Russia to Ban Countries that Allow Gender Reassignment from Adopting Russian Babies
Citizens of countries where transitioning between genders is legal will no longer be permitted to adopt Russian children following a bill that was supported by the nation's upper legislative house.
Ukraine Vows No Surrender, Kremlin Issues Nuke Threat On 1,000th Day Of War
The grim anniversary opened with an overnight Russian strike in the eastern Ukrainian region of Sumy that gutted a Soviet-era resident building and killed at least nine people, including a child.
Russian Ballet Star Is Latest Putin Critic to Die in 'Fall' from Building
Vladimir Shklyarov died after reportedly falling from the fifth floor of a building. The dancer's "preliminary cause of death" was ruled to be "an accident."
Russian Woman Sentenced to Nearly a Decade in Prison for 4 Anti-Putin Social Media Posts She Wrote Over 2 Years Ago That Had Almost No Views
A Moscow woman received an eight-year prison sentence for anti-war social media posts written more than two years ago and attracting fewer than 70 views.
Russian State TV Calls Trump National Intelligence Director Nominee 'Our Girlfriend Tulsi' in Resurfaced Clip
A Russian state TV show host referred to Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, "our girlfriend, Tulsi."
Russian Celebrity Chef Who Lost TV Show for Criticizing Putin Found Dead in Hotel Room
A Russian celebrity chef who lost a TV competition for criticizing Putin was found dead in a Serbian hotel.
Ex-UK Leader Boris Johnson Mocks Republicans Over 'Weird Homoerotic Fascination' With Putin: 'They Love His Manly Christianity'
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized some Republicans for what he described as a "weird sort of homoerotic fascination with Putin."
Russia Outlaws 'Propaganda' Promoting a Child-Free 'Lifestyle' as Country Struggles with Lowest Birthrate in Decades
The ban on "child-free propaganda" would affect all "destructive content" seemingly promoting the idea in media, advertising or online.
North Korea Ratifies Defence Treaty With Russia
The agreement formalises months of tightening military bonds between two nations that were Communist allies throughout the Cold War.
Kremlin Denies Call Between Putin And Trump
The Kremlin on Monday denied a US media report that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump shared a call about the Ukraine conflict.
Trump Invites Elon Musk to Join First Phone Call with Ukrainian President In Stunning Preview of the Billionaire's Future Influence
The SpaceX CEO reportedly said during Trump and Zelenskyy's approximately 25-minute phone call that he would continue to provide use of his Starlink satellites.
Putin Praises 'Brave' Trump in First Post-Election Remarks, Says He Survived Assassination Attempt 'Like a Man'
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised President-elect Donald Trump in his first remarks addressing the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
Putin Ally Says Trump Is 'Useful to Us' In First Post-Election Statement
Following Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, a key Russian official described the president-elect as "useful" to Moscow.
Russian Senators Ratify North Korean Defence Pact
The agreement formalises months of deepening security cooperation between the two nations, which were Communist allies throughout the Cold War.
'We'll Survive': Ukrainians On Front Brace For Hard Winter
Ukraine is bracing for the most difficult winter year of the Russian invasion, launched by the Kremlin in February 2022.
Rubén Blades Posts Powerful Video Condemning Donald Trump
The Panamanian artist and politician called the Republican candidate a "great threat." Rubén Blades said he is supporting for Kamala Harris.
International Court Threatens to Punish Mongolia for Ignoring Request to Arrest Putin, Giving Him Red-Carpet Treatment Instead
The International Criminal Court has reprimanded Mongolia for failing to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during his latest visit.
Putin Touts 'Multipolar World Order' At Flagship BRICS Summit
The meeting in the city of Kazan is the largest diplomatic forum in Russia since Putin ordered troops into Ukraine in 2022, triggering a barrage of Western sanctions and international condemnation.
Trump Refuses to Admit Talking to Putin, But Says 'If I Did, It's a Smart Thing'
In a town hall interview, former President Donald Trump refused to confirm or deny whether he's talked to Putin since his presidency ended.
#TraitorTrump Trends on X After Russia Confirms Trump Secretly Gifted Putin COVID Test Machine
#TraitorTrump has begun trending on X (formerly Twitter) after it was confirmed that the former President sent COVID-19 testing equipment to Russia at the height of the pandemic.
Ex-UN Ambassador Says Trump Broke the Law If He Called Putin: 'Another Apparent Trump Crime'
Susan Rice said Trump's alleged phone calls with Putin after leaving office may have violated the Logan Act.
Russia Confirms Bombshell Report That Trump Secretly Sent COVID Tests to Putin
The Trump campaign had rejected all reporting included in Bob Woodward's upcoming book "War"
JD Vance Shrugs Off Private Trump-Putin Phone Calls: What's Wrong with 'Speaking to World Leaders?'
The Republican vice presidential nominee said he wasn't aware of Trump's calls with Putin but doesn't see an issue with it during a rally in Detroit on Tuesday.
Kamala Mocks Trump for Getting 'Punked' by Putin After Reports He Sent 'Murderous Dictator' Covid Tests
The presidential candidate didn't mince words about the former president during her appearance on "The Howard Stern" show on Tuesday.
Biden Curses Out World Leaders, Trump Behind Closed Doors, Shocking New Book Reveals
Investigative journalist Bob Woodward reveals in his new book "War" what US leaders really think about other heads of state and government and each other.
Joe Biden Said Obama Mishandled Russia's Crimea Invasion When They Were in Office; 'Never Took Putin Seriously'
Passages from legendary journalist Bob Woodward's upcoming book "War" provide a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most defining moments of Biden's presidency
Trump Kept In Close Touch with Putin After Presidency, Called Him 'Multiple' Times on Private Phone: Report
Journalist Bob Woodward's upcoming book "War" alleged that Trump called Vladimir Putin "maybe as many as seven" times since leaving office.
China's Xi Tells Putin Ready To 'Expand' Ties: State Media
Xi said China was "ready to join Putin to constantly expand all-round pragmatic cooperation between (our) two countries", state news agency Xinhua said.
Russia Advances In East Ukraine, Launches Deadly Air Strikes
Russian attack drones flying towards Ukraine also breached the airspace of NATO members Romania and Latvia, the countries said Sunday, triggering calls for a robust response from the military alliance.
Zelensky At Military Aid Meet In Germany To Rally Ukraine's Allies
He will also meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and then head to Italy, following the meeting at Ramstein Air Base, which comes days after 55 people were killed and 300 wounded in a Russian missile strike on the city of Poltava.