Russia

Russia's Foreign Ministry confirms the unexpected death of Ambassador Alexander Darchiev, a veteran diplomat with close ties to Moscow's leadership, without disclosing the cause of death

A 41-year-old American serviceman stationed in Britain has been arrested following a joint FBI and US Army counterintelligence investigation into suspected espionage for Russia

Russian and Ukrainian officials have returned to the negotiating table after an eight-month hiatus, as US envoys push for a diplomatic breakthrough amid continued fighting and deep disagreements over a ceasefire and territorial control

A Ukrainian attack sparks a fire at Russia’s Kirishi refinery, while Russian drone strikes kill civilians, cause widespread power outages, and raise concerns over safety at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

Rescue operations continue in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region after a deadly Russian attack reportedly struck a humanitarian aid center and a civilian shelter, as Moscow and Kyiv prepare for talks in Abu Dhabi

The Israeli Air Force prepares for a potential attack on Iran as U.S. forces reportedly move closer to the region, Russia holds talks with Tehran, and diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent further escalation

False chemical and nuclear attack warnings disrupt emergency alert systems in both countries as the Trump administration explores a controversial Russian gas deal to help secure a ceasefire and end the war in Ukraine

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran is the main obstacle to regional stability. Tehran warns of a "devastating blow" if the US and Israel attack, while Russia offers to remove Iran's enriched nuclear material.

The strike hit a major oil terminal in St. Petersburg. Ukraine has rejected President Donald Trump’s demand to stop attacking Russian energy infrastructure, saying Russia has since struck 72 energy facilities across Ukraine.

A 28-year-old woman died in eastern Siberia with suspected plague after a test tube containing the pathogen broke at the laboratory where she worked.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that his country is preparing for possible hybrid attacks by Russia, as Moscow and NATO exchange nuclear threats over the war in Ukraine.

Moscow warns: "We are prepared to use nuclear weapons if the NATO alliance tries to cut off Kaliningrad." NATO: "Enough with the threats." NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: "The danger is not real; Putin knows he cannot defeat us."

An international network allegedly recruited American and foreign nationals to conduct surveillance, carry out assassinations, and target infrastructure in European countries supporting Ukraine. Authorities say they disrupted a Russian plot against a Vladimir Putin opponent living in Washington.

According to CNN, Russia provided Iran with satellite intelligence on U.S. assets and bases in the Middle East. Fourteen Russian satellites passed over a base in Saudi Arabia shortly before it was hit in an Iranian attack.

Iran has asked Russia for advanced Geran-family drones to use against Israel and the United States. The newer models can reach speeds of 600 kph, carry heavier warheads, and use advanced guidance systems that include artificial intelligence.

German police bomb squads defused the devices found near the Graustein site in the Görlitz district of eastern Germany. A week ago, Germany accused Russia of attempting to target a power station with drones.

Russian authorities rejected the Israeli airline’s request to fly to St. Petersburg instead of Moscow, which has faced Ukrainian attacks. In Israel, officials believe Russia is "retaliating" for the ban on the Russian national carrier landing at Ben Gurion Airport.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow and Kyiv must ultimately reach an agreement themselves, while other countries could help facilitate the process. He said the United States, China, and other nations are prepared to support a settlement.

A Financial Times investigation reveals a covert program launched in 2023, in which Russian engineers and companies have been helping Iran develop an engine for deadly supersonic cruise missiles.

Improvised explosive and incendiary devices were found near an energy facility in Brandenburg following reports of rocket fire and damage to a power line. At the same time, Germany is preparing to hold Russian intelligence responsible for an alleged attack attempt in Leipzig.