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Russia battles cross-border raids; nothing to do with us, says Ukraine

Russia said on Monday it was battling a cross-border incursion by saboteurs who burst through the frontier from Ukraine, in what appeared to be one of the biggest attacks of its…

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Call for 6-day work week in Russia to cope with sanctions

A Russian business association has called on the labor ministry to consider moving to a six-day work week so they can better deal with fallout from Western sanctions, Kremlin-controlled media…

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Russia adds ICC prosecutor who sought Putin’s arrest to wanted list

MOSCOW, (Reuters) - Russia has issued an arrest warrant for the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor who in March prepared a warrant for President Vladimir Putin on war crimes charges,…

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Russian mercenary boss accuses regular army of leaving Bakhmut’s flanks exposed

MOSCOW, May 18 (Reuters) - Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, on Thursday accused regular Russian army units of pulling back 570 metres north of the eastern…

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Detained Russian opposition leader Kara-Murza faces ‘mental torture’

By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber Kara-Murza a 'personal enemy' of the Kremlin, wife says Denied phone calls with children Jailed for 25 years last month GENEVA (Reuters) - Evgenia Kara-Murza, wife of…

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Russian diesel cargoes switch destination to Brazil from Chile

HOUSTON/SANTIAGO, (Reuters) - Two cargoes of diesel sailing from Russia to South America have switched their destination to Brazil from Chile, according to Refinitiv Eikon's vessel monitoring data. Russia has…

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Russia and Iran sign rail deal for corridor intended to rival Suez Canal

By Olesya Astakhova and Parisa Hafezi MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday oversaw, via video-link, the signing of a…

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Russia launches air raid on Kyiv ‘exceptional’ in intensity

Russia launched an exceptionally intense air attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, using drones, cruise and probably ballistic missiles, city officials said, as the Ukrainian capital suffered…

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Ukraine hails gains in Bakhmut as Zelenskiy wins more arms in Europe

Ukraine on Monday hailed its first substantial battlefield advances for six months as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy won pledges of new long-range drones in Britain to add to a haul of Western…

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Russian fighter jets and helicopters crash in mysterious circumstances

The Russian Air Force suffered its worst losses in 14 months on Saturday when two fighter jets and two helicopters crashed in mysterious circumstances. The Russian telegram channel constantly updates…

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Head of Russia’s crime agency suggests nationalising parts of economy

May 13 (Reuters) - The head of Russia's federal crime agency on Saturday suggested that key sectors of the economy should be returned to state ownership to support Moscow's war in Ukraine.…

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Kremlin calls Polish decision to rename Kaliningrad ‘hostile act’

May 10 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Poland's decision to rename the Russian city of Kaliningrad in its official documents was a "hostile act", as bilateral ties…

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Russia launches new attack on Ukraine’s capital, officials say

Russia launched about 15 cruise missiles at Ukraine's capital on Tuesday, the second attack in as many days, with air defence systems shooting all of them down, officials said, after…

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Russia attacks Ukraine with huge drone swarm ahead of Victory Day holiday

Russia launched its biggest swarm of drones for months against Ukraine on Monday, the eve of Russia's May 9 holiday celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany. Ukraine commemorated the occasion, known as Victory…

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Moscow residents report sat-nav disruption before Victory Day parade

This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Residents of Moscow reported problems using satellite navigation in cars…

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UPDATE: Russia attacks Ukraine with huge drone swarm ahead of Victory Day holiday

By Gleb Garanich and Valentyn Ogirenko Ukraine says it shot down all drones in latest wave Says Russia trying to capture Bakhmut by May 9 Marks 1945 defeat of Nazis…

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Russia’s FSB says it foiled Ukrainian plan to attack airfield

May 7 (Reuters) - Russian security forces have foiled an attempt by Ukrainian intelligence to attack a military airfield in central Russia with drones stuffed with explosives, the Federal Security…

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More than 1,600 evacuated from areas near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

May 8 (Reuters) - Some 1,679 people, including 660 children, have been evacuated from areas near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, a Moscow-installed official in the Russia-controlled parts of the Zaporizhzhia…

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Russian ex-deputy defence minister joins Wagner as feud escalates

By Felix Light (Reuters) - Former Russian deputy defence minister Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev has joined the Wagner Group private militia as a deputy commander, Russian pro-war social media channels…

