Russia, nuclear war and Ukraine
Washington and the West struggle for a way forward with Putin’s Russia
In the United States and Europe, there is growing uncertainty about how to counter Putin’s aggression without stoking a direct conflict with Russia.
Russia warns West and Ukraine of 'disastrous consequences' if Kyiv moves against Belarus
Russia warned the West and Ukraine on Friday of "disastrous consequences" if Kyiv moved against close Russian ally Belarus, making clear it would intervene to defend a country where it has deployed tactical nuclear weapons.
Putin Ally Warns West of Nuclear War Over Ukraine
A close ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Western governments on Thursday that a nuclear war would ensue if they gave the green light for Ukraine to use long-range Western weapons to strike targets deep inside Russia.
Russia's 'Powerful Warning' After NATO's Rejection Of Putin's Ukraine 'Red Line'
Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Adm. Alexander Moiseyev has issued a stark ultimatum, asserting that the most powerful weapon in the 25th Submarine Division of Russia's Pacific Fleet is at a heightened state of readiness.
Top Russian lawmaker warns West of nuclear war over Ukraine
A senior Russian lawmaker on Thursday said that Ukrainian strikes on Russia with Western missiles would lead to global war with the use of nuclear weapons and that Moscow's response would be tough with more powerful weapons.
Husband of Russia's richest woman arrested for murder
Russia's 'Coup' Dispute With Neighbor Heats Up
A diplomatic crossroads has been reached after the Armenian Republic accused Moscow of funding an overthrow of its government ...
Russia Dismisses Zelenskiy's 'Victory Plan' as Gambit to Keep West Onside
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia on Friday dismissed a "victory plan" elaborated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as a ...
Volunteers dying as Russia’s war dead tops 70,000
More than 70,000 people fighting in Russia’s military have now died in Ukraine, according to data analysed by the BBC. And ...
Russia Warns Its Missiles Can Reach US Ally in Three Minutes
"If something like this happens, Russia will give a tough response using more powerful weapons," warned a prominent Russian ...
Russia’s Use of Blacklisted Tankers to Move Oil Is Accelerating
A growing number oil tankers that were sanctioned for their role in transporting Russian petroleum are finding work again — a ...
Russia accuses West of blatant pressure on China over Taiwan, expresses support to Beijing
Russia said on Friday the West was applying blatant pressure on China over Taiwan and its "provocative" actions undermined ...
China and Russia are ramping up joint military drills. What’s their end goal?
As Russia’s military last week launched globe-spanning drills widely seen as a show of strength directed at the United States ...
Ukraine Says Russia Hit Nursing Home Near Border, Killing at Least 1
A dozen other people were injured, some seriously, in the attack in the city of Sumy, which has come under increased ...
Russia Charges Soldiers Over Torture, Murder of Texan Russell Bentley
A Texan soldier fighting for Russia was killed in the spring, and Russia has said four Russian service members are to blame.