Kazakhstan, once a refuge for Russians fleeing war and military service in 2022, is now reportedly cooperating with Moscow against Russian exiles, marking a shift in its stance.

Russia has launched a barrage of missiles and drones targeting logistics and energy facilities across Ukraine, including a residential building in Kyiv. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Moscow continues to prioritize strikes over diplomacy.

Vladimir Alekseyev, a high-ranking figure in Russian military intelligence, was shot in Moscow, an incident that has significantly heightened political tensions between Russia and the West, with Russia blaming the UK.

Four airports in Moscow imposed flight restrictions for security reasons as the Russian capital came under drone attack, with at least seven drones reportedly involved.

A poll indicates that over half of Romanians hold Russia responsible for the war in Ukraine, with 44% anticipating a Russian victory in the conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced new sanctions targeting Russia's 'shadow fleet,' a move aimed at further pressuring Moscow's maritime operations.

At least one man was killed in Kyiv as Moscow launched a wave of drones and missiles, days after the latest round of U.S.-mediated talks to end the war.

Moscow warns of retaliation, including 'asymmetric' measures, if Seoul joins initiative to arm Kyiv  Korea JoongAng Daily

Moscow warns of retaliation, including 'asymmetric' measures, if Seoul joins initiative to arm Kyiv  Korea JoongAng Daily

Moscow warns of retaliation, including 'asymmetric' measures, if Seoul joins initiative to arm Kyiv  Korea JoongAng Daily

Moscow warns of retaliation, including 'asymmetric' measures, if Seoul joins initiative to arm Kyiv  Korea JoongAng Daily

Kazakh authorities are now helping Moscow track down Russians who fled to Kazakhstan to escape wartime repressions and military mobilization, reversing its previous role as a refuge.

Russia has altered the focus of the Gulag History Museum in Moscow, shifting its emphasis from Soviet brutality to Nazi war crimes.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy states that the US is exerting too much pressure on Kyiv and not enough on Moscow regarding peace talks, as Ukraine's patience wears thin.

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned Canada that its escalating tensions with Moscow could lead to irreversible consequences.

The Cuban foreign minister is visiting Moscow as the island faces severe fuel shortages, with Russia urging the US not to blockade Cuba.

Tehran and Moscow are targeting $10 billion in trade, with calls to reduce customs barriers between the two nations.

Tehran and Moscow are aiming for $10 billion in trade, with both sides advocating for simplified customs procedures.

A Kremlin aide has issued a warning to Western nations regarding the potential seizure of Russian vessels, indicating a strong reaction from Moscow.

Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fires at a Russian Black Sea port, while Moscow claims new battlefield gains in eastern Ukraine, with its army chief reporting the seizure of a dozen villages in February.

Japan has opened new visa centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg, catering to a record number of Russians seeking alternative travel destinations.

Moscow's four international airports faced temporary closures on Sunday as air defence systems downed 11 Ukrainian drones approaching the capital. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirmed the interceptions, wh

Russian FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov claims there is a British connection to the attempted assassination of General Vladimir Alekseev in Moscow on February 6.

Pope Leo XIV issued a fervent appeal for peace in Ukraine, stating that the end of the four-year conflict cannot be delayed, as the US attempts to mediate an agreement between Moscow and Kyiv.

Russia and Iran are reportedly planning to establish a joint technological market, fostering collaboration in the tech sector.

Moscow's Gulag history museum, dedicated to the Soviet concentration camp system, will be permanently closed and replaced by a museum focused on Nazi crimes, according to the city's mayor's office.

Moscow warns of retaliation, including 'asymmetric' measures, if Seoul joins initiative to arm Kyiv  Korea JoongAng Daily

The Kremlin has issued a warning to Estonia, stating that if nuclear weapons aimed at Russia are deployed on Estonian territory, Moscow will respond in kind.

Moscow warns of retaliation, including 'asymmetric' measures, if Seoul joins initiative to arm Kyiv  Korea JoongAng Daily

Moscow warns of retaliation, including 'asymmetric' measures, if Seoul joins initiative to arm Kyiv  Korea JoongAng Daily

Moscow warns of retaliation, including 'asymmetric' measures, if Seoul joins initiative to arm Kyiv  Korea JoongAng Daily

Moscow warns of retaliation, including 'asymmetric' measures, if Seoul joins initiative to arm Kyiv  Korea JoongAng Daily

Russia's Gulag History Museum in Moscow, once a space for confronting Soviet repression, is being transformed into a 'Museum of Memory' focused on state-sanctioned patriotism and anti-Nazi narratives.

Christopher S. Wren, a long-serving bureau chief for The New York Times, has died at 89. He reported from numerous hostile regions including Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran, and authored several books based on his experiences.

Private equity executive Gentry Beach, an investor linked to former President Trump, reportedly signed a gas deal with Russia’s Novatek, a project he claims was discussed at the highest levels in both Moscow and Washington.

