May 3, 2023 Russia reducing Victory Day celebrations in wake of Ukraine war losses, drone attacks Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously used the Victory Day celebrations as a moment to push his propaganda, including a rallying cry to "denazify" Ukraine in 2021.
May 3, 2023 Russia claims Putin targeted in drone assassination attempt, as videos circulate online The Russian government claims two drones attempted to assassinate President Vladimir Putin at his residence within the Kremlin before being disabled by defense systems.
May 3, 2023 Pope Francis greets Russian Orthodox leader amid secret Vatican 'mission' to end war in Ukraine Pope Francis met with Chairman for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate Anthony of Volokolamsk at the Vatican on Wednesday, speaking to one another at the pontiff's general audience.
May 3, 2023 I met with Zelenskyy in Ukraine and told him to shift strategy in these 4 ways Putin’s invasion has demonstrated that Russia’s military training, doctrine and equipment were wildly overestimated. We should be grateful for this new reality and adjust accordingly.
May 3, 2023 Russian warlord expands activity in Africa on Moscow's behalf, creating foothold in vital region The Wagner Group has appeared to involve itself in a number of armed conflicts across the continent and gained access to mining operations valued at around $1 billion.
May 2, 2023 Putin faces possible arrest if he attends BRICS summit in South Africa: Report Russian President Vladimir Putin could possibly be arrested if he attends an economic summit being hosted in South Africa this August, according to a report.
May 2, 2023 New world disorder: China, Russia bloc shores up influence as countries eager to join, including US allies The BRICS economic bloc has also explored the possibility of creating a new common currency to provide to members, potentially threatening U.S. dollar dominance.
May 2, 2023 Ukrainian farmer designs mine-clearing tractor using parts from destroyed Russian tanks A farmer in eastern Ukraine has designed a remote-controlled tractor to clear Russian mines from fields, using parts of destroyed Russian tanks.
May 2, 2023 Russian fashion designer Valentin Yudashkin dies at age 59 Valentin Yudashkin, a Russian fashion designer whose embellished creations attracted global attention, has died at 59 years old.
May 2, 2023 Russia's defense chief wants to double missile output with potential Ukrainian counteroffensive looming With a counteroffensive from Ukraine potentially on the horizon, Russia's defense chief wants to double missile output. Some speculate Russia doesn't have enough munitions.