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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
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
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
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
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
Ukrainian drone smashes into apartment block in Russia (VIDEOS)
Eight people, including two children, were wounded in an attack on Krasnodar Region, officials have said
Apr 6, 2026 02:42
‘We bow to no one’: Trenin sets out Russia’s worldview in a ‘new world war’ FEATURE
RIAC’s new chief, Dmitry Trenin, speaks in an interview on Russia’s path in a changing world
Apr 5, 2026 19:36
One dead after Ukrainian drone attacked grain vessel in Azov sea – official
The survivors reached shore days later after abandoning the sinking cargo ship, the head of Russia’s Kherson Region has said
Apr 5, 2026 17:46
Ukrainian children ‘harassing’ draft officers – ombudsman
Viral videos showing violence toward reluctant recruits on the streets are affecting young people, Olga Reshetilova has said
Apr 5, 2026 08:27
Two conscription officers stabbed in Ukraine
The campaign to forcibly send men to the front line to fight Russia often involves violent altercations
Apr 5, 2026 06:07
Forced mobilization failing to stop Ukraine’s manpower collapse – RT reports (VIDEO) Exclusive
Kiev’s brutal forced mobilization causes outrage among Ukrainians and split in society
Apr 4, 2026 17:10
Zelensky’s Christian-themed award to Kallas is ‘satanism’ – Moscow
The Ukrainian leader honored the top EU diplomat for supporting forced mobilization, corruption, and church raids, Russia has said
Apr 4, 2026 15:35
Top senator explains why Russia will not abduct Zelensky
Moscow would irreparably damage its reputation if it behaved like the US in Venezuela and Iran, Valentina Matviyenko said
Apr 4, 2026 05:08
EU could become greater military threat than NATO – Medvedev
Brussels’ ambitions mean Moscow should oppose the bloc’s expansion, the Russian Security Council deputy chair has warned
Apr 3, 2026 12:51
Ukraine rocked by new multimillion-dollar corruption scandal
Top management at a state grain corporation and a foreign company colluded to seize shipments without payment, investigators say
Apr 3, 2026 12:13

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