Shoigu says Russia and allies should step up military exercises in Asia
He was speaking at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Young Russians dance to K-pop and watch anime amid Asian culture boom
Sanctions have made it harder to access Western cultural products such as films and music
Russia detains ally of Defence Minister Shoigu for alleged corruption
Russia detains ally of Defence Minister Shoigu for alleged corruption
Russia cuts oil price forecast to $65 per barrel in 2024-27
Natural gas prices for exports to EU, Turkey and China also revised downward
Russian air strike took out TV tower in Ukraine's Kharkiv
Russian air strike took out TV tower in Ukraine's Kharkiv
High-level North Korea agriculture delegation visits Russia, KCNA reports
Ties between the two countries strengthened following Kim’s visit to Russia
Blinken to press China over its support for Russian defense base
Blinken to press China over its support for Russian defense base
Suspects linked to Vilnius attack on Navalny ally Volkov arrested in Poland
Polish and Lithuanian officials said a Belarusian and two Polish assailants had been arrested
Three Russians set world record by parachuting from stratosphere to North Pole
Global powers compete for resources, trade routes and military advantage on Arctic
France, Russia stand on opposite sides of Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict
France, Russia stand on opposite sides of Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict
Russia jails hypersonics scientist for seven years in treason case
Russia jails hypersonics scientist for seven years in treason case
Water levels in Russia's Kurgan cross 'dangerous' levels
More than 660 residential houses were flooded in the region by Wednesday
Hundreds of houses, plots flooded in Russia's Kurgan region
More than 300 houses and nearly 700 residential plots have been flooded
Russia, China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions
Russia, China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions
Rising waters in Russia's Kurgan expected to peak on Monday
More than 7,100 people were evacuated on Sunday
Water level rises sharply in Russia's Kurgan region
The deluge was expected to reach its peak on Friday
US cyber agency says Russian hackers used Microsoft access to steal government emails
CISA warned that the hackers might have gone after non-governmental groups as well
US support vital for Ukraine's survival, Japan PM tells Congress
US support vital for Ukraine's survival, Japan PM tells Congress
Russia's Alexei Navalny penned secret memoir before his death, says widow
Russia's Alexei Navalny penned secret memoir before his death, says widow
Major Russian air strikes destroy Kyiv power plant, damage other stations
Major Russian air strikes destroy Kyiv power plant, damage other stations
Russia and Germany urge restraint as Iranian threat puts Middle East on edge
Russia and Germany urge restraint as Iranian threat puts Middle East on edge
Water levels rise in Russian rivers in flooding zone
The water level in the Tobol river rose 8 centimetres overnight
Floods swamp swathes of Russia and Kazakhstan but worse still to come
Floods swamp swathes of Russia and Kazakhstan but worse still to come
Russia's foreign minister arrives in China to talk Ukraine, Asia-Pacific
Lavrov will talk with his Chinese counterpart Yi on a series of "hot topics"
Tajikistan rejects Russian claim that Ukraine is recruiting its citizens
Tajikistan rejects Russian claim that Ukraine is recruiting its citizens
Russia calls for probe into Transdniestria drone attack
Russia calls for probe into Transdniestria drone attack
President Zardari advocates bolstering Pakistan-Russia bilateral cooperation
President Zardari advocates bolstering Pakistan-Russia bilateral cooperation
Russia says dialogue with NATO at 'zero' but it doesn't seek open conflict
"Is the military bloc ready for an open conflict with Russia? You need to ask NATO," Grushko said
Majority of recent CO2 emissions linked to just 57 producers, says report
Aramco, Gazprom and Coal India are the top three emitters
Russian billionaires see collective wealth near $600 bln: Forbes
Russian billionaires see collective wealth near $600 bln: Forbes
Russia needs new approach to migration after concert attack, Putin says
Russia needs new approach to migration after concert attack, Putin says
Iran alerted Russia to security threat before Moscow attack
"Days before the attack, Tehran shared information with Moscow about a possible big terrorist attack
Caught up in concert shooting, a Russian woman said goodbye to the world
As many as 143 people were confirmed killed in the massacre
There's no need for diesel export ban: Russia's Novak says
There's no need for diesel export ban: Russia's Novak says
