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Eastern area of the country now braces for sustained Russian attacks

Ukraine braced for a climactic battle for control over the besieged country’s industrial east as Russian forces withdrew from the shattered outskirts of Kyiv to regroup

Beyond the brutality and bloodshed associated with Chechnya’s militia, Ramzan Kadyrov is using Russia’s war and posturing on social media to boost his standing with Vladimir Putin, reports Borzou Daragahi

Russia says it made a debt payment in rubles this week, a move that may not be accepted by Russia’s foreign debtholders and could put the country on a path to an historic default

As threat builds of renewed Russian assault, deputy prime minister says authorities can not help residents who delay

The US and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia Wednesday after Ukraine said hundreds of civilians were found dead around its capital, as Kyiv warned residents in the east of the country to get out "now" ahead of a feared assault. The White House unveiled measures targeting Russia's top public…

Outspoken ultranationalist regarded as a court jester in the Duma nearly predicted date of Ukraine invasion

Fresh crackdown will also end all new UK investment into Russia

Fears of ‘Stalinisation’ of society after Irina Gen was called in by spy agency and prosecuted over recorded message