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Moldova leader pushes back on Putin offering passports to Transnistria residents

Moldova, an EU candidate country, faces destabilizing efforts by Moscow as Russia seeks to get more troops for the Ukraine war.

Putin hails Russia’s test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world’s most powerful

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile as a key part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces.

Putin accused of building vast network of military training camps for children in Russia

The Russian state has reportedly developed a sprawling network of 147 facilities known as Avangard to enable compulsory military training for school-age children, according to an investigation by inde

'The Wizard of the Kremlin' captures the rise of Putin — and 'anything goes' Russia

Set in Russia in the years following the fall of communism, The Wizard of the Kremlin doesn't always work dramatically. But you leave with a better understanding of how Vladimir Putin came to power.

Putin hails Russia's test launch of new ICBM known as Satan II, calls it "most powerful missile in the world"

Russia tested a new long-range missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads, months after the last treaty with the U.S. expired.

Russia launches missiles, drones at Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian officials say

Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones and missiles early on Thursday, officials ‌said, damaging several buildings, including one which partially collapsed with residents likely trapped under rubble.