Alexander Vlasov, who also headed the Kuban Cossack Host, was arrested one day after he resigned in order to fight in Ukraine.

The comments come as Belarus has been attempting to improve ties with the United States after years of isolation and Western sanctions.

Alexei Tsydenov, head of the neighboring republic of Buryatia, confirmed that the woman had died from an unspecified form of plague.

It comes as Western retailers face the risk of state asset seizures, which Putin defended as a response to the EU freezing its state funds. 

Marina Khankhalaeva is the founder of Tusgaar Buryad-Mongolia, an exiled movement advocating for the republic of Buryatia’s independence.

The Treasury accused the A7 network of enabling Iran and others to bypass Western banking restrictions.

Novak said that the situation with Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure has remained "tense."

Moscow is planning higher taxes, more borrowing and cuts to national health programs to help it fund its record defense spending.

The blaze broke out shortly after 8 p.m. at the Miller Mansion in central St. Petersburg, across from St. Isaac's Cathedral.

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems intercepted 646 Ukrainian drones overnight across Russia.

The blast hit the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant, which produces ammunition and pyrotechnics, according to publicly available information.

He reiterated that Moscow would resort to all weapons in its arsenal, including nuclear ones, if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad was threatened.

The comments come after special envoy Kirill Dmitriev was in the U.S. for talks this week.

Pro-war Telegram channels reported that Russian forces may have lost the relics during a withdrawal in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.

Yury Dmitriev's supporters have warned that his life could be at risk if he is not moved to a civilian hospital immediately.

Major General Sergei Nikitushkin served in Russia’s war against Ukraine and was promoted to major general by President Vladimir Putin in December 2024.

Budapest previously expelled 10 Russian diplomats for activities incompatible with their status, wording that is often used as a euphemism for spying.

A record 34.9% of total budget spending is set to remain classified in 2027.

Poets and authors accused the authorities of failing to promote their work and restricting their access to schools and literary events.