Russia links concert shooting to Ukrainian nationalists; US says 'nonsense'
Russia links concert shooting to Ukrainian nationalists; US says 'nonsense'
Kremlin says silence essential for any Gershkovich prisoner exchange
Kremlin says silence essential for any Gershkovich prisoner exchange
Pakistan's HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack
Pakistan’s HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack
it's hard to believe Islamic State could have launched Moscow attack: Russia
it's hard to believe Islamic State could have launched Moscow attack: Russia
Russia struggles to collect oil payments as China, UAE, Turkey raise bank scrutiny
Russia struggles to collect oil payments as China, UAE, Turkey raise bank scrutiny
Russia mourns victims of deadly concert hall attack
Flags lowered to half-mast as scores of people were gunned down
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un sends message of sympathy to Putin over massacre, KCNA says
Russia said it had arrested all four gunmen
Soyuz craft launches en route to International Space Station, 2 days after glitch
Russian spacecraft was aborted earlier
Russia says US must share any information it has on attack near Moscow
Russia says US must share any information it has on attack near Moscow
Putin vows to punish perpetrators after 133 massacred in Moscow concert
Islamic State claims responsibility for Friday's rampage
Russia pounds Ukrainian power facilities; Zelenskiy seeks air defences, 'political will'
Russia pounds Ukrainian power facilities; Zelenskiy seeks air defences, 'political will'
Elite Russian hackers targeting German politicians, Google warns
It is alleged that rivals are trying to sabotage upcoming European elections
Why did ISIS-K attack a Moscow theater?
ISIS-K has a history of attacks, including against mosques, inside and outside Afghanistan
Soyuz spacecraft to launch Saturday, reach space station Monday, officials say
Crew launch was postponed due to problem with a chemical power source
Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in Moscow
Foreign Office spokesperson in a statement condemned the terrorist attack in Moscow.
Strong possibility Russia will veto resolution on North Korea sanctions
Strong possibility Russia will veto resolution on North Korea sanctions
Young Latvians face an uncertain future across Russian border
Young Latvians face an uncertain future across Russian border
Kremlin, on NATO chief's South Caucasus visit, says bloc's expansion will not help stability
Kremlin, on NATO chief's South Caucasus visit, says bloc's expansion will not help stability
West decries Putin's election win, China, India vow closer ties
West decries Putin's election win, China, India vow closer ties
Independent Russian vote monitor says election was a mockery
Independent Russian vote monitor says election was a mockery
Putin warns West after landslide victory a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from World War III
"It is clear to everyone. I think hardly anyone is interested in this," Putin told reporters
Russia's drone attack on Odesa damages agribusinesses
Russia's drone attack on Odesa damages agribusinesses
Navalny's widow takes part in 'noon against Putin' protest in Berlin, activists say
Navalny's widow takes part in 'noon against Putin' protest in Berlin, activists say
Putin: The autocrat eyeing a new world order
He consolidated power by bringing oligarchs to heel and banning real opposition
Tycoon Deripaska says Western firms shouldn't be pressured to sell Russian assets
Tycoon Deripaska says Western firms shouldn't be pressured to sell Russian assets
Firefighters put out Russian refinery blaze after Ukraine strike
Firefighters put out Russian refinery blaze after Ukraine strike
Ukraine attacks Russian city and refinery on second day of presidential election
Ukraine attacks Russian city and refinery on second day of presidential election
Putin says Ukraine will be punished for election day attacks on civilians
Putin says Ukraine will be punished for election day attacks on civilians
EU set to agree new Russia sanctions over Navalny's death
EU set to agree new Russia sanctions over Navalny's death
Kremlin says Putin didn't threaten to use nuclear weapons, US took him out of context
Kremlin says Putin didn't threaten to use nuclear weapons, US took him out of context
Lithuania blames Russia for hammer attack on exiled Navalny aide
Lithuania blames Russia for hammer attack on exiled Navalny aide
Finnish leader says Russia is preparing for 'long conflict with the West'
Finnish leader says Russia is preparing for 'long conflict with the West'
How many nuclear weapons does Russia have and who controls them?
How many nuclear weapons does Russia have and who controls them?
