Saudi Arabia, Russia activate visa-free travel agreement for citizens
- 12-May-2026
Saudi Arabia and Russia have officially implemented a mutual visa exemption agreement, allowing citizens of both countries to travel without visas starting from May 11. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the move reflects strengthening bilateral relations between Riyadh and Moscow and is expected to enhance tourism, business engagement and cultural exchange. However, authorities […]
Russia celebrates ’81st Victory Day’ as Putin praises troops in Ukraine
- 09-May-2026
Russia is commemorating the 81st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9 with a parade in Red Square, Moscow. Smaller military processions were held throughout the country earlier that Saturday, honoring the millions who lost their lives to defeat the Third Reich. The Soviet Union endured the greatest […]
Russia warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kiev ahead of retaliatory strike
- 07-May-2026
Russia has officially issued warnings to all diplomatic missions and international organizations regarding a potential large-scale retaliatory strike on Kiev, advising them to evacuate the Ukrainian capital promptly, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Earlier this week, the Russian Defense Ministry announced a two-day ceasefire on May 8-9 to commemorate the conclusion of […]
Russia says worker at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant killed in Ukrainian strike
- 27-Apr-2026
A Ukrainian drone strike on Monday on the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant complex killed a transport worker, the site’s Moscow-installed authorities said. Zaporizhzhia is the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe. Moscow and Kyiv have repeatedly accused the other of risking a nuclear catastrophe with attacks since it was captured by Russia’s forces in […]
Russia speaker thanks North Korea’s Kim for ‘liberation of Kursk’
- 26-Apr-2026
Russia’s parliamentary speaker thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for “the liberation of Kursk” by sending troops there to fight off Ukrainians, Russian news agency TASS reported on Sunday. Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops — as well as missiles and munitions — to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. They were deployed to Russia’s […]
Russia to halt Kazakhstan’s oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say
- 22-Apr-2026
MOSCOW: Russia is set to stop oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said on Tuesday. The sources, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said that an adjusted oil exporting schedule has been sent to Kazakhstan and Germany. A halt to Kazakh flows […]
Russia launches digital service for foreign nationals under new impatriation program
- 17-Apr-2026
Russia has launched a new digital service that enables foreign nationals to apply for residency and employment opportunities through its “impatriation” program, which aims to attract skilled professionals from abroad. This initiative targets individuals with in-demand skills and expertise who are willing to relocate permanently to Russia. Applicants must also demonstrate respect for traditional Russian […]
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations
- 12-Apr-2026
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Sunday of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire in their four-year war, reporting more than a thousand drone and shelling attacks just hours after the truce began on Saturday to mark Orthodox Easter. The Russian defence ministry said it recorded 1,971 ceasefire violations overnight into Sunday, while Ukraine’s general staff […]
Hungarians vote in record numbers in election that could oust Orban, rattle Russia
- 12-Apr-2026
Hungarians were voting on Sunday in an election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year hold on power, rattle Russia and send shockwaves through right-wing circles across the West, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House. Orban, a eurosceptic nationalist, has carved out a model of an “illiberal democracy” seen as a blueprint by […]
UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables
- 09-Apr-2026
Britain deployed military vessels to prevent any attacks on cables and pipelines by Russian submarines which spent more than a month in and around British waters earlier this year, its defence minister John Healey said on Thursday. Britain accused Russia of using the distraction of events in the Middle East to try to conduct the […]