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Russia to move newest nuclear sub to Pacific in August

The Generalissimo Suvorov is part of the new Borei class of stealthier, more nimble undersea vessels.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023

Russia claims 70 attackers killed in cross-border Belgorod raid

Anti-Kremlin groups, the Freedom of Russia Legion and Russian Volunteer Corps, claim responsibility for the incursion.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023

Russia extends WSJ reporter's detention by three months, US demands release

A Russian court on Tuesday extended for three months the pre-trial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in March on espionage charges, which he and his employer deny.

Reuters · May 23, 2023

Russia says supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine would carry 'colossal' risks for West - TASS

Western countries will run "colossal risks" if they supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, TASS news agency quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko as saying on Saturday.

Reuters · May 20, 2023

Putin ally accuses U.S. of involvement in deadly attacks inside Russia

A powerful ally of President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the United States of coordinating with Ukraine to kill two pro-war nationalists in Russia and to carry out attacks on critical national infrastructure in an effort to undermine stability.

Reuters · May 19, 2023

Who are the three Russian hypersonic missile scientists accused of state treason?

Anatoly Maslov, Alexandr Shiplyuk and Valery Zvegintsev face "very serious accusations" of state treason, the Kremlin says. Here's what we know about the hypersonic missile scientists.

ABC News · May 19, 2023

Factbox-Who are the three Russian scientists accused of state treason?

Three Russian scientists who have worked on hypersonic missile technology face "very serious accusations" of state treason, the Kremlin says.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

US denounces arrest of former consulate employee in Russia

Robert Shonov is being held for allegedly cooperating ‘on a confidential basis’ with a foreign organisation.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023

U.S. condemns reported arrest of former U.S. mission employee in Russia

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it "strongly condemns" the reported arrest of Robert Shonov, a former employee of the United States' mission in Russia, calling allegations he illegally collaborated with foreigners "wholly without merit."

Reuters · May 16, 2023

Reports of 4 Russian military aircraft downed near Ukraine border

Russian ‘raiding party’ consisting of Su-34 fighter-bomber, Su-35 fighter, and two Mi-8 helicopters reported shot down.

Al Jazeera · May 14, 2023