As trade with China booms, some Russian companies are flourishing
As trade with China booms, some Russian companies are flourishing
Moldova delivers protest to Russia over voting stations in Transdniestria
Moldova delivers protest to Russia over voting stations in Transdniestria
Imminent attack in Moscow by 'extremists': US Embassy
Imminent attack in Moscow by 'extremists': US Embassy
Russian jailed for seven years for articles about Ukraine war
Russian jailed for seven years for articles about Ukraine war
Russia's Sberbank: AI to make 60% of corporate loan decisions by year-end
Russia's Sberbank: AI to make 60% of corporate loan decisions by year-end
Russia and China are considering putting a nuclear power unit on the Moon
Russia and China are considering putting a nuclear power unit on the Moon
Russia communist wing asks for probe into West's possible involvement in Stalin's death
Joseph Stalin died in 1953 due to haemorrhagic stroke
Putin ally says Ukraine is 'definitely Russia', rules out talks with Zelenskiy
Putin ally says Ukraine is 'definitely Russia', rules out talks with Zelenskiy
Germany accuses Russia of seeking to divide Europe with leaked call
Germany accuses Russia of seeking to divide Europe with leaked call
Russia jails Jehovah's Witness for 8 years after 'mole' secretly films worship meeting
Russia jails Jehovah's Witness for 8 years after 'mole' secretly films worship meeting
Navalny buried in Moscow as thousands chant his name
Navalny buried in Moscow as thousands chant his name
Russia ready to hand over crash victims' bodies to Ukraine, RIA says
Moscow accuses Kyiv of downing the Ilyushin Il-76 plane in Russia's Belgorod region
Russia calls on Palestinians to unite at Moscow talks
Russia calls on Palestinians to unite at Moscow talks
Putin plots sweeping infrastructure boost in pre-election economic push
Putin plots sweeping infrastructure boost in pre-election economic push
Russian opposition flickers with support for jailed Navalny protester
Russian opposition flickers with support for jailed Navalny protester
Iran's Pars 1 satellite enters space after Russian launch
Iran, Russia both are cooperating in various sectors
Alexei Navalny's funeral to be held on Friday in Moscow: spokesperson
Navalny would be buried at the Borisovskoye cemetery
US Senator urges chipmakers to help keep their chips out of Russian weapons
The use of U.S. chips and components in Russian weaponry has been tracked
Pre-election stress tests cause internet outages in Russia
Pre-election stress tests cause internet outages in Russia
Putin vows to boost Russian special forces' ability to strike
Putin vows to boost Russian special forces' ability to strike
Kremlin warns of conflict with Nato if alliance troops fight in Ukraine
Kremlin warns of conflict with Nato if alliance troops fight in Ukraine
North Korea has sent 6,700 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korea says
North Korea has sent 6,700 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korea says
Bulgaria bans two Russian nationals from entering EU
Bulgaria bans two Russian nationals from entering EU
Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap, says ally
Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap, says ally
Belarus' Lukashenko says he'll run for president in 2025
Lukashenko, 69, has ruled Belarus since 1994 and is one of Putin's closest allies
France and EU support for Ukraine 'will not waver', Macron vows
France and EU support for Ukraine 'will not waver', Macron vows
Navalny's spokeswoman says Russian authorities give mother 3-hour ultimatum over burial
Navalny's spokeswoman says Russian authorities give mother 3-hour ultimatum over burial
US imposes sweeping sanctions against Russia, targets over 500 people and entities
US imposes sweeping sanctions against Russia, targets over 500 people and entities
Putin sends signal to West with flight on nuclear-capable bomber
Putin sends signal to West with flight on nuclear-capable bomber
As war with Russia enters third year, US aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance
As war with Russia enters third year, US aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance
What is reminder of Moscow's nuclear capabilities?
What is reminder of Moscow's nuclear capabilities?
