Russia

Sabotage suspected after Nord Stream pipeline leaks

  Copenhagen, Denmark (AFP) by Camille BAS-WOHLERT The two Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia and Europe have been hit…

Putin wants to ‘save people’ of Moscow-held Ukrainian territories

Moscow, Russia (AFP) President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia wanted to "save people" in four Moscow-controlled territories in Ukraine,…

Russians arriving daily in Georgia have doubled since draft: minister

  Tbilisi, Georgia (AFP) The number of Russians arriving daily in neighbouring Georgia has nearly doubled since President Vladimir Putin…

As Ukraine war grinds on, Saudi influence grows

by Robbie COREY-BOULET and Haitham EL-TABEI Agence France-Presse RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia's unexpected role in brokering the…

Finland sees record surge in Russians crossing border

Helsinki, Finland (AFP) Finland said on Monday it had recorded the year's busiest weekend in terms of Russians entering the…

Russia school shooting leaves 13 dead, including children

  Moscow, Russia (AFP) The death toll has risen to 13 people, including seven children, after a shooting at a…

URGENT: At least six dead in Russia school shooting, attacker kills self: officials

Moscow, Russia (AFP) At least six people were dead and some 20 wounded after a gunman opened fire in a…

Queues build up at Mongolian border as people flee Russia call-up

  Altanbulag, Mongolia (AFP) Long lines of vehicles were seen at a border crossing between Mongolia and Russia on Sunday…

Blinken demands action on Putin at UN showdown on Ukraine

by Michael Mathes Agence France-Presse UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday demanded…

Russia begins troop mobilization for Ukraine fight

by Dmytro GORSHKOV Agence France-Presse KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) -- Moscow began its mandatory troop call-up Thursday to try to bolster…

Putin ally Medvedchuk, 55 servicemen freed in swap with Ukraine

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- President Vladimir Putin's ally Viktor Medvedchuk and 55 servicemen were handed over to Russia in a…

Erdogan emerges a key mediator in Ukraine war

ISTANBUL, Turkey AFP) - A mysterious reference on US television to an imminent Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap highlights Turkish President Recep…

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