Voting begins in Russian presidential election — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Voting begins in Russian presidential election — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link The poll is set to run for three days, with the country’s citizens choosing from among four candidates Voting has begun in Russia’s 2024 presidential election in the Far East, with polling stations set to open gradually throughout the country at 8AM local time. The voting is set to take place for three […]

West poses no threat to Russia – UK defense chief   — RT World News

West poses no threat to Russia – UK defense chief   — RT World News

Source link Grant Shapps has urged Vladimir Putin to “stop saber-rattling” after he said Moscow was ready to use its deterrent if attacked UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has accused President Vladimir Putin of escalatory rhetoric, following an interview the Russian leader gave in which he discussed the use of nuclear weapons. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry […]

Moscow estimates number of foreign mercenaries killed in Ukraine — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Moscow estimates number of foreign mercenaries killed in Ukraine — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link More than 13,000 foreigners have taken part in the hostilities on Kiev’s side, nearly 6,000 of whom are now dead, according to the Russian Defense Ministry The Russian Defense Ministry has released an update on the number of foreign mercenaries killed fighting for Ukraine since February 2022. At least 13,387 foreign mercenaries have […]

Kremlin slams US’ ‘distortion’ of Putin’s words on use of nuclear weapons — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Kremlin slams US’ ‘distortion’ of Putin’s words on use of nuclear weapons — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link Dmitry Peskov was commenting on the White House press secretary’s remarks about Russia’s nuclear doctrine Washington has “deliberately distorted” Russian President Vladimir Putin’s words about the conditions under which Moscow would use nuclear weapons, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. He was referring to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s remarks about […]

Medvedev responds to Zelensky ‘peace plan’ — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Medvedev responds to Zelensky ‘peace plan’ — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link The senior Russian official has proposed a “soft” alternative that would see Ukraine absorbed by his country A “reasonable” peace agreement with Ukraine would involve Moscow taking full control over the country, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has claimed. The senior official mocked the peace plan proposed by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, which […]

Kiev launches cross-border attack against Kursk Region – governor — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Kiev launches cross-border attack against Kursk Region – governor — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link Ukrainian forces attempted yet another incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region, officials reported on Thursday. A similar operation took place on Tuesday and ended in failure. Russian border guards and military troops will not allow “Ukrainian terrorists” to enter the country, Governor Roman Starovoyt said on social media, adding that attacks were ongoing near […]

Russians warned of attempts to disrupt presidential election — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Russians warned of attempts to disrupt presidential election — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link While ‘provocations’ are expected, they won’t be able to upset the voting, election commission head Ella Pamfilova has assured Russia is aware of potential “provocations” both abroad and domestically aimed at disrupting the upcoming presidential election, Central Electoral Commission (CEC) chairwoman Ella Pamfilova said on Thursday. The official assured, however, that such challenges […]

Civilian car hit by Ukrainian missile (VIDEO) — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Civilian car hit by Ukrainian missile (VIDEO) — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link The driver of the vehicle died in the explosion, part of strikes on Russia’s Belgorod Region bordering Ukraine A Ukrainian missile has killed a man in Belgorod Region, western Russia, after it hit his car, with the unfortunate event being captured on video. The Russian Defense Ministry said its air defenses intercepted several […]

Ukrainian attempt to break into Russia thwarted (DISTURBING IMAGES) — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Ukrainian attempt to break into Russia thwarted (DISTURBING IMAGES) — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link As many as 195 soldiers were killed in the failed operation, according to the Russian Defense Ministry Ukraine has lost up to 195 troops in an attempt to breach the Russia’s border and enter Belgorod Region, the Russian military reported on Thursday. The attacking force was moving towards the Russian border village of […]

Ukrainian bomb dropped near Russian nuclear power plant — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Ukrainian bomb dropped near Russian nuclear power plant — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link The blast occurred near tanks containing diesel for backup generators at the Zaporozhye facility, according to management Ukrainian forces dropped a bomb near diesel tanks located at Russia’s Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, management at the facility reported on Thursday. In a video published on social media, plant director Yury Chernuk pointed to a […]

Kiev-backed terrorist cell tried to poison soldiers – FSB — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Kiev-backed terrorist cell tried to poison soldiers – FSB — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link The conspirators were said to be members of a Ukraine-based far-right militia involved in a failed incursion this week A Kiev-backed terrorist cell, which plotted to poison food intended for Russian soldiers on the frontline, has been busted in St. Petersburg, the Federal Security Service (FSB) reported on Thursday. The four members of […]

Putin issues election call to Russians — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Putin issues election call to Russians — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link The results of the upcoming Russian presidential election will “shape the country’s development for years to come,” Vladimir Putin has said as he urged citizens to vote in a video address released on Thursday. Putin is seeking a fifth term in office and is running as an independent candidate in this year’s vote, […]

Russia reveals Ukrainian losses in failed incursion attempts — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Russia reveals Ukrainian losses in failed incursion attempts — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link Kiev lost up to 250 troops and nearly two dozen armored vehicles, according to the defense ministry The Russian Defense Ministry has reported casualties suffered by Ukrainian forces in their attempted incursions in the Belgorod and Kursk regions in recent days, pegging the losses at up to 250 troops and dozens of armored vehicles. The ministry […]

Russian lesbian couple fails to get divorced — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Russian lesbian couple fails to get divorced — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Source link A court has thrown out the case, suggesting the couple should “go to Copenhagen” where they originally married A magistrates’ court in the Russian city of St. Petersburg has thrown out a divorce case filed by a lesbian couple, ruling that it has no merit under the country’s laws. The case revolved around […]

Putin calls off nationalization of Danone Russia — RT Business News

Putin calls off nationalization of Danone Russia — RT Business News

Source link The shares of the French food company’s local business had previously been placed under temporary state control Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to remove French food giant Danone’s local business from a list of assets placed under temporary state management, according to a document published on the portal of legal […]