Russia

Ukrainian alcohol brands’ former Russian assets up for sale

Russia’s Federal Property Management Agency has put the Russian assets of Ukrainian alcohol holding Global Spirits up for auction with a starting price of 7.8 billion rubles ($99 million), Russian news agency Interfax reported.

9 June, 05:41 PM

Russian regions ordered to raise taxes to cover record budget deficit

The Russian Federal Tax Service has instructed regional authorities across Russia to investigate tax increases for citizens and businesses to bridge an unprecedented, combined local budget deficit that reached a record 1.5 trillion rubles (nearly $21 billion) in 2025, the Moscow Times reported on June 8.

9 June, 02:19 PM

Car explodes in neighborhood housing military personnel near Moscow, one person killed

A car exploded in the Moscow suburb of Balashikha, killing one person and prompting an official investigation, Telegram Channel Astra reported on June 9.

9 June, 01:00 PM

Russia plans major increase in Mi-8 helicopter production — Dallas Analytics

Russia plans to increase helicopter production and build 72 Mi-8MTV-1 multipurpose helicopters in 2026–2027, according to a study by private analytical firm Dallas Analytics.

8 June, 06:14 PM

Ex-Berdyansk judge sentenced for spying for Russia

A former judge from Berdyansk has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason after collaborating with Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and providing intelligence on Ukrainian military personnel, including members of the Azov Brigade, Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported on June 5.

5 June, 02:06 PM

Russia can fire up to 100 ballistic missiles monthly, intelligence says

Russia is capable of firing up to 100 ballistic missiles at Ukraine each month while maintaining stable stockpiles, Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence.

4 June, 05:36 PM

Peskov hints Moscow will continue 'systemic' strikes on Ukraine

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, hinted that Moscow will continue “systemic” strikes on Ukraine after a drone attack on St. Petersburg on June 3, Russian propaganda media reported.

3 June, 04:42 PM

Vodka prices in Russia rise more than 12% since start of year

The average retail price of vodka in Russia has risen by 12.2% since the start of 2026, while the year-on-year increase reached 14.9%, The Moscow Times reported.

2 June, 11:51 AM

Russia recalls ambassador from Armenia for consultations

Russia has recalled its ambassador to Yerevan for consultations, citing concerns over Armenia’s growing ties with the European Union, according to a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry on May 30.

30 May, 04:49 PM

EU Council extends sanctions on 72 individuals for repressions in Russia

The EU Council has extended sanctions for one year against 72 individuals and one entity over human rights violations, repression, and the undermining of “democracy” in Russia, the bloc's press agency announced on May 26.

27 May, 08:40 AM

Putin doubles Russia's overtime limit, ditching a Soviet standard, as war drains workforce

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law doubling the maximum allowable overtime hours for Russian workers, from 120 to 240 hours per year, replacing a Soviet-era Labor Code standard that had been in force for more than 50 years, The Moscow Times reported on May 25.

26 May, 03:20 PM

Putin signs decree allowing him to deploy military abroad to “protect” Russian citizens

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has signed a bill, allowing him to deploy the Russian army abroad under the pretext of “protecting Russian citizens in cases involving their arrest, detention, criminal prosecution, or other legal proceedings,” Radio Liberty reported on May 26.

26 May, 02:51 PM

Gazprom puts its satellite production company and flight control center up for sale

Gazprom is planning to sell its satellite manufacturing subsidiary to a government program that consolidates space assets outside the state-owned Roscosmos, the Russian business newspaper Kommersant reported, citing its own sources.

26 May, 02:24 PM

Warsaw warns Moscow over possible attacks on diplomatic sites

Poland’s Foreign Ministry responded to a Russian Foreign Ministry statement urging foreigners and diplomats to urgently leave Kyiv over alleged planned strikes on military facilities and “decision-making centers.”

26 May, 10:21 AM

Finnish president ready to represent EU in negotiations with Russia

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said he is ready to represent the European Union in potential peace talks with Russia, Yle reported on May 24.

25 May, 02:25 PM

Czech president urges alliance to 'show its teeth' against Russia

NATO must “show its teeth” in response to Russian provocations on the alliance’s eastern flank and increase pressure on Moscow to deter further escalation, Czech President Petr Pavel said in an interview with The Guardian on May 22.

23 May, 09:02 PM

Russia offers Armenia modular NPP even as relations sour over Ukraine and trade

Armenia has received proposals for the construction of a modular nuclear power plant from several countries, including Russia, Russian news agency Interfax reported on May 22.

22 May, 03:45 PM

Russia bans Armenian flower imports amid worsening ties with Yerevan

Russian authorities have announced new alleged violations involving goods imported from Armenia as relations between Moscow and Yerevan continue to deteriorate, The Moscow Times reported.

21 May, 12:38 PM

Russian thermite 'dragon drone' destroyed over Kostiantynivka

A Russian drone capable of burning through anti-drone nets and defensive positions with a thermite mixture was spotted and destroyed over Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, the Khyzhak Brigade of Ukraine’s Patrol Police Department said on Facebook, publishing a video of the incident.

21 May, 12:07 PM

China and Russia unable to reach agreement on new pipeline

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin failed to convince Chinese leader Xi Jinping to greenlight the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, stalling a critical deal intended to deliver 50B cubic meters of Russian gas to China annually, The Washington Post wrote on May 20.

21 May, 11:41 AM

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