Ukraine's 'concrete' line of defense stabilized
Russian troops have yet to breach Ukraine's first line of defense in the Kharkiv Oblast, according to President Zelensky.
Volodymyr Zelensky issues dire warning about front line
The Ukrainian president says his forces have only a quarter of the air defenses they need.
Ukraine and allies rue costly mistakes as Russia pounces
Can delays in U.S. aid and issues with Ukrainian mobilization be rectified in time?
Russia may push buffer zone into NATO nation: Putin ally
Russian official Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that Moscow may create a sanitary zone on the border with or inside Poland.
Putin's Finance Minister forced to take the bus during China visit
Due to a lack of room in Putin's official motorcade, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov had to take the media bus to a concert in Beijing.
Russia kills own soldier over "terrorism"
The individual was reported to be planning an attack on law enforcement officers.
Putin's trip to China sparks avalanche of jokes, memes: "Employee review"
Netizens mocked "junior partner" Vladimir Putin over his state visit to China.
Putin-Xi bromance gets new lease of life
The leaders touted a new era of ties and shared a hug during Putin's first state visit of his fifth term in office.
Putin, Xi issue one-sentence warning on nuclear war
The Russian and Chinese leaders announced plans to deepen their strategic partnership.
Russia's only trans politician de-transitions
Roman Aleshin said he realized during Lent that he is a man and a patriot and believes his initial wish to transition was a punishment for his ancestors' sins.
Putin "fundamentally misjudges" Ukraine's capabilities as aid arrives
The Russian president does not think that Ukraine can retake captured territory, the Institute for the Study of War said.
US says China must choose between Putin and West
Putin's first state visit of his fifth term comes as the West seeks to further isolate Russia over its war against Ukraine, now in its third year.
Russian military transfers to Belarus reignite Ukraine attack fears
Alexander Lukashenko has repeatedly downplayed closer involvement in his closest ally's full-scale invasion.
US soldier arrested in Russia pleads guilty
A number of U.S. citizens are detained in Russia, including journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan.
The Russia-China Relationship Is More Complicated Than You Might Think
How long this relationship lasts is anybody's guess.
Who is Robert Fico? NATO member's pro-Moscow leader wounded in shooting
Last year Fico was charged with leading a "criminal organization" that controlled the police, which he denied before the case was dropped.
Russian cinemas resort to pirating Hollywood as domestic movies flop
A Russian group said that an attempt to boost support for domestic films fell short of expectations.
Aaron Rodgers slammed over Vladimir Putin, Joe Biden remark
The quarterback suggested Biden should behave more like Putin in an interview with Tucker Carlson.
Putin's Cabinet reshuffle props up potential successors
The Russian leader is carrying out a major shake-up of his government as part of a post-inaugural reshuffle.
Russia to deploy submarine-launched Bulava ballistic missiles
The new ballistic missile capabilities come amid increasing tensions between Moscow and Washington.
What is the KN-23? North Korean missile shows 50% failure rate in Ukraine
The Russian army has been using Pyongyang-made ballistic missiles in Ukraine, though not to great effect.
Putin begins defense ministry purge amid nuclear secrets leak rumor
Three of Sergei Shoigu's deputies resigned ahead of their boss being fired.
Xi offers Putin political relief with China state visit
The Russian president's visit comes as Washington tightens the screws on Chinese financial institutions doing business with Russia.
Putin's reshuffle betrays "serious concerns" over rising cost of war: ISW
Incoming Defense Minister Alexei Belousov is known as a Kremlin loyalist and respected economist.
Who Is Andrei Belousov? Putin loyalist economist to take charge of military
The respected economist and a former deputy prime minister will take over from the much-criticized Sergei Shoigu as defense minister.
Putin replacing defense minister met with wave of jokes and speculation
The cabinet shake-ups come as Putin starts his fifth presidential term and as the war in Ukraine continues.
Putin ally threatens NATO countries with "special ammunition"
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev took aim at comments made by United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Friday.
Massive Russian shortages hampering large-scale Kharkiv assault: ISW
Russia is likely trying to divert Ukrainian troops by moving towards Kharkiv, according to a defense think tank.
Kharkiv war maps reveal "significant" Russian advances
Russian forces launched a two-pronged attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-biggest city, on Friday.
Russia has lost over 4,400 troops, 54 tanks in Ukraine since Sunday: Kyiv
Ukraine's General Staff on Friday reported Russia has lost 479,710 soldiers since the beginning of the war.