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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

“Go back to your country, Americans! ”: Medvedev commented on the possible arrest of Trump

Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev reacted to reports that former US President Donald Trump will be arrested on March 21. “The assholes in Europe wanted

March 18, 2023

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‘I will be arrested on Tuesday’: Trump warned of brewing provocation against him

The ex-president announced the authorities’ plans to detain him on March 21. Former US President Donald Trump has warned that US law enforcement is planning his arrest on March 21. The billionaire

March 18, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Zakharova: Russia has agreed to extend the “grains agreement” for 60 days

The Grain Deal was only extended for 60 days. This was reported to TASS by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova. “We rehearse again. The Russian Federation has

March 18, 2023

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Donald Trump will be arrested by US authorities on March 21

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office told former US President Donald Trump he would be arrested on March 21. This was reported by Reuters in reference to Trump’s post on the Truth Social

March 18, 2023

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UN confirms extension of ‘grains deal’

The UN confirms the extension of the “grains agreement” and calls on all parties to redouble their efforts to implement both parts of it. This was reported by the office of UN

March 18, 2023

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Musk says Trump’s detention will get him re-elected in 2024

US businessman Elon Musk believes the detention of former US President Donald Trump will ensure his re-election in the 2024 presidential election. “If that happens, Trump will be re-elected with a landslide

March 18, 2023

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Humpback Joe: Biden flew to Ireland and became the meme hero

The unusual posture of the 80-year-old president made netizens laugh. The White House chief’s upcoming foreign visit begins to acquire jokes and scandal. No sooner had Biden stepped off his plane than

March 18, 2023

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Manhattan district attorney’s office notifies Trump of March 21 arrest

Former US President Donald Trump faces a prison sentence on March 21. The former owner of the White House announced it on the social network Truth Social. “The leading Republican Party candidate

March 18, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Erdogan confirms the extension of the “grain agreement”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced the extension of the “grains agreement”. This was reported by Turkish news channel TRT Haber. “The duration of the grain agreement, which expires on March

March 18, 2023

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“Our president knows how to surprise”: Governor of Sevastopol Razvozhaev during Putin’s visit to Crimea

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Sevastopol on the day of the celebration of the ninth anniversary of Crimea’s reunification with Russia, driving a car. This was announced by Governor of Sevastopol

March 18, 2023

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Russia Desk

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

“Go back to your country, Americans! ”: Medvedev commented on the possible arrest of Trump

‘I will be arrested on Tuesday’: Trump warned of brewing provocation against him

Zakharova: Russia has agreed to extend the “grains agreement” for 60 days

Donald Trump will be arrested by US authorities on March 21

UN confirms extension of ‘grains deal’

Musk says Trump’s detention will get him re-elected in 2024

Humpback Joe: Biden flew to Ireland and became the meme hero

Manhattan district attorney’s office notifies Trump of March 21 arrest

Erdogan confirms the extension of the “grain agreement”

“Our president knows how to surprise”: Governor of Sevastopol Razvozhaev during Putin’s visit to Crimea

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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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