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Vladimir Putin visits remains of medieval Russian warrior prince uncovered in Kremlin cathedral
Donskoy, who died in 1389 aged 39, ruled the principalities of Muscovy and Vladimir, which would later become the core of the Russian state.
Moscow's fuel stations limit sales amid shortages linked to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries
Syria says it can stop buying wheat abroad, but analysts say the reality is more complicated
North Korea, Russia reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day, as Kim sends Putin more troops
Ukraine has retaken 745 sq km in 'precision' operation this year, Zelensky says
Ukraine's military has sought to heap pressure on Moscow's war effort in recent months, counterattacking on parts of the 1,200-km front and striking logistics and energy infrastructure.
Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance
Ukraine agreed to not target non-Russian ships, so long as they were not sanctioned by Ukraine or carrying any Russian cargo.
Kremlin releases ailing ex- US Marine Robert Gilman from Russian prison
One US official said that Gilman's release was "an act of goodwill" by hardline Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Syria, Russia reach deal on future of Tartous, Hmeimim bases after 18 months of talks
Russia's naval facility at Tartous and Hmeimim air base have long been Moscow's principal military footholds in the Middle East and have been the subject of negotiations since 2024.
US continuing talk with Ukraine on Patriot missile manufacture, despite Trump casting doubt on deal
The discussions include an option for Ukraine to build some components for final assembly elsewhere in Europe, the sources added.
Putin embraces the dark corners of Russia’s history – opinion
The topic of Ukraine’s western borders is of particular interest to Russia’s president, but his so-called Marxism-Leninism argument reveals his flawed logic
Homemade explosive carried by woman kills three, wounds at least 21 at Moscow restaurant
The explosion occurred just before 8:00 p.m. local time close to an Italian restaurant located in one of Moscow's seven Stalin-era skyscrapers at Kudrinkskaya Square, the police said.
How Russia helped build Iran into a strategic partner against the West - analysis
Iran helped Moscow by supplying it with Shahed drones. Used in the thousands to terrorize Ukrainians, the Iranian drones have not helped Russia win the war.
FBI Director Kash Patel to visit Russia later this year, US official says - report
Politico cited a US official saying Patel is scheduled to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg in mid-October. The official also said Patel's host is likely the Russian secret service.
Russia expels two Italian diplomats in 'reciprocal measure' to Italy's expulsion of embassy staff
Russia's Foreign Ministry also said it had summoned Italian interim Charge d'Affaires Giovanni Scopa in connection with the expulsion of Russian embassy staff.
