News in brief
The planned opening of the first road bridge linking North Korea and Russia appears to have been postponed, according to a new assessment by the U.S.-based research organization 38 North, which cited satellite imagery showing construction work remains incomplete on the Russian side. The 850-meter (2,789-foot)......
Poland's security services are preparing for the possibility of Russian sabotage operations designed to deepen tensions between Poles and Ukrainians, a senior government official said on Wednesday, amid growing strains in relations between the two neighboring countries. Speaking to RMF FM Radio,......
Russia has urged both the United States and Iran to take concrete steps to ensure the safety of maritime navigation in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s key oil transit routes. The remarks were made by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko, who stressed......
Russian forces are intensifying their offensive against Kostiantynivka, one of Ukraine’s most strategically important defensive positions in the eastern Donetsk region, as Moscow seeks to gain momentum in a campaign that has otherwise produced only gradual territorial advances. According to Ukrainian......
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed deep admiration for the determination and resilience of veterans injured during military service, highlighting their efforts to rebuild their lives and contribute to society despite serious physical challenges. His remarks were delivered in a message read......
António Guterres has come under criticism from Russia after the United Nations decided to keep the country on its list of parties accused of violations against children in the context of the conflict in Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the decision, describing......
Russia is marking the 80th anniversary of its Department of International Organizations, a key institution within the country's foreign policy framework that has played a central role in shaping Moscow’s engagement with the United Nations and other multilateral bodies since the end of World......
Russia has ranked fourth globally in terms of tourist arrivals to Thailand during the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Between January 1 and June 20, Thailand welcomed more than 15.4 million international visitors, generating approximately 745......
Authorities in Russian-controlled Crimea have suspended children’s summer camps and restricted tourist activities until September 1, as ongoing fuel shortages continue to disrupt daily life across the peninsula, according to local officials. The decision comes amid mounting pressure on fuel supplies,......
Air traffic around the Russian capital experienced significant disruption early Monday after authorities temporarily suspended operations at all four major Moscow airports in response to a large-scale drone threat. The closures affected the airports serving Moscow, including Sheremetyevo, Zhukovsky,......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia may be preparing a major new wave of attacks, urging citizens to remain vigilant and closely follow air raid alerts. The warning comes as hostilities continue across several regions of Ukraine, with both sides reporting military operations......
A 48-year-old man has been placed in pre-trial detention in France after being accused of spying on a drone manufacturing facility allegedly on behalf of Russia, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. The suspect, born in Belarus, was arrested on June 3 while reportedly filming a prototype......
For the second consecutive year, Russia will not hold its traditional Navy Day parade in Saint Petersburg, marking a notable departure from a long-standing military tradition linked to national naval pride. According to reports from local media outlets, the Russian Ministry of Defense has not initiated......
