Despite several rounds of sanctions levied by Western powers over the war in Ukraine, the Russian economy registered strong growth in 2023 after a recession the previous year. Fuelled by increased public spending – particularly military spending – other industrial sectors also benefited from the war in Ukraine, with the country's economic resurgence aided by continued revenue from oil and gas exports.It's an electoral race without much suspense for the master of the Kremlin. Russia is holding a...
Outcry after Russian missile breaches Polish airspace; Ukraine grapples with attacks on gas and electricity networks. What we know on day 761See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageUkraine hit two Russian military ships stationed at the illegally occupied peninsula of Crimea, the Ukrainian military said on Sunday. The targets were the landing ships Yamal and Azov, a communications centre and other Black Sea fleet infrastructure. “It was the most massive attack in recent times,” said the...
More than 74 people have been detained in 17 cities across Russia for taking part in “Noon against Putin” protests, the human rights group OVD-info reported.]]>
Russian troops fighting for Ukraine have captured their second village in two days, the soldiers reported.]]>
The deputy chief of defence staff, Lt Gen Sir Rob Macgowan (pictured), acknowledged that the UK couldn't fight Putin for more than a few months.
Comes after Russia launched 57 missiles and drones on Ukraine Sunday morning, including an attack on capital Kyiv
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un used a Russian luxury limousine gifted by President Vladimir Putin, Kim’s sister said Saturday, praising the car’s “special function” and the two countries’ deepening bilateral ties. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email In February, Putin sent Kim a high-end Aurus
Kim, 40, possess a collection of foreign-made luxury cars believed to have been smuggled into his country.
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s new ride is a Russian luxury limousine gifted by President Vladimir Putin. Kim’s sister and senior official, Kim Yo Jong, said Saturday that the car’s unspecified “special function” is perfect and that the limousine symbolizes deepening bilateral ties. In
North Korea's Kim enjoys a Russian luxury limousine gifted by Putin as the two nations expand ties
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s new ride is a Russian luxury limousine gifted by President Vladimir Putin. Kim’s sister and senior official, Kim Yo Jong, said Saturday that the car’s unspecified special function is perfect and that the limousine symbolizes deepening bilateral ties. In
Attacks continue on Russia’s Belgorod oblast near Ukrainian border as Zelenskiy praises new ‘long-range capability’. What we know on day 753See all our coverage of the war in Ukraine Continue reading