-Russian talks to take place in Moscow, Russian envoy says

"The recovery of Russian-American relations is still a long way off," Ambassador Darchiev told TASS

President Zardari calls for strengthening Pak-Russia trade, investment ties

He was addressing a ceremony held in connection with 35th National Day celebrations of Russia

Russia says plan to boost role in Africa includes 'sensitive' security ties

About 70-80% of the Africa Corps is made up of former Wagner members

Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament

Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament

Russia strongly criticises India for joining pro-Western alliances

His comments reportedly left the Indian delegation stunned during the conference

Diplomatic setback for India as Pakistan, Russia expand strategic partnership

The regional influence of India is facing a major blow

Putin and Turkish foreign minister discuss Ukraine peace efforts, source says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is on a two-day visit to Moscow,

Putin says services like Microsoft, Zoom should be 'throttled' in Russia

Putin says services like Microsoft, Zoom should be 'throttled' in Russia

Iran parliament approves 20-year strategic pact with Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian signed document

Trump misjudged influence on Putin, German defence minister says

The European Union is currently working on its next package of sanctions against Russia

Estonian PM vows to keep up checks on Russia's 'shadow fleet'

Estonia is one of the most outspoken critics of Russia in NATO and the European Union

Kremlin says Putin could meet Zelenskiy if certain agreements are reached

Putin and Zelenskiy have not met since December 2019

Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine's peace talks that Russian leader proposed

Absence of the Russian, U.S. presidents lowers the expectations for a major breakthrough in the war

Pakistan, Russia agree to establish new steel mills in Karachi

They agreed to form a joint working group to facilitate the development

Russians hail beauty of Moscow metro on its 90th birthday

Russians hail beauty of Moscow metro on its 90th birthday

Trump says he could go to Turkey to join Russia, Ukraine

Trump says he could go to Turkey to join Russia, Ukraine

Senate chairman reaches Moscow to hold talks with Russian leadership

The visit is aimed at strengthening parliamentary ties

Iran to send Russia launchers for short-range missiles, sources say

The delivery of the Fath-360 launchers – if it occurs – would help Russia assault its neighbours

Russia and China mark victory in WW2 as Ukraine war grinds on

President Vladimir Putin stood beside Xi, several dozen other leaders as Russian troops marched past

Slovak PM Fico takes circuitous route to Russia after Baltics close airspace

Ukrainian airspace has been closed since 2022 due to Russia's invasion

At Kremlin talks, Putin and Xi cast themselves as defenders of world order

Xi's presence at WWII anniversary celebrations provides an important boost for the Kremlin leader

Slovakia and Hungary reject EU plan to phase out Russian gas by end-2027

The EU has imposed sanctions on most Russian oil imports

Serbian president's flight halted in Baku en route to Moscow for WW2 parade

President Vucic was set to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 9

China's Xi set to begin Russia visit in symbolic show of support for Putin against West

Xi, whose country is locked in a tariff war with the US, is expected to sign numerous agreements

President Zardari reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to expand bilateral cooperation with Russia

Recalling 2011 visit to Russia, Zardari acknowledged Putin's efforts to promote bilateral relations

China's Xi to visit Russia May 7-10, Kremlin says

The Kremlin said that Xi will discuss with Putin the development of their strategic partnership

Russia's Lavrov urges India to engage in dialogue with Pakistan

Russian media reported that Lavrov talked to his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar by telephone

Blind Russian perfumer designs fragrances with music in mind

Founder Ekaterina Zinchenko hired blind perfumers when she founded the company five years ago

Car bomb kills senior Russian military officer near Moscow

Russian war bloggers accused Ukraine of being behind the killing

Kyrgyzstan detains Russian government agency worker accused of recruiting fighters for Ukraine war

Kyrgyzstan detains Russian government agency worker accused of recruiting fighters for Ukraine war

Russia's Putin discusses US-Iran nuclear talks with leader of Oman

Trump seeks a pact to curb Iran's nuclear programme as the US believes it is for developing a weapon

Russian court cuts jail term for American held on drug charges, lawyer says

Robert Woodland was found guilty in July 2024 of attempting to sell drugs after he was arrested

Putin attends Orthodox Easter service after declaring ceasefire in Ukraine

Holding a lit thin red candle, Putin crossed himself several times as Kirill said "Christ is risen"

