Six killed in Ukrainian missile attack on Russia's Kursk region, acting governor says
Six killed in strike on Russia's Kursk after deadly missile attack on Kyiv
Russia launches missile strike on Kyiv following Putin’s ‘duel’ threat
Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
Putin denies Russian defeat in Syria, says he plans to meet Assad
Putin Says He’s Ready to Meet Trump, Hasn’t Seen Syria’s Assad
Massive Explosion Near Russia's Arctic Naval Base Sparks Theories
A video of explosions near the base in northwestern Russia has people online coming up with theories as to what exploded, how, and where.

Russian Central Bank Holds Rates Steady

Russia’s central bank holds off on interest rate hike amid friction between inflation, war spending
Russia Holds Interest Rates at 21% Amid Inflation
Russian Central Bank Holds Rates Steady at 21% Amid Criticism From Key Business Figures
Russia’s central bank has left its benchmark interest rate at 21%, holding off on further increases as it struggles to snuff out inflation fueled by the government’s spending on the war against Ukrain
Russia launches massive missile strike on Kyiv following Putin’s ‘duel’ threat
Russia unleashed a barrage of ballistic missiles on Kyiv early Friday, killing at least one person and injuring 12, city officials said.
Russia detains Uzbek national over bomb assassination of senior general
A 29-year-old Uzbek citizen has been detained for allegedly planting the bomb that killed senior Russian general and his assistant, the Russian Investigative Committee said Wednesday.
Indoctrinated, loyal and well trained: Don’t underestimate North Korean soldiers in Russia, some experts say
Don't underestimate North Korean troops in Russia, ex-soldiers tell BBC
At least 100 North Korean soldiers killed in Russia, South Korean intelligence says
Residents of Ukraine's besieged Pokrovsk hunker down as Russia advances
Ukrainian pensioner Oleksandr Sopov barely reacts to the boom of artillery outside Pokrovsk, the eastern city where fierce battles are raging between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
Russia Fuel Exports Set for Yearly Drop as Refining Takes a Hit
Russia’s seaborne fuel exports are set to fall sharply this year after the country’s oil refineries scaled back processing and Moscow ordered them to prioritize the domestic market.
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Russia moving equipment at Syrian bases, satellite images show
Russia is moving a large amount of military equipment in Syria, signalling preparations for a partial withdrawal, analysts say. Satellite images reveal a build-up of military vehicles at a Russian-controlled port and airbase in western Syria. Transport ...
Its Syrian Bases in Doubt, Russia Sends Cargo Flights to Libya
A military official at al-Khadim air base in eastern Libya said that a half-dozen Russian planes — some coming from Russia and some from Syria — had arrived carrying military equipment since Dec. 8, when Syrian rebels overthrew Russia’s ally, Bashar al-Assad.
Turkey and Russia Engage in Delicate Maneuvers Over Syria After Assad’s Downfall
The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan