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Putin apologises to Azerbaijan's Aliyev over 'tragic incident' with plane in Russian airspace
MOSCOW - Russia's Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan's president for a "tragic incident" which happened in Russian...
Dec 28, 20241 min read


Putin says Slovakia could host peace talks with Ukraine
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia is open to a Slovakian proposal to host peace talks with Ukraine...
Dec 28, 20242 min read


Russia warns the United States against possible nuclear testing under Trump
MOSCOW - Russia's point man for arms control cautioned Donald Trump's incoming administration on Friday against resuming nuclear testing,...
Dec 28, 20242 min read


Exclusive-US to announce final package of new arms for Ukraine in coming days, sources say
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration will announce in the coming days its final Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative package, using up...
Dec 21, 20242 min read


Explainer-Why does Russia want to capture strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk?
MOSCOW/KYIV - Russian forces are around 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) to the south of the strategically important eastern Ukrainian city of...
Dec 21, 20243 min read


Exclusive-Trump's Ukraine envoy plans January trip to Kyiv, other European capitals
WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Ukraine envoy will travel to Kyiv and several other European capitals in early...
Dec 21, 20242 min read


Stricken oil tankers show risks of Russia's ageing 'shadow fleet'
MOSCOW - Russian authorities sought to limit the damage on Monday from oil spilled into the Kerch Strait by two ageing tankers that were...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says
Russia is boosting its ballistic arsenal with new strategic missile systems, plans maximum-range launches and may increase testing in...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Ukraine reports North Korean losses on Russia's Kursk front
Ukraine's HUR military spy agency said on Monday that North Korean units fighting for Russia sustained losses of at least 30 soldiers...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Berlin eyes role in Ukraine peace deal but says too early for decisions
BERLIN - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Monday his country would likely play a role in securing a future ceasefire deal...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Russia says Syrians must decide future of their country
Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it was up to Syrians to determine their own future and called for an "inclusive" government...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Western nations agree to 'disrupt and deter' Russia shadow fleet, Estonia says
TALLINN - Twelve Western countries have agreed measures to "disrupt and deter" Russia's so-called shadow fleet of vessels in order to...
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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