2 Killed in Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow
Exiled outlet Astra also reported that one of the attacks targeted the Moscow region’s largest fuel storage hub.
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Moscow Court Jails Ex-Sochi Mayor for 15 Years in Prison in Corruption Case
Alexei Kopaygorodsky served as mayor until May 2024, when he abruptly resigned, citing a transition to a federal post.
Kremlin Downplays Estonia’s Troop Shift to Border, Plays Up Russia’s Intelligence Capabilities
The comments come in response to the Financial Times detailing Estonia’s strategic pivot toward an “active defense” posture.
Russia Sentences ‘Masyanya’ Creator to 4 Years in Absentia Over Anti-War Cartoon
Investigators said the show’s 2023 episode “Idoliada” contained calls for Russian servicemen to surrender, desert and disobey their commanders.
Soviet TV Hypnotist Anatoly Kashpirovsky Dies at 87
The famed Soviet-era psychic healer became famous with his televised mass hypnosis sessions during the perestroika and glasnost years.
Ovechkin to Launch His Own Beer Brand in Russia
The NHL star is teaming up with a brewer built from Heineken’s former Russian assets to produce the OVI beer range.
Krasnodar Mayor Resigns After Contentious Tenure
Naumov’s four-year tenure was marked by local protests and controversies over infrastructure and urban planning decisions.
Officials Seek to Reassure Public After Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute Worker’s Death
Consumer safety watchdog Rospotrebnadzor said the lab worker who died last week was diagnosed with “pneumonia of unknown etiology.”
Officials Downplay Concerns Around Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute Worker’s Death
Consumer safety watchdog Rospotrebnadzor said the lab worker who died last week was diagnosed with “pneumonia of unknown etiology.”
Officials Claim Stable Health Situation in Irkutsk After Anti-Plague Institute Worker’s Death
Consumer safety watchdog Rospotrebnadzor said the lab worker who died last week was diagnosed with “pneumonia of unknown etiology.”
Dozens Detained at Moscow Communist Party Rally
These were the largest detentions at a Communist Party rally since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Russia Says It Hit Kyiv Bridge, 2 Vessels in Black Sea
Russia's military said it targeted a route Kyiv used to transport troops and military cargo.
OPEC+ Agrees to Keep November Oil Output Targets Steady
OPEC+ has been raising output targets for much of 2026 after years of production cuts, but most of the increases stayed on paper.
Russia to Intensify Strikes on Ukraine After Zelensky Interview
Moscow said Russian forces would step up attacks on military facilities, defense industry sites and related infrastructure.
Germany's Merz Arrives in Kyiv to the Sound of Sirens and Explosions
“I will tell President Zelensky today: 'You can continue to count on our help,'” Merz said.
OPEC+ Set to Keep November Oil Output Targets Steady, Sources Say
OPEC+ has been raising output targets for much of 2026 after years of production cuts, but most of the increases stayed on paper.
Ukraine Will Hit Russian Refineries in Response to Moscow's ‘New Doctrine’ of Airstrikes
Zelensky says Russia's shift represents Putin's desire to appear strong at a time when his military is losing ground in a key frontline region.
Russia Pledges to Continue Massive Strikes on Kyiv, Urges Foreign Diplomats to Leave City
In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said its attacks were in response to Ukraine's "terrorist acts."
U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Involve Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Deal, NYT Reports
Putin reportedly raised the deal during a Sept. 5 meeting with Witkoff and Kushner at the Kremlin.
Ex-Deputy Governor Who Planned to Fight in Ukraine Gets 14 Years for Military Supplies Theft
Alexander Vlasov, who also headed the Kuban Cossack Host, was arrested one day after he resigned in order to fight in Ukraine.
Lukashenko Vows Belarus’ Full Support for Putin on Ukraine
The comments come as Belarus has been attempting to improve ties with the United States after years of isolation and Western sanctions.
Nearly 200 People Under Observation After Irkutsk Lab Worker Dies From Plague
Alexei Tsydenov, head of the neighboring republic of Buryatia, confirmed that the woman had died from an unspecified form of plague.
Ex-German Chancellor Schröder Joins Board of German Chain in Russia
It comes as Western retailers face the risk of state asset seizures, which Putin defended as a response to the EU freezing its state funds.
Russia Jails Indigenous Buryat Activist 20 Years in Absentia
Marina Khankhalaeva is the founder of Tusgaar Buryad-Mongolia, an exiled movement advocating for the republic of Buryatia’s independence.
