Russia to spend over half a billion dollars to bolster internet censorship system

Russia to spend over half a billion dollars to bolster internet censorship system

US calls on Big Tech to help evade online censors in Russia, Iran

Meeting convened to call on tech giants to grant more server bandwidth to support VPNs

Senate panel to question US semiconductor firms on Russian weapons

Senate panel to question US semiconductor firms on Russian weapons

Russia says it will target US media in response to move against RT

The US Justice Department on Wednesday filed money-laundering charges against two RT employees

Germany won't let up in military aid to Ukraine

Germany won't let up in military aid to Ukraine

Russia orders French researcher kept in jail as trial starts

Russia orders French researcher kept in jail as trial starts

US researchers claim finding probable launch site of Russia's new nuclear-powered missile

Putin has said the weapon has an almost unlimited range and can evade US missile defenses

Russian 'spy whale' Hvaldimir found dead near Norway

The body of Hvaldimir was spotted floating in the sea by a father and son fishing over the weekend

BRICS New Development Bank authorizes Algeria to join

BRICS New Development Bank authorizes Algeria to join

Russian helicopter with 22 on board goes missing in far east

Russian helicopter with 22 on board goes missing in far east

Russia uses Telegram boss Pavel Durov's case to rally doubters against West

Russia uses Telegram boss Pavel Durov's case to rally doubters against West

Russia opens fraud case against former deputy defence minister as corruption probe deepens

Russia opens fraud case against former deputy defence minister as corruption probe deepens

A Russian missile strikes a Ukrainian city already in mourning for deaths in an earlier attack

The latest attack on the city struck civilian infrastructure, wounding four people

Russia criticises UN nuclear watchdog after trip to plant close to fighting

IAEA chief Grossi toured Kursk plant on Tuesday and warned of the danger of a serious accident

India's Modi urges early resolution of Ukraine conflict in call with Russia's Putin

India's Modi urges early resolution of Ukraine conflict in call with Russia's Putin

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, arrested in Paris

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, arrested in Paris

Russia skips UN meeting pledging respect for humanitarian law

Russia skips UN meeting pledging respect for humanitarian law

Russian ambassador says US plans to give Ukraine carte blanche on weapons

The United States has provided Ukraine with more than $50 billion worth of military aid since 2022

Russia to retaliate on Latvia's residence permit move, official tells RIA

Moscow would "continue to take tough measures, including those of asymmetric nature", Zakharova said

Russia's FSB detains scientist on suspicion of treason

Russia's FSB detains scientist on suspicion of treason

Russia complains to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage probe

Russia complains to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage probe

Earthquake hits Eastern Russia with 7.2 magnitude, tsunami warning issued

The epicenter of the quake was 55 kilometers from the coastal city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Russia's Kadyrov equips Tesla truck with machinegun for war

Russia's Kadyrov equips Tesla truck with machinegun for war

Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region

"Kursk region was hit by Western-made rocket launchers, probably American HIMARS," Maria Zakharorova

Russia's critics targeted with global hacking campaign

Russia's critics targeted with global hacking campaign

Ukraine pounds Russia with drones and says it is advancing deeper

Russia said that it had destroyed 117 Ukrainian drones in Russia overnight.

Russia demands immediate halt to attacks in Gaza

Israeli attacks were undermining international efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza: Russia

Ukraine to unleash robot dogs on its front lines defence

Robo-Dogs can use thermal imaging to inspect enemy trenches or the inside of buildings in combat zon

Russia blocks Signal messaging app as authorities tighten control over information

Signal making it difficult for the Russian government to intercept communications.

