Russia
Russia closes German consulate in St Petersburg after drone dispute
Russia closed a German consulate general in St Petersburg following Berlin's decision to close a Russian consulate and accusations that the Kremlin had attempted a drone attack at a German airport.
North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties
Russia warns US missile system deployment in Norway threatens to reset strategic dialogue to zero
Israel should consider changing Hatikvah as its national anthem - opinion
Moscow's fuel stations limit sales amid shortages linked to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries
Russian authorities have banned exports of gasoline and diesel, eased fuel quality requirements and began importing petroleum products.
Kim Jong Un's sister denies Zelensky's claim of additional North Korean troops deployment to Russia
North Korea sent an estimated 14,000 soldiers to Russia's Kursk Region in 2024, under a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty agreed during Russian President Vladimir Putin's June 2024 visit to
Russia's Putin orders government to help rebuild warehouses destroyed in Ukrainian attacks
Putin said the economy was growing modestly despite external pressure, a reference to Western sanctions, and despite Ukrainian attacks on industrial and infrastructure facilities.
Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each
Ukraine's military intelligence head Oleh Ivashchenko said that another exchange was expected before the end of the month.
Syria says it can stop buying wheat abroad, but analysts say the reality is more complicated
Economist Yafa Nawaf said sustainably eliminating the need for wheat imports depends on continued support for producers, access to fertilizer and seed, affordable fuel, and more.
Pentagon demands audit of 30 universities, investigating Russian, Chinese, Iranian research ties
The Defense Department did not publicly list the 30 US schools to be reviewed for suspected ties to 130 research institutes based in Russia, China, and Iran, including civilian universities.
German court convicts Ukrainian man over parcel bomb plot linked to Russia
For the Russian organizers of the plot, these shipments were designed to scope out potential opportunities for future acts of sabotage, the court said.
Russia embassy warns Britain of 'consequences' for providing drones to Ukraine used to attack
Russia's embassy in London was responding to a report in the Times newspaper on Saturday which said British-made drones had been used for long-range strikes against Russia for the first time.
Russian opposition politician sentenced to 11 years for condemning Ukraine war
Lev Shlosberg, a senior member of Russia’s liberal Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years and one month for criticizing the Ukraine war.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing departs for Russia to expand energy and economic ties
Russia will be the fifth country Min Aung Hlaing has visited since becoming president, with official trips to India, China, Laos, and, earlier this month, Thailand.
