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Ukraine could strip critical workers of draft exemptions – PM
The government is considering tightening mobilization rules amid allegations that businesses are exploiting the system
Oct 16, 2026 22:47
Russian forces liberate key Ukrainian stronghold in Donbass – MOD
President Putin has praised the “coordinated and professional” actions of troops involved in capturing Dobropolye
Oct 16, 2026 19:43
Putin tightens rules for strategic Russian companies
Specifically designated enterprises will need government approval to comply with certain foreign legal demands
Oct 16, 2026 17:36
Security of Russian border regions top priority – Putin
Moscow is still working to create a “buffer zone” inside Ukraine, and the security of Russian border regions is non-negotiable, the president has said
Oct 16, 2026 15:50
In space, no one hears Zelensky scream: No euros can buy Kiev options in orbit QUESTION MORE
European NATO members are unable to replace American intelligence and Starlink coverage for Kiev
Oct 16, 2026 14:28
Russian wrestler strikes gold at world championships in US
Alina Shevchenko defeated a Belarusian rival in Las Vegas as Russian athletes continue to face bans at major European events
Oct 16, 2026 14:18
Kiev out of Patriot interceptors – CNN
Vladimir Zelensky is in an open feud with US President Donald Trump while demanding precious defense weapons from his European backers
Oct 15, 2026 23:37
Zelensky has made his choice, now America must make its own ANALYSIS
The US-Ukraine rift goes beyond Trump: Washington’s interests increasingly clash with Kiev’s demands and Europe’s ambitions
Oct 15, 2026 21:16
Kremlin accuses EU of anti-Russian bias in sports
A Dutch denial of visas for leading Russian gymnasts is just the latest in a series of incidents
Oct 15, 2026 16:49
Zelensky has issued ‘blatant challenge’ to Trump – Lavrov
The US had reached an agreement with Moscow to address the global fuel shortage that has driven up American energy prices
Oct 15, 2026 14:20
Russian nuclear submarine conducts live-fire drill in Pacific (VIDEO)
The Novosibirsk struck sea and land targets with cruise missiles, the Defense Ministry has said
Oct 15, 2026 12:55
Swedish man detained over Kiev sabotage plot – FSB
The former Ukrainian drone commander allegedly entered Russia posing as a prospective army recruit to attack military facilities
Oct 15, 2026 12:14
WATCH aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian oil refinery
The blaze at the facility in Ryazan Region was caused by falling debris from a UAV, the Defense Ministry said
Oct 15, 2026 11:13
NATO state seeks to shut down Russian gas pipeline – media
The backup supply route to Kaliningrad Region reportedly came as a surprise to the Estonian government
Oct 15, 2026 09:13
Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at Russian oil refinery (VIDEO)
Ryazan Region was targeted by Kiev’s UAVs overnight, governor Pavel Malkov has said
Oct 15, 2026 07:07
Ukraine hits two Russian refineries despite Trump’s demands – Moscow
Kiev is showing no intention of abiding by the US-proposed “energy ceasefire,” Russian Deputy PM Aleksandr Novak says
Oct 14, 2026 15:03
Kiev mayor calls out Zelensky’s inner circle over ‘missing billions’
Vitaly Klitschko’s feud with the the Ukrainian leader’s state of corruption controlling the country has entered a new round
Oct 14, 2026 12:52
Russia seeks to strip Dutch event of Olympic status over gymnast ban
The Netherlands denied visas to three Russian gymnasts, citing a “threat to international relations”
Oct 14, 2026 11:22
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on espionage charges (VIDEO)
The Hokkaido Shimbun correspondent allegedly gathered restricted information about Kuril Islands residents serving in the Russian military
Oct 14, 2026 10:40
Russia strikes military-linked energy facilities across Ukraine (VIDEOS)
The attacks hit six power plants in Kiev, Kharkov, and the surrounding regions, the Defense Ministry says
Oct 14, 2026 08:25
Killing a tsar wasn’t enough: Russia’s revolutionaries hit a bloody dead end FEATURE
They assassinated an emperor and murdered ministers, but bombs and revolvers failed to deliver the revolution they wanted
Oct 13, 2026 20:49
Russian firm launches ‘world’s first’ crypto-to-bank payment service
Sanctioned fintech company A7 is expanding abroad after Western restrictions cut most Russian banks off from SWIFT
Oct 13, 2026 20:30
Russia accuses France of ‘piracy’ over tanker seizure
French President Emmanuel Macron has linked the operation to a crackdown on the supposed ‘shadow fleet’
Oct 13, 2026 17:18
AI-assisted icon of ‘cyber-apostle’ blessed in Belarus (VIDEO)
The artwork depicts Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint canonized last year
Oct 13, 2026 14:58

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