U.S. Blacklists Russia’s A7 Payment Platform Over Alleged Sanctions Evasion
The Treasury accused the A7 network of enabling Iran and others to bypass Western banking restrictions.
Russia Will Consider Partial Lifting of Diesel Export Ban in Case of Overproduction, Novak Says
Novak said that the situation with Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure has remained "tense."
Here's How Russia Plans to Pay for the Ukraine War in 2027
Moscow is planning higher taxes, more borrowing and cuts to national health programs to help it fund its record defense spending.
Fire Sweeps Historic St. Petersburg Mansion
The blaze broke out shortly after 8 p.m. at the Miller Mansion in central St. Petersburg, across from St. Isaac's Cathedral.
Ukrainian Drones Target Volgograd, Krasnodar Industrial Sites
Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems intercepted 646 Ukrainian drones overnight across Russia.
7 Reported Killed in Explosion at Ammunition Plant Near Moscow
The blast hit the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant, which produces ammunition and pyrotechnics, according to publicly available information.
Putin Says World Is Living Through a Dangerous Moment, Warns West Not to Escalate
He reiterated that Moscow would resort to all weapons in its arsenal, including nuclear ones, if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad was threatened.
Putin Says World Is Living Through Dangerous Moment and Warns of Risk of Nuclear Weapons Use
The Kremlin chief warned that cycles of escalation in international conflict could quickly lead to dangerous scenarios.
Putin Says Russia Will Consider Using Full Range of Weapons in Its Arsenal if Kaliningrad Is Threatened
He also said it was impossible to be sure that weapons of mass destruction would never be used.
Legendary Striker Artyom Dzyuba Indicates Likely Retirement at 38
Kremlin Regrets U.S. Still Links Economic Ties to Peace in Ukraine
The comments come after special envoy Kirill Dmitriev was in the U.S. for talks this week.
Russian Orthodox Church Denies That Troops Lost Medieval Warrior Prince’s Relics in Ukraine
Pro-war Telegram channels reported that Russian forces may have lost the relics during a withdrawal in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
Jailed Gulag Historian in Stable But Precarious Condition After Suspected Stroke, Source Says
Yury Dmitriev's supporters have warned that his life could be at risk if he is not moved to a civilian hospital immediately.
Russian Military Court Orders Senior Training Official Held in Custody
Major General Sergei Nikitushkin served in Russia’s war against Ukraine and was promoted to major general by President Vladimir Putin in December 2024.
Russia Expels ‘Group’ of Hungarian Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move
Budapest previously expelled 10 Russian diplomats for activities incompatible with their status, wording that is often used as a euphemism for spying.
Government Submits 3-Year Budget to State Duma as 2026 Deficit Set to Reach $88Bln
A record 34.9% of total budget spending is set to remain classified in 2027.
Russian Pro-War Writers Say State Has Failed Them
Poets and authors accused the authorities of failing to promote their work and restricting their access to schools and literary events.
Zabaikalsky Region Offers Bounties for Bears as Human Encounters Rise
At least 22 people have been killed in bear attacks across Russia in 2026, as climate change has forced bears to find new food sources.
Vatican Envoy Discusses Humanitarian Issues, Visits POWs in Russia, Foreign Ministry Says
The meetings focused on prospects for a settlement as well as humanitarian issues, including prisoner of war exchanges and displaced children.
Russian Regions Turn to Residents and Businesses to Fund Bomb Shelters
Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov said in February that his ministry was restoring more than 20,000 civil defense facilities nationwide.
Russia Draws Up Measures to Control Bear Population After Spate of Deadly Attacks
Experts blame the nationwide spate of killings on climate change and human incompetence.
St. Petersburg Plans Officials’ Pay Raises Amid Budget Cuts
Payments to Russian troops fighting in Ukraine and their families would also rise.
Yabloko Leader Demands Investigation After Political Analyst Alexander Kynev Was Reportedly Tortured During Arrest
Rights groups have said that Alexander Kynev was hospitalized at a medical facility inside a Moscow detention center for bone fractures and other injuries after his arrest last week on drug charges.
Yabloko Leader Demands Investigation After Political Analyst Was Reportedly Tortured During Arrest
Rights groups have said that Alexander Kynev was hospitalized at a medical facility inside a Moscow detention center for bone fractures and other injuries after his arrest last week on drug charges.
Russia Sends Nuclear Warning to NATO as Tensions Rise in the Baltic
Moscow accused the alliance of a "dangerous and reckless course" that entailed "high risks of the outbreak of a direct armed conflict."
