Ukrainian drone hits apartment building in Russian city of Yekaterinburg, local official says
US to let Venezuela pay Maduro's lawyer in drug trafficking case
Palestinians hold funerals for pregnant woman and her children killed in Israeli strikes
Trump's disdain for wind projects creates a political storm for Republicans in coastal Virginia
In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role
Trump, critic of the press, attends its annual celebration after years of boycotts
Japan awakens to Radio Taiso exercise tradition. One face of the country's longevity
Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds
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Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime Russia
Public dissent appears to be deepening in Russia
April 25, 2026Vladimir Putin
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Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war
The Russian central bank reduced its key rate by 50 basis points to 14.5% on Friday, as expected by analysts, despite pressure from
April 24, 2026
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Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation
Russian President Vladimir Putin could travel to the G20 summit in Miami in December, the Kremlin said on Friday after
April 24, 2026
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Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says
Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for a seventh week in a row to 65.6%, its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,
April 24, 2026
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Two Russian LGBT groups say courts declared them 'extremist'
Two Russian LGBT organisations said on Thursday they had been designated by separate courts as "extremist", part of a widening crackdown on the gay and transgender community.
April 23, 2026
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Russia's economic contraction may spur key rate cuts, analysts say
Russia's economic contraction in the first two months of the year may prompt the central bank to cut its key rate faster than expected, some analysts
April 23, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Olympics-Putin criticises previous IOC leadership as 'shameful, cowardly'
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday criticised the former leadership of the International Olympic Committee as "shameful" and "cowardly" and said he hoped for a new
April 23, 2026
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Kremlin says Putin can meet Zelenskiy only to agree final conflict arrangements
Russian President Vladimir Putin can only meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the purpose of finalising agreements on the conflict, Russian news agencies quoted
April 23, 2026
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Major Russian book publisher's staff questioned over 'LGBT propaganda'
One of Russia's largest publishers said on Wednesday that some staff were being questioned by authorities over possible "LGBT propaganda" in its book
April 22, 2026
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Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral
The Kremlin on Friday denied that President Vladimir Putin was insulated from bad news after a celebrity blogger accused unidentified top officials of not telling Russia's
April 17, 2026
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At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat
More than two dozen ships sanctioned for being part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet have passed through UK waters since Prime Minister
March 31, 2026
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Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine
The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested control of a
April 01, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Russia says it's ready to help resolve Iran conflict
Russia is ready to contribute to resolving the Iran conflict and President Vladimir Putin is continuing to talk with regional leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
April 02, 2026
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'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered last year to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way", such as by hosting a summit in Budapest to settle the war
April 07, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest
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April 07, 2026
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Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban
Russia said on Wednesday that some political forces in the European Union were opposed to the re-election bid of Hungarian Prime
April 08, 2026
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Russian diplomat: Moscow will not abandon Cuba, help with energy
Russia will never abandon or betray Cuba and plans to help the Communist island tackle energy issues linked to a U.S. embargo, a Russian deputy foreign minister was quoted as
April 10, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv
April 10, 2026
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Indonesia President Prabowo to visit Russia, meet Putin, minister says
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will depart to Russia in the coming days and is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin during the visit, Indonesia's foreign
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks
Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, should create joint food reserves with fellow BRICS members and former Soviet neighbours to counter the risks
April 13, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context
Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos
April 15, 2026
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Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations
China and Russia must trust and support each other, deepen cooperation and defend each other's interests, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, assuring Moscow of
April 15, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
Kremlin tells Russians internet shutdowns are temporary after crackdown ruffles elite
The Kremlin told Russians on Tuesday that mobile internet shutdowns that have disrupted the lives of millions are
April 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday
April 12, 2026