Putin sends Russia's defense minister a warning shot
Russia's deputy defense minister was arrested in what some call a signal to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Ukraine deploys new weapon for first time after secret delivery
Ukraine's military recently used long-range ballistic missiles that were provided by the U.S. in a previously-unreported delivery.
US, Russia on "dangerous edge" of war, Putin ally warns
Russia's foreign minister warned of a potential "direct military confrontation between nuclear powers."
Putin sets stage for upheaval in another country
Moscow-backed oligarch Ilan Shor has formed the "Victory" bloc to challenge Moldova's pro-western president Maia Sandu.
Western leaders are "one step away" from sending troops to Ukraine: Orbán
The prime minister of Hungary claimed Kyiv's allies are prepared to deploy personnel to Ukraine.
Russia denounces France's seizure of villa linked to Putin's ex-wife
The property seizure was reportedly part of investigations into money laundering.
Russia's military is recruiting female prisoners for Ukraine war: Kyiv
A Ukrainian intelligence official said Russia is placing female convicts into combat zones.
Russian soldier complains of losses in Belgorod: "Total mess"
Ukrainian intelligence shared audio, purportedly of a Russian soldier speaking of heavy losses sustained by his unit.
Putin issues orders for nuclear space program
The Russian leader took another step toward the creation of a nuclear energy program for space.
Putin's Kremlin responds to Donald Trump's Ukraine peace plan
The former president has repeatedly hinted at Ukrainian territorial concessions to secure peace with Moscow.
Putin ally pledges "maximum reward" for NATO fighters killed in Ukraine
A top Russian official said his country's troops should be rewarded for killing any NATO soldiers who may be in Ukraine.
Who Is Anton Postolnikov? Kremlin-linked fintech guru "saved Trump Media"
The Russian-American businessman is a nephew of Aleksandr Smirnov, an ally of Vladimir Putin.
Putin critics suggest Moscow concert shooting was "false flag" operation
Vladimir Putin has accused Ukrainian entities of working to aid the gunmen in Friday's mass shooting in Moscow.
Russian state TV boss slams West over mass shooting: "Direct participation"
RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan said of the West: "They KNEW who the performers were. Before their arrest."
Russia admits it's 'in a state of war' two years into Ukraine invasion
The Kremlin's spokesman may have breached Russia's own censorship laws that have seen citizens jailed for using the word "war" to refer to the Ukraine conflict.
Putin bracing for potential war with NATO earlier than expected: ISW
The Institute for the Study of War said recent indicators suggest Putin is preparing for conflict with NATO.
Putin aide on 'sham' election attacks: 'Not going to justify ourselves'
Dmitry Peskov told Newsweek that Vladimir Putin's "landslide" election victory shows the "consolidation of society" around the Russian president.
Mass casualties in Russia taint Putin's election victory
Pro-Kyiv Russian fighters said they're responsible for 1,400 Russian military casualties since operations began last week.
Putin's plans for Russia over next six years
The Russian leader is expected to win this weekend's elections and secure a presidential term until 2030.
Firewood, appliances and concert tickets: Russia offers incentives to vote
Several Russian polling locations offered free gifts and raffle entries to encourage voters to cast their ballots.
Russia lost over 3,400 troops, 19 tanks in Ukraine since Sunday: Kyiv
Ukraine's General Staff on Friday reported Russia has lost 428,420 soldiers since the beginning of the war.
Russia and France's war of words escalates
French President Emmanuel Macron has raised tensions after suggesting Western troops could be sent into combat in Ukraine.
Russia recruiting more foreign mercenaries for Ukraine war: Kyiv
A Ukrainian official said Russia is looking more to foreign fighters as its recruitment efforts have stalled.
Russian authorities using own citizens as human shields: Kyiv
Ukrainian intelligence spokesperson Andriy Yusov said Russian residents were being put in harm's way by the "terrorist regime."
Russia accused of "political terrorism" in NATO country
Lithuania is blaming Moscow for an attack on a Russian opposition figure.
NATO member urges "no more red lines" in Russia-Ukraine war
The president of Lithuania said Ukraine's allies should stop placing limits on support for Kyiv.
Putin says Russia has built rare nuclear weapons
According to the Russian president, his nation has the most advanced nuclear triad in the world.
Map shows where Ukraine allies have gained ground in Russian territory
Pro-Kyiv fighters claimed they have seized full control of a village in southern Russia.
Putin suffers blow in Ukraine war days before election
A group of pro-Kyiv fighters have claimed control of a Russian village, just days before Putin looks to be reelected.
Russia accuses Biden administration of meddling in presidential election
Moscow's spy agency claimed it has evidence that the U.S. attempted to interfere in Russia's coming election.