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Russia says 335,000 sign up to fight, no plans for new mobilisation

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, (Reuters) - Russia has no plans for an additional mobilisation of men to fight in Ukraine as more than 335,000 have signed up so far this…

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Putin may soon announce run in Russia’s 2024 election – Kommersant

Russian President Vladimir Putin may soon indicate he will take part in a 2024 presidential election, Kommersant newspaper reported on Tuesday, paving the way for the Kremlin chief to stay in power until 2030.…

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Ukraine downs 29 Russia-launched drones, one cruise missile -Ukraine’s Air Force

Ukraine destroyed 29 of 31 drones launched by Russia and one cruise missile, its air force said on Tuesday, most of them targeting the regions of Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk. The waves of overnight…

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Russia’s Medvedev says British training troops in Ukraine could be legitimate targets

MOSCOW, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Sunday suggested that British soldiers training Ukrainian troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets for Russian forces, as would…

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Putin discusses Ukraine war with top Wagner commander Troshev

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin was on Friday shown meeting one of the most senior former commanders of the Wagner mercenary group and…

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Russia tortured some Ukrainian victims to death, UN inquiry says

Russia's torture methods in parts of Ukraine it occupied have been so brutal that it tortured some of its victims to death, the head of a U.N.-mandated investigative body said…

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Questions about Russia’s clout in ex-USSR grow after Karabakh crisis

By Andrew Osborn Some Armenians blame Russia for crisis Say Russian peacekeepers should have stopped Azerbaijan Moscow blames Armenian PM, defends behaviour Questions about Moscow's clout in region grow (Reuters)…

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Russia’s corvette carries out firing drills at Baltic Sea

Sept 20 (Reuters) - Russia's Stoikiy corvette of the Baltic Fleet carried out firing drills at mock targets in the Baltic Sea, the Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday. The…

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Russia using genocide ‘lie’ as pretext to destroy, Ukraine tells World Court

Ukraine told the U.N.'s highest court in The Hague on Tuesday that Russia justified waging war against Ukraine by invoking "a terrible lie" that Moscow's invasion was to stop an…

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Kremlin says it has no information on Chechen leader Kadyrov’s health

MOSCOW, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that it had no information on the health of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov when it was asked about social media…

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UPDATED: Human rights in Russia have ‘significantly deteriorated’ – UN expert

By Emma Farge and Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber GENEVA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The human rights situation in Russia has significantly deteriorated since it invaded Ukraine in February last year, a United Nations expert…

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Reports Chechen leader Kadyrov in critical condition maybe dead

The leader of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, is reported to be in critical condition, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. “The information is confirmed by various sources in the medical and political…

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UPDATED: North Korea’s Kim heads home from Russia’s Far East

Sept 17 (Reuters) - The train with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on board has left the railway station in Russian Far Eastern city of Artyom, wrapping up his…

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North Korea’s Kim inspects sanctioned fighter jet plant in Russian Far East

U.S., South Korea warn Russia over sanctions Putin says Moscow won't violate any agreement Kim examines jet cockpit on trip to Russian factory By Guy Faulconbridge and Soo-hyang Choi MOSCOW/SEOUL,…

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UPDATED: Putin ‘gratefully’ accepts Kim invite to visit North Korea – Kremlin

Kim invites Putin to North Korea - KCNA Putin accepts - the Kremlin U.S. warns of further sanctions if weapons transferred South Korea warns North Korea and Russia By Hyonhee…

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Russia voices annoyance with both Armenia and Azerbaijan

Sept 13 (Reuters) - Russia has protested to Azerbaijan over comments it made about weekend regional elections in areas of Ukraine claimed by Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said…

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Russia’s rift with old ally Armenia deepens doubts about its clout in ex-USSR

A public falling-out between Russia and Armenia, one of its oldest and closest allies, is deepening doubts about Moscow's ability to maintain and project power across parts of the former…

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Putin says Trump prosecution shows ‘rottenness’ of U.S. politics

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the prosecution of former U.S. President Donald Trump was politically motivated and demonstrated the "rottenness" of the U.S. political system.Trump, the front-runner…

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Russia to return to grain deal once all Moscow’s conditions met, Lavrov says