Russian rouble strengthens past 81 vs US dollar, up 40pc since start of 2025

Russian rouble strengthens past 81 vs US dollar, up 40pc since start of 2025

Russia says new Estonian legislation threatens Baltic shipping security

Maria Zakharova said that Russia would react proportionately

Qatari Emir arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin on Ukraine and Middle East

The leaders would discuss efforts to find a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine

Pakistan, Russia reaffirm commitment to international security, arms control

The two delegations engaged in comprehensive discussions covering regional and global stability

Former governor of Russia's Kursk region is detained, state media reports

Alexei Smirnov led the region from May 2024 to December of that year

Russia says it is not easy to agree Ukraine peace deal with US

Trump has repeatedly said he wants to end the "bloodbath" of the three-year war in Ukraine

Back to Russian gas? Trump-wary EU has energy security dilemma

Trump has rocked relationships with Europe and turned to energy as a bargaining chip

Russia's Lavrov praises Trump's understanding of Ukraine conflict

Russia's Lavrov praises Trump's understanding of Ukraine conflict

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking its energy infrastructure five times in past 24 hours

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking its energy infrastructure five times in past 24 hours

Ksenia Karelina, a dual US-Russian national released by Moscow in prisoner swap, arrives in US

Arthur Petrov was released as part of the swap in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Russian prosecutors seek nearly six years in jail for four journalists accused of extremism

Russian prosecutors seek nearly six years in jail for four journalists accused of extremism

US, Russia delegations arrive for talks in Istanbul on diplomatic missions

Russia's ambassador Alexander Darchiev and Deputy Assistant Secretary Sonata Coulter will lead talks

Russia sees no reason to discuss peace with Japan, the Kremlin says

Russia sees no reason to discuss peace with Japan, the Kremlin says

Kremlin says it is hard to imagine talks with US on new nuclear arms reduction treaty

Kremlin spokesman was answering a question about prospects for a replacement for New START treaty

Putin envoy hails US-Russia space effort as Russian rocket with US astronaut blasts off

The US and Russia had first space mission carried out jointly in 1975

Pakistan, Russia share common goals for global peace, security: Gilani

Pakistan and Russia have agreed to enhance linkages between their parliaments

Russia's 'chessboard killer' ready to confess to 11 more murders, penal service says

Pichushkin, now 50 years old, targeted his victims, often homeless people from 1992 to 2006

Former Putin challenger is declared bankrupt by Russian court

Boris Nadezhdin held a seat in Russia's parliament from 1999 to 2003

Moldova says Russian agents spent 200 mln euro to rig votes last year

Moldova has repeatedly accused Moscow of meddling in its affairs

Putin congratulates Muslims on Eidul Fitr

He highlights the significance of the day

Pakistan wants to buy more oil from Russia, build new steel mill

Aurangzeb met Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk at Boao Conference 2025

Canada says China, India, Pakistan, Russia may seek to meddle in election

Russia and Pakistan could potentially conduct foreign interference activities against Canada: Lloyd

US and Russia in Black Sea ceasefire talks after overnight strikes pound Ukraine

US and Russia in Black Sea ceasefire talks after overnight strikes pound Ukraine

French TV regulator orders Eutelsat to stop broadcasting two Russian channels

French TV regulator orders Eutelsat to stop broadcasting two Russian channels

Putin envoy expects Russia to hold talks with Elon Musk on plans for Mars flights

Putin envoy expects Russia to hold talks with Elon Musk on plans for Mars flights

Russian warships reach Karachi for joint naval exercises

The visit of Russian Flotilla marks a significant milestone in maritime diplomacy

Zelenskiy says Kyiv's troops not surrounded in Kursk, warns of new Russian troop build-up

Zelenskiy says Kyiv's troops not surrounded in Kursk, warns of new Russian troop build-up

Putin tells Ukraine troops in Russian region to 'surrender'

Putin called for beleaguered Ukrainian troops in the Russian region of Kursk to "surrender".

China, Iran, Russia kick off talks in Beijing on Iran's nuclear issues

In 2015, Iran reached a deal to curb its nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of sanctions

China, Russia, Iran to hold nuclear talks in Beijing on Friday

China will hold a meeting on Friday in Beijing with Russia and Iran on the Iranian "nuclear issue"

Romania hard right seeks replacement for Georgescu in presidential race

Romania hard right seeks replacement for Georgescu in presidential race