The surge underscores how Russia's gold trade has been rerouted after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022 shut its producers out of major Western markets.

Russian authorities quarantine hospital, monitor 200 contacts after suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia.

'It will be a direct threat to the joint future for humanity, and I see that this race is becoming widespread - which, of course, we do not welcome' - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Meink also did not specify the weapons capabilities but said the United States had space-control weapons, which refer to the US policy of seeking to maintain space superiority. Previously, senior US military leaders hinted at plans to boost its military capabilities in space, citing Russia and China creating programmes to attack and disrupt US satellites in a future conflict

According to local media reports, as many as 189 people have also been placed under medical observation in Irkutsk in eastern Russia.

Russia has pledged to intensify strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after a drone attack damaged the capitals key Northern Bridge over the weekend.

Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russias Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports.

Trilateral talks could happen this month in UAE or another US-proposed venue, says the president.

An attempt by Russian stuntman Evgeny Chebotarev to carry an Mi-2 helicopter on a pickup truck went awfully wrong.

Seven people were killed in the attack and emergency power cuts were imposed in Kyiv and three other regions.

Moscow claims that NATO is preparing an air and naval blockade in the Baltic Sea.

The decree marks the fourth increase in Russias military staffing levels this year as the war in Ukraine continues into a fifth winter.

Six killed after military plane crashes in Russia's Amur region

Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev held "constructive" talks with US officials on ending the Ukraine conflict, including possible US-Russia energy initiatives in the postconflict period, a US official said on Tuesday.

Footage of attack on Academy shows people leaning out of windows as bright flames engulf part of the historic building.

Zelenskyy says Russia launched more than 2,200 drones last week

Russia's Lavrov dismisses Wadephul's call to abandon 'dangerous path of escalation' with Europe.

A wave of Russian strikes has hit various regions across Ukraine.

Russia ready to help on Strait of Hormuz, Lavrov says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at the UN on Saturday that Moscow is ready to help stabilize the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf region, as the US war on Iran drags on

Alleged incursions put NATO nations on alert as Ukraine launches strikes on Russia during parliamentary voting.

The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.

Zelenskyy says US floated UAE as venue for talks with Russia

Ukraine has targeted an industrial plant in Russia's Perm region with a massive drone swarm.

European leaders have sharply criticized the move.

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Polish FM Radoslaw Sikorski says Russia doesnt have the force to invade NATO.

We need to slow it down before we reach the next stage because as early as next year, there is already a real possibility that AI not only people will begin deciding what happens on the battlefield, he said, calling for peacebefore we reach that point. Zelensky also emphasised the necessity for diplomacy and strength in Ukraine's fight against Russia, saying that step by step, we are closing the gaps in both

Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues to impede its war efforts.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that Russia's never-ending war" could spread throughout Europe.

Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for an energy ceasefire with Russia, provided Moscow stops attacks on critical infrastructure.

Ukraine leader says Kyiv is ready to stop strikes on Russian facilities if Moscow halts attacks on its energy system.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Russia of information warfare.

Defence Minister David McGuinty says he's taking a 'cautious' approach to drawing conclusions from intelligence as European leaders warn Moscow may be preparing attacks on NATO.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia has lost control of its diesel oil industry due to the Ukraine war, as he presses Kyiv to agree to an energy truce.

Victory of United Russia party strengthens Putin's hand even as the war with Ukraine grows more unpopular.

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia on the State Duma elections final day, including hundreds targeting Moscow.

The measures have led Iran and the IRGC to strengthen relations with US rivals that have similarly been cut off from the US-dominated financial system, or have enough economic heft to weather potential US retaliation. The IRGC has sold weapons to Russia throughout its invasion of Ukraine and jet fuel to Myanmars junta during the countrys civil war

Russia has substantially expanded its entry ban list for European Union (EU) representatives in response to the EU's 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions adopted on July 23, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.

Acclaimed Russian film director who won 2026 Grand Prix award at Cannes, has been critical of the war in Ukraine.

Millions of people are choosing a new lower house of Parliament.

Russia strikes Ukraines border crossings with Poland and Moldova as its offensives peter out in the east.

Nestl is assessing its options after Russia placed the Swiss food giants local assets under temporary external administration.

A Global News investigation has found that Streit Group faces growing international scrutiny over its alleged dealings with Russia.

United Russia won more than two-thirds of the Duma's seats in the 2021 election and is poised to dominate the body again

Russians vote for the first time since 2022

Move ends the Security Councils watchdog panel on Iran sanctions.

Investigation finds no evidence of Russia's claims that Ukrainian attacks hit the nuclear power plant.

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature.

Japan's remilitarization and the deployment of missiles near Russia's borders pose a threat to the latter's national security, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

The Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.

Ukraine's sanctions envoy said Russia could be forced to retreat from the war within six months if its oil revenues are halved.

A NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in southern Lithuania shortly after midnight on Tuesday.

Ex-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o faces a probe over allegations of embezzlement in his Cameroon FA role.

"The World's Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran," Trump said in a social media post.

US imposes Iran-related sanctions on Russia's VTB The United States on Monday imposedIran-related sanctions on Russia's VTB Bank Public Joint Stock Company, accusing it of involvement ofIranian sanctions evasion, according to a statement

NATO chief Rutte insists Western allies will not be intimidated by Russian attacks meant to 'scare' them off.

A Russian drone struck a train near Ukraine-Poland border, shortly after Former UK PM Boris Johnson left the station.

The attempted power grab has exposed deep grievances within the army and tested Nigers ties with its Sahelian allies.

Western officials including ex-UK PM Boris Johnson were nearby when Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border.

This year's summit comes amid the US-Israel war on Iran, Russia's war on Ukraine and global economic challenges.

Russia's war, permanently higher defense spending and uncertainty over U.S

The presidents of Iran and Russia have criticised US dollar dominance ahead of the BRICS summit in India.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions and asked the BRICS bloc to deepen trade ties.

The government has urged citizens to reduce consumption and is reportedly considering a significant increase in gasoline prices. The pressure is being compounded by developments in Russia

Vance wanted the commanders individual judgments, in their own words, before they were consolidated into a Pentagon view, the report said. He also asked for a detailed accounting of what remained in the commanders stockpiles, and how the transfer of weapons to the Middle East would affect their ability to deter China, Russia and North Korea

Report reveals foreign nationals were misled with job offers, then forced into Russia's army upon arrival.

Ukraine launches one of its deepest strikes to date, targeting natural gas plants in Russia's Arctic region.

Its gains threaten to deepen Europes divisions over Ukraine and Russia.

The leaders were said to have discussed recent U.S