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Russian economy in worse shape than Moscow says, report for EU shows
The Russian economy is in an increasingly precarious state as a result of a shift to a war mode and of Western sanctions over ...
Putin, Xi and friendly world leaders celebrate Russia’s Victory Day at Moscow Parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken center stage at Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday, surrounding himself by ...
Russia's Putin hosts China's Xi at massive Moscow military parade on Red Square
Chinese President Xi Jinping stood next to Vladimir Putin in Moscow as thousands of Russia troops and military vehicles ...
Africa’s youngest leader, a friend of Russia, is celebrated by some and criticized by others
Burkina Faso’s junta leader Capt. Ibrahim Traore has sparked a social media debate, with some in Africa praising him and ...
Drone threat looms over Moscow as Russia marks annual Victory Day
Ukrainian drone strikes have heightened anxiety across Moscow ahead of this year’s May 9 parade on Red Square, where ...
Analysis: Russia’s expanding hybrid warfare in Eastern Europe
WTOP National Security Correspondent JJ Green reports Moscow seeks to undermine NATO and EU cohesion without resorting to overt military aggression.
Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack blamed on Moscow
Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski says is ordering the closure of Russia’s consulate in the southern city of Krakow ...
Russia is responsible for downing MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, global aviation agency’s council finds
A Dutch-led international investigation concluded in 2016 that the Amsterdam-to-Kuala Lumpur airliner was shot down on July 17, 2014, from Ukrainian territory held by separatist rebels using a Buk ...
France's Macron says Russia could face new sanctions if no ceasefire
PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he was in favour of imposing new sanctions on Russia in coming days ...