Moscow Sends Nuclear Warning to NATO as Tensions Rise in the Baltic
Moscow accused the alliance of a "dangerous and reckless course" that entailed "high risks of the outbreak of a direct armed conflict."
Garry Kasparov and Ilya Ponomaryov Targeted in Alleged Assassination Plot in U.S., Report Says
Ponomaryov declined to confirm or deny whether he had been tipped off, but said that the allegations mark “a new level of escalation” by Russia.
Kremlin Denies Talks on Freeing Political Prisoners for U.S. Sanctions Relief
Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow “categorically denies the existence of any political prisoners” in Russian jails.
Ex-Dagestan Head Sergei Melikov Appointed Senator From Bryansk Region
Melikov stepped down from his post in Dagestan in May after deadly floods devastated the mountainous region.
Government Extends Diesel Export Ban Until End of October
The government repeatedly imposed curbs on gasoline and diesel exports to rein in rising fuel prices and tackle shortages.
Russia Extends Diesel Export Ban Until End of October
The government repeatedly imposed curbs on gasoline and diesel exports to rein in rising fuel prices and tackle shortages.
Bodies of Missing Crew Members Found After Fishing Boat Fire Near Kamchatka
The fire erupted Friday evening while the vessel Triumf was sailing in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Kamchatka.
Ye Shows in St. Petersburg Officially Canceled After Weeks of Conflicting Reports
The shows, originally scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11 at Gazprom Arena, triggered immediate backlash from conservative Russian politicians due to Ye’s past public support of Nazism.
Ksenia Maximova Went From Top Model to Anti-War Activist to London Councillor. Now She’s Wanted By Russia.
The prominent Russian anti-war figure has been placed on Russia’s wanted list and added to its register of “terrorists and extremists.”
At Least 6 Crew Members Confirmed Dead After Military Plane Crashes in Amur Region
The Tu-95 strategic bomber went down in a remote area during a routine training exercise, the Defense Ministry said.
Russia Tightens Cash Outflow Limits to Neighboring Countries
Individuals are now prohibited from taking more than $11,900 in cash to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Russian Summer Air Travel Fell Amid Surge in Daily Drone Attacks
Rosaviatsia said airlines transported 39.5 million passengers between May and August, down 7% compared to last summer.
Putin Envoy, U.S. Officials Discussed Ukraine War and Energy Initiatives, U.S. Official Says
Dmitriev had meetings with representatives of the U.S. Treasury and Energy departments during his visit to Washington, sources told Reuters.
Kremlin Denies Orchestrating Arson Attack at Estonian Robotics Plant
Estonia claimed Russia was behind a fire that broke out at Milrem Robotics, which supplies unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine.
Putin Orders Russian Army to Increase Troop Size to 1.55M
The president has raised the number of military personnel several times since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Fire at Pyrotechnics Factory in Yaroslavl Region Kills 14
Law enforcement authorities launched a criminal investigation into possible industrial safety violations.
Russia Raises 2027 Military Spending by 27%, Budget Documents Show
The planned defense spending would be the highest figure since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022.
Government Raises 2027 Military Spending by 27%, Budget Documents Show
The planned defense spending would be the highest figure since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022.
Russia Has a Budget Problem. Borrowing Its Way Out Won't Be So Simple.
The rising cost of debt is helping push Moscow toward tax hikes and spending cuts that analysts say could weaken growth.
Kremlin Seizes Russian Subsidiary of German Retailer Metro
The move comes after Moscow took control of the Russian subsidiaries of Nestlé and the supermarket chain Auchan earlier this month.
Book Publisher Individuum Shuts Down After LGBTQ+ ‘Extremism’ Trials
Individuum’s closure follows that of its former young-adult imprint Popcorn Books, which was shut down by Russia’s largest book publisher Eksmo in January.
EU Sanctions Russian Officials Involved in Crackdown Against Yabloko
Among the targeted officials is a Russian Supreme Court judge who ruled last month to bar Yabloko’s federal party list from State Duma elections.
Sacked Army General Appointed Tatarstan’s Deputy PM
Colonel General Alexander Lapin was dismissed from military service last year following battlefield setbacks in Ukraine.
Over Half a Million People in Russia’s Far East Left Without Water
Emergency officials said an equipment failure at a power substation caused the outage.
Russian Government Suspends Audits for Companies Targeted in Ukrainian Attacks
Officials described the temporary measure as a way to reduce bureaucratic red tape for businesses during recovery efforts.
