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Russia test-launches an intercontinental ballistic missile
Russia regularly carries out test launches of ICBMs and other missiles as it seeks to modernize its weapons.
Russian soldiers who quit Putin’s war get no hero’s welcome abroad as asylum claims…
For Western nations grappling with Russia's vast and growing diaspora, Russian soldiers present particular concern: Are they spies? War criminals? Or heroes?
Massive attack destroys one of Ukraine’s largest power plants
At least 10 other strikes overnight damaged energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city.
Russian flood situation ‘critical’ in Orsk after dam burst
More than 4,500 homes have been flooded and more than 4,000 people evacuated from Orsk to temporary housing centres.
Russia says recent strikes response to Ukrainian attacks on energy
Moscow has launched almost daily strikes on Ukraine's power grid since late March, repeating its campaign of aerial bombardment that plunged millions into darkness.
Russia claims arresting four more Moscow attack plotters
More than 140 people were killed when gunmen stormed the Crocus City Hall venue on March 22 before setting the building on fire in the most fatal attack in Russia for two decades.
Russian journalist who covered Navalny trials jailed on extremism charges
The Kremlin outlawed Navalny's organisations as "extremist" before his death and has carried out a crackdown against his allies who stayed in Russia.
The Moscow concert massacre was a major security blunder. What’s behind that failure?
The lapse in security has led many to wonder how gunmen could easily kill so many people at a public event.
Moscow attacks: Why the Kremlin may have ignored any terrorist warnings from the CIA
But the Russian government currently feels like it is in a state of war with the West. They also know that the CIA is heavily involved in providing the Ukrainians with military intelligence.
How the deadliest attack on Russian soil in years unfolded over the weekend
Videos taken by those in the hallways and in the auditorium showed people screaming and trying to flee as the gunmen continued firing shots.
Why would Islamic State target Russia? What does this signify for global terrorism?
At least 133 people were left dead and scores more were injured after gunmen with automatic weapons stormed the Crocus City Hall in Moscow and opened fire, triggering a stampede.
Pope sends prayers to Moscow victims of ‘cowardly’ attack
The pontiff presided over Palm Sunday Mass in front of a crowd the Vatican estimated at 25,000 people.
Russia detains suspects in Moscow concert hall that killed at least 115
Russia's Investigative Committee said four of those detained were directly involved in the attack that left the sprawling shopping mall and music venue smoldering with a collapsed roof.
Death toll rises to 115 in Moscow concert hall attack
Russian authorities had earlier detained 11 people, state media reported Saturday, for the grisly attack.
Kremlin warns EU over grain tariffs, frozen assets
Ukraine has heaped pressure on Europe to cut off all sources of revenue for Russia, as Kyiv grapples with routine air strikes and hold ups to vital aid from its biggest ally Washington.
60 dead in Moscow concert hall attack, Islamic State claims responsibility
A statement issued earlier this month by the U.S. Embassy in Moscow had urged Americans to avoid crowded places in view of an imminent attack.
Russia fires 31 missiles at Kyiv in the first attack in 44 days, and 13 people are hurt
KYIV: Russia fired 31 ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv before dawn Thursday in the first attack on the Ukrainian capital in 44 days, officials said. Air defenses shot down all the incoming missiles, though 13 people including a child…
Russia formalises Putin election win, dismissing criticism
The election was also held in occupied Ukraine and voting took place two years into Moscow's offensive.
Russian seizure of Crimea 10 years ago caused war with Ukraine and escalating Western concerns
The largest conflict in Europe since World War II has sent tensions between Moscow and the West soaring to levels rarely seen during even the chilliest moments of the Cold War.
Putin basks in electoral victory that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest
With little margin for protest, Russians crowded outside polling stations at noon Sunday, on the last day of the election, apparently heeding an opposition call to express their displeasure with Putin.