25

Apr

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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24

Apr

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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24

Apr

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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23

Apr

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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23

Apr

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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23

Apr

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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22

Apr

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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22

Apr

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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22

Apr

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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22

Apr

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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21

Apr

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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20

Apr

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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20

Apr

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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19

Apr

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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19

Apr

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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19

Apr

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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18

Apr

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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18

Apr

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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18

Apr

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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18

Apr

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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17

Apr

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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17

Apr

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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17

Apr

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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17

Apr

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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17

Apr

China defence minister says willing to work with Russian military to have close communications

BEIJING, April 17 (Reuters) - China's defence minister Li Shangfu said the country is willing to work with Russia to have close strategic communications between their militaries, state media reported…

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16

Apr

Russia’s Putin attends midnight Orthodox Easter service in Moscow

April 16 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin on Sunday attended an Easter service conducted by the Russian Orthodox Church, which has strongly backed the Kremlin leader's decision to invade Ukraine.…

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14

Apr

Ukrainians said to pull back in Bakhmut as Moscow launches new push

Ukrainian troops have been forced to withdraw from some parts of Bakhmut in the face of a renewed Russian assault on the ruined battlefield city, Britain said on Friday, with…

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14

Apr

Russia’s Navalny has mystery ailment which may be slow poisoning – spokeswoman

Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition politician, is grappling with severe stomach pain in jail that could be some sort of slow acting poison, his spokeswoman said on Thursday. An…

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13

Apr

Russia’s Navalny has mystery ailment which may be poisoning – spokeswoman

Navalny in acute pain with stomach complaint Ambulance was called to treat him at weekend Supporters fear he may be being poisoned Prison service has denied mistreatment in past By…

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13

Apr

Russia’s e-conscription overhaul underlines scramble for military manpower

Russia introduces electronic draft papers Expected to make draft-dodging harder Recruitment drive widens amid tough fighting in Ukraine Activists predict new exodus of young draft-age men MOSCOW (Reuters) - A…

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12

Apr

Russia says U.S. intelligence leaks may be fake, part of hybrid war against it

MOSCOW, April 12 (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday that a trove of U.S. intelligence documents posted online in recent weeks might be fake and…

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12

Apr

Volcano in remote Russian Far East spews 10-km-high ash plume

April 12 (Reuters) - An active volcano on Russia's remote Kamchatka Peninsula kept erupting on Wednesday, a scientific institute reported, sending a 10-km-high (6-mile) plume of ash into the sky,…

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10

Apr

Kremlin says China has every right to conduct Taiwan exercises, France cannot mediate in Ukraine

MOSCOW, April 10 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that China had every right to respond to what it called repeated "provocations" against it and carry out military exercises…

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10

Apr

Russia plans air defence reform, to bolster defences near Finland – commander

MOSCOW, April 10 (Reuters) - Russia plans to overhaul its air defence forces after gaining new experience in the war in Ukraine and will also bolster its air defences to…

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08

Apr

Russian lawmakers propose tougher sentences for terrorism, treason

Russian legislators proposed tougher sentences for those convicted of terrorism, high treason and sabotage, domestic news agencies reported, a move officials have been cited as saying was prompted by the…

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08

Apr

Woman who killed Russian pro-war blogger ‘thought she was auditioning for journalism job

A Russian art graduate unwittingly murdered a prominent Kremlin propagandist during a fake audition for a job in journalism, Russian media has reported. Darya Trepova believed she was on a…

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08

Apr

Russia says WSJ reporter Gershkovich accused with espionage was caught red-handed

FSB charges Gershkovich with espionage Gershkovich denies the charges United States has demanded his release Russia says Gershkovich was caught red-handed By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW  (Reuters) - Russian Federal Security…

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07

Apr

Russia swings to $29 bln first-quarter budget deficit

This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine. MOSCOW, April 7 (Reuters) - Russia's federal budget deficit came in at 2.4…

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07

Apr

Father of Russian girl who drew anti-war pictures held in Belarus

MOSCOW, April 7 (Reuters) - Alexei Moskalyov, a Russian man who was charged with discrediting the country's army after his daughter drew an anti-war picture, is being held in Belarus,…

