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Without waiting for Trump, E.U. and U.K. impose new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
Without waiting for Washington, the European Union and the U.K. announced a new raft of sanctions against Russia.
Russian fighter jet protects ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in first such move by Moscow, officials say
Until last week, a secretive fleet of ships ferrying Russian oil around the world showed no clear links to the Kremlin. That ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv launches drone attack on warplane and missile parts plant
Kyiv launches drone attack on warplane and missile parts plant - Kyiv claimed on Wednesday the attack hit the plant in the ...
Kremlin suggests 'Golden Dome' could lead to resumption of Russia-U.S. arms control contacts
The Kremlin indicated on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile shield plans could force the ...
Russia denies stalling peace talks, says no decision yet on venue
Russia on Wednesday rejected Ukrainian and European accusations it was trying to drag out the peace process around Ukraine, ...
Russia’s new sanctions explained: Ukraine’s allies target Moscow as peace talks stall
Kyiv’s European allies have slapped new sanctions on Moscow, a day after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and ...
Russia opens criminal case against high-profile journalist critical of Ukraine war
Russia’s Investigative Committee said on Tuesday that it had launched criminal proceedings against a prominent journalist who heads a publication in neighboring Latvia providing critical coverage of ...
Moscow mayor says air defences downed three approaching drones
Sergei Sobyanin, Moscow's mayor, said on Wednesday that air defence forces had downed three drones en route to Russia's ...
Iran Seals Russia Defense Pact as US Nuclear Tensions Rise
Iran's ratification of a 20-year pact with Russia marks a major step in expanding military and economic ties amid tensions with the West ...