Moscow is experiencing a major winter storm, with Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reporting that the city expects over 70% of its monthly average snowfall on Thursday alone, causing significant travel disruptions.

Russia is demanding 'concrete' proof from European countries that accused Moscow of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny with a dart frog toxin.

A Russian official has stated that the Russian navy will intervene to stop what it describes as 'piracy-like attacks' by Western powers seizing sanctioned vessels carrying Moscow's oil.

A third round of US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine has begun in Geneva, though expectations for a breakthrough remain low as strikes continue. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that 2,000 Ukrainian children have been returned from Russian occupation, with Moscow accused of forcibly transferring around 20,000 children.

Mourners gathered in Moscow to mark two years since the death in custody of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, under the shadow of the Kremlin.

A U.S. citizen has been jailed in Russia after being caught trying to take Kalashnikov rifles out of a Moscow airport, amidst ongoing U.S. State Department warnings against travel to Russia.

US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine are underway in Geneva, but expectations for a breakthrough remain low as both sides continue to build military pressure. This marks another attempt at trilateral negotiations to end the ongoing conflict.

Dusseldorf-based satirist Jacques Tilly is currently on trial in a Moscow court for his Carnival floats mocking Vladimir Putin. The trial continues to drag on.

Russia is dealing with internal issues like corruption arrests and attempts to block WhatsApp, while also facing international incidents such as an Estonian deportation for alleged spying, diminished presence at the Olympics, and calls for the release of a climate advocate.

Moscow reports they have downed Ukrainian drones and introduced temporary restrictions at city airports.

Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief stated that the past year marked the first time Russia's military manpower losses in Ukraine surpassed its recruitment levels, indicating a significant challenge for Moscow.

Power outages have occurred in the Russian-occupied part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region following a significant Ukrainian attack on energy infrastructure, according to a Moscow-appointed local official.

Russians who fled to Kazakhstan to escape wartime repressions and mobilization are now reportedly being hunted down by Kazakh authorities, who are assisting Moscow in their efforts.

Russia is transforming the Gulag History Museum in Moscow, once a key space for confronting Soviet-era repression, into a 'Museum of Memory' that primarily focuses on state-sanctioned patriotism and identifies Nazis as the sole villain.

Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, awarded the Order of the Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow, Second Degree, to Vadim Krasnoselski, the leader of the Transnistrian regime, on February 19, 2026.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia deployed over 1,000 combat drones this week, causing casualties and damage, primarily to energy infrastructure. He emphasized that Moscow is not pursuing peace.

Moscow warns of retaliation, including 'asymmetric' measures, if Seoul joins initiative to arm Kyiv  Korea JoongAng Daily

Moscow warns of retaliation, including 'asymmetric' measures, if Seoul joins initiative to arm Kyiv  Korea JoongAng Daily

Moscow warns of retaliation, including 'asymmetric' measures, if Seoul joins initiative to arm Kyiv  Korea JoongAng Daily

Ukrainian President Zelensky has reportedly informed his ministers to prepare for an additional three years of war, admitting that talks with Russia have failed and Moscow's ambitions extend beyond his overthrow.

Sean Gilbert's debut novel, 'I’ll Be the Monster,' is reviewed as an observant tale that gradually uncovers the dark past of a seemingly perfect couple, exploring themes of obsession and control.

Former Washington State running back Dwight Tardy has been named the new head football coach at Moscow High School.

Russia and Cuba have jointly criticized the US energy blockade against the Caribbean island, with Havana's foreign minister meeting in Moscow.

Ultraconservative historian Vladimir Medinsky is once again leading Russia's delegation in US-brokered peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow in Geneva.

Russia is reportedly using statues and monuments not just for memory but as a new tool to spread misinformation, turning them into a weapon in Moscow's arsenal.

Official says blockade on ‘shadow fleet’ would be illegal, and raises prospect of retaliation against European vessels Europe live – latest updates A senior Russian official has said Moscow could de

A pair of Democratic senators visited Ukraine to meet with President Zelensky and advocate for harsh penalties on Moscow for its ongoing offensive.

An analysis suggests Russia and Iran may need to intervene to stabilize the Caucasus region, where ruling groups in Armenia and Azerbaijan are reportedly not responding to rational approaches despite Moscow and Tehran's economic influence. The situation raises concerns about regional order.

NATO ministers are set to discuss further support for Kyiv, while Moscow and Kyiv exchange deadly strikes ahead of US-backed peace talks, and civilians endure constant Russian attacks.

Kazakhstan's reputation as a safe haven for Russian exiles is being challenged by a series of planned expulsions of dissidents, indicating Moscow's growing reach.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that Moscow is not rushing to develop and deploy more nuclear weapons, provided the United States also adheres to existing limits, backtracking on earlier ministry comments.