Russia & Former Soviet Union
Russia downs 1,600 Ukrainian drones in ‘unprecedented’ attack during elections – Moscow mayor Early results emerge in Russian parliamentary elections Ex-Zelensky spokeswoman regrets helping ‘scum’ come to power Russia launches new military asset into orbit (VIDEO) ‘Bucha massacre’ a false flag orchestrated by UK – Moscow The West calls it Russia’s Starlink. That misses the point FEATURE How Russia’s liberal opposition broke the public’s trust Zelensky’s political endgame has begun ANALYSIS Russia extends ban on Western food imports through 2028 The embargo was first imposed in retaliation for sanctions placed on Moscow in 2014 Sep 17, 2026 22:40 Further US sanctions would complicate Ukraine peace efforts – Kremlin The legislation approved by Congress is an “unfriendly” move, according to presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov Sep 17, 2026 17:02 Oscar-winning Russian director offers $1mn diamond prize at Moscow film awards Nikita Mikhalkov has chosen the Russian capital over several potential foreign hosts for the second Diamond Butterfly ceremony Sep 17, 2026 15:40 Ukrainian officials stole $3 million from Polish gift to Kiev – investigators (PHOTOS) The cost of transporting donated metro cars from Warsaw was inflated through a rigged tender, investigators say Sep 17, 2026 08:21 Mystery €1.5 mn German apartment tied to Zelensky’s inner circle Exclusive RT has linked the Dresden luxury property to the Ukrainian leader’s longtime associates, suggesting it may have been intended for his family Sep 17, 2026 05:16 Putin issues historic call ahead of Russian elections The president has urged Russians to cast their votes in a show of unity and determination in the face of foreign pressure Sep 16, 2026 20:21 Russia accuses NATO country of ‘dangerous maneuvers’ near warship Danish military helicopters have repeatedly risked colliding with Russian vessels in international waters, Moscow says Sep 16, 2026 01:14 Trump envoy vows to help unfreeze assets of close Russia ally John Coale said Washington has approached Citibank about returning tens of millions of dollars to Belarus Sep 15, 2026 23:34 Russia cannot be shut out of global energy trade – minister Sergey Tsivilev has said Russia will push for unrestricted energy flows at the G20 Sep 15, 2026 20:26 ‘I feel more free’ reporting in Russia – Rick Sanchez (VIDEO) Exclusive Sanchez has told aspiring journalists at the World Youth Festival that he lacked the freedom to control his own narrative working in the West Sep 15, 2026 17:36 NATO country could cease to exist in days if it attacks Russia – Putin aide Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski recently boasted that Warsaw and its NATO allies could defeat Moscow “quite quickly” Sep 15, 2026 15:02 Kremlin blasts US move to militarize space Moscow believes Washington’s deployment of an orbital weapons system is taking the world in the wrong direction Sep 15, 2026 13:18 NATO jets shoot down drone near Russian border The unidentified UAV was downed in southern Lithuania on Tuesday, officials said Sep 14, 2026 23:48 The West is watching the wrong Ukrainian collapse ANALYSIS Missiles and territorial losses dominate the headlines, while the deeper rupture between state and society goes largely unnoticed Sep 14, 2026 18:54 Russia hosts 10,000 participants at International Youth Festival Foreign doctors, artists, journalists, and bloggers have shared why they chose to build their lives and careers in Russia Sep 14, 2026 10:57 Zelensky dismisses embattled prosecutor after new attack on Western-backed anti-graft agencies: As it happened The Ukrainian leader has been accused of resuming attacks on Western-backed watchdogs after multiple probes targeted his inner circle Sep 14, 2026 10:27 Ukraine is running out of money again – and the EU is asking questions EXPLAINERQUESTION MORE Officials in the bloc are reportedly “unsettled” by Kiev’s defense budget hole ballooning almost fourfold within several months Sep 14, 2026 09:05 Zelensky’s disgraced prosecutor general attacks anti-graft agencies and flees country EXPLAINER Western-backed investigators have exposed a litany of corruption and in-fighting among Kiev’s political elite Sep 14, 2026 09:01 Zelensky sanctions ex-press secretary turned fierce critic Yulia Mendel has accused her former boss of “autocracy” and targeting anyone who speaks out for peace Sep 14, 2026 00:35 Putin welcomes International Youth Festival attendees The event in Ekaterinburg has attracted 10,000 young people from some 191 countries Sep 13, 2026 21:06 WATCH Russian drone interceptor in action (MOD footage) The model ‘Yolka’ is powered by AI and strikes kinetically with pinpoint accuracy Sep 13, 2026 19:37 The unlikely appeal of Sergey Lavrov to Generation Z Opinion A rare Sergey Lavrov interview reveals his humor, habits and views on history – and helps explain why Russia’s Gen Z finds him so appealing Sep 13, 2026 17:57 NATO seeking to push Russia out of Arctic – scholar Exclusive The bloc’s European members want to steer the agenda in the region, where Moscow has an extensive presence, Irina Strelnikova has said Sep 13, 2026 15:48 Moscow reveals potential timeline for trilateral Ukraine talks Negotiations between Russian, Ukrainian, and US representatives could begin in October, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Sep 13, 2026 12:53 More Top stories US issues security alerts across Middle East Washington has warned that renewed fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis could “escalate rapidly” Latest Top Stories Cuba plunges into darkness amid nationwide blackout US overreliance on AI contributed to deadly Iran school strike – Bloomberg The West won’t fight Russia itself. Eastern Europe may have to ANALYSIS Iran sends peace terms to US Opinion In the Arctic, the ice is moving – and so is the India-Russia agenda The world is just enough: Ursula von der Leyen goes Bond villain The West’s pretend outrage won’t save Palestinians The Fiedler Dare: Germany’s politicians never lie, they say The unlikely appeal of Sergey Lavrov to Generation Z ‘Media freedom’ cops aren’t about to let robots read Russian news BRICS 2026: Who’s coming and what’s on the agenda? Why Jamaica’s petition to King Charles is rattling Western capitals Latest videos Voting your way to slaughter RT News - September 20 2026 (17:00 MSK) Fight & fly? Chezka Gonzales, Filipino entrepreneur, pilot, and female empowerment advocate RT News - September 20 2026 (09:00 MSK) The US and Israel have shown complete contempt for India’s interests (Prof. Anatol Lieven) RT Features From Phoenicians to Franco: Why are these African cities Spanish at all? FEATURE The West calls it Russia’s Starlink. That misses the point FEATURE Mearsheimer: There’s no diplomatic way out of the Ukraine war FEATURE The CIA paid cash. A NATO ally supplied the torture prison FEATUREINVESTIGATION العربيةespрусdefrrs中文RT News App
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