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Russian Orthodox Christian leader sends warning from Earth to space (VIDEO)
Patriarch Kirill spoke with Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) via a video link
Apr 12, 2026 21:08
65 years since the first spaceflight: Here’s why it happened in Russia FEATURE
Long before Gagarin’s historic flight, generations of explorers, philosophers, and engineers were preparing Russia for its leap into space
Apr 12, 2026 07:41
Ukrainian draft enforcers beat and drag man from apartment entrance (VIDEO)
Five recruiters are seen hauling the prospective ‘volunteer’ away as he begs for help
Apr 12, 2026 00:47
Putin attends Easter service as Russians mark Orthodox Christianity’s holiest day (VIDEOS)
The most significant holiday in Christianity goes beyond its purely religious meaning in Russia
Apr 11, 2026 21:23
Last Kursk civilians held by Ukraine freed after 500 days (VIDEO)
A total of 165 residents from the Russian border region were abducted during the 2024 incursion, according to officials
Apr 11, 2026 19:27
Russia and Ukraine exchange 350 POWs ahead of Orthodox Easter – MOD (VIDEO)
175 Russian servicemen have been swapped for 175 Ukrainians, with seven civilian captives from Kursk also released, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
Apr 11, 2026 13:25
Putin-ordered Easter truce comes into force
Moscow has declared a pause in fighting from 16:00 Moscow time (13:00 GMT) on Saturday through Sunday
Apr 11, 2026 13:14
Putin orders major AI project
The Russian president set a 2030 target for AI integration across all sectors, from industry and logistics to energy and education
Apr 11, 2026 10:05
Kremlin explains Easter ceasefire
Moscow announced the truce as a humanitarian gesture, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, noting the significance of the holiday for both Russians and Ukrainians
Apr 10, 2026 13:51
Russian Space Forum floats public-private sector partnership for exploring the final frontier
The event brought scientists, investors and officials from more than 40 countries to Moscow
Apr 10, 2026 00:27
Putin announces Easter ceasefire
The pause in the fighting will last from 16:00 (Moscow time) on Saturday through Sunday, according to the Kremlin
Apr 9, 2026 19:11
Kiev could rebrand conscription agency – MP
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry is attempting to deflect public anger with cosmetic changes, Roman Kostenko has claimed
Apr 9, 2026 16:15
Moscow backs Tehran on status of Lebanon in US-Iran deal
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi
Apr 9, 2026 15:41
Open war with Russia a ‘primary concern’ – French Army chief
Paris is looking to increase its military budget and shift to a “war economy” to address a supposed threat from Moscow, according to media reports
Apr 9, 2026 11:39
Russia and Ukraine repatriate remains of fallen soldiers (VIDEO)
Kiev received 1,000 bodies, while Russia took back 41 in the latest humanitarian action
Apr 9, 2026 11:22
Russia tests mortar drone with integrated robotic arm (VIDEO)
Engineers have added the mechanical manipulator to handle shells like a regular soldier
Apr 8, 2026 12:33
Energy crisis will last for months – Kremlin envoy
Markets will take a long time to stabilize even if the Strait of Hormuz remains open, Kirill Dmitriev has warned
Apr 8, 2026 11:05
Ukrainian drone strike kills 12-year-old boy and parents in Russian region
An apartment block was struck during the attack in Vladimir Region, also leaving the family’s five-year-old daughter injured, the local governor has said
Apr 7, 2026 11:01
Armenia would do well to appreciate Russia’s support – senator
The South Caucasus country’s prosperity is in no small part attributable to low gas prices, Konstantin Kosachev has said
Apr 6, 2026 21:00
Russia condemns US-Israeli ‘illegal and unprovoked aggression’ against Iran
Moscow has warned of mounting civilian casualties and nuclear risks, urging an immediate ceasefire
Apr 6, 2026 19:19
Ukrainian drones target key US-linked oil hub in Russia – Defense Ministry
Infrastructure damaged in the port of Novorossiysk is operated by the partly US corporate-owned Caspian Pipeline Consortium
Apr 6, 2026 15:56
This region fears both Iran’s fall and its victory. Why is that? ANALYSIS
The war in the Middle East leaves Central Asia caught between fear and opportunity
Apr 6, 2026 15:36
Another corruption scandal rocks Ukraine’s energy sector
Investigators say $6.8 million was siphoned from the country’s largest gas producer
Apr 6, 2026 15:35
A billion-dollar mirage: Do Ukraine’s new missiles match the hype? FEATURE
Backed by nearly $1 billion in contracts, Fire Point has risen on bold claims of deep strikes inside Russia. But how real is its success?
Apr 6, 2026 13:27

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