Category: World

Russian left-leaning activist Sergei Udaltsov faced trial on Monday, charged with “justifying terrorism” in online activities, a crime that could result in a prison term of up to seven years. “The trial is underway. The charges have been presented. Sergei has entered a plea of not guilty,” his attorney, Dmitry Agranovsky, told the state news […]

Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, is set to visit Russia later this week, according to a statement from an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin reported by the Interfax news agency on Tuesday. Yuri Ushakov, when questioned about Witkoff’s upcoming trips, mentioned, “We are expecting him.” Witkoff has made several […]

As Moscow gears up for potential talks with Washington aimed at halting its extensive invasion of Ukraine, it is pursuing a much more ambitious outcome than simply achieving a ceasefire: it aspires for a global realignment of spheres of influence. The Kremlin believes that such a deal would translate into U.S. acknowledgment of Russian supremacy […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Sunday that Russian forces have persisted in their bombardments and offensives along the frontline, despite Russian President Vladimir Putin announcing a surprise and brief Easter ceasefire. This 30-hour truce would represent the most significant lull in hostilities in the more than three-year-long conflict. However, only hours after the truce […]

The Ukrainian military reported on Thursday that Russia’s armed forces attempted a significant offensive in the southern Zaporizhzhia region overnight, but Ukrainian troops successfully thwarted the attack. As per the southern Ukrainian defense forces, around 320 Russian soldiers initiated assaults on five villages southeast of Zaporizhzhia city at approximately 6:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday. […]

Central Russia experienced significant temperature variations throughout April, with levels fluctuating dramatically above and below typical seasonal averages, as reported by the country’s chief meteorologist on Tuesday. “This April has been particularly unusual, marked by swings between extremes,” stated Roman Vilfand, director of research at the Russian meteorological agency, Rosgidromet. Vilfand informed the RIA Novosti […]

The concept of a loyal woman patiently awaiting her husband’s return from war is deeply rooted and idealized in Russian culture. This image is prevalent in Soviet-era songs like “Katyusha” and in films that portray the endurance and pain experienced by the wives of soldiers. In earlier conflicts, women would anxiously await letters from their […]

A senior Russian official stated on Thursday that the United States has indicated it will only consider the resumption of direct air travel between the two nations if tangible progress is made towards a ceasefire in Ukraine. Yury Ushakov, an aide on foreign policy to President Vladimir Putin, shared this information with state television journalist […]

Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday that they have conducted an exchange involving the remains of 950 soldiers who lost their lives, marking the second such transaction in less than a month. According to Shamsail Saraliyev, a member of the State Duma, Russia received the remains of 41 soldiers, while Ukraine repatriated 909 of its […]

Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has temporarily halted the sale of its Russian subsidiary as of February, in light of indications that U.S.-Russia relations may be improving, according to a report from the Financial Times citing unnamed insiders. “Stopping the sale allows us to evaluate the current situation and consider any possible shifts in U.S. […]