By Katya Golubkova NEW DELHI, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Russia will return to the Black Sea grain deal 'the same day' as Moscow's conditions for export of its own grain and fertilisers…

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Russia ramps up artillery production but still falling short

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia may be able to increase production of artillery in the next couple years to about 2 million shells annually, about double some previous Western expectations but…

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Russia protests to Armenia as tensions rise over disputed Caucasus region

Russia summoned the Armenian ambassador on Friday to present a protest about what it deemed "unfriendly steps" as tension in the South Caucasus surged over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.…

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Russia signs 280,000 for contract military service this year -Medvedev

Sept 3 (Reuters) - Some 280,000 people have signed up so far this year for professional service with Russia's military, the deputy chair of the Russian Security Council, former President…

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Russia’s Medvedev: Japan’s ‘militarisation’ complicates Asia-Pacific

Sept 3 (Reuters) - Japan's "militarisation" complicates the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, the deputy chair of the Russian Security Council and former President Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday. Russia…

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Kremlin warns UK’s BAE Systems: Ukraine base could be target for Russian military

MOSCOW, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday it took a negative view of British defence contractor BAE Systems' decision to establish itself in Ukraine, adding that any…

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Dozens of flights delayed at Moscow airports

Aug 31 (Reuters) - More than 40 flights were delayed on Thursday morning at Moscow's Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports, the Kommersant daily reported, citing a flight tracking website, with no…

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At the grave of Russia’s Prigozhin, followers hail a warrior

ST PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Followers of mutinous Russian mercenary Yevgeny Prigozhin laid flowers, messages and poetry at his grave on Wednesday, hailing him as a fearless warrior…

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Kremlin says Pope’s comments on Russian history are ‘very gratifying’

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin described as "very gratifying" comments by Pope Francis urging young Russians to remember their history, saying that the Russian state had a rich legacy and…

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Kremlin says Prigozhin plane crash may have been caused deliberately

MOSCOW, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the investigation into the plane crash which killed mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin included the possibility that it was caused…

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What happens to the Wagner Group after Yevgeny Prigozhin fatal plane crash?

Reuters) - A day before mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin's plane crash, a Russian official visited Libya to reassure allies that fighters from the Wagner Group would remain in the country…

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UPDATED: Russia says genetic tests confirm Prigozhin died in plane crash

Russian investigators said on Sunday that genetic tests had confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of the Wagner mercenary group, was among the 10 people killed in a plane crash last…

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Russia launches overnight air attack on northern, central Ukraine

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Russia launched an overnight air attack against Ukraine on Sunday, sending missiles over other northern and central parts of the country, authorities said. The Ukrainian military…

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Russia downs drone near Moscow, suspends flights

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Russia reported a new drone attack on Moscow in the early hours of Saturday, which again forced the authorities to temporarily shut down all three major…

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‘Highly likely’ Wagner boss Prigozhin dead but no definitive proof yet -UK

There is not yet definitive proof that Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was onboard a plane that crashed with no survivors earlier this week but it is "highly likely" he…

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Russia says Ukraine fired missile towards Moscow, hit Crimea with drones

Russia said on Friday that Ukraine had fired a missile towards Moscow and attacked the Crimean Peninsula with 42 drones, one of the biggest known coordinated Ukrainian air attacks to…

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Russian mercenary chief Prigozhin listed as passenger on plane which crashed with no survivors – authorities

Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was listed as a passenger on a private jet which crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, the TASS news agency reported, citing Rosaviatsia, Russia's aviation authority." An…

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Russia destroys 13,000 tons of grain at Ukrainian Danube river port of Izmail – minister

A Russian drone attack on the Danube River port of Izmail in southern Ukraine on Wednesday destroyed 13,000 tons of grain, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said. Kubrakov said…

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Race for moon resources has begun, says Russia’s space chief after failed lunar mission

The race to explore and develop the moon's resources has begun and Russia must remain a player despite the failure of its first lunar mission in 47 years, the head…

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Iranian delegation arrives in Moscow to discuss ground forces cooperation -TASS

An Iranian military delegation has arrived in Moscow to discuss cooperation between Iranian and Russian ground forces, state news agency TASS reported on Monday, citing Russia's Defence Ministry. Russia and…

