Massive Explosion Near Russia's Arctic Naval Base Sparks Theories
A video of explosions near the base in northwestern Russia has people online coming up with theories as to what exploded, how, and where.
Russia Taps Soviet-Era Stockpiles as Armored-Vehicle Supply Dwindles
Moscow has stepped up efforts to refurbish old equipment, including Soviet-era tanks used as props in films, after losing an estimated 11,000 armored combat vehicles in the Ukraine war.
Five killed in strike on Russia's Kursk after deadly missile attack on Kyiv
Russia launches missile strike on Kyiv following Putin’s ‘duel’ threat
Russia launches massive missile strike on Kyiv following Putin’s ‘duel’ threat
Russia Holds Interest Rates at 21% Amid Inflation
Russia’s central bank holds off on interest rate hike amid friction between inflation, war spending
Russian Central Bank Holds Rates Steady at 21% Amid Criticism From Key Business Figures
Russia’s central bank has left its benchmark interest rate at 21%, holding off on further increases as it struggles to snuff out inflation fueled by the government’s spending on the war against Ukrain
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Russia’s Black Sea beaches flooded with oil from wreck of tankers
Long stretches of Russia’s Black Sea coastline are covered in oil spilled by the wreck of two Russian tankers over the weekend, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warning of an “environmental disaster.” Videos geolocated by CNN show ...
Russia detains Uzbek national over bomb assassination of senior general
A 29-year-old Uzbek citizen has been detained for allegedly planting the bomb that killed senior Russian general and his assistant, the Russian Investigative Committee said Wednesday.
Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
Losing Syrian military bases would hurt the Kremlin’s attempts to project power in the Middle East and Africa.
Russia's Nabiullina on rates, rouble and the labour market
Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina and her deputy Alexei Zabotkin addressed a news conference on Friday after the central bank unexpectedly held its key rate at 21%.
Russia detains suspect in assassination of general sanctioned for chemical weapons use
Authorities said they had arrested an Uzbek national born in 1995 for working with Ukrainian special services to plant a bomb on a scooter outside the general's residence.
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Russia moving equipment at Syrian bases, satellite images show
Russia is moving a large amount of military equipment in Syria, signalling preparations for a partial withdrawal, analysts say. Satellite images reveal a build-up of military vehicles at a Russian-controlled port and airbase in western Syria. Transport ...
A look inside Russia more than 1,000 days after attack on Ukraine
It has been more than 1,000 days since Russia first attacked Ukraine. NBC News' Keir Simmons travels to Russia to speak to some citizens about how they feel two years later.
Indoctrinated, loyal and well trained: Don’t underestimate North Korean soldiers in Russia, some experts say
Far from their homes in one of the world’s most isolated and secretive states, about 11,000 North Korean soldiers find themselves at the center of Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II.