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Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say

Three Western intelligence officials from different countries have told The Associated Press that a campaign of targeted killings they blame on Russia has ramped up since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say
World

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of spurning ceasefire proposed by Kyiv

Ukraine accused Russia of flouting a Kyiv-proposed ceasefire on Wednesday by carrying out dozens of battlefield assaults, air strikes and

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of spurning ceasefire proposed by Kyiv
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia snubs Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire and fires dozens of drones

Russia has fired dozens of drones at Ukraine, ignoring a unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv

Russia snubs Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire and fires dozens of drones
Business|Europe|World

Russian attack at Ukraine's gas production facilities kills five, officials say

A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure killed five people overnight, officials said on Tuesday, as President Volodymyr

Russian attack at Ukraine's gas production facilities kills five, officials say
Arts|Europe|World

Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns

The entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition has resigned, organisers said on Thursday, a week after the panel announced it would

Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to seek clarity from US on Russian ceasefire proposal

Ukraine will seek clarification from U.S.

Ukraine to seek clarity from US on Russian ceasefire proposal
Asia|Europe|World

Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war

Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war

Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war
Political|US|World

Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin

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Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says it's scaling down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat

Russia will hold a slimmed-down version of its annual parade to celebrate victory in World War Two, without the usual display of weaponry, the Kremlin

Russia says it's scaling down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat
Africa|World

Mali turmoil threatens Russian push for influence and mineral wealth in Africa

A series of reversals suffered by Mali's Moscow-backed military government has dented Russia's image as a self-styled security

Mali turmoil threatens Russian push for influence and mineral wealth in Africa
Europe|Political|World

Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks in Kyrgyzstan on Monday with Iran's Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik, state-run TASS news agency reported.

Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program

The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
MidEast|Political|World

Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araqchi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised the Iranian people for battling to stay independent in the face of U.S. and Israeli pressure and said Moscow would do

Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araqchi
Political|US|World

Trump says he speaks with Putin and Zelenskiy -Fox News

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Trump says he speaks with Putin and Zelenskiy -Fox News
Political|Sports|World

Russian defence minister visits North Korea

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday, the second senior Russian official to visit Pyongyang in

Russian defence minister visits North Korea
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime Russia

Public dissent appears to be deepening in Russia

Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime Russia
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war

The Russian central bank reduced its key rate by 50 basis points to 14.5% on Friday, as expected by analysts, despite pressure from

Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation

Russian President Vladimir Putin could travel to the G20 summit in Miami in December, the Kremlin said on Friday after

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for a seventh week in a row to 65.6%, its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says
Crime|Europe|World

Two Russian LGBT groups say courts declared them 'extremist'

Two Russian LGBT organisations said on Thursday they had been designated by separate courts as "extremist", part of a widening crackdown on the gay and transgender community.

Two Russian LGBT groups say courts declared them 'extremist'
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Russia's economic contraction may spur key rate cuts, analysts say

Russia's economic contraction in the first two months of the year may prompt the central bank to cut its key rate faster than expected, some analysts

Russia's economic contraction may spur key rate cuts, analysts say
Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Putin criticises previous IOC leadership as 'shameful, cowardly'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday criticised the former leadership of the International Olympic Committee as "shameful" and "cowardly" and said he hoped for a new

Olympics-Putin criticises previous IOC leadership as 'shameful, cowardly'
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Putin can meet Zelenskiy only to agree final conflict arrangements

Russian President Vladimir Putin can only meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the purpose of finalising agreements on the conflict, Russian news agencies quoted

Kremlin says Putin can meet Zelenskiy only to agree final conflict arrangements
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Major Russian book publisher's staff questioned over 'LGBT propaganda'

One of Russia's largest publishers said on Wednesday that some staff were being questioned by authorities over possible "LGBT propaganda" in its book

Major Russian book publisher's staff questioned over 'LGBT propaganda'
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral

The Kremlin on Friday denied that President Vladimir Putin was insulated from bad news after a celebrity blogger accused unidentified top officials of not telling Russia's

Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat

More than two dozen ships sanctioned for being part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet have passed through UK waters since Prime Minister

At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested control of a

Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine
MidEast|Political|World

Russia says it's ready to help resolve Iran conflict

Russia is ready to contribute to resolving the Iran conflict and President Vladimir Putin is continuing to talk with regional leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Russia says it's ready to help resolve Iran conflict
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered last year to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way", such as by hosting a summit in Budapest to settle the war

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest

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Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest
Europe|Political|World

Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban

Russia said on Wednesday that some political forces in the European Union were opposed to the re-election bid of Hungarian Prime

Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Russian diplomat: Moscow will not abandon Cuba, help with energy

Russia will never abandon or betray Cuba and plans to help the Communist island tackle energy issues linked to a U.S. embargo, a Russian deputy foreign minister was quoted as

Russian diplomat: Moscow will not abandon Cuba, help with energy
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv

Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees
Business|Economy|Political|World

Indonesia President Prabowo to visit Russia, meet Putin, minister says

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will depart to Russia in the coming days and is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin during the visit, Indonesia's foreign

Indonesia President Prabowo to visit Russia, meet Putin, minister says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks

Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, should create joint food reserves with fellow BRICS members and former Soviet neighbours to counter the risks

Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations

China and Russia must trust and support each other, deepen cooperation and defend each other's interests, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, assuring Moscow of

Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations
Europe|Technology|World

Kremlin tells Russians internet shutdowns are temporary after crackdown ruffles elite

The Kremlin told Russians on Tuesday that mobile internet shutdowns that have disrupted the lives of millions are

Kremlin tells Russians internet shutdowns are temporary after crackdown ruffles elite
Europe|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire
Europe|Political|World

Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter

Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter

Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
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Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is proposing a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday next weekend

Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce

Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people across the country

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high

The U.S. is temporarily easing part of its sanctions measures on Russian oil, a reflection of global worries about sharply higher oil prices due to the Iran war

US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion

It's been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united

The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion
Crime|Europe|World

An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself

Russian officials say an unidentified assailant has detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow, killing himself and a police officer and leaving two other officers injured

An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba

The Cuban foreign minister is visiting Moscow as the island faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba
Europe|Health|Political|World

Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say

Five European countries say Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with a rare toxin linked to poison dart frogs

Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as the US does

Russia's top diplomat says that Moscow will observe the limits of the last nuclear arms pact with the United States that expired last week as long as it sees that Washington does the same

Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as the US does