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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

“We have decided to drown Russia in blood.” What military correspondents write about the attack on Prilepin

On May 6, an attack was committed against the writer Zakhar Prilepin in the Nizhny Novgorod region: an explosive device exploded under the bottom of his car. The security driver died and

May 6, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“Intimidating enemies is a very effective method.” Strelkov about the attack on Prilepin

Former DPR Defense Minister Igor Girkin (Strelkov) in his Telegram channel commented assassination attempt on writer Zakhar Prilepin. According to Strelkov, Ukrainian special services were behind the explosion of Prilepin’s car. Offering

May 6, 2023

News

The RF Armed Forces began to use a dynamic “birdhouse” for tanks in the NVO zone

Servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces began to use a dynamic “birdhouse” to protect tanks in the zone of the Special Military Operation. The design of the visor is an anti-cumulative grid,

May 6, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“So, alas, now it will.” What they say in Russia about the attempted assassination of Zakhar Prilepin

On the morning of May 6, the car of writer Zakhar Prilepin exploded in the Nizhny Novgorod region. His security driver died, Prilepin himself was hospitalized. A criminal case has been opened

May 6, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The coronation of Charles III took place in London. The best shots of the ceremony

Saturday at the Tower of London took place Coronation of British King Charles III. Former Prince Charles ascended the throne and accepted oaths of allegiance from clergy, high nobility and family members.

May 6, 2023

News

In the Nizhny Novgorod region, the car of writer Zakhar Prilepin exploded. What is known

In the Nizhny Novgorod region, an Audi Q7 car exploded, in which the writer Zakhar Prilepin was. His driver-guard – a Ukrainian citizen with the call sign “Evil” – died at the

May 6, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Twitter users did not approve of Zelenskyy’s meeting with the new “patron” of Ukraine

Internet users Twitter slandered the meeting of the leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the head of the investment company BlackRock, which deals with asset management. “Met my new patron,” one commenter

May 6, 2023

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General Tutrin revealed which units will replace Wagner PMC in Artemovsk (Bakhmut)

PMC Wagner fighters will soon leave their positions in Artemovsk (Bakhmut) due to lack of shells. Who will take their place, explained the chairman of the regional public organization “Council of Combat

May 6, 2023

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In Moscow they said goodbye to Valentin Yudashkin. How was it

On Saturday, at the Troekurovsky cemetery in Moscow, a farewell was given to fashion designer Valentin Yudashkin, who died on May 2 following a long illness. Many personalities from national show business

May 6, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

In Russia began to fine drivers for 10 thousand rubles for the untidy appearance of the car

A dirty car can result in a fine of 10,000 rubles for a Russian driver. From the beginning of spring, traffic police officers began to catch motorists whose car, to put it

May 6, 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

“We have decided to drown Russia in blood.” What military correspondents write about the attack on Prilepin

“Intimidating enemies is a very effective method.” Strelkov about the attack on Prilepin

The RF Armed Forces began to use a dynamic “birdhouse” for tanks in the NVO zone

“So, alas, now it will.” What they say in Russia about the attempted assassination of Zakhar Prilepin

The coronation of Charles III took place in London. The best shots of the ceremony

In the Nizhny Novgorod region, the car of writer Zakhar Prilepin exploded. What is known

Twitter users did not approve of Zelenskyy’s meeting with the new “patron” of Ukraine

General Tutrin revealed which units will replace Wagner PMC in Artemovsk (Bakhmut)

In Moscow they said goodbye to Valentin Yudashkin. How was it

In Russia began to fine drivers for 10 thousand rubles for the untidy appearance of the car

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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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