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05

Apr

Russian wanted in US who fled Italy says he is back in Russia

(Reuters) - A Russian businessman who fled house arrest in Italy, where he was facing extradition to the United States, has told the state-run RIA Novosti news agency he is…

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05

Apr

Russia using ship-to-ship diesel transfers for transatlantic exports

This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine MOSCOW, April 5 (Reuters) - Russia has started to make ship-to-ship (STS) transfers…

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04

Apr

Putin and Lukashenko to meet in Moscow on April 5-6 – Kremlin

Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko will travel to Moscow on Wednesday for two days of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said last week…

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04

Apr

Ukraine mocks Russian claim to have taken Bakhmut, says attacks repelled

Kyiv scorned Russian claims to have captured eastern Bakhmut on Monday, saying its foes had raised a victory flag over "some kind of toilet" and that Ukrainian forces had repelled…

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04

Apr

Jailed WSJ reporter in Russia files appeal as U.S. pushes for his release

American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested and charged with espionage in Russia last week, has appealed against his pre-trial detention through his lawyers, as Washington said it was "pushing…

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04

Apr

Russia says it will beef up military in northwest as Finland joins NATO

Russia will strengthen its military capacity in its western and northwestern regions in response to Finland's expected accession to NATO on Tuesday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said, state-owned…

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03

Apr

Russia confiscates passports from senior officials to stop defections

Russia’s security services are confiscating the passports of senior officials and state company executives to prevent overseas travel, as paranoia over leaks and defections spreads through Vladimir Putin’s regime. With…

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03

Apr

UPDATED: Suspect in St Petersburg explosion detained by Russian authorities

Russia’s state-owned news agency Tass reports that the suspect in the explosion that killed military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky has been detained by the authorities. She has been named as Daria…

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03

Apr

Russia to form special division of Poseidon torpedo carriers

April 3 (Reuters) - Russia plans to form a division of special-purpose submarines that will carry Poseidon nuclear-capable torpedoes as part of the country's Pacific Fleet by the end of…

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03

Apr

Strong quake hits Russia’s far east but no major damage reported

Quake strikes off Russia's Pacific coast No tsunami feared Russia says no immediate casualties or serious destruction VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, April 3 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the…

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02

Apr

Ukraine furious over Russian UN Security Council presidency

KYIV, (Reuters) - Russia, whose leader is accused of war crimes, assumed charge of the United Nations Security Council on Saturday causing fury in Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calling…

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31

Mar

Russia says Ukraine ceasefire now would not achieve Moscow’s goals

March 31 (Reuters) - Russia said on Friday that a ceasefire in Ukraine would not enable it to achieve the goals of its "special military operation" at the moment. The…

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31

Mar

Russian military says no plans to hold second wave of mobilization

Russia’s state-owned news agency Tass reports about the planned spring conscription in Russia, quoting the general staff of the armed forces of the Russian Federation stating that it is not…

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30

Mar

Russia detains Wall Street Journal reporter on suspicion of spying

LONDON, March 30 (Reuters) - Russia's FSB security service said on Thursday it had detained a reporter for U.S. newspaper The Wall Street Journal on suspicion of spying for Washington,…

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29

Mar

Wagner chief says battle for Bakhmut has damaged his forces

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group acknowledged on Wednesday that fighting for the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut had inflicted severe damage on his own forces as well as the…

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29

Mar

Kyiv urges Russians not to adopt Ukraine’s ‘stolen’ children

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk urged Russians on Tuesday not to adopt children who she said were "stolen" in Ukraine during the war and deported to Russia. The war…

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29

Mar

Russian embassy says US wants to play down involvement in Nord Stream blasts

The Russian embassy in the U.S. said on Wednesday Washington is seeking to play down damaging information about the alleged involvement of its intelligence services in last year's blasts that damaged the Nord…

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28

Mar

Damaged Russian Soyuz capsule lands back on Earth

A damaged Russian Soyuz MS-22 capsule landed back on Earth on Tuesday, three months after a coolant leak was detected on the craft while it was docked at the International…

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