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CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremlin says
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.
August 26, 2026Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.
August 21, 2026North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day - Reuters
North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day Reuters
August 16, 2026Japan protests against Putin visit to disputed islands
It was the first time the Russian leader had visited the Kuril islands, according to state media.
August 13, 2026At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack in the Tatarstan region, one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since Moscow's full-scale invasion.
August 10, 2026Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin
Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.
July 6, 2026Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.
June 20, 2026Three key takeaways from US-Iran agreement
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue breaks down the 14-paragraph memorandum of understanding between both two countries.
June 17, 2026Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war - Reuters
Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war Reuters
June 17, 2026Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.
June 16, 2026Putin says Russia developing satellite-based drone control system, Ifax says - Reuters
Putin says Russia developing satellite-based drone control system, Ifax says Reuters
June 12, 2026Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.
June 10, 2026Drones hit historic museum in Russia-annexed Crimea as officials alter train schedule - Reuters
Drones hit historic museum in Russia-annexed Crimea as officials alter train schedule Reuters
June 10, 2026Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks - Reuters
Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks Reuters
June 9, 2026ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations - Reuters
ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations Reuters
June 8, 2026Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?
For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.
June 8, 2026Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?
Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.
June 7, 2026Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian magnate Abramovich came to Kyiv with offer of help - Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian magnate Abramovich came to Kyiv with offer of help Reuters
June 7, 2026Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
June 3, 2026Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump
Two presidential visits days apart is how Xi Jinping wants the world to see him: talking to everyone, tied to no-one.
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CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremlin says
CIA director John Ratcliffe pictured in Washington earlier this year The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) met figures from Russia's intelligence services during his unannounced visit
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Watch: The BBC's Steve Rosenberg speaks to residents about the struggle to find fuel for their vehicles At a petrol station in the south-east of Moscow, Svyatoslav has been queuing in his car for two
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Japan protests against Putin visit to disputed islands
Russia's President Vladimir Putin tastes caviar as he visits Iturup, known in Japan as Etorofu Japan said it "strongly protests" against Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kuril islands on Thursday, the f
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
A refining and petrochemical plant in Nizhnekamsk (stock photo) At least 13 people have been killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian republic of Tatarstan, officials have said. One child w
Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin
A resident inside Crimea has told the BBC the situation there is "catastrophic", as Ukrainian drones strike oil refineries and power plants on the peninsula, as well as military targets. The strikes
Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal. Thursday morning wasn't one of them. In the south-east of the city an oil refinery had been hit during a Ukrainian drone attack - even f
Three key takeaways from US-Iran agreement
Senior US officials have shared the details of the deal with Iran in a briefing call with journalists. The full text of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries was read aloud, verbatim
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Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukrainian forces have carried out a missile attack deep inside Russia, hitting a major military plant overnight, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. He said FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles struck th
Historic Sevastopol Museum Hit as Drone Strikes Heighten Tensions
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian drones have struck a historic museum in Sevastopol, located in the Russia-annexed Crimea, local authorities reported on Wednesday. The at
Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks
Ukraine says its long-range drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia and set it ablaze as the city hosted an annual international economic forum promoted by President Vladimir Putin. P
ICC Chief Prosecutor Khan cleared of sexual misconduct by judges: Report
Karim Khan has denied the allegations and took voluntary leave from his position in May. Save Share Judges have cleared the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, o
Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?
The US and Israel's war with Iran is now 101 days old. For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes, despite Donald Trump cl
Zelenskyy met Abramovich in Kyiv to pass message to Putin – FT
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy passed a message proposing a meeting to Russian ruler Vladimir Putin through Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. Source: Financial Times, citing four sources
Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea?
For Chinese leader Xi Jinping, North Korea is the neighbour China can neither control nor afford to lose. The two sides often describe their relationship as one "forged in blood", a reference to the
Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations
BEIJING, April 15 (Reuters) - China and Russia must trust and support each other, deepen cooperation and defend each other's interests, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, assuring Moscow of frie
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire
Priests bless believers and their Easter baskets to mark Orthodox Easter, in Pyrohiv, close to Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky) Priests bless believers and their Easte
UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables
LONDON — 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 defens
Nineteen jailed over deadly Moscow concert attack
Nineteen people have been jailed over an attack at a concert hall near Moscow that killed 149 people and left more than 500 injured - the deadliest mass shooting in Russia in two decades. A Russian m