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Russian President Vladimir Putin was inaugurated on Tuesday at a grand Kremlin event for his unprecedented fifth term, wielding more authority than ever. The 71-year-old has been in charge of Russia since the beginning of the 2000s, gaining another six-year term in March after winning elections uncontested. AFP Details will be provided later…

Russia has added Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its list of wanted criminals, a move Kyiv dismissed as a sign of Moscow’s “desperation”. Zelensky’s name appeared on Saturday on the Russian interior ministry’s “wanted” list, an online database of alleged criminals sought by the Russian authorities. It said the Ukrainian leader was wanted “under an […]

Russia says it’s seen a significant jump in the number of people signing contracts to join the armed forces since last month’s deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow.

Recent Russian strikes have damaged the Ukrainian power system, but a total collapse is unlikely, according to the head of Ukraine’s national grid company.

Russia’s FSB security service reported that four individuals detained on Sunday in a thwarted “terror” scheme had supplied funds and weapons for the deadly assault on a Moscow concert venue last month. More than 140 individuals were killed when armed individuals invaded the Crocus City Hall venue on March 22 and subsequently set the structure ablaze, marking the deadliest attack in Russia in twenty years.

No immediate explanation was given for the most recent changes in the Ukraine president’s extensive personnel reorganization over recent months.

Moscow carried out a large attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Friday, launching a mass barrage of 99 drones and missiles across the country.

On Sunday, Poland requested an explanation from Russia following an incident where one of its missiles briefly entered Polish airspace during a significant missile attack on Ukraine.

Russia lowered flags to half-mast on Sunday for a day of mourning after numerous people were shot with automatic weapons at a rock concert outside Moscow.

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has stated that the Friday concert attack is a barbaric act of terrorism, pledging to punish the perpetrators. He also accused Ukraine of preparing a “window” to help the suspects escape. Kyiv has vehemently denied any involvement in the attack. He made these statements in a public address he delivered on Saturday […]