25 killed in Russia border region since Ukraine assault: governor MOSCOW: Twenty-five people have been killed and more than 90 injured in Russia's border region of Belgorod since the... Published 24 Jan, 2023 10:45pm
World Germany signals shift in veto on Leopard tanks for Ukraine PARIS/LVIV: Germany would not stand in the way if Poland wants to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Germany’s... Published 23 Jan, 2023 11:48am
World Russia’s Putin discusses ‘special military operation’ with Security Council Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Moscow’s “special military operation” with his Security Council, state... Published 20 Jan, 2023 04:47pm
World Ukraine expects decisions on tanks at Western defence leaders’ meeting KYIV/BERLIN: Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy said his government was expecting “strong decisions” from... Published 20 Jan, 2023 12:17pm
World Putin says has 'no doubt' Russia will win in Ukraine SAINT PETERSBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he had "no doubt" Moscow would emerge victorious... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:36pm
World Putin slams growing Western arms deliveries to Ukraine MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Monday slammed Kyiv’s “destructive” policies and growing Western arms supplies... Published 16 Jan, 2023 08:37pm
World Russia’s Putin says positive dynamic in military operation in Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said the special military operation was showing a positive trend and that... Published 15 Jan, 2023 04:51pm
World Russia says Belarus may enter Ukraine conflict if ‘invaded’ A Russian foreign ministry official said on Friday that Belarus may enter the conflict in Ukraine if Kyiv decides to... Updated 13 Jan, 2023 12:24pm
World Putin says oil price cap will not create problems for Russian budget MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that a price cap on Russian oil exports agreed by Western... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:51pm
World Putin ally Patrushev says Russia is now fighting NATO in Ukraine MOSCOW: One of President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies said on Tuesday that Russia was now fighting the US-led... Published 10 Jan, 2023 02:50pm
Markets Russia works on measures to curb discounts on its oil prices MOSCOW: The Russian energy ministry said on Tuesday it has been working on additional measures to limit discounts to... Updated 10 Jan, 2023 02:33pm
World Fierce fighting in Ukraine’s Soledar leaves battlefield strewn with corpses: Zelenskiy KYIV/SIVERSK: Russia has stepped up a powerful assault on Soledar in eastern Ukraine, officials in Kyiv said,... Published 10 Jan, 2023 10:09am
World Shelling booms around Bakhmut's streets in 'Christmas ceasefire' BAKHMUT: Shellfire echoed on Saturday around the near-deserted streets of the Ukrainian town of Bakhmut, current... Published 07 Jan, 2023 10:46pm
World Putin praises Russian Orthodox Church for backing troops in Ukraine President Vladimir Putin on Saturday praised the Russian Orthodox Church for supporting Moscow’s forces fighting in... Published 07 Jan, 2023 05:22pm
World Putin orders ceasefire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered a 36-hour cease fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas... Published 06 Jan, 2023 05:58am
World Biden says Putin trying to find 'oxygen' with truce proposal WASHINGTON: Russian President Vladimir Putin is "trying to find some oxygen" by floating a 36-hour ceasefire, US... Published 05 Jan, 2023 10:46pm
World Putin says ready for Ukraine talks if Kyiv accepts ‘new territorial realities’ MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin told Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan he was open to dialogue with Ukraine if... Published 05 Jan, 2023 04:52pm
World Criticism mounts in Russia as Ukrainian strike toll rises KYIV: Russia said Wednesday the toll climbed in its worst single reported loss from a Ukrainian strike, which... Published 05 Jan, 2023 12:57am
World Macron promises 'first Western tanks' for Ukraine PARIS: France is set to become the first Western country to deliver tanks to Ukraine, the French presidency ... Published 05 Jan, 2023 12:11am
World Putin sends new hypersonic cruise missiles to Atlantic MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sent off a frigate towards the Altantic and Indian oceans... Published 04 Jan, 2023 05:33pm
World Russia says toll from Ukraine strike rises to 89 MOSCOW: The toll from a Ukrainian New Year strike in Makiivka has risen to 89, Moscow said Wednesday, after Russians... Published 04 Jan, 2023 12:21pm
World Defiant Ukrainians cheer new year as Russian drones blasted from skies KYIV: Ukrainians cheered from their balconies while their air defences blasted Russian missiles and drones out of ... Published 02 Jan, 2023 06:54am
World Zelenskiy, Putin promise victory in contrasting New Year speeches The leaders of Ukraine and Russia both vowed to push for victory in New Year speeches, but while Volodymyr Zelenskiy... Published 01 Jan, 2023 10:29am
World Russia strikes Ukraine hours before the New Year KYIV: Russian strikes on Saturday targeted Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, just hours before New Year's Eve... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 10:52pm
World Putin praises Benedict as ‘defender of traditional Christian values’ MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday hailed the late pope Benedict XVI as a “defender of traditional... Published 31 Dec, 2022 05:55pm
World Xi tells Putin that road to peace talks on Ukraine will not be smooth BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Friday that the road to peace talks... Published 30 Dec, 2022 06:36pm
World Putin says Russia expects China’s Xi to make state visit in spring MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he was expecting Chinese President Xi Jinping to make a... Published 30 Dec, 2022 02:39pm
World Putin welcomes return to power of Israel's Netanyahu: Kremlin MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday welcomed the return of Benjamin Netanyahu as head of the ... Published 29 Dec, 2022 11:07pm
World Putin, Xi to speak Friday via video-link: Kremlin MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks by video link with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday, the... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:22pm
Business & Finance Russia did not consult OPEC+ over oil cap response: Kremlin MOSCOW: Russia did not consult with OPEC+ on its response to a Western price cap on Russian oil, Kremlin spokesman... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:48am