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Kremlin drone incident gives Putin cover to deepen Ukraine war

By Andrew Osborn Incident is embarrassing but could be useful to Putin Kremlin sends message that Russia's existence is at stake Escalation could involve targeting Zelenskiy and team 'Terrorist' threat…

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Russian nationalist writer wounded in car bomb

. May 6 (Reuters) - A prominent Russian nationalist writer, Zakhar Prilepin, was wounded in a car bombing in the region of Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday, state news agency TASS…

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Russia’s mercenary boss deepens fog of Ukraine war while deflecting blame

By Mark Trevelyan, Andrew Osborn and Jonathan Landay Mercenary chief's 'withdrawal' seen by Ukraine as bluff Prigozhin seeks to dodge blame for failing to take Bakhmut Risky attempt to force…

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Drones over Kremlin likely launched from inside Russia

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The drones that crashed over the Kremlin earlier this week probably evaded an extensive number of defenses in and around Moscow, suggesting they might…

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Russia’s Lavrov says Kremlin drone incident was ‘hostile act’

May 5 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that Wednesday's drone incident at the Kremlin was a "hostile act" and Russia would respond with "concrete actions".…

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Russia ‘very unlikely’ to use nuclear weapons, US intel chief

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia is very unlikely to use its nuclear weapons, the top U.S. intelligence official said, despite past saber-rattling from the Kremlin…

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UPDATED: Russia says U.S. was behind Kremlin drone attack, drawing quick denial

Kremlin administration shifts focus from Kyiv to Washington Allegation goes beyond previous accusations against U.S. Washington denies accusation Security experts: incident implausible as assassination attempt Incident came six days before…

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Kremlin drone incident: What do we know?

(Reuters) - Here's a look at what we know about the alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, and the questions it raises. WHAT HAPPENED? Two of the numerous videos published…

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Russia’s Wagner group could soon cease to exist, founder tells blogger

By David Ljunggren (Reuters) - Russia's private Wagner militia, which is leading the assault on Bakhmut in Ukraine and has been active in Africa, could soon cease to exist, founder…

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Russia kills at least 12 in biggest Ukraine air strikes for nearly two months

Russia hurled missiles at cities across Ukraine as people slept early on Friday, killing at least nine people in the first large-scale air strikes in nearly two months. The early-morning…

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Russia seizes more Western assets, narrowing options for company exits

This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine MOSCOW/HELSINKI, April 26 (Reuters) - Russia seized temporary control of assets of Finnish…

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Navalny says he faces 30 more years in Russian jail after terrorism case opened

Navalny says he faces 30 more years in jail Navalny says Russia opens terrorism case He is now serving sentence for fraud, contempt of court April 26 (Reuters) - Jailed…

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Kremlin dismisses ‘lies’ that Putin has doubles and sits in a bunker

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin rejected what it said were lies that President Vladimir Putin had lookalike body doubles who stood in for the 70-year-old leader and that he spent…

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Two Russian strategic missile carrier bombers fly over Barents, Norwegian seas

April 26 (Reuters) - Two Tu-160 strategic missile carrier bombers completed a planned, more than 14-hour flight over the neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian Seas, the Russian Defense…

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Russia’s Lavrov warns world at ‘dangerous threshold’

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that the risk of conflict between global powers was at an "historic high" and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the world was…

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More than 300 journalists call for release of Evan Gershkovich

More than 300 foreign correspondents who have worked in Moscow have written to the Russian government to call for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter…

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Son of Vladimir Putin’s spokesman says he served with Wagner in Ukraine

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The son of Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said in an interview published that he had served in Ukraine under an assumed name as an artilleryman in…

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Like Russia itself, Bolshoi Theatre looks to China for new ties

This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Much like the Russian government, the Bolshoi Theatre, home to…

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Russia crosses new lines in crackdown on Putin’s enemies

By Mark Trevelyan War crimes charges cement wedge between Putin and West Crackdown, years in making, intensifies to new level Highest jail term yet for speaking out against war Spy…

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Evan Gershkovich: Wall Street Journal reporter latest in long line of journalists punished for doing their job

