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Rubio Tells Russian Counterpart Time to End ‘Senseless War’ – U.S.

The call took place before Putin offered a three-day truce to coincide with Moscow's commemorations for the end of World War II.

Zelensky Calls Putin Truce Proposal 'Attempt at Manipulation'

Ukraine said that it wanted an immediate truce with Russia for "at least 30 days."

'Catastrophic': Experts Sound Alarm Over Possible Crimea Deal

Forcing Ukraine to recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea would be "a return to the right of conquest," experts say.

Russian State Bank Takes Over Leading Online Marketplace Avito

The move is part of a broader wave of strategic e-commerce acquisitions that has seen Russia’s digital economy increasingly come under state control...

Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for TV Rain Journalist Yulia Taratuta

Russia’s Justice Ministry labeled Taratuta, a presenter with the exiled broadcaster TV Rain, a “foreign agent” in December 2022.

Defense Ministry Shows North Korean Soldiers Undergoing Training in Russia

The video shows Russian instructors teaching the North Korean soldiers how to handle assault rifles, grenade launchers and shotguns for use against drones...

Zabaikalsky Region’s Fire Safety Chief Resigns Amid Worsening Wildfires

Authorities declared a federal-level emergency in the Far East region last week as raging wildfires showed no sign of slowing down.

Kyrgyzstan Places Russian Cultural Agency Employee Under House Arrest

Media reported last week that the employee, Natalia Sekerina, was suspected of recruiting locals for the Russian military.

Putin Orders Temporary Ceasefire in Ukraine During WWII Victory Day

The Kremlin said that the pause in military operations will begin at midnight on May 8 and last until midnight on May 11.

Explainer: Does Russia’s ‘Systemic Opposition’ Still Exist?

Even minor differences between these parties have seemingly vanished since the invasion of Ukraine. Can they still play a political role?

Russia Demands Ukraine Recognize Territorial Claims in Peace Talks

Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed Russia has "repeatedly signaled its readiness to begin negotiations with Ukraine without any preconditions."

Police Arrest Kursk Region Official on Bribery Charges, Governor Says

Olga Minakova, who worked in the Kursk region’s housing renovation fund, is accused of “facilitating the transfer of a bribe.”

Ukrainian Drone Strike on Western Bryansk Region Kills 1

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 102 Ukrainian drones in the Bryansk region overnight.

Putin Thanks North Korea for Helping Retake Kursk as Pyongyang Confirms Troop Deployment

"The Korean friends acted, guided by sentiments of solidarity, justice and real camaraderie," the Kremlin leader said in a statement.

U.S. Says It Could Be ‘Very Critical Week’ for Ukraine Deal

"We're close, but we're not close enough," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC.

Zelensky Says Ukraine Still Fighting in Russia’s Kursk

Russia claimed the "full liberation" of its western region on Saturday.

Suspect in Death of Russian General Charged With Terrorism

The 42-year-old Russian man could face life in prison if found guilty of the charges.

Russia Detains Man Suspected of Killing General – FSB

A senior Russian general was killed in a car bombing near Moscow, with Russia claiming it captured a Ukrainian agent responsible for the attack.

Putin Ready for Ukraine Talks 'Without Preconditions' – Kremlin

Russia is signaling readiness for Ukraine peace talks "without preconditions," though key demands on territory and NATO remain.

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