Category: World

President Vladimir Putin utilized his traditional New Year’s message on Wednesday to emphasize the unity of the Russian people behind the military and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, declaring an intention for victory as the war nears its fourth year. “You have embraced the duty to defend your homeland, your truth, and your justice,” Putin […]

As New Year’s Eve approaches, the most significant holiday in Russia, Sergei, a 30-year-old IT professional now living in Romania, shared his plans to watch the full version of “The Irony of Fate,” the beloved 1975 romantic comedy traditionally viewed during the New Year celebrations in Russia, for the first time. “It’s a peculiar ritual […]

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that a resolution to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine seems closer than ever, although he reported no significant progress regarding territorial disputes following recent discussions with the leaders of the two countries. Trump, who had pledged to negotiate a peace agreement on his first day in office nearly […]

The former mayor of Yaroslavl, a city in central Russia, was released from prison on Tuesday after serving over a decade for corruption charges, which he and his supporters have consistently claimed were politically motivated. Upon his release, Yevgeny Urlashov expressed, “I wish to contribute positively to my country, and I intend to devote the […]

Ukrainian drone strikes in southern Russia caused damage to energy facilities and several residential structures, according to officials on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, across the country, numerous unmanned aircraft were reported shot down overnight. In the Krasnodar region in the south, officials reported that two individuals sustained injuries in an assault on the port city of […]

President Vladimir Putin has expressed his backing for online marketplaces in their conflict with major banks regarding discounts and loyalty programs, as reported on Thursday by the exiled business news outlet The Bell, citing sources familiar with a private meeting he held with business executives. During a gathering on Wednesday evening, which included leaders from […]

A judge in the southwestern Kursk region sentenced former regional lawmaker Maxim Vasilyev to 5.5 years in prison on Friday for embezzlement linked to failures in border defense construction that contributed to Ukraine’s unexpected incursion across the border. Vasilyev is one of at least 11 officials and business leaders implicated in ongoing investigations following the […]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emphasized on Saturday the deep connections between his country and Russia, characterized by shared experiences of “blood, life, and death” amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as he conveyed New Year’s greetings to President Vladimir Putin. According to intelligence from South Korean and Western sources, Pyongyang has sent thousands […]

As 2025 comes to an end, many Russians are looking forward to the new year with hope that it might signal the conclusion of the Kremlin’s conflict in Ukraine, which has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands and displaced millions amid nearly four years of warfare. Despite failed peace initiatives mediated by the […]

Renowned Soviet and Russian actress Vera Alentova, celebrated for her leading performance in the Oscar-winning film “Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears,” has passed away at the age of 83, as reported by the Pushkin Drama Theater on Thursday. Alentova gained global recognition for her role as Katerina Tikhomirova in the 1979 film, which earned […]