Invasion of Ukraine: UK launches new Russia sanctions
Invasion of Ukraine: UK launches new Russia sanctions
Japanese companies maintain suspended operations in Russia
Japanese companies maintain suspended operations in Russia
US believes Russia developing space-based nuclear weapon, says source
Defence minister flatly denied reports that Russia was developing a nuclear capability for space
X says it briefly suspended Yulia Navalnaya's social media account due to error
X says it briefly suspended Yulia Navalnaya's social media account due to error
Thousands of migrants seek to enter via Russia: Finland
Thousands of migrants seek to enter via Russia: Finland
Putin grants HSBC approval to sell Russian unit to Expobank
Putin grants HSBC approval to sell Russian unit to Expobank
Turkish-Russian trade hit by fresh US sanctions threat
Turkish-Russian trade hit by fresh US sanctions threat
Navalny's widow Yulia calls on Russians to fight Putin for freedom
Navalny's widow Yulia calls on Russians to fight Putin for freedom
Trump breaks silence on Navalny, casts no blame on Putin
Trump breaks silence on Navalny, casts no blame on Putin
Navalny's death: Germany seeks more EU sanctions against Russia
Navalny's death: Germany seeks more EU sanctions against Russia
Turkish-Russian trade hit by fresh US sanctions threat
Turkish-Russian trade hit by fresh US sanctions threat
Russia has yet to establish official cause of Navalny death, spokeswoman says
Navalny, a 47-year-old former lawyer, fell unconscious and died on Friday
Russia will not intimidate me, Estonia's Kallas says
Russia will not intimidate me, Estonia's Kallas says
Russia to host Palestinian factions for reconciliation
Russia to host Palestinian factions for reconciliation
Alexei Navalny: Who was Putin critic who died in Arctic penal colony?
Navalny, a former lawyer, was barred from running for president in 2018
Russia says its forces move forward after Ukraine withdraws from Avdiivka
Russia says its forces move forward after Ukraine withdraws from Avdiivka
Mondelez revamps European operations after boycotts over Russian business
Mondelez revamps European operations after boycotts over Russian business
Navalny's death: Reactions from around the world
Russia’s investigative committee launched a procedural probe into the death
Russian opposition leader Navalny is dead, says prison service
Russian opposition leader Navalny is dead, says prison service
Russian nukes in space: Why the intelligence leak might be more serious than the threat itself
"We’re not talking about a weapon that can be used to attack humans or cause destruction on Earth"
Russia seen as highly unlikely to put a nuclear warhead in space
US had reports regarding Russian nuclear capabilities and attempts to develop a space-based weapon
Russia claims to foil Ukrainian drone attack on civilian cargo ships in Black Sea
Russia claims to foil Ukrainian drone attack on civilian cargo ships in Black Sea
Germany silent on Putin's call to free Russian hitman
Germany silent on Putin's call to free Russian hitman
Russia has no interest in attacking Poland or Latvia: Russia
Russia has no interest in attacking Poland or Latvia: Russia
Xi urges 'close strategic coordination' with Putin
Xi urges 'close strategic coordination' with Putin
Kremlin confirms Putin gave interview to ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson
Kremlin confirms Putin gave interview to ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson
Pak-Russia Friendship Group head calls on FM Jilani
Pak-Russia Friendship Group head calls on FM Jilani
Russia says 28 people killed by Ukrainian shelling of bakery
Russia says 28 people killed by Ukrainian shelling of bakery
Russian cosmonaut to set record Sunday for most time spent in space
The 59-year-old Kononenko is conducting his fifth space flight
Dozens detained in Moscow at rally of Russian soldiers' wives
Dozens detained in Moscow at rally of Russian soldiers' wives
Ukraine hits Russia's Volgograd oil refinery in latest drone attack
Ukraine hits Russia's Volgograd oil refinery in latest drone attack
Russia has no plans to deploy nuclear arms beyond Belarus
Russia has no plans to deploy nuclear arms beyond Belarus
It has evidence US Patriot missiles downed its military transport plane: Russia
It has evidence US Patriot missiles downed its military transport plane: Russia
Anti-war Putin rival Nadezhdin to run for president
Anti-war Putin rival Nadezhdin to run for president
World Court to rule on Russian violation of international treaties in Ukraine
World Court to rule on Russian violation of international treaties in Ukraine
West Africa 'Brexit' moment spells trouble for the region
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger plan to leave ECOWAS; Exit could harm trade, migration and security
Russian dissident moved to isolation cell in Siberian prison
Russian dissident moved to isolation cell in Siberian prison
