Russia, Ukraine and Moscow

Putin's Forces Retake Control of Border Village in Russia's Kursk Region
Russia's military on Monday reported its forces had retaken control of the village Nikolayevo-Darino in the Kursk region.
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this ...
Russia recruits Chinese volunteers for Ukraine war as Putin scrambles to boost army
EXCLUSIVE: The Chinese soldier filmed himself walking through the captured city of Kurakhove, and said his commander was ...
Britain already in 'hybrid war' with Russia says ex-Army chief in chilling warning
Lord Richard Dannatt, former chief of the general staff, said that cyber attacks and Russian ships show that a 'hybrid war' ...
Putin echoes Trump’s claim that conflict in Ukraine could have been avoided had he been in office
The Kremlin says a settlement in Ukraine can't be facilitated by a drop in global oil prices as U.S. President Donald Trump ...
Putin ally Lukashenko declared winner in Belarus election scorned by the West as a sham
Belarusian leader and Russian ally Alexander Lukashenko extended his 31-year rule on Monday after electoral officials ...
Putin is reportedly growing worried that Russia's economic situation is worsening
Vladimir Putin is growing distressed by challenges cropping up in the country's economy, which include high inflation and ...
Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi discuss their close ties in chat after Trump’s inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing the two countries’ close ties, ...
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says war means mobilisation rules cannot be changed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that the rigours of nearly three years of war did not allow for ...