How classical music and a pre-recorded Swan Lake became the symbol of political crisis, censorship, and leadership change in the USSR

The new Tumen River crossing gives the two heavily sanctioned nations a direct highway link for the first time, boosting trade and travel

Germany says Russia was responsible for the attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, prompting diplomatic protests from the EU and several member states. Moscow rejects the accusation and says it will respond

Moscow says the deployment of U.S. Typhon missile systems on Japanese territory during the September exercises threatens Russian security and warns of possible countermeasures

The Russian president traveled to Iturup after overseeing naval drills in Russia’s Far East, prompting a strong protest from Japan over the disputed territory.

Moscow says it is increasing maritime security measures and developing alternative cargo routes after escalating drone attacks on vessels and export infrastructure in the Azov-Black Sea basin.

Authorities have released the identity and photograph of a 43-year-old man wanted in connection with the January 2024 killing of Vangelis Zampounis in Athens, urging the public to come forward with information.

EU ambassadors reached a political deal on new measures targeting Russia, including changes to the oil price cap and an exemption for Russian LNG transfers to third countries, diplomats said.

Russia says it remains in contact with Turkey after reports Ankara could transfer its S-400 air defense system to a Gulf state, a move that could revive its path back into the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program

A Turkish media report says Ankara could announce the transfer of its Russian S-400 air defense system to a third country, a move that, if confirmed, could reshape negotiations over Turkey's return to the U.S. F-35 program.

IOC temporarily lifts the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, opening the door to Russia's potential return for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Europe thought Ankara would counter Moscow. Ankara became Moscow’s life support.

A mystery bettor put roughly $400,000 on Polymarket that Putin won't finish 2026 as president

Citing an unpredictable security environment, Finland's government has repealed a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons on its soil, though it says it has no current plans to host any

Putin says “We are ready for an agreement, provided there are mutual compromises with Ukraine”