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Russian patriarch, criticised by Pope Francis, sends warm message to Leo
Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, sent a message of congratulations on Friday to Pope Leo, whose ...
Russia and US Are in Talks on Russian Gas Flows to Europe, Kremlin Says
Russian gas exports to Europe were slashed after the Nord Stream pipelines under the Baltic Sea were blown up in 2022. At the ...
Victory Day in Russian-Occupied Ukraine: A Muted Celebration
Events to mark the holiday in the occupied territories seem to be an effort to show Russian control of land it has captured.
Russian President Putin tells new pope he trusts in constructive dialogue
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated new pope Leo on his election on Thursday and said he trusted that constructive ...
I watched the Kremlin’s new Putin documentary (so you don’t have to) − here’s what it says about how the Russian leader views himself
The 90-minute film depicts Vladimir Putin in the gym, the kitchen and musing about how the West is responsible for trying to ...
Sometimes Russia’s Motorcycle Assaults Actually Work—And Russian Regiments Advance A Short Distance
Every once in a while, Russia’s motorcycle assault tactics work—and help Russian regiments nudge the front line in eastern ...
Wirecard fugitive discussed weapons, diamonds with Russian spy ring leader
Marsalek and the leader of a British-based Russian spy ring discussed sourcing drones for Russia's war in Ukraine, trading ...
The EU seeks to halt Russian gas imports by the end of 2027 and ban new contracts already this year
The European Commission wants to halt EU imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2027. It wants to deprive Russian ...
NATO can't ignore the Russian military's faster, more dangerous kill chain
After its bizarre early failures with artillery, Russia is learning to overhaul its effectiveness with drones and civilian ...
Trump envoy praises fraudulent Russian referendums as real
A possible Trump-backed Ukraine-Russia deal, pushed by Steve Witkoff, hinges on letting Russia keep territory it seized.
Russian olah Lada Lapidus: Overcoming language barrier with painting
In the early years of her aliyah, Lapidus had to work because the family’s financial situation was difficult and she needed ...