Across Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want?
Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by Moscow to lessen Western influence on the continent.
Trump vowed to end the war in Ukraine quickly but Moscow and Kyiv are digging in before any talks
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, but as he prepares to take office, peace seems as elusive as ever. Moscow and Kyiv are seeking battlefield gains to strengthen their negotiating positions ahead of any prospective talks to end the 3-year-old war.
Iranian president arrives in Moscow for treaty signing with Putin
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Russia, Iran to seal partnership treaty days before Trump takes office
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will meet in Moscow to sign a partnership pact as the two nations brace for President-elect Trump's return.
China's Biggest Air Carrier Halts Flights to Moscow in Blow to Putin
China's largest airline, China Southern Airlines, has suspended flights from Beijing to Moscow at the end of January, a surprise move that comes just ahead of the Chinese New Year. Newsweek reached out to China Southern Airlines and the Russian Foreign Ministry with an emailed request for comment outside of office hours.
Leader of Moldova's separatist region travels to Moscow for gas crisis talks
The leader of Moldova's breakaway region of Transdniestria has travelled to Moscow for talks to resolve an energy crisis following the suspension of Russian gas deliveries, Transdniestria's news agency reported on Tuesday.
Moscow's relationship with Azerbaijan is spiraling in the aftermath of the deadly plane crash Russian air defenses likely caused
Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev is demanding answers, saying Vladimir Putin's latest apology "isn't enough" and that Moscow must take responsibility.
Ukraine fired British and US missiles into Russia in mass attack, says Moscow threatening retaliation
Russia Attacks Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles, Ukraine Says
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Russia's Lavrov says Moscow in contact with Serbia on NIS oil firm ownership
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow was in contact with its "Serbian friends" about the fate of Serbian oil company NIS, which Belgrade fears will face U.S. sanctions because Russia's Gazprom is its majority owner.
Russian FSB Spy Found Dead in Moscow With Gunshot Wound
Russia's Tass state news agency, citing an anonymous source: "Vladimir Feshchenko, the Russian champion in kettlebell lifting, was killed on Olkhovaya Street in the center of Moscow. During the examination, a gunshot wound to the head was found. The reason for the murder was a domestic conflict with a military man."
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Moscow man sentenced 15 years for child pornography
U.S. District Court sentenced a 39-year-old Moscow man to 15 years in federal prison Tuesday for distributing child pornography.
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Moscow’s Greene earns 100th wrestling win
James Greene didn’t know he was on the verge of his 100th wrestling win. After pinning his opponent in 43 seconds in the Bears’ dual with Priest River on Wednesday in Moscow, the standing ovation from the crowd and the glowing reactions of his teammates and a graphic that announced his 100th win clued him in on the milestone “When he turned around and looked at the video board and saw his 100th win there,
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Idaho Food Bank to host free food distribution in Moscow
The Idaho Food Bank will hold a food distribution event in Moscow, offering free, healthy food to eligible residents.