Putin makes rare trip to Middle East to meet with UAE and Saudi leaders

The Russian leader has been bolstering his partnerships with Gulf nations as Moscow faces growing isolation by the West.

Russia boosts size of armed forces by 170,000 troops

President Putin’s decree takes number of Russian service personnel to 1.32 million amid continuing Ukraine war.

Moscow accuses Russian-Italian national of Ukrainian-ordered bomb attacks

The FSB said that the suspect was trained by special forces of NATO member Latvia to bomb a railway and military base.

Fighting rages on Ukraine front line as Russia goes on the offensive

Putin visits military headquarters as Russian assaults on strategic points ramp up.

Russia pulls out of decades-old European arms treaty, says it is ‘history’

Announcing formal exit, Moscow says expansion of US-led NATO had made the pact untenable.

Russian Olympic officials appeal to CAS over suspension by IOC

IOC suspended Russia for violating Ukraine’s territorial integrity by recognising sports bodies in annexed regions.

Russia blames Ukraine and the West for Dagestan airport unrest

Russia says unrest at Dagestan’s airport on Sunday was provoked from overseas.

Russia to ease investment for ‘friendly’ countries

Favoured countries include China, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Belarus.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 612

As the war enters its 612th day, these are the main developments.

Israel’s war in Gaza could spread beyond Middle East: Russia’s Putin

Russia’s leader says unnamed forces are seeking to provoke an escalation, drawing as many other countries as possible.

Russia prepares to withdraw from nuclear test ban treaty

The bill to revoke ratification of landmark ban on nuclear weapons testing now needs final approval by President Putin.

Russia claims destruction of three Ukrainian boats off Crimea

The Black Sea, which Ukraine needs to export its grain, has been a key battleground in the ongoing war.

Kremlin says US will not be at the centre of ‘new world order’

Kremlin backs US President Joe Biden’s call for a new order but says any new system should not revolve around the US.

Russia’s Lavrov warns of regional spillover from Gaza crisis

Foreign minister says efforts to blame Iran for the conflict are provocations.

Russian FM visits North Korea amid claims of military cooperation

The Russian foreign minister’s visit comes as the US fears Russia and North Korea are developing closer military links.

Putin and Hungarian PM Orban bolster ties ahead of Beijing summit

The two leaders discussed strengthening energy ties despite geopolitical strains due to the Ukraine war.

Putin to meet Xi in Beijing: Five things to know

Ties between Russia and China have deepened in recent years.

Russia’s Vladimir Putin visits ‘dear friend’ Xi Jinping in China

Putin is attending China’s Belt and Road summit for a third time but the meeting could be overshadowed by wars.