China's Xi congratulates ally Putin on reelection
Xi Jinping said China and Russia are developing their "comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era."
Russia slams Western critics of presidential election
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova dismissed claims that Moscow's election process was rigged in Putin's favor.
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.
Avdiivka video shows Russian looter rejoice over war spoils
"There are TVs and everything. We just need a vehicle to get it all out of here," a Russian man said.
Putin got "clear signal" of dissent despite landslide "victory"
The Russian leader claimed victory Monday in the country's carefully orchestrated presidential race, which prompted protests at home and abroad.
Thoughtcrime Raises Its Ugly Head in Vladimir Putin's Russia
A Cold War-era phenomenon in which literature that couldn't be printed inside the USSR was smuggled abroad and published there, has been revived.
Russia faces "serious" threat as Ukraine attacks refineries
A strike on Krasnodar is the ninth attack on a Russian oil facility in a week, Ukrainian media reported.
Donald Trump's latest Putin remark sparks criticism
Trump faced backlash for his stance on whether Russia's president is responsible for the death of Alexei Navalny.
Potemkin Suffrage: The Media Should Call Out Fake Elections
All over Russia this past weekend, subjects of Forever-President Vladimir Putin travelled to places called polling stations where they went through motions that looked a lot like voting.
Putin's stark admission infuriates critics
Vladimir Putin has claimed that he'd agreed to swap Alexei Navalny in a prisoner exchange days before his death.
Russian rebels' raid settlements just 10 miles from nuclear storage site
Anti-Kremlin formations that entered Russia from Ukraine are said to be close to the Belgorod-22 facility.
Russian district scrambles to correct Putin's surprise election defeat
Presidential candidate Nikolai Kharitonov won more votes than Vladimir Putin at one polling station, local media said.
Putin warns of "full-scale World War III" in victory speech
The Russian leader made the comment after claiming victory in an election with no genuine opposition allowed to stand.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un rides armored car gifted by Vladimir Putin
North Korean state media said the luxury limo symbolized the closer relationship between the two leaders.
Fact Check: Has Macron promised to deploy troops to Ukraine in 2024?
Emmanuel Macron's anger toward Putin's invasion of Ukraine has been widely reported in France.
Putin's election "win" sparks mockery
Putin's government has been accused for years of suppressing opposition candidates and manipulating votes in his favor.
Putin wins with record support in election, early results show
The Russian leader's reelection to another six-year term was expected after opposition had been stifled.
"Noon Against Putin" protests see thousands disrupt Russian election voting
Sizable voting lines have been reported amongst Russian communities in numerous foreign countries.
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.
Putin ally makes sinister threat to NATO country
Dmitry Medvedev called Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs and others "Nazi bastards" on social media.
Woman sets fire to polling station in Putin's tense presidential election
Voters used fire and dye to show discontent at the tightly controlled ballot that will see Vladimir Putin keep power.
Russians face lengthy jail terms for voting at noon
The campaign "Noon Against Putin" calls for those who oppose the president's rule to turn up to voting booths on Sunday.
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.
Putin ally slams "weaklings" running Europe in expletive-filled rant
The Putin ally lashed out against the "impudence" of European leaders urging Russia to return confiscated gold to Romania.
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 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.
Putin sees disastrous start to presidential election
Polls opened on Friday for Russia's three-day presidential election, where Putin is expected to win a fifth term in office.
Russia's Belgorod has become a war zone
"Kursk and Belgorod regions are now an area of active combat actions," a senior Ukrainian intelligence official said.
Putin's Air Force bombs Russian village claimed by rebels: video
Three Ukraine-aligned volunteer military units made a crossborder raid Tuesday into Russia's Belgorod and Kursk regions.
Russians increasingly reluctant to fight for their country: poll
New polling by Gallup has found that fewer Russians are willing to fight for their country compared to 10 years ago.