A budget crisis in Russia's regions has moved into a practical phase at the start of 2026, emerging in widespread delays to wage payments in the public sector. Source: Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine (FISU) Details: The Republic of Khakassia has been one of the clearest examples,

Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US opened in Abu Dhabi, the UAE said Friday, as Moscow said it was not dropping its demand that Kyiv pull out of

Russia has not abandoned the game in the Middle East, and many countries in the region still have reasons to expand ties with Moscow.

Organic matter carried in rivers to the Russian part of the Arctic Ocean may be creating more clouds and keeping the region cooler, a new study has found.

“Deteriorating weather conditions create additional stress on critical infrastructure. We are working to minimize the consequences of bad weather,” said the Ukrainian prime minister. KYIV — The Russian army attacked Ukraine with more than 90 killer ...

In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring importance of language as an instrument of influence for Russia as it struggles to retain its geopolitical primacy in the region.

A blast of winter weather has brought abnormally cold conditions to Russia's Tatarstan region. Overnight into Sunday, temperatures in the city of Kazan dropped below minus 30 degrees Celsius.

Murmansk region governor has declared a state of emergency following prolonged power outages caused by the failure of electricity transmission towers, some dating back to 1966, as workers battle harsh Arctic conditions to restore supply.