Europeans find themselves stranded between hostile powers, Russia and the United States, with key decisions looming over the future of Ukraine.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with historian Oleksa Drachewych about the Kremlin's position on a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.

The Russian authorities have outlawed Human Rights Watch as an 'undesirable organization,' making all involvement with the group a criminal offense. It comes amid Russia's ongoing crackdown on dissent.

Russia’s exclusion from FIFA and UEFA competitions has forced its national team into an unusual limbo, unable to participate in qualifiers, continental tournaments, or the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now, as political negotiations continue in the background and ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling over a ceasefire. The White House has changed its mind about sending weapons to Ukraine. A major Ukrainian drone attack on Russia sowed chaos at airports serving Moscow. Russia's summer offensive in Ukraine has ...

Moscow has ramped up covert operations in Mexico, with spies meeting handlers in its bustling capital and seaside resorts, U.S. officials say.

Cutting costs, firms aim to trim work days, not jobs Railway, construction, auto and mining sectors affected Move highlights pressure on Russia's war economy Non-military sectors shrank 5.4% since January MOSCOW, Oct 9 (Reuters) - From railways and ...

NATO has been on high alert since Russia invaded Ukraine more than three and a half years ago, but a recent spike in the alliance’s airspace violations has security experts increasingly concerned that warnings of war with Moscow are no longer theoretical ...

Under heavy sanctions following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia stepped up its courting of African governments with offers of military cooperation, weapons, grain and fertilizers. It’s also targeted the continent with soft power initiatives and tapped into anti-colonial sentiment. Fishing adds another dimension.

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — YouTube videos that won’t load. A visit to a popular independent media website that produces only a blank page. Cellphone internet connections that are down for hours or days. Going online in Russia can be frustrating ...

Russia tests nuclear-capable Burevestnik missile Missile flew for 14,000 km, 15 hours Putin says it can pierce any missile defences MOSCOW, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, a nuclear-capable ...