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Kiev wants its largest Christian denomination banned
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church was previously designated an entity linked to Russia, and has refused to “correct violations”
Sep 2, 2025 20:42
NATO has outlived its purpose – Jeffrey Sachs
The military bloc should have been dissolved after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the US economist has argued
Sep 2, 2025 15:54
Are Ukrainian vigilantes rising up against the Kiev regime? Opinion
Far-right politician Andrey Parubiy was killed not by a Russian agent, but by a grieving father desperate for justice
Sep 2, 2025 15:25
Suspected killer of Ukrainian neo-Nazi MP denies working for Russia
The assassination of Andrey Parubiy was an act of “personal revenge” against the country’s authorities, the suspect has claimed
Sep 2, 2025 14:55
Putin envoy names two global powers for joint projects in Arctic
Russia sees shared investments in the region as both economically and politically beneficial, Kirill Dmitriev has said
Sep 2, 2025 14:14
US Treasury secretary threatens Russia with new sanctions
Scott Bessent has said economic restrictions against Moscow are still on the table and will be closely examined this week
Sep 2, 2025 13:55
Putin suggests EU-state response to Ukrainian attacks on energy flow
Slovakia could cut energy supplies in retaliation for Kiev’s disruption of oil deliveries, the Russian president has said
Sep 2, 2025 13:06
Gazprom seals agreement on ‘world’s biggest project’ with China
Russia is prioritizing energy supplies to Asia since the EU has cut itself off from Russian fuel under pressure from the US
Sep 2, 2025 11:08
Consensus on Ukraine security can be achieved – Putin
The Russian president has hailed the US shift towards dialogue under Donald Trump
Sep 2, 2025 10:06
Kiev joining NATO unacceptable – EU state’s PM
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in China to discuss bilateral issues and the Ukraine conflict
Sep 2, 2025 10:05
Ukrainian MP blames Zelensky for assassination of far-right politician
The authorities in Kiev framed a “random man” as the murderer of MP Andrey Parubiy, Artyom Dmitruk has claimed
Sep 1, 2025 20:52
Putin and Trump did not agree on summit with Zelensky – Kremlin aide
The Russian and US presidents discussed holding direct talks with Kiev but no decision has been finalized, according to Yury Ushakov
Sep 1, 2025 18:09
Ukraine in NATO would mean civil war – former president
Viktor Yanukovich said he wanted Ukraine to join the EU, but knew that membership in the military bloc would be “a disaster”
Sep 1, 2025 17:33
‘The Future of the World’ Open Dialogue to kick off in Russia
Leading international experts, including from the UN and India, will meet in Vladivostok to discuss fragmentation and new global trade rules
Sep 1, 2025 16:48
Putin calls for international focus on ‘traditional values’
Russia earlier said the West is using propaganda on gender relations to undermine its statehood
Sep 1, 2025 15:42
Kiev points finger at Russia over neo-Nazi politician’s murder
The Ukrainian authorities say finding “evidence” of Moscow’s involvement in the shooting of Andrey Parubiy is a priority
Sep 1, 2025 13:51
Türkiye’s mediation on Ukraine remains in demand – Putin
The Russian leader has thanked President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for hosting direct talks between Moscow and Kiev
Sep 1, 2025 10:05
From czars to zoomers: Russia’s school uniform never died FEATURE
From imperial tunics to Soviet aprons to today’s national standards, the uniform has shaped how Russians see equality, order, and tradition in the classroom
Sep 1, 2025 09:40
‘No one bothers anyone’ within SCO – Putin envoy
Kirill Dmitriev has praised the spirit of cooperation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Sep 1, 2025 07:43
Suspected assassin of neo-Nazi Ukrainian MP detained – Zelensky
The identity of the alleged shooter who gunned down Andrey Parubiy has yet to be revealed
Aug 31, 2025 22:55
European ‘war party’ hindering Ukraine peace process – Kremlin
Several leaders are attempting to derail US president Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Dmitry Peskov has claimed
Aug 31, 2025 16:36
Zelensky threatens ‘new deep strikes’ into Russia
Kiev has regularly attacked civilian areas and critical infrastructure in the neighboring country
Aug 31, 2025 15:05
The dark secret of Zelensky’s Ukraine behind the assassination of one of its founders Opinion
Kiev will blame Russia for the murder of Maidan commandant Andrey Parubiy – but everyone knows the killers are much closer to home
Aug 31, 2025 14:00
Russia strikes Ukrainian port infrastructure – MOD
Kiev has acknowledged damage to energy facilities in Odessa Region
Aug 31, 2025 11:16

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