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Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say

A classified Russian document seen by Reuters directly referred to an internal decree issued by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in August, 2025.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.
A U.S. delegation led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner waits for the start of a meeting on the first day of the third round of trilateral talks between delegates from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S.

Kremlin says Russia is only interested in upholding understandings on Ukraine reached with the US

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech as he visits the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur Region, Russia April 12, 2022.

EU made 'brief' contact with Moscow, EU official confirms as Trump, world seeks Ukraine deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2026.

Kremlin may be forced into unpopular mobilization as recruitment campaign falters - report


Russia mourns: Dagestan terrorist attack death toll rises to at least 20

As Dagestan mourns the loss of at least 20 lives in Sunday's horrific terrorist attacks, global condolences pour in.

 A view of Derbent synagogue following an attack by gunmen and a fire, in Derbent in the region of Dagestan, Russia June 24, 2024.

Exiled chief rabbi: Russia neglects terror threat by focusing on repression

"The Russian authorities have used the law enforcement authorities to repress any kind of opposition to the Kremlin, opposition to the war."

 Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt

Toppling Putin's regime? The Wagner rebellion and its long-lasting impact

One year on, the legacy of the Wagner rebellion is still unfolding. It serves as a reminder of the complexities of law and order within Russia and Putin’s insatiable hold on power.

 People visit a makeshift memorial for Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner mercenary group, and Dmitry Utkin, the group commander, while marking 40 days since their death to respect an Orthodox tradition, in central Moscow, Russia, October 1, 2023.

The Kremlin’s ties with terror groups casts shadow its neutral relationship with Israel

In one instance, Russian diplomat Alexander Rudakov openly stated, “Moscow will support Hezbollah in the event of a war in Lebanon."

 THE KREMLIN, Moscow.

Russia threatens former chess champion Kasparov with criminal charges

Russian law enforcement officials, the state news agency reported, said there is "every reason" to charge Kasparov, without providing further details.

  Opposition leader Gary Kasparov attends an anti-government rally in Moscow on October 23, 2010.

Ukraine says it broke up pro-Kremlin 'informational sabotage' network

Kyiv officials said Moscow planned to step up its informational war this spring, spreading disinformation in an attempt to divide Ukrainian society in the third year of its invasion.

 Propaganda newspapers are seen inside a school building that was used by occupying Russian troops as a base in the settlement of Bilozerka, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kherson region, Ukraine, December 2, 2022.

Navalny to be buried on Friday, wife fears possible arrests

The Kremlin has denied state involvement in his death and has said it is unaware of any agreement to free Navalny prior to his death.

 Flowers and a portrait of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are seen near the Russian embassy in Paris, France, February 16, 2024

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'highly likely' killed in prison

In a statement published on its website, the Federal Penitentiary Service said that Navalny "felt unwell" after a walk on Friday, and "almost immediately lost consciousness."

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is seen on a screen via video link from a penal colony in the Vladimir Region during a hearing at the Basmanny district court in Moscow, Russia April 26, 2023.

Russia closes presidential race candidate registration with Putin, 3 others - TASS

Putin, 71, who has chosen to run as an independent rather than as the candidate of the ruling United Russia party and who has been Russia's paramount leader since 2000.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via video link at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia October 20, 2023.

Abramovich loses sanctions appeal but court does not accept ties to Kremlin

The European Union's top court on Wednesday upheld sanctions against Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich that had been placed upon him after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2021