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Russia’s first lunar mission in 47 years smashes into the moon in failure

Russia moon mission fails Luna-25 crashes into the moon Failure is a blow to Russian space prestige Soviet space veteran: Luna-25 was my last hope By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, Aug…

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Putin meets top generals in charge of Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine

Aug 19 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin visited the commander of Russia's operation in Ukraine and other top military brass, the Kremlin said on Saturday, a meeting that came after Ukraine claimed counteroffensive gains…

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Russia air defences shot down drone near Kremlin

Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting Moscow in a drone attack after one smashed into a building causing a "powerful explosion". It hit the Expo Center complex in central Moscow,…

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Moscow court arrests U.S. national for ‘espionage’ -Russian news agencies

A Moscow court has arrested an already imprisoned Russia-born U.S. citizen on charges of espionage, Russian news agencies reported on Thursday. The businessman, Gene Spector, is serving a 3.5-year sentence…

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Russia detains leader of election monitoring group

Russia detained Grigory Melkonyants, the co-chair of prominent independent vote-monitoring group Golos (Voice), the organisation said on its website on Thursday night.Law enforcement officers arrived in Melkonyants' apartment early in…

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Russia’s FSB foils attack in Siberian uranium-enriching town

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday it had thwarted a planned attack on communications stations in the uranium-enriching town of Zelenogorsk in Siberia's Krasnoyarsk region, Russian news agencies reported.…

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Ex-FBI agent pleads guilty over illegal work for Russian oligarch under US sanctions

A former FBI agent admitted to working for Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska while he was under U.S. sanctions and pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy in a New York…

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Russia to equip new nuclear submarines with hypersonic missiles

Russia is in the process of equipping its new nuclear submarines with hypersonic Zircon missiles, the head of Russia's largest shipbuilder told the RIA state news agency in an interview…

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Russian warship fires warning shots on cargo ship in Black Sea

MOSCOW, Aug 13 (Reuters) - A Russian warship on Sunday fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern Black Sea as it made its way northwards, the first…

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Navalny admonishes ‘corrupt’ Russian elite after being handed 19 more years in jail

Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny admonished the Russian elite on Friday for its venality, expressing hatred for those who squandered a historic opportunity to reform after the 1991 fall…

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Russia to launch lunar spacecraft in race to find water on moon

Russia made its final preparations on Thursday for the launch of its first lunar landing spacecraft in 47 years as it races to be the first power to make a…

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Two dead after Russian attack on Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia -minister

Two people were killed and seven injured in an apparent missile attack by Russia on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said. A Reuters reporter at the scene saw…

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Russia shoots down two Ukrainian drones near Moscow – defence ministry

Russia said it had shot down two Ukrainian drones near Moscow on Wednesday, one near a major airport to the south of the city and one to the west of…

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Russia shoots down two Ukrainian drones near Moscow – defence ministry

MOSCOW, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Russia said it had shot down two Ukrainian drones near Moscow on Wednesday, one near a major airport to the south of the city and one to…

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Russia doubles 2023 defence spending plan as war costs soar-document

LONDON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Russia has doubled its 2023 defence spending target to more than $100 billion - a third of all public expenditure - a government document reviewed…

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UPDATED: Russian warship damaged after Ukraine attacks the Novorossiysk naval base – sources

Russia accuses Ukraine of naval drone attack on port Says it has destroyed two Ukrainian sea drones Russian warship was damaged in the attack, two sources say Ship movements at…

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Kremlin says it needs to understand aims of Ukraine talks reportedly planned in Saudi Arabia

MOSCOW, July 31 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday it needed to find out the purpose of upcoming talks reportedly planned in Saudi Arabia about the war in Ukraine.…

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Russia’s Prigozhin says Wagner is not recruiting now, may do so in future

July 31 (Reuters) - Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said in a voice message published on Monday that his Wagner group was not currently recruiting fighters but was likely to…

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Russia’s Medvedev: We’d have to use a nuclear weapon if Ukrainian offensive was a success

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who has sometimes raised the spectre of a nuclear conflict over Ukraine, said on Sunday that Moscow would have…

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