Russia

Russia Says 200,000 Volunteers Have Joined War as Officials Deny New Mobilization Moscow says 200,000 volunteers signed up for the war in the first half of 2026; Dmitry Medvedev denied …

Andrea Pirlo says he is no longer a candidate to coach Italy amid controversy over Russia ties Andrea Pirlo says he is no longer a candidate to coach Italy after …

EU sanctions on Russia extended as member states prioritize economic concerns alongside security goals EU agrees new sanctions on Russia: extends $44 oil price cap for one year and targets …

EU sanctions package against Russia agreed in watered-down 21st round after Greek LNG exemption EU states approve a diluted 21st EU sanctions package against Russia after Greece secured exemptions for …

North Korea backs Russia in Ukraine war after Choe’s talks in Moscow North Korea backs Russia in Ukraine war, Pyongyang said after Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui met senior Russian officials …

Chinese workers in Ust-Luga stage mass protests over unpaid wages and confined conditions Chinese workers in Ust-Luga protest unpaid wages, seized passports and prison-like housing at a major chemical site, …

Russia Says 376 Ukrainian Drones Intercepted During Overnight Attacks Russia says 376 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight, causing fires at oil sites in the south and near Moscow; officials report …

Russian report raises question of a Ukrainian ballistic missile strike Russian report of a downed ‘operational-tactical’ rocket raises question of a first Ukrainian ballistic missile strike and strains Moscow’s air …

Xi’s Pyongyang Visit Signals Shift in China-North Korea Relations as Russia Deepens Ties Xi Jinping’s June Pyongyang visit signals shifting China-North Korea relations as Moscow deepens military and economic ties, …