For the first time since the cold war, Moscow has accused a US journalist of espionage. Evan Gershkovich, a reporter with the Wall Street Journal, was arrested in Yekaterinburg on…

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Russian billionaires see wealth rise to over half a trillion dollars -Forbes

Russian super rich see fortunes increasing Billionaires add $152 billion over past year Forbes says Russia has 110 billionaires, up 22 By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, April 22 (Reuters) - Russia's…

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Russia responds in kind to mass expulsion of its Berlin diplomats

MOSCOW, April 22 (Reuters) - Russia is responding in kind to mass expulsion of its diplomats from Berlin, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. "The German authorities took a…

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Russia court orders arrest in absentia of Bulgarian reporter Grozev

(Reuters) - A Moscow court ordered the arrest in absentia of Bulgarian investigative journalist Christo Grozev, whose reporting for the Bellingcat news outlet has angered Russia, RIA news agency said.…

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US alerts European countries to Russian sanctions evasion

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior U.S. sanctions official is alerting European countries to Russian efforts to acquire certain sanctioned goods, as Washington seeks to root out sanctions evasion by Moscow.…

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Russia watching for new Western sanctions, says they would hit world economy

Adds quotes April 21 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday it was monitoring reports of a possible ban on exports to Russia by Western countries, and that new sanctions…

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Russia expands war recruitment drive with video ad calling for ‘real’ men

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, April 20 (Reuters) - The Russian military has launched a video campaign to lure more professional soldiers to fight in Ukraine which challenges those interested to…

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Russia’s Bolshoi ballet drops ‘Nureyev’ after ‘LGBT propaganda’ law

MOSCOW, (Reuters) - Moscow's Bolshoi theatre has dropped a contemporary ballet about the legendary Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev from its repertoire following the expansion of a ban on "LGBT propaganda".…

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Kremlin: South Korean arms for Ukraine would signify involvement in conflict

April 19 (Reuters) - Any decision by South Korea to supply arms to Ukraine would make Seoul a participant in the conflict, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, after President Yoon Suk Yeol opened the door to such…

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UK says Russian hackers targeting Western critical infrastructure

By James Pearson BELFAST, April 19 (Reuters) - The UK government's cyber defence agency warned on Wednesday of an emerging threat to Western critical national infrastructure posed by hackers sympathetic…

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US urges NATO vigilance for signs Russia could use nuclear weapon in Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. and its NATO allies must remain alert for signs Russian President Vladimir Putin could use a tactical nuclear weapon in a "managed" escalation of his…

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Russia summons Western diplomats over ‘meddling’ in dissident’s case

Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned the U.S., British and Canadian ambassadors for a dressing down on Tuesday after they condemned the conviction of an opposition politician for treason. A Moscow court…

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Putin visits two regions in Ukraine as G7 condemn nuclear plan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited security forces in parts of Ukraine that Russia says it annexed last year, as Group of Seven foreign ministers meeting in Japan condemned a Russian plan to…

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Russia increases shelling, air strikes in Bakhmut – Ukrainian general

Russian forces are stepping up their use of heavy artillery and air strikes in the devastated eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, the commander of Ukraine's ground forces said on Tuesday.…

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G7 coalition to keep Russian oil price cap at $60 per barrel

The Group of Seven (G7) coalition will keep a $60 per barrel price cap on seaborne Russian oil, a coalition official said, despite rising global crude prices and calls by…

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Why democratic countries around the world are not prepared to support Ukraine – and some are shifting closer to Russia

After over a year of the Ukraine war, efforts at building a global consensus against Russia seem to have stalled, with many countries opting for neutrality. The number of countries…

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Kara-Murza becomes latest Putin opponent to get long jail term

April 17 (Reuters) - Sentenced on Monday to 25 years in prison on charges including treason, Vladimir Kara-Murza joined a growing list of Russians who have received long jail terms…

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Putin critic jailed in Russian treason case for 25 years in harshest sentence for years

Politician Kara-Murza was accused of treason Denied wrongdoing, said he stood by his actions Spoke out strongly against the Ukraine war and Putin Lobbied the West to impose sanctions on…

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India, Russia in talks on free trade deal

NEW DELHI, April 17 (Reuters) - India and Russia are discussing a free trade agreement, ministers said on Monday, a move that would further deepen bilateral commercial ties that have…

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