Navalny's wife says he should have been part of historic prisoner swap

Alexei Navalny was a charismatic anti-corruption campaigner

Exclusive: First Russia-China barter trade may come this autumn

Moscow, Beijing are working on resolving payment issues by barter trading

Nigeria arrests seven Polish nationals for supporting Russia

Nigeria arrests seven Polish nationals for supporting Russia

Russians pay homage to Wagner fighters killed in Mali

Mali is battling a years-long Islamist insurgency

Armenia looks to reopen border with Turkey as potential gateway to the West

Armenia looks to reopen border with Turkey as potential gateway to the West

Jailed Belarus Nobel winner should have been freed in prisoner swap, say supporters

Jailed Belarus Nobel winner should have been freed in prisoner swap, say supporters

Dissidents freed in prisoner swap vow to keep up fight against Putin, recount details of release

Moscow in return got eight Russians jailed in the West for spying

Russia accuses YouTube of censoring content at Washington's behest

Russia accuses YouTube of censoring content at Washington's behest

'This is momma': Tears in Oval Office as families speak to prisoners freed in swap

US President Joe Biden hailed the deal as "a feat of diplomacy and friendship" and praised allies

Japanese travel warning shows Tokyo does not want to develop ties with Moscow, says Kremlin

Japanese travel warning shows Tokyo does not want to develop ties with Moscow, says Kremlin

China, Russia cooperation for joint scientific station on Moon

Inviting international partners to participate in the lunar station's construction

Russian warships make routine visit to Cuba

Russian warships make routine visit to Cuba

Google to blame for slower YouTube speeds in Russia, says senior lawmaker

Google's Russian subsidiary filed for bankruptcy later that year

Russian ex-defence minister arrested for corruption

Russian ex-defence minister arrested for corruption

Russia, China turn to digital payments as sanctions hamper bilateral trade settlements

Russia, China turn to digital payments as sanctions hamper bilateral trade settlements

Russia says US election upheaval shows schism in American society

Russia says US election upheaval shows schism in American society

Growing cooperation between Russia and China in Arctic, Pentagon says

China and Russia have been working together to develop Arctic shipping routes

On Biden, the Kremlin says the Ukraine war is more important

"We need to be patient and carefully monitor what happens," Peskov said

Sanctioned Russia emerges unscathed in global IT outage

Sanctioned Russia emerges unscathed in global IT outage

SolarWinds beats most of US SEC lawsuit over Russia-linked cyberattack

SolarWinds beats most of US SEC lawsuit over Russia-linked cyberattack

China, Russia kick off live-fire naval exercises in South China Sea

The opening ceremony of the Russian-Chinese naval exercise took place in Chinese port of Zhanjiang

Moscow investigates Ukrainian video showing shooting of wounded Russian soldier

Moscow investigates Ukrainian video showing shooting of wounded Russian soldier

Digital platform Qifa bets on increase in Russia-China trade and payments

Digital platform Qifa bets on increase in Russia-China trade and payments

Who is Arkady Volozh, former Yandex CEO, and what is his new AI venture?

Who is Arkady Volozh, former Yandex CEO, and what is his new AI venture?

Yandex split finalised as Russian assets sold in $5.4 bln deal

Yandex split finalised as Russian assets sold in $5.4 bln deal

Russia can counter US missile deployments in Europe

Russia can counter US missile deployments in Europe

China tells NATO not to create chaos in Asia and rejects label of 'enabler' of Russia's Ukraine war

NATO labeled China a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war against Ukraine

Russian missile attack on Ukraine's largest hospital complicates treatment of kids with cancer

Other hospitals in the city that took in children for treatment faced a similar overcrowding

CJCSC holds meetings with Russian defence leadership during official visit

Both sides expressed interest in strengthening bilateral military-to-military relationship.

