Russia and China to hold joint naval drills
On December 19, Russian warships departed for combined naval exercises with China, a demonstration of the two countries' growing defence ties.
Ukraine shows capacity to strike far inside Russia
A day after Ukraine showed an apparent new ability to infiltrate hundreds of kilometres into Russia with attacks on two air bases, a drone strike has ignited a third Russian airport.
Russia launches missile attacks on Ukraine despite G7 pressure
Russia relaunches missile attacks on Ukraine as the West tried to limit Moscow's ability to finance its invasion by imposing a price cap on Russian seaborne oil.
Russia to provide fuel to Pakistan at discounted rates: Musadik Malik
Russia has agreed to sell crude to Pakistan at a reduced price, according to State Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik.
Moscow urged US to respect views of Russian people
By criticizing Russian legislation banning LGBTQ, pedophilia, and sex-change propaganda, US officials are interfering in the nation’s internal affairs, Moscow’s embassy in Washington said on Friday. It also urged the US to respect the views of the Russian people.
Ukraine war gives boom to Eastern Europe’s arms industry
Eastern Europe's arms industry is churning out guns, artillery shells and other military supplies at a pace not seen since the Cold War as governments in the region lead efforts to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
Washington blasts off Moscow over prisoner swap talks
The White House has accused Russia of not negotiating in good faith a potential prisoner swap between the two countries, claiming that Moscow’s actions are at odds with the statements it makes on the record.
Australian government blames Russian hackers for cyber attack against Medibank
Russian hackers carried out a cyberattack on a major Australian healthcare company that breached the data of 9.7 million people, including the country's prime minister, police said Friday.
Russian and USA nuclear inspection experts meeting on the cards
Russian and USA nuclear inspection experts meeting is on the cards to discuss the possible resumption of inspections under New START.
Russian deputy foreign minister Andrey Rudenko declines talks with US
Russia is not engaged in negotiations with the US over Ukraine, a senior Russian diplomat said on Tuesday, signaling, however, that Moscow remains completely open to talks with Kiev.
UN urges all actors to extend Ukraine grain deal
The UN urged all parties Friday to extend a deal brokered by Türkiye and the world body to export Ukrainian grain and fertilizer, including the expedited removal of any remaining impediments to Russian grain and fertilizer exports.
Russia notifies US of expected nuclear exercises
Russia has notified the United States about its plans to carry out annual exercises of its nuclear forces, the U.S. government said on Tuesday, a move that Washington said lowers the risk of miscalculation at a time of "reckless" Russian nuclear rhetoric.