Russia Hits Ukraine’s Largest Mobile Provider, Strikes Data Centers
Kyivstar told Interfax Ukraine that its head office in Kyiv had been hit, but there were no casualties.
Russian and German FMs Meet for First Time Since Ukraine Invasion
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said that the ministers discussed bilateral relations and the war in Ukraine.
Evan Gershkovich Says His Arrest in Russia Was Carefully Planned FSB Sting
Gershkovich became the first U.S. reporter arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War when he was arrested in 2023.
Russia Can Restart 80% of Black Sea Grain Export Terminals if Attacks Stop – Analysis
The disruption to shipments has driven up global grain prices and renewed concerns about food security linked to the war in Ukraine.
St. Petersburg Courts and Moscow Universities Evacuate Following Bomb Threats
Similar evacuations were reported at more than a dozen universities throughout Moscow on Thursday, Russian media reported.
U.S. Proposed New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks in UAE, Zelensky Says
Zelensky held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly earlier in the week.
Moscow Police Arrest Political Expert Alexander Kynev on Drug Charges
Kynev is a veteran political consultant and independent elections expert who used to teach at the Higher School of Economics.
United Russia Wins Record State Duma Majority in Elections Dubbed as Most Uncompetitive in Modern History
The outcome was all but predetermined in Russia’s tightly controlled political system, where true opposition had been barred from the ballot.
At Least 2 Killed as Ukraine Strikes Industrial Sites Across Russia
Russian authorities and independent media reported that two oil refineries were damaged during the overnight drone barrage.
Perm Region Man Killed as Ukraine Strikes Industrial Sites Across Russia
Regions Calling: Russia’s Got a Bear Problem
At least 19 people have been killed in brown bear attacks across the country since April. What is going on?
State Duma Creates New AI Oversight Committee
Former President Dmitry Medvedev announced the creation of the Committee on Digital Development and Artificial Intelligence.
Finance Ministry Unveils 2027 Budget Draft With Fresh Tax Hikes to Fund War Deficit
The proposed tax hikes come just weeks after the Kremlin insisted that officials were not discussing any further increases.
Krasnodar Region Declares State of Emergency as Ukrainian Strikes Cripple Grain Exports
Authorities said many farmers in the region have been unable to sell their grain due to disruptions to export infrastructure.
Belarus Claims It Foiled ‘Sabotage’ Plot Targeting Russia
The KGB security service of Belarus said the alleged sabotage operation was coordinated from neighboring Ukraine.
Kremlin Weighs U.S. Invitation for Putin to Attend G20 Summit in Miami
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was “grateful for and appreciative of this invitation.”
Firms Linked to Putin Classmate Win $1.5Bln in Moscow School Meal Contracts, Report Says
The lucrative school catering business was once held by companies owned by late Wagner mercenary group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Putin Says Election Turnout Shows Russians Support Military Agenda
"Such a high, even record, number of people who came out and voted shows that the people of Russia support our efforts aimed at strengthening the country," he said.
Russian Military Helicopter Briefly Entered Polish Airspace
The Mi-8 helicopter spent 42 seconds in Polish airspace, the Polish military said.
Russia Brands Exiled YouTuber Yury Dud ‘Terrorist and Extremist’
The journalist-turned-YouTuber was previously sentenced to nearly two years in prison in absentia for violating Russia’s “foreign agent” laws.
Russian Managers Take Control at Western Companies Seized by the Kremlin
Leading business figures in Russia have said the latest asset seizures should serve as a warning signal to Europe amid ongoing discussions to use frozen Russian assets in the West to help finance Ukraine.
2 Climbers Found Dead on Russia’s Second-Highest Mountain Peak
The climbers went missing on Sunday while attempting a highly challenging ascent of Mount Dykhtau.
FSB Arrests Muscovite Accused of Planning to Blow Up Government Motorcade
Law enforcement authorities accused the man of planning to blow up the motorcade of a high-ranking government official.
Russian Regions Slowly Reimpose Fuel Purchase Limits Amid Ongoing Refinery Attacks
The new restrictions come after Ukraine struck major oil refineries in Moscow, Samara and Ufa over the past three days.
EU Removes Billionaires Usmanov and Fridman From Sanctions List
The EU also rolled over the remaining 3,000 individuals and entities on its Russia sanctions list for another three years, diplomats said.
Czech Man Jailed 13 Days for Red Square Protest
Court authorities said the man, Michal Plamenek, held up a sign whose inscription was “aimed at discrediting the Russian Armed Forces.”