Russia

Russia says F-16 jets in Ukraine will be seen as ‘nuclear’ threat

MOSCOW: Russia will regard Western F-16 fighter jets sent to Ukraine as a "nuclear" threat… Read More

Saudi Arabia says teamwork with Russia is strong

Russia-Saudi oil cooperation is still going strong as part of the OPEC+ alliance, which will… Read More

Russia air defences down two drones near Moscow: state media

Russian air defences downed two drones in the Moscow region on Tuesday, state media reported,… Read More

Asian stocks teeter as Russia, rates and China risks weigh

HONG KONG: Asian stocks wobbled on Tuesday as investors held tight ranges awaiting clues on… Read More

Wagner crisis shows Ukraine war is ‘cracking Russian power’: EU

LUXEMBOURG: Wagner's aborted mutiny shows Moscow's war in Ukraine is splintering Russian power, the EU's… Read More

US spy agencies detected early signs of Russia revolt: media

US spy agencies picked up signs days ago that mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was preparing… Read More

Wagner chief to leave Russia in deal to ease crisis

The chief of the rebel Wagner mercenary force will go to Belarus and will not… Read More

Chechen leader ready to help put down Wagner mutiny

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said on Saturday his forces were ready to help put down… Read More

Putin vows to crush ‘armed mutiny’ after Wagner boss launches revolt

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an emergency televised address on Saturday that an "armed… Read More

Wagner chief vows to topple Russia top brass, says fighters ‘ready to die’

The head of the Wagner mercenary group said Saturday he had crossed into Russia with… Read More

Russia says regional free trade pact with Iran possible by year-end

A free trade zone agreement between Iran, Russia and several countries that cover the vast… Read More

Russia positions nuclear bombs in Belarus

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that his deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus,… Read More

Russia says repelled drones targeting oil refinery

MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday said it had destroyed three drones targeting an oil refinery in… Read More

Pakistan desires ‘meaningful ties’ with Russia, says FM Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister (FM) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday asserted Pakistan was committed to enhance… Read More

Russia still dissatisfied with Black Sea grain deal

Russia is still not satisfied with how a Black Sea grain deal is being implemented,… Read More

Putin accuses Ukraine of destroying the Kakhovka Dam

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday accused Ukraine of destroying the Kakhovka dam at… Read More

Indian jet lands in middle of Russia airspace row

The diversion of a U.S.-built Air India jetliner to Russia with engine problems has thrust… Read More

Senate Chairman embarks on four-day visit to Russia

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani, along with a delegation of Senators, has commenced a four-day… Read More

Russia says repelled large-scale Ukraine offensive in Donetsk

MOSCOW: Russia said Monday it had repelled "a large-scale offensive" by Ukrainian forces in the… Read More

Two children killed in Russian strike on Kyiv

Russia launched an air attack on Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least three people including… Read More