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Lead photograph accompanying Al Jazeera's report on the Russian diesel agreement

Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Russia's partial lifting of its diesel export ban will not affect domestic consumers, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, as exports resume under the Putin-Trump deal.

October 10, 2026

by Russia Desk

German security forces at Leipzig Airport following the GRU drone incident in August 2026

Three European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO Within Months, Citing Leipzig Airport Drone

Three European intelligence chiefs issued a rare joint warning Sunday that Russia could test NATO's collective defence in months, not years, citing the Leipzig Airport drone incident as a decisive shift in Moscow's hybrid warfare tactics. Their assessments diverged internally

September 21, 2026

by Russia Desk

Drone strike damage in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 2026

Russia Strikes Back at Ukraine’s Cities After Biggest Moscow Attack of the War

Russia launched 172 drones at Ukrainian cities overnight, killing two in Zaporizhzhia, where apartment blocks burned

Voters at a polling station in Russia during the 2026 State Duma election

United Russia Claims Duma Victory as Fraud Reports Mount

Russia's Duma election closed September 20 with United Russia leading exit polls at 53.5% as fraud

On the border with the Belgorod region, the DRG of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducts a combat psycho-operation

Telegram channel “Operation Z: Military commissars of the Russian Spring” called the events unfolding on the border of the Belgorod region, a military psycho-operation of the Ukrainian DRG. At the moment, information

May 22, 2023

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Doctor Egorova informed how to recognize cancer by a mole

Dermatologist Tatyana Egorova told the Russians how to determine the development of life-threatening melanoma by the appearance of a mole. Skin cancer in the form of melanoma is dangerous to health with

May 22, 2023

News

Russian dermatologist Dmitrievskaya informed that hands should be washed with soap and water several times a day

Skin health expert Natalya Dmitrievskaya told Russians that hands should be washed several times a day, not forgetting to use soap. Such a simple method using water and soap will be an

May 22, 2023

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Dangerous levels of cancer-causing substance found in Nike and Adidas sportswear

American scientists examined sportswear from popular brands Adidas and Nike, after which they presented disappointing data on the concentration of bisphenol in the composition. Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical with adverse

May 22, 2023

News·Sports

The G7 summit in Hiroshima showed the tough stance of the West towards Russia

The day before, information appeared that the participants in the G7 summit in Hiroshima aimed at a tough stance towards Russia, writes “b” . The international event was also attended by Ukrainian

May 22, 2023

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Confirmed losses of military equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 2023. infographic

Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to demand military equipment, tanks and planes from Western partners. As Russian media found out, based on data from the Lostarmour and Armored portals, this is necessary not only

May 22, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

American Paul Whelan, who is in a Russian colony, is sure that the United States is working on his exchange

American Paul Whelan, who was sentenced in Russia to 16 years in prison for espionage, said he was aware of Washington’s efforts to exchange him. About this he informed CNN television channel.

May 22, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

fashion historian Vasiliev explained why you should not rejoice at the return of Zara

The return of Zara stores in Russia under the new brand will affect the quality of products presented there, believes fashion historian Alexander Vasilyev. About this he said in the Russian media

May 22, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Yevgeny Prigozhin announced a large-scale withdrawal of Wagner PMC forces from the front line

The founder of the PMC “Wagner” said that his fighters from June 1, 2023 will be withdrawn from the front line. “All the territories that we promised to capture, we have successfully

May 22, 2023

News

Acting head of the DPR Pushilin informed about the beginning of demining Artemovsk (Bakhmut)

Acting head of the DPR Denis Pulishin on the air of the TV channel Russia 24 announced the start of demining Artemovsk (Bakhmut) after its release. According to the head of the

May 22, 2023

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Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Three European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO Within Months, Citing Leipzig Airport Drone

Russia Strikes Back at Ukraine’s Cities After Biggest Moscow Attack of the War

United Russia Claims Duma Victory as Fraud Reports Mount

On the border with the Belgorod region, the DRG of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducts a combat psycho-operation

Doctor Egorova informed how to recognize cancer by a mole

Russian dermatologist Dmitrievskaya informed that hands should be washed with soap and water several times a day

Dangerous levels of cancer-causing substance found in Nike and Adidas sportswear

The G7 summit in Hiroshima showed the tough stance of the West towards Russia

Confirmed losses of military equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 2023. infographic

American Paul Whelan, who is in a Russian colony, is sure that the United States is working on his exchange

fashion historian Vasiliev explained why you should not rejoice at the return of Zara

Yevgeny Prigozhin announced a large-scale withdrawal of Wagner PMC forces from the front line

Acting head of the DPR Pushilin informed about the beginning of demining Artemovsk (Bakhmut)

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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