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Russia continues to charge Ukrainian Prisoners of War in unofficial courts

UK government accused Russia of participating in war crimes after Ukrainian Prisoners of War are sentenced to more than 10 years imprisonment.

Danielle Summer Aug 24, 2023

Putin greeted with cheers while Xi Jinping misses important BRICS summit speech

China's leader Xi Jinping failed to attend the most recent BRICS summit. Meanwhile, President Putin was greeted with applause as he delivered a pre-recorded speech.

Danielle Summer Aug 23, 2023

The UK declared that 'Putin has shown that he is not serious about any peace'

Since Russia pulled out of the Black Sea grain initiative, Russian troops have continued to attack the largest remaining sector of the Ukrainian economy.

Danielle Summer Aug 22, 2023

Russian woman fined for 'sex is cool, but Putin's death is better' text on tote bag

A Russian woman named Aleksandra was slapped with a fine for sharing images of a tote bag.

Sadhna Yadav Aug 07, 2023

Human trafficking of Ukrainian refugees expected to surge

Human trafficking of Ukrainian refugees is expected to surge in 2023. Men, women, and children are trafficked for exploitative purposes.

Danielle Summer Jul 07, 2023

Russia's war on teenagers and children in Ukraine

Putin is not only harming the livelihoods of children through missiles and drone strikes, Ukrainian children are also being forced into adoption and 'pro-Russia' re-education camps.

Danielle Summer Jun 02, 2023

Émigrés in war: Russian women in tech reflect from afar

Russians are some of the tech industry's most successful players. Tech may make them globally mobile, but they still lament for their country.

Mehar Sultan May 18, 2023

European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels

European Commission sets out measures to support the EU defense industry

Whilst uncertainty remains over the path to peace in Ukraine, the European Commission has set out 'the Act in Support of Ammunition Production' to address ammunition shortages.

Jake Pike May 05, 2023

Chinese defence minister praises Putin for 'promoting world peace'

Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu praised Russia for "promoting world peace" during his four-day visit to the state

Sadhna Yadav Apr 19, 2023

Vladimir Putin is using body doubles on trips, claim social media users

Russian President Vladimir Putin has often been the centre of several conspiracy theories and rumours.

Sadhna Yadav Mar 24, 2023

'No sane person' thinks Putin is ill, says Russian minister about rumours

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has dismissed all rumours around Vladimir Putin's health.

Sadhna Yadav May 31, 2022

The Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow. Credit: Facebook/The Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow

Putin's business tsar's list of exiled rich Russians wanting to return home dismissed as 'farce'

Vladimir Putin's business ombudsman Boris Titov has revealed a list of rich Russians who fled to London but want to return to Russia.

Brendan Cole Feb 07, 2018

Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny released from prison after arrest on day of protests

Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been released after he was arrested in Moscow during a day of action calling for people to boycott the Russian elections.

Brendan Cole Jan 29, 2018

Moscow's military might will overpower us if we undergo cost cutting says UK army chief

General Sir Nick Carter says Russia's military power is superior to Britain's as he makes the case for more funding. he will address the RUSI think tank in London.

Brendan Cole Jan 22, 2018

'Putin, you should no longer be president' vows Alexey Navalny who says he can stand in Russian election

Opposition figure Alexey Navalny says he has the public support to run in Russia's presidential election against Vladimir Putin.

Brendan Cole Dec 24, 2017

Putin puts Russia on war footing by telling businesses to be ready to switch to war production

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at a meeting of military leaders in Sochi saying that 'all large-scale enterprises' should be ready to meet war-time production levels.

William Watkinson Nov 23, 2017

'We know what you are doing' - Theresa May warns Moscow not to meddle in elections

The British prime minister, Theresa May, has accused Russia of meddling in elections and planting fake stories in the media during her speech at London's Guildhall.

Brendan Cole Nov 13, 2017