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Russia votes in parliamentary election as war in Ukraine drags on

Polls opened in Russia's Far East on Friday as the country began three days of voting for its parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin's main party, United Russia, is poised to keep its grip on power alongside other parties aligned with President…

France 24 · Sep 18

Russia targets Kyiv with new missile attack

The ⁠Ukrainian capital Kyiv again came under fire from ‌Russian ⁠missiles on Friday, ‌Mayor ‌Vitali Klitschko said, with witnesses confirming they could hear explosions in the capital. Earlier, Moscow struck four Ukrainian cargo vessels in the Black Sea, Russian state media said. The latest attacks unfolded as Russians headed to…

France 24 · Sep 18

Why strengthening ties with the Global South was a top priority for Putin’s recent diplomacy blitz

Over the past two weeks, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin staged a major diplomatic blitz. Across three events in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East and New Delhi, India, as well as a state visit by Vietnam’s leader, he met with some 18 heads of state.

The Conversation · Sep 14

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A fire at a gas and chemical plant in Russia's Far East has killed 15

Fifteen people have been killed in a blaze at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia’s Far East, the company that runs the plant said

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Russia to receive almost 270,000 tons of refined fuel from Asia in August, data shows

Russia is importing nearly 270,000 tons of refined fuels from Asia this August. These shipments are occurring via ship-to-ship transfers to obscure their origins and routes. India supplied about one-third of these refined fuels destined for Russia. Two tankers are arriving in Russia's Far East this week with vital fuel…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Magnitude 7.8 quake shakes Russia’s Far East region, prompts tsunami alert

The US Geological Survey described the quake as an ‘aftershock’ from a massive magnitude 8.8 quake that struck in July.

Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2025

Harry’s secret tribute to Philip left at national memorial on VJ Day

The duke asked a friend to place a poppy wreath and a letter which honoured the ‘Forgotten Army’ who served in the Far East on the 80th anniversary.

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025

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Prince Harry’s secret tribute to Philip found at VJ Day memorial

The Duke of Sussex asked a friend to place a poppy wreath and a letter on his behalf on the 80th anniversary

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

How did Russia’s ‘land of ice and fire’ avoid major damage from 8.8 earthquake and tsunami?

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded hit Russia’s Far East, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, and sending some panicked residents to flee buildings, but causing only a few injuries

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

Huge Quake Off Russia Sparks Pacific Tsunami Warnings

Tsunamis hit parts of Russia's Far East and Japan on Wednesday after a huge magnitude 8.8 earthquake, with warnings in place around the Pacific of waves of over three metres (10 feet) in places.

International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025

Passenger plane crashes in Russia's Far East killing all 49 people on board

According to preliminary data, 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members were on board.

Euronews · Jul 24, 2025

Plane with 49 people crashes in Russia's Far East

Local officials in Russia say the wreckage of a plane that crashed while carrying 49 passengers has been found in the country's Far Eastern Amur region

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

N Korea Sending 'Large-scale' Troop Deployment To Russia, Seoul Spy Agency Says

North Korea has decided to send a "large-scale" troop deployment to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, with 1,500 special forces already in Russia's Far East and undergoing training, Seoul's spy agency said Friday.

International Business Times · Oct 18, 2024

Man Lost At Sea After Going Whale Watching Survives 67 Days On Tiny Inflatable Boat

'I have no strength left,' Mikhail Pichugin told the fishing crew that rescued him off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.

International Business Times · Oct 15, 2024

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Autosport · Oct 9, 2024

BTCC ace Huff bids to extend Macau wins record

British tin-top veteran Rob Huff is to return to the Macau Guia race next month to bid for a record-extending 12th win on the famed Far East street track.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024

Russian officials recover the bodies of all 22 people killed in a helicopter crash in the Far East

Russian emergency officials say they have recovered the bodies of all 22 people from a helicopter that crashed in Russia’s Far East leaving no survivors

Top News · Jan 26, 2024

Russian Candidate Boris Nadezhdin Gains Surprising Support for Presidential Bid

Thousands of Russians are standing in long lines in freezing temperatures to sign petitions supporting an unlikely challenger to President Putin.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

North Korean state media says Kim Jong Un discussed arms cooperation with Russian defense minister

North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong Un held discussions with Russia’s defense minister on strengthening “strategic and tactical coordination” between the countries’ militaries, as Kim continued a visit to Russia’s Far East that has raised concerns about an arms alliance that would fuel Moscow’s war on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

With Russia isolated on the world stage, Putin turns to old friend North Korea for help

By meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at Russia’s Far East spaceport, President Vladimir Putin signaled his readiness to share rocket technology with Pyongyang

France 24 · Sep 14, 2023

🔴 Live: Ukraine orders civilian evacuation in under-fire areas in Kherson region

Ukrainian officials on Thursday ordered the evacuation of families with children in areas of the southern Kherson region that are “subject to constant enemy fire”, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

Glasgow Live · Jun 29, 2023

Celtic clash with Wolves OFF as South Korea pre-season tour plans hit after EPL side withdraw

The Hoops will head to Japan to face Yokohama F Marinos and Gamba Osaska but it is reported they are now in talks with promotors over the proposed second leg of their Far East trip.

Reuters · Jun 7, 2023

Moscow says Air India reserve plane to land in Russia early Wednesday

Russian aviation authority Rosaviatsia said a reserve Air India plane is scheduled to land early on Wednesday in Russia's Far East to pick up passengers whose flight on Tuesday was forced to land at an airport there.

Reuters · Jun 6, 2023

Air India plane from Delhi to San Francisco lands in Russia after engine problem

An Air India plane flying from Delhi to San Francisco was forced to divert and land at an airport in Russia's Far East after it developed a technical issue with one of its engines, the airline said on Tuesday.

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