Russia added longer launch rails at a drone base to support newer variants of its Geran family of loitering munitions, satellite images show.

Russia has sustained heavy losses amid its war in Ukraine. Garry Kasparov and Uriel Epshtein comment on the state of Russia’s economy, civil society, and politics.

Another interest-rate cut highlights the narrowing path for the country’s central bank amid the strains of immense wartime spending.

KYIV/MOSCOW, April 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner of war swap on Friday, sending back 193 captured personnel each in an exchange both sides said was facilitated by the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

Public dissent appears to be deepening in Russia. Some Russian influencers recently released public appeals to President Vladimir Putin, criticizing his government and policies.

Russia said on Friday ⁠that ⁠it stood in solidarity ⁠with Cuba and would continue to provide humanitarian aid ​to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it described as blackmail and threats ‌from Washington.

A bipartisan group of senators led by Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) pushed back on President Trump’s decision to loosen sanctions on Russian oil amid a global shortage

At least nine people have been killed and 29 others injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over the past day, local authorities said on April 23. Russian missiles and drones hit cities and towns across Ukraine: Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Kyiv, among others.

The European Union is slashing a 2-million euro ($2.3-million) grant to the Venice Biennale over Russia's participation in the 61st contemporary art show opening May 9, the commission announced

Prince Harry​ made an unannounced visit to Ukraine​ on Thursday to show his support for the country.

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Negotiated over eight years and ratified by Russian President Vladimir Putin in December, the agreement became operational on 12 January and will remain in force for five years, with provisions for ex