Yandex split nears completion as Russian traders finalise share exchange

Yandex split nears completion as Russian traders finalise share exchange

Modi tells Putin that 'heart bleeds' when children are killed in war

Indian prime minister says death of innocent children painful and terrifying

Putin, Modi hold informal talks at Kremlin leader's residence

"Our official talks are tomorrow, while today, we can discuss them unofficially," Putin said

Russian regulator encourages use of crypto to counter sanctions

Russian regulator encourages use of crypto to counter sanctions

Russia plans to create core of new space station by 2030

will enable Russia to "solve problems of scientific, tech development, national economy, security

North Korea switches TV transmission to Russian from Chinese satellite

North Korea switches TV transmission to Russian from Chinese satellite

Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter

There was no immediate threat to other satellites

Russia orders Austrian ORF journalist to leave

Russia orders Austrian ORF journalist to leave

US, Russia defense chiefs speak as tensions rise over Crimea attack

The two sides gave widely divergent accounts of the conversation between Austin and Belousov

Russia to start secret trial of US journalist Gershkovich on espionage charge

He was arrested in March 2023 while on a reporting trip to the Urals city of Yekaterinburg

Zelenskiy welcomes ICC warrants for Russian military figures

Zelenskiy welcomes ICC warrants for Russian military figures

Dagestan shootings spotlight rising Islamist threat for Putin

"Radical Islamism is again raising its head in Russia," said a former Kremlin adviser

Russia's Dagestan mourns priest, police killed in attack by gunmen

Governor Melikov said among the dead, in addition to the police officers, were several civilians

Russia tells US: we need to talk, but Ukraine must be on agenda

problems are piling up, this dialogue is very much required, says Kremlin spokesman

NATO chief says Russia, North Korea pact shows mutual support by authoritarian powers

"North Korea had provided an enormous amount of ammunition to Russia in its war against Ukraine"

Putin gets lavish welcome in North Korea with vows of support

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expresses "full support" for Russia's war in Ukraine

Nato worried Russia may support North Korea's missile, nuclear programmes

Putin, on a state visit to North Korea, vowed to deepen trade and security ties

Putin and Kim embrace in North Korea, vow new multipolar world

Putin, who arrived before dawn, is on his first trip to the North Korean capital in 24 years

Russian forces kill ISIS-linked hostage takers at detention centre

"The criminals were eliminated," Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement

Men claiming to be ISIS supporters take hostages in Russian detention centre, Baza reports

Russia's Penitentiary Service said that two employees of a detention centre took two others hostage

Some Russians athletes make the cut for Paris Olympics, others fail vetting process

About 36 athletes Russia and Belarus are expected to compete as neutrals in the event

South Korea, US sound alarm over North Korea-Russia ties ahead of Putin visit

Kremlin spokesman said Russia's right to develop closer ties with North Korea should not be in doubt

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa hails Russia's Putin as 'my dear friend' and ally

Mnangagwa praised Putin for defending the territorial integrity of Russia

Russia arrests Frenchman suspected of collecting military intelligence

Russia arrests Frenchman suspected of collecting military intelligence

Ukraine says extending use of Western arms will weaken Russia near border

Ukraine says extending use of Western arms will weaken Russia near border

Georgia's divisive 'foreign agents' bill signed into law

Georgia’s divisive ‘foreign agents’ bill signed into law

Pro-Kremlin activist couple quit Germany, move to Russia

The couple's home in north-west Germany was raided last August

Modi plans post-election reforms to rival Chinese manufacturing

Making it easier to hire and fire workers included among business-friendly measures

White House says US weighs additional sanction steps as Russia shifts war footing

White House says US weighs additional sanction steps as Russia shifts war footing

Russia to build Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan

The deal will showcase Russia's ability to export high-tech products to new Asian markets

Kremlin condemns NATO boss's appeal for Ukraine to use Western arms in Russia

Kremlin condemns NATO boss's appeal for Ukraine to use Western arms in Russia

Ukraine drone targets second Russian long-range military radar

Ukraine drone targets second Russian long-range military radar

BlackRock pushed Anglo to extend talks with BHP

BlackRock pushed Anglo to extend talks with BHP

ECB's Panetta says Italian banks must quit Russia

ECB's Panetta says Italian banks must quit Russia

European banks in Russia face 'awful lot of risk'

European banks in Russia face 'awful lot of risk'

G7 ministers move closer to Russian assets deal

G7 ministers move closer to Russian assets deal

Nuclear drills are not an escalation: Putin

Nuclear drills are not an escalation: Putin

Russia finds it challenging to keep the lid on oil output

Russia finds it challenging to keep the lid on oil output

G7 finance chiefs seek common line on Russian assets, China

G7 finance chiefs seek common line on Russian assets, China

US assesses Russia launched space weapon in path of American satellite

U.S. alleges Russia to be developing a space-based nuclear weapon

Pakistan, Russia agree to deepen bilateral ties

The two sides expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Russia relations.

