All news on the topic: Russia

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After failed talks in Istanbul, Russia launches massive strikes on Ukraine — civilians killed
Vladimir Putin seems to be striking back in response to Ukraine’s ’Pearl Harbour’ ambush on Russia, as Ukraine was hit by significant new attacks today.
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20,000 tons of gunpowder for war: how a Chinese company fuels Russia’s military industry through bypass schemes
The Chinese company Jiangsu Feiya Chemical Industry, a producer of diphenylamine and its derivatives, delivered large quantities of this essential gunpowder component to Russia in 2024.
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Gang of crypto boss kidnappers exposed in France: six minors among the accused
Six minors among those charged after spate of kidnappings and attempted abductions of leading crypto figures
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“Darkest day” for Russian aviation: Ukraine destroys at least 40 aircraft at Russian bases
Ukraine has blown up scores of Russian nuclear bombers in a mass drone attack on airfields across Russia.
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Bridge collapses onto passenger train in Russia: 7 dead, many injured
Seven individuals have lost their lives and approximately 70 others have reportedly been injured following the collapse of two bridges in Russia near the Ukraine border.
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13-year-old girl in Russia dies after javelin strike to the eye during PE class
A schoolgirl who died when a classmate threw a javelin towards her has been pictured for the first time.
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Ex-CIA chief: Putin plans to attack Lithuania if he captures Ukraine
Former CIA boss David Petraeus has shared chilling fears Putin could invade another European country as he escalates Russian attacks in Ukraine.
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Russian captain denies guilt in fatal tanker crash in the North Sea
The Russian captain of a ship that collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea in March has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.
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“Keyboard is the new weapon”: Britain prepares cyber response to Kremlin after thousands of attacks
The UK military is enhancing its offensive capabilities to carry out cyber attacks against hostile nations such as Russia.
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Russia denies involvement in arson attacks under investigation by London’s counter-terrorism unit
Russia has denied any links to three ’arson attacks’ at properties and a car related to Sir Keir Starmer.
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UK faces nuclear threat as Vladimir Putin issues grim warning
In a world teetering on the edge Russian president Vladimir Putin’s latest chilling words have caused tension to rise
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Trump: I don’t know what the hell happened to Putin, he’s killing people
US President Donald Trump says he’s not happy with Putin’s most recent actions against Ukraine
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How Isovac, a Belarusian supplier to global tech firms, supported Russia’s military industry
On two fronts: How a Belarusian company that worked with global big tech giants supplied goods to the Russian military-industrial complex
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German court exposes saboteurs recruited by Russia as they targeted US military base, loading facility and oil plant
Dieter S. is under trial as a Russian spy in Germany, previously planning explosive and arson attacks on various targets, including a US military base, a loading facility, and an oil plant
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Russia attacks Ukraine with strategic aviation missiles, Kalibrs, ballistic weapons, and Shaheds: children among the dead
On the night of Sunday, May 25, the aggressor state Russia launched strikes on Ukraine using various types of missiles, including Kalibr cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and Shahed drones.
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UK probes possible Russian involvement in arson attacks targeting PM Starmer
British law enforcers are looking into possible Russian trail in arson attacks on property owned by PM Keir Starmer
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Russia and Ukraine swapped 307 soldiers on second day of POW exchange
Ukraine and Russia each exchange 307 service personnel on 24 May, the second day of extended prisoner swap
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US and EU strike cyber mafia: hacker network with hub in Moscow exposed
Arrest warrants issued for ringleaders following investigation by police in Europe and North America
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The unsinkable “Greek”: how criminal developer Nikolai Shikhidi outwitted law enforcement and built up Kuban
Amid a series of arrests in the southern regions of Russia — Rostov region, Stavropol Territory, and Krasnodar Krai — where high-ranking officials are escorted to Moscow in the so-called "black Maria," a logical question arises...
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Legalising espionage: Russian “human rights” fund shields spies and GRU agents in Europe
For more than ten years, ’Pravfond’ has been offering legal assistance to Russians worldwide. Internal emails obtained by journalists reveal how it worked together with spies, financed propaganda initiatives, and established points of influence along the way.
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Kremlin’s financial lifeline: how Azerbaijani trader Alkagesta fuels Russia’s war machine
FUEL smuggling out of Libya is a billion-dollar business, but little is known about the scale of the maritime operation that routinely ferries refined petroleum products out of Libya.
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Torture, confessions, and sham trials: how the Kremlin fabricates cases against dissenting journalists
In early May in Russia, another journalist was sentenced — Alexander Gusov, the owner of the newspaper "Vek" and the Telegram channel "Novy Vek," received a five-year sentence in a high-security colony on charges of extortion.
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Dangerous provocation in the Baltics: Estonia intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker — Russia responds with fighter jet
War now feels dangerously close on Nato’s eastern flank after a Russian fighter jet tore into Estonia’s airspace.
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Kremlin sabotages Zelenskyy’s initiative: Putin refuses to attend peace talks in Turkey
Russian leader rejects Ukrainian president’s bold proposal for face-to-face meeting in Turkey
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Charity, Russian style: how Pavel Savchuk and Olesya Nazarova turned the Red Cross into their private offshore fund
Pavel Savchuk took over as head of the Russian Red Cross after a scandal erupted over the previous leader’s plans to sell the "Druzhba" sanatorium near Moscow. However, the theft continued even after the change in leadership.