Russians arrive in North Korea as first foreign tour group since COVID-19 The visitors’ arrival comes as Moscow and Pyongyang bolster ties, pledging closer economic and military cooperation. Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2024
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononeko breaks record for longest time spent in space — and he still has 6 months to go Oleg Kononeko has broken the record for most cumulative time spent in space after spending his 878th non-continuous day onboard the International Space Station. But he won't return to Earth until September. LiveScience · Feb 6, 2024
Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko sets world record for most time spent in space Russian surpasses compatriot Gennady Padalka after logging more than 878 days at the international space station The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024
Russian pro-war activist to face trial over alleged terrorism offenses, Russian news agency says A Russian state news agency says a Russian court has ordered that a pro-war activist and critic of President Vladimir Putin be remanded into custody until Feb. 15 The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024
North Korea to welcome Russian tourists, the country's first since the pandemic, report says Russian tourists going on a ski trip will be the first international travelers to visit North Korea since the country’s borders closed in 2020 amid the global pandemic lockdown The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024
Russia doubles down on fast, cheap, unguided bombs to attack Ukraine Russia produces more ballistic missiles, glide bombs and drones as Ukraine targets Russian military hubs from afar. Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024
Almost a dozen killed in Russian strike on Pokrovsk in east Ukraine A Russian strike on the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk killed almost a dozen people on Saturday, regional officials said. President Volodymyr Zelensky said that "all necessary rescue forces" had been deployed to the town and that a recovery mission was continuing. Read our liveblog to see how the day's… France 24 · Jan 6, 2024
Pro-Putin politician found dead after mystery ‘fall from a window’ Local media reported on Thursday that the regional politician was found in a courtyard outside his home The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023
Deputy editor of Putin’s favourite newspaper ‘found dead just one year after boss’ Anna Tsavera was found by her parents at her home just one year after the mysterious death of her former boss, Vladimir Sungorkin The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
Putin makes rare trip to Middle East to meet with UAE and Saudi leaders The Russian leader has been bolstering his partnerships with Gulf nations as Moscow faces growing isolation by the West. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023
Foreigners entering Russia could be forced to sign ‘loyalty pledge’ Interior minister plan would include prohibitions on criticism of the Russian state and foreign policy The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
Russia to require foreigners to sign ‘loyalty agreement’ Visitors would be required to respect Russian values and laws that ensure the country’s national interest. Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2023
Tornadoes threaten to slow Russia's assault on Ukraine in Black Sea region The storm killed at least 14 people in Russia and Ukraine Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023
Tornadoes forecast in the Black Sea region as storm reportedly impacts Russian military operations Tornadoes have been forecast for the Black Sea region after a storm left more than 2 million people without electricity in Crimea, Russia and Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023 More than half a million people left without power in Crimea, Russia and Ukraine after huge storm A storm in the Black Sea damaged buildings and knocked down power lines, leaving more than half a million people without power in Crimea, Russia and Ukraine, Russian state media and Ukraine's energy ministry said
The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2023 Russian troops continue attempts to advance near Avdiivka in effort to encircle city – as it happened Russia has conducted airstrikes in support of ground operations as it aims to surround city on outskirts of Donetsk
The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 641 Ukraine says Russia launches most intensive drone attack on Kyiv since start of the war; former Russian PM added to Kremlin’s list of ‘foreign agents’
Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2023 Pakistan seeks BRICS membership, despite India roadblock The grouping, which criticised Israel for the Gaza war this week, is increasingly seen as a leader of the Global South.
The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023 Russia says it plans to send cosmonauts to the Moon next decade Russia plans to send cosmonauts to land on the Moon next decade for the first time in its history and intends to build a moon base from 2031
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023 Building partially collapses in southern Russia, sparking search for any trapped survivors Russian state media says that part of a residential building has collapsed in southern Russia, killing one woman and sparking a search for any residents who might be trapped in the rubble
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023 Why Russia retracted state media reports on its Ukraine frontline movements Potentially significant bulletins available for about 10 minutes before being withdrawn by two state news outlets
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Russian-American journalist denied release into house arrest Russian state agency Tass says a Russian court has ordered a Russian-American journalist to remain in jail ahead of trial rather than be released to house arrest
The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy claims equivalent of Russian brigade lost near Avdiivka; Putin warns of weapon smuggling from Ukraine – as it happened Ukraine’s president tells British PM brigade’s worth of troops lost trying to encircle embattled city; Putin demands action on weapons trafficking
Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2023 Three killed in Russia as debris from downed Ukrainian drone destroys homes Two others seriously injured after debris from destroyed drone crashed into homes in Russia’s Belgorod region.
France 24 · Oct 7, 2023 One killed in Ukrainian strike on Russian border region of Belgorod Ukrainian shelling on the Russian border region of Belgorod killed one person on Saturday morning, local authorities said. The news comes after Russian forces carried out an overnight missile strike on Ukraine's southern Odesa region, damaging port infrastructure, the Ukrainian authorities said. This live blog is no longer being updated.…