Russia to Japan: Drop territorial claim if you want a peace treaty
Russia to Japan: Drop territorial claim if you want a peace treaty
Mosfilm studio turns 100 as Russian cinema plugs gap left by West
Mosfilm has survived both the Soviet Communist era
Russia's drones, missiles target Ukraine's critical infrastructure, Ukraine says
Russia's drones, missiles target Ukraine's critical infrastructure, Ukraine says
Ukraine says it uncovers mass fraud in weapons procurement
About $40 million corruption has been disclosed in the purchase of arms by the country's military
Cuba counts on Russians to boost still-ailing tourism sector in 2024
Cuban officials have said 2.4 million tourists arrived on the island in 2023
India pivots away from Russian arms, but will retain strong ties
Russia supplied 65% of India's weapons purchases during the last two decades
Putin says Ukraine shot down plane, not clear if deliberately or in error
Putin says Ukraine shot down plane, not clear if deliberately or in error
Russia is acting to thwart Ukrainian attacks on civilians, infrastructure -Kremlin
Russia is acting to thwart Ukrainian attacks on civilians, infrastructure -Kremlin
West stands to lose at least $288 bln in assets if Russian assets seized
West stands to lose at least $288 bln in assets if Russian assets seized
Putin willing to visit Pyongyang soon, North Korea says
It would be the Russian leader's first trip to North Korea in more than two decades
Russian soldier's wife appeals to bring husband back
Russian soldier's wife appeals to bring husband back
Russia leapfrogs Saudi Arabia to become China's top crude oil supplier
Russia leapfrogs Saudi Arabia to become China's top crude oil supplier
Russian police make arrests as protest moves to regional capital
The gathering in the city of Ufa took place in defiance of the region's leader, Radiy Khabirov
Russia rejects US arms control talks for now, citing Ukraine
Russia rejects US arms control talks for now, citing Ukraine
Russian version of Wikipedia 'Ruwiki' set to launch today
Arab-Israeli conflict, Russia's military operation in Ukraine were among the most-read articles.
Convicted former Russian mayor cuts jail time short by agreeing to fight in Ukraine
Oleg Gumenyuk was convicted last year of accepting bribes worth 38 million roubles (about $432,000)
Russian Orthodox priest faces expulsion for refusing to pray for war victory
Aleksiy Uminsky was expelled for refusing to pray for Russia's victory in Ukraine.
Russia designates one of its most popular writers a 'foreign agent' over his Ukraine stance
Grigori Chkhartishvili named as "foreign agent" for his opposition to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Protest in Georgian capital amid anger over 'desecration' of Stalin icon
Protest in Georgian capital amid anger over 'desecration' of Stalin icon
Houthis mistakenly target tanker carrying Russian oil
Houthis mistakenly target tanker carrying Russian oil
Russia condemns US and UK for 'irresponsible' strikes on Yemen
Russia condemns US and UK for 'irresponsible' strikes on Yemen
North Korea poised to admit first known tourists since 2020
A group of tourists from Russia will depart on Feb 9 for North Korea.
Russian hackers were inside Ukraine telecom giant for months
Military spy unit Sandworm seen behind hack
Putin offers citizenship to foreigners who fight for Russia
Putin offers citizenship to foreigners who fight for Russia
Russia pounds Kharkiv with missiles and drones, Ukraine says
Russia pounds Kharkiv with missiles and drones, Ukraine says
Russia has sentenced more than 200 captured Ukrainian fighters so far: Lavrov
Both sides accuse each other of committing numerous atrocities in the war
Poland says Russian rocket entered its airspace, summons diplomat
Russia attacked Ukraine with 158 drones and missiles overnight
Russia's air assault on Ukraine draws criticism at UN Security Council meeting
Russian strikes across Ukraine on Friday killed 31 civilians
NATO air forces scrambled over 300 times in 2023 due to Russian military
NATO air forces scrambled over 300 times in 2023 due to Russian military
West to blame for world turmoil, says Russia's Lavrov
West to blame for world turmoil, says Russia's Lavrov
Russia unhappy with Japan over providing Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine
Russia unhappy with Japan over providing Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine
Payment woes delay supply of Russian Sokol oil to India
Payment woes delay supply of Russian Sokol oil to India
Russia exports almost all its oil to China and India
Russia exports almost all its oil to China and India
Russia to deploy newest howitzers close to Finland's border: Rostec
The first pilot batch will be delivered by the end of 2023
Samsung stops making blocks for Russian shipyard's LNG carriers
Foreign shareholders earlier suspended participation in the Arctic LNG 2 project due to sanctions
