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Nord Stream: Mystery leaks in Russia gas pipelines spark warnings
European countries are investigating three mystery leaks in two major gas pipelines between Russia and Europe.
The cause of the damage to Nord Stream 1 and 2 is unclear, but authorities have not ruled out sabotage.…
Russia admits mobilization errors, amid growing public opposition
The Kremlin has admitted mistakes were made in its drive to mobilize Russian army reservists to fight in Ukraine, amid growing public opposition.
"There are cases when the decree is violated," Russian President Vladimir…
Protests in Russian Dagestan region against new draft
Demonstrators in Russia's Dagestan region have clashed with police, in the latest protests to break out against Moscow's new "partial mobilization".
OVD-Info, an independent Russian human rights monitor, said over 100 people…
Russia begins mobilising Ukrainians to fight against their own country
In the occupied city of Kherson, some Ukrainian men believe that if they break their own arms, maybe the Russians will not force them into military service.
Others are hiding in basements. Some are trying to run even though they are…
Russians flee to border after military call-up
Queues have sprung up along Russia's border as men attempt to leave the country amid a military call-up for the war in Ukraine.
President Vladimir Putin announced a partial military mobilisation on Wednesday, which could see…
Russia arrests hundreds as call-up sparks protests
Russian police are reported to have arrested hundreds of protesters rallying against the Kremlin's decision to call up thousands of extra troops to fight in Ukraine.
Russian human rights group OVD-Info put the total at more…
Russian lawmakers toughen penalties for soldiers as Moscow appears to signal possible escalation
Russian lawmakers Tuesday approved a Bill that would toughen punishment for offenses committed during war, including desertion, insubordination and evading military service, a move that could be laying the groundwork for a possible military…
Record-breaking Russian cosmonaut dies aged 80
A Russian cosmonaut who holds the record for the longest-ever trip to space has died aged 80.
Valery Polyakov spent 437 full days orbiting the Earth between 1994 and 1995 on the Mir space station.
He worked on…
Russian pop megastar Alla Pugacheva condemns Russian war on Ukraine
One of Russia's most popular singers, Alla Pugacheva, has called on the Russian authorities to declare her a "foreign agent", in solidarity with her strongly anti-war husband Maxim Galkin.
A showbiz star too, he was labeled a…
Putin meets Xi as Russian invasion of Ukraine falters
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday in a show of diplomatic support, as Moscow contends with growing international isolation over its faltering invasion of Ukraine.
In their meeting, Russian…