Russia stresses strong ties with Iran

President Vladimir Putin also phoned Iran's new interim president

Poland to spend around $2.5 bln on securing eastern border

Poland to spend around $2.5 bln on securing eastern border

Putin to push growing Moscow-Beijing trade in China's northeast

The joint statement fleshes out the "no limits" partnership the two declared in February 2022

Xi lauds China-Russia ties as Putin lands in Beijing

Chinese president pledges to work with Russian counterpart

EU ambassadors agree to place four Russian media outlets on sanctions list

EU ambassadors agree to place four Russian media outlets on sanctions list

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico injured in shooting

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico injured in shooting

Putin backs China's Ukraine peace plan, says Beijing understands the conflict

Putin said Russia remained open to dialogue and talks to solve the more than two-year-old conflict

Poland to boost intelligence spending due to Russian threat

Poland to boost intelligence spending due to Russian threat

Lithuanians vote in a presidential election as anxieties rise over Russia and the war in Ukraine

Lithuanians vote in a presidential election as anxieties rise over Russia and the war in Ukraine

France expels six suspected Russian spies 'operating under diplomatic cover'

France expels six suspected Russian spies 'operating under diplomatic cover'

€2.3 billion of seized Russian assets, a headache for Italian authorities

€2.3 billion of seized Russian assets, a headache for Italian authorities

The great return of Kremlin agents to Europe?

The great return of Kremlin agents to Europe?

What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?

US to put guardrails to avoid AI advanced used by rivals

Putin warns of global clash as Russia marks victory in World War Two

Putin warns of global clash as Russia marks victory in World War Two

Estonia summons Russian embassy chief over GPS jamming

Estonia accuses neighbouring Russia of violating international regulations

France summons Russian ambassador over disinformation campaign

France summons Russian ambassador over disinformation campaign

Russia says it takes control of two more settlements in eastern Ukraine

Russia says it takes control of two more settlements in eastern Ukraine

France sends envoy to Putin inauguration as Berlin boycotts

Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide, cementing his already tight grip on power

Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario to deter West, says ministry

Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario to deter West, says ministry

Russian attacks cause casualties in three Ukraine regions

Russian attacks cause casualties in three Ukraine regions

NATO drills show it is preparing for potential conflict with Russia

NATO drills show it is preparing for potential conflict with Russia

Poland condemns Russian cyberattacks, says has been targeted too

Poland condemns Russian cyberattacks, says has been targeted too

Russian suspected cybercrime kingpin pleads guilty in US

Russian suspected cybercrime kingpin pleads guilty in US

Russia shipping fuel to North Korea above UN cap

Russia shipping fuel to North Korea above UN cap

Russia can't match a Western asset seizure, but it can inflict pain

West eyes hundreds of billions of dollars in Russian reserves

Russia breached global chemical weapons ban in Ukraine war, US says

Russia breached global chemical weapons ban in Ukraine war, US says

Tajikistan summons Russian ambassador over Moscow's treatment of Tajiks

Tajikistan summons Russian ambassador over Moscow's treatment of Tajiks

Sri Lanka to hand management of China-built airport to India, Russia companies

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has stoked controversy since its opening in 2013

Shoigu says Russia and allies should step up military exercises in Asia

He was speaking at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Young Russians dance to K-pop and watch anime amid Asian culture boom

Sanctions have made it harder to access Western cultural products such as films and music

Russia detains ally of Defence Minister Shoigu for alleged corruption

Russia detains ally of Defence Minister Shoigu for alleged corruption

Russia cuts oil price forecast to $65 per barrel in 2024-27

Natural gas prices for exports to EU, Turkey and China also revised downward

Russian air strike took out TV tower in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Russian air strike took out TV tower in Ukraine's Kharkiv

High-level North Korea agriculture delegation visits Russia, KCNA reports

Ties between the two countries strengthened following Kim’s visit to Russia

Blinken to press China over its support for Russian defense base

Blinken to press China over its support for Russian defense base

Suspects linked to Vilnius attack on Navalny ally Volkov arrested in Poland

Polish and Lithuanian officials said a Belarusian and two Polish assailants had been arrested

Three Russians set world record by parachuting from stratosphere to North Pole

Global powers compete for resources, trade routes and military advantage on Arctic

France, Russia stand on opposite sides of Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

France, Russia stand on opposite sides of Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

Russia jails hypersonics scientist for seven years in treason case

Russia jails hypersonics scientist for seven years in treason case

Water levels in Russia's Kurgan cross 'dangerous' levels

More than 660 residential houses were flooded in the region by Wednesday

Hundreds of houses, plots flooded in Russia's Kurgan region

More than 300 houses and nearly 700 residential plots have been flooded

Russia, China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions

Russia, China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions

Rising waters in Russia's Kurgan expected to peak on Monday

More than 7,100 people were evacuated on Sunday

Water level rises sharply in Russia's Kurgan region

The deluge was expected to reach its peak on Friday

US cyber agency says Russian hackers used Microsoft access to steal government emails

CISA warned that the hackers might have gone after non-governmental groups as well

US support vital for Ukraine's survival, Japan PM tells Congress

US support vital for Ukraine's survival, Japan PM tells Congress

Russia's Alexei Navalny penned secret memoir before his death, says widow

Russia's Alexei Navalny penned secret memoir before his death, says widow

Major Russian air strikes destroy Kyiv power plant, damage other stations

Major Russian air strikes destroy Kyiv power plant, damage other stations

Russia and Germany urge restraint as Iranian threat puts Middle East on edge

Russia and Germany urge restraint as Iranian threat puts Middle East on edge

Water levels rise in Russian rivers in flooding zone

The water level in the Tobol river rose 8 centimetres overnight

Floods swamp swathes of Russia and Kazakhstan but worse still to come

Floods swamp swathes of Russia and Kazakhstan but worse still to come

More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia

Flooding has also been reported across Siberia

Russia's foreign minister arrives in China to talk Ukraine, Asia-Pacific

Lavrov will talk with his Chinese counterpart Yi on a series of "hot topics"

Tajikistan rejects Russian claim that Ukraine is recruiting its citizens

Tajikistan rejects Russian claim that Ukraine is recruiting its citizens

Russia calls for probe into Transdniestria drone attack

Russia calls for probe into Transdniestria drone attack

Dam bursts amid flooding in Russia's Urals

Dam bursts amid flooding in Russia's Urals

President Zardari advocates bolstering Pakistan-Russia bilateral cooperation

President Zardari advocates bolstering Pakistan-Russia bilateral cooperation

Russia says dialogue with NATO at 'zero' but it doesn't seek open conflict

"Is the military bloc ready for an open conflict with Russia? You need to ask NATO," Grushko said

Majority of recent CO2 emissions linked to just 57 producers, says report

Aramco, Gazprom and Coal India are the top three emitters

Russian billionaires see collective wealth near $600 bln: Forbes

Russian billionaires see collective wealth near $600 bln: Forbes

Russia needs new approach to migration after concert attack, Putin says

Russia needs new approach to migration after concert attack, Putin says

Iran alerted Russia to security threat before Moscow attack

"Days before the attack, Tehran shared information with Moscow about a possible big terrorist attack

Russia behind 'Havana Syndrome'?

