"Noon Against Putin" protests see thousands disrupt Russian election voting
Sizable voting lines have been reported amongst Russian communities in numerous foreign countries.
Putin's plans for Russia over next six years
The Russian leader is expected to win this weekend's elections and secure a presidential term until 2030.
Putin ally makes sinister threat to NATO country
Dmitry Medvedev called Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs and others "Nazi bastards" on social media.
Woman sets fire to polling station in Putin's tense presidential election
Voters used fire and dye to show discontent at the tightly controlled ballot that will see Vladimir Putin keep power.
Russians face lengthy jail terms for voting at noon
The campaign "Noon Against Putin" calls for those who oppose the president's rule to turn up to voting booths on Sunday.
Firewood, appliances and concert tickets: Russia offers incentives to vote
Several Russian polling locations offered free gifts and raffle entries to encourage voters to cast their ballots.
Putin ally slams "weaklings" running Europe in expletive-filled rant
The Putin ally lashed out against the "impudence" of European leaders urging Russia to return confiscated gold to Romania.
Russia lost over 3,400 troops, 19 tanks in Ukraine since Sunday: Kyiv
Ukraine's General Staff on Friday reported Russia has lost 428,420 soldiers since the beginning of the war.
Russia recruiting more foreign mercenaries for Ukraine war: Kyiv
A Ukrainian official said Russia is looking more to foreign fighters as its recruitment efforts have stalled.
Putin sees disastrous start to presidential election
Polls opened on Friday for Russia's three-day presidential election, where Putin is expected to win a fifth term in office.
Russia's Belgorod has become a war zone
"Kursk and Belgorod regions are now an area of active combat actions," a senior Ukrainian intelligence official said.
Putin's Air Force bombs Russian village claimed by rebels: video
Three Ukraine-aligned volunteer military units made a crossborder raid Tuesday into Russia's Belgorod and Kursk regions.
Russians increasingly reluctant to fight for their country: poll
New polling by Gallup has found that fewer Russians are willing to fight for their country compared to 10 years ago.
Russia's top oil buyer deals a blow to Putin
India has refused to purchase Russian premium ESPO grade oil for about two months now, a national newspaper reported.
Russian authorities using own citizens as human shields: Kyiv
Ukrainian intelligence spokesperson Andriy Yusov said Russian residents were being put in harm's way by the "terrorist regime."
Ukraine must reclaim Crimea to achieve real peace: Macron
The president of France outlined what he believes needs to occur for there to someday be a "lasting peace" in Ukraine.
Russia accused of "political terrorism" in NATO country
Lithuania is blaming Moscow for an attack on a Russian opposition figure.
Fact Check: Does viral photo show Putin's rival Prigozhin alive on train?
Viral photo shows a man that some believe is the late Wagner leader.
Putin ally remarks on "inevitable" use of nuclear weapons
The Kremlin responded to the White House's rebuke of Putin's latest nuclear rhetoric.
Russia's gas prices surge as drone strikes paralyze industry
Drone strikes have caused temporary suspension of Russian oil facilities, potentially impacting gasoline prices, RBC has reported.
Putin ally found "hanged" in own office: Reports
Before Lukoil's Vitaly Robertus was found dead, he had "allegedly complained of headaches," ASTRA reported.
China responds to Putin's nuclear weapons warning
Beijing's comments come as cracks appear between the neighbors' messaging on the nuclear option.
Fire engulfs Russian airport 180 miles from Putin's Black Sea resort—Video
Footage circulating online showed plumes of black smoke rising above Sochi airport.
Russia's top oil execs keep dying suddenly
Vitaly Robertus, the vice president of Russian oil giant Lukoil, has died "suddenly" at the age of 54, the company said.
Putin's nuke threat does not "concern" top House Intelligence Democrat
Putin earlier this week said he was "ready" to use nuclear weapons to protect "the existence of the Russian state."
NATO member urges "no more red lines" in Russia-Ukraine war
The president of Lithuania said Ukraine's allies should stop placing limits on support for Kyiv.
Putin says Russia has built rare nuclear weapons
According to the Russian president, his nation has the most advanced nuclear triad in the world.
Russian defectors tell Putin to evacuate Belgorod: "Forced to inflict fire"
"To avoid civilian casualties, we urge everyone to leave the city immediately," three Ukraine-aligned military units said.
Russian rebels' plan to topple Putin: "Guns, grenades and armored vehicles"
"We are voting for an armed resistance to the Putin regime, for an uprising, a revolution," one fighter told Newsweek.
What is Ukraine's 'Siberian battalion'? Russian rebels joined by new group
Battalion members have said they wanted to fight as they felt mistreated as ethnic minorities in Russia and because they opposed the invasion of Ukraine.