Russian army recruitment drops 80% in Moscow — as fighters from Asia and Africa fill the ranks for cash: report
The number of Russians signing up to fight in Ukraine at Moscow recruitment centers have dropped 80% over the last six months, according to a new report. Instead, more and more foreigners are signing up in exchange for the enlistment payout of nearly $20,
New Russian School Textbook Says Moscow 'Forced' Into War in Ukraine
A new school textbook introduced in Moscow on Monday claims Russia was "forced" to send soldiers into Ukraine in 2022, according to Reuters. Russian President Vladimir Putin has often characterized his war in Ukraine as an attempt to thwart Western forces backing Kyiv against Russia.
‘Big’ child star David Moscow spotted in rare outing — 37 years after iconic Tom Hanks film premiered
David Moscow, now 50 years old, was seen enjoying an early morning jog in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood on Jan. 23.
Dubai-Moscow flight makes emergency landing in Southern Russia
A passenger flight operated by the Russian airline Pobeda, en route from Dubai to Moscow, safely landed in Astrakhan, a city in southern Russia, after issuing a distress signal over the Caspian Sea, Interfax news agency reported citing Russian emergency services.
Russia’s new school textbook claims Moscow was ‘forced’ to invade Ukraine – and was edited by a Putin aide
A new school textbook in Russia is teaching children that Moscow was “forced” to invade Ukraine as it likens the conflict to the Soviet Union’s battle against Nazi Germany in
Ukraine drones hit oil refinery 250 miles east of Moscow in mass attack on power plants
Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery 250 miles east of Moscow in a huge wave of attacks on Russian power plants, say military sources. A large fire exploded at the refinery in Kstovo city in the Nizhny Novgorod region following the attack, the Ukrainian military said, adding it was assessing the scale of damage there.
Ukraine-Russia peace road map 'drafted by US' slammed as 'planted by Moscow'
A ‘100-day plan' for ending the war between Ukraine and Russia has suggested the long-running conflict could be over in just a few months.
Russia summons Moldovan ambassador over calls to expel Moscow's top diplomat in Chisinau
Russia said on Monday it had summoned the Moldovan ambassador in Moscow to protest against what Russia's foreign ministry called "unfounded accusations" against the Russian ambassador in Chisinau by a Moldovan political party.
Dutch bank ING to exit Russia after striking deal with Moscow investor
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Dutch Bank ING Seals Deal to Leave Russia After 30 Years
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Dutch banking group ING sells its assets in Russia
ING Banking Group is selling its Russian subsidiary ING Bank (Eurasia) to a Moscow-based financial investor. Source: ING’s statement Quote: "ING announced today that it has reached an agreement on the sale of its business in Russia to Global Development JSC,
Lessons for Russia as China builds navy to rival US by 2049: Moscow think tank
Russia is studying how China is building military-industrial systems, co-author of report from state-backed think tank tells Russian media.
Across Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want?
Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by Moscow to lessen Western influence on the continent.
On This Day: Moscow airport suicide bombing kills 37
On Jan. 24, 2011, a suicide bomb attack at Moscow's Domodedovo airport international arrival gate killed 37 people and injured more than 170 others.