RUSSIA

Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Russia Happy With Zelenskiy’s Take on US Donbas Deal

Russia welcomed a recent statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who said the United States will only back Ukraine’s security if the country gives up control of Donbas, according to a senior Kremlin official. Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian special envoy for U. S. talks, told reporters t

reading time less than a minute
Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Russia Keeps Talking to the U. S. About Ending Ukraine Conflict

Russia says it is still in contact with the United States about a possible resolution to the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters that Moscow is receiving updates from Washington and hopes the U. S. will keep working toward a settlement. Peskov added that Russia is

reading time less than a minute
Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Russia Sends New Year Wishes to Iran, Claims Close Friendship

On March 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Iranian leaders for Nowruz, the Persian New Year. The Kremlin said Moscow would remain a dependable ally of Tehran during tough times. Some Iranian officials, however, claim that Russia has not offered much real help in Iran’s most ser

reading time less than a minute
Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Russia Gains Cash While Oil Prices Soar

Russia has seen a sudden rise in money from selling oil, thanks to U. S. sanctions easing and price spikes caused by the Iran conflict. The U. S. Treasury allowed a short‑term pause on sanctions for Russian oil already loaded onto ships, hoping to keep the market steady. Treasury Secretary Scott Bes

reading time less than a minute
Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Britain Urges Europe to Keep Up Sanctions on Russia

In a recent statement, Britain’s government said that its partners should keep applying economic pressure on Russia. The comment comes after the United States announced a temporary pause in sanctions that allow countries to buy Russian oil stuck at sea. The U. S. move was meant to ease global ene

reading time less than a minute
Mar 12 2026CRIME

Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: 19 Convicted

A Moscow court sentenced nineteen people to prison after the March 22, 2024 massacre at Crocus City Hall. The attack claimed 149 lives and injured more than 600, making it one of the city’s worst terrorist incidents. The Islamic State faction announced responsibility, claiming the four gunmen wer

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Russia Gains and Loses as Trump’s Actions Shift Global Power

The United States has recently intensified its military campaign against Iran, a move that has had mixed results for Russia. On one hand, higher prices for oil and gas have helped Moscow’s economy, while the country also promotes itself as a reliable source of energy for other nations. Additionally,

reading time less than a minute
Mar 02 2026POLITICS

Putin Promises to Tell Iran About UAE's Concerns

Vladimir Putin spoke with UAE leader Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday. He said he would forward the Emirati complaints about Iranian attacks to Tehran. The UAE says its land is not a launchpad for strikes against Iran, so it finds the Iranian bombings unjustified. Putin told the UAE preside

reading time less than a minute
Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Russia’s War Economy and Its Long‑Term Risks

The war in Ukraine has become the main focus for Russia’s leader. He uses it to justify spending on weapons, pay soldiers and push his political agenda. This strategy has cost many lives. Estimates say about 1. 2 million Russians have been killed or injured. At the same time, the country i

reading time less than a minute
Feb 18 2026SPORTS

Russia’s Return to the Paralympics: A New Chapter

Russia will send a small delegation to the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, ending over ten years of sports isolation. The move follows growing support among international sporting bodies to lift the long‑standing Olympic ban on Russian athletes. It also opens the possibility for a full Russian team

reading time less than a minute