Russia behind 'Havana Syndrome'?

Migrants fleeing Russia after concert hall attack

Migrants fleeing Russia after concert hall attack

Caught up in concert shooting, a Russian woman said goodbye to the world

As many as 143 people were confirmed killed in the massacre

There's no need for diesel export ban: Russia's Novak says

There's no need for diesel export ban: Russia's Novak says

Russia links concert shooting to Ukrainian nationalists; US says 'nonsense'

Russia links concert shooting to Ukrainian nationalists; US says 'nonsense'

Poland investigating Russian espionage

Poland investigating Russian espionage

Kremlin says silence essential for any Gershkovich prisoner exchange

Kremlin says silence essential for any Gershkovich prisoner exchange

Pakistan's HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack

Pakistan’s HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack

it's hard to believe Islamic State could have launched Moscow attack: Russia

it's hard to believe Islamic State could have launched Moscow attack: Russia

Russia struggles to collect oil payments as China, UAE, Turkey raise bank scrutiny

Russia struggles to collect oil payments as China, UAE, Turkey raise bank scrutiny

Russia mourns victims of deadly concert hall attack

Flags lowered to half-mast as scores of people were gunned down

Russia says US must share any information it has on attack near Moscow

Russia says US must share any information it has on attack near Moscow

Putin vows to punish perpetrators after 133 massacred in Moscow concert

Islamic State claims responsibility for Friday's rampage

Russia pounds Ukrainian power facilities; Zelenskiy seeks air defences, 'political will'

Russia pounds Ukrainian power facilities; Zelenskiy seeks air defences, 'political will'

Elite Russian hackers targeting German politicians, Google warns

It is alleged that rivals are trying to sabotage upcoming European elections

Why did ISIS-K attack a Moscow theater?

ISIS-K has a history of attacks, including against mosques, inside and outside Afghanistan

Soyuz spacecraft to launch Saturday, reach space station Monday, officials say

Crew launch was postponed due to problem with a chemical power source

Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in Moscow

Foreign Office spokesperson in a statement condemned the terrorist attack in Moscow.

Russia warns Japan of 'serious consequences'

Russia warns Japan of 'serious consequences'

Strong possibility Russia will veto resolution on North Korea sanctions

Strong possibility Russia will veto resolution on North Korea sanctions

Young Latvians face an uncertain future across Russian border

Young Latvians face an uncertain future across Russian border

Kremlin, on NATO chief's South Caucasus visit, says bloc's expansion will not help stability

Kremlin, on NATO chief's South Caucasus visit, says bloc's expansion will not help stability

West decries Putin's election win, China, India vow closer ties

West decries Putin's election win, China, India vow closer ties

Independent Russian vote monitor says election was a mockery

Independent Russian vote monitor says election was a mockery

Putin warns West after landslide victory a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from World War III

"It is clear to everyone. I think hardly anyone is interested in this," Putin told reporters

Russia's drone attack on Odesa damages agribusinesses

Russia's drone attack on Odesa damages agribusinesses

Navalny's widow takes part in 'noon against Putin' protest in Berlin, activists say

Navalny's widow takes part in 'noon against Putin' protest in Berlin, activists say

Putin: The autocrat eyeing a new world order

He consolidated power by bringing oligarchs to heel and banning real opposition

Tycoon Deripaska says Western firms shouldn't be pressured to sell Russian assets

Tycoon Deripaska says Western firms shouldn't be pressured to sell Russian assets

Firefighters put out Russian refinery blaze after Ukraine strike

Firefighters put out Russian refinery blaze after Ukraine strike

Ukraine attacks Russian city and refinery on second day of presidential election

Ukraine attacks Russian city and refinery on second day of presidential election

Putin says Ukraine will be punished for election day attacks on civilians

Putin says Ukraine will be punished for election day attacks on civilians

EU set to agree new Russia sanctions over Navalny's death

EU set to agree new Russia sanctions over Navalny's death