Putin in Kyrgyzstan for first trip abroad since ICC arrest warrant
It is the Russian leader’s first foreign visit since the International Criminal Court issued its March warrant over the deportation of Ukrainian children, slamming the door to much of the world.
Ukraine’s Zelensky seeks winter defences to fight Russia on visit to Nato
Ukraine is pushing to become a member of Nato in a bid to ensure its long-term security in the face of Moscow’s aggression.
Ukraine is pushing to become a member of Nato in a bid to ensure its long-term security in the face of Moscow’s aggression.
Analysis | Israel-Hamas conflict adds to dangers for Ukraine’s war effort
Russia is set to benefit from the Israel-Hamas conflict, as Israel’s requests for US military aid risk diverting weapons and focus from Ukraine.
Russia is set to benefit from the Israel-Hamas conflict, as Israel’s requests for US military aid risk diverting weapons and focus from Ukraine.
Russia accuses US of nuclear test site activity, says won’t test unless US does
Accusation came as Russia’s lower house of parliament urgently studies how to revoke Moscow’s ratification of a landmark treaty banning nuclear tests.
Accusation came as Russia’s lower house of parliament urgently studies how to revoke Moscow’s ratification of a landmark treaty banning nuclear tests.
China elected to UN Human Rights Council as Russia’s bid is rejected
Speculation that China would have lost the vote for the three-year term if there had been competition in the slate of Asian countries.
Speculation that China would have lost the vote for the three-year term if there had been competition in the slate of Asian countries.
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Russia upholds detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich
The latest decision means Gershkovich, 31, will remain jailed at least until November 30, unless an appeal is heard in the meantime, and he is released – an unlikely outcome.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expected in Moscow: reports
‘An agreement has been reached that Mr Abbas will come here to Moscow,’ Russia’s RBC news said, citing Palestine’s envoy to Russia, adding it was waiting for Kremlin confirmation on when the visit will take place.
‘An agreement has been reached that Mr Abbas will come here to Moscow,’ Russia’s RBC news said, citing Palestine’s envoy to Russia, adding it was waiting for Kremlin confirmation on when the visit will take place.
Volunteers dig for Afghan quake survivors as aid trickles in
Saturday’s magnitude 6.3 quake hit a densely populated area in Herat and was followed by strong aftershocks in what was one of the deadliest temblors to strike the country in years.
Saturday’s magnitude 6.3 quake hit a densely populated area in Herat and was followed by strong aftershocks in what was one of the deadliest temblors to strike the country in years.
‘Dramatic’ increase in North Korea-Russia rail traffic hints at arms supply
North Korea may be supplying arms to Russia as rail traffic along their border surges, according to a US think tank report based on satellite images.
North Korea may be supplying arms to Russia as rail traffic along their border surges, according to a US think tank report based on satellite images.
Russian shelling kills at least 2 in Ukraine, officials say
Ukrainian officials said Russian forces shelled the southern Kherson region and other parts of Ukraine on Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring a dozen more.
Ukrainian officials said Russian forces shelled the southern Kherson region and other parts of Ukraine on Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring a dozen more.
Afghanistan earthquakes kill more than 2,400, injure at least 2,000
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake – one of the deadliest to strike Afghanistan in two decades – and strong aftershocks shook the western part of the country on Saturday.
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake – one of the deadliest to strike Afghanistan in two decades – and strong aftershocks shook the western part of the country on Saturday.
President says Wagner chief plotted coup against Moldova before his death
Maia Sandu said the Russian mercenary group’s leader was behind the bid to overthrow her government.
Maia Sandu said the Russian mercenary group’s leader was behind the bid to overthrow her government.
US expels two Russian embassy officials From Washington
The tit-for-tat move comes weeks after Russia ordered US diplomats Jeffrey Sillin and David Bernstein out of Moscow.
The tit-for-tat move comes weeks after Russia ordered US diplomats Jeffrey Sillin and David Bernstein out of Moscow.
Russian strike kills 10-year-old and gran; Ukraine pleads for more air defence
Rescuers found the body of a 68-year-old woman, her 10-year-old grandson and his injured 11-month-old brother in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city.
Rescuers found the body of a 68-year-old woman, her 10-year-old grandson and his injured 11-month-old brother in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city.
Explainer | Russia’s deadliest missile attacks on Ukraine
A Russian attack that killed dozens of people in northeastern Ukraine on Thursday was one of the deadliest single strikes on civilians since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
A Russian attack that killed dozens of people in northeastern Ukraine on Thursday was one of the deadliest single strikes on civilians since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
Putin warns West as Russia tests nuclear-powered cruise missile
President Vladimir Putin said Russia may revoke a ban on nuclear weapons tests, complaining about the US failure to ratify a treaty that imposed the prohibition.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia may revoke a ban on nuclear weapons tests, complaining about the US failure to ratify a treaty that imposed the prohibition.
Putin suggests Wagner boss’ plane was blown up from inside using grenades
Hand grenade fragments were found in bodies of those killed in the crash, the Russian president says, seeming to contradict assertions that the jet transporting his foe had been shot down.
Hand grenade fragments were found in bodies of those killed in the crash, the Russian president says, seeming to contradict assertions that the jet transporting his foe had been shot down.
Chinese firm sold satellites for intelligence to Russia’s Wagner: document
The contract was signed more than half a year into Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in which the Wagner Group under its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin was playing a key role on the battlefield.
The contract was signed more than half a year into Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in which the Wagner Group under its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin was playing a key role on the battlefield.
Zelensky asks Europe for more help amid funding woes as Russian strike kills 51
Zelensky voiced confidence in continued US support despite growing apprehension in Ukraine’s political circles that the infighting in Washington may disrupt the steady stream of economic aid.
Zelensky voiced confidence in continued US support despite growing apprehension in Ukraine’s political circles that the infighting in Washington may disrupt the steady stream of economic aid.
Russia plans naval base on Black Sea coast of breakaway Georgia region
News of a base in Abkhazia could indicate Russia is seeking alternatives to its Black Sea Fleet base in Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula, which has been the target of intensified Ukrainian attacks.
News of a base in Abkhazia could indicate Russia is seeking alternatives to its Black Sea Fleet base in Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula, which has been the target of intensified Ukrainian attacks.
