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Russia to hold espionage trial of US reporter Gershkovich behind closed doors

Evan Gershkovich denies charges of collecting secrets for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

 Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in March while on a reporting trip and accused of espionage, stands behind a glass wall of an enclosure for defendants before a court hearing to consider an appeal against his detention, in Moscow, Russia June 22, 2023.
 A view through flowers shows the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, including its Unit No. 4, before the arrival of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expert mission in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict outside Enerhodar in the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian-controlled Ukraine, June 15.

Russia to build Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan

 Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on during a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (not pictured) in Minsk, Belarus, May 23, 2024.

Putin wants Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines, say sources

 Participant Manizha of Russia performs during the final of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 22, 2021.

Russia's last Eurovision singer seeks to spread hope


Putin hosts Belarus leader, calls Ukraine's counter-offensive a failure

Lukashenko has not committed his small army to join Russia's war, but the risk of a new attack from Belarusian soil compels Ukraine to protect its northern border.

 UKRAINIAN TROOPS fire on Russian forces, near a front line in Donetsk region, this week. The economy is receding globally due to the impact of COVID-19 and the Ukraine war.

What led to Wagner's revolt in Russia? - analysis

"For the victory of Russia, you need to stop lying, stop stealing and stop thinking only about your well-being and your own places, but think about the soldiers, about their lives," said Prigozhin.

A supporter of Wagner private mercenary group holds flags near the headquarters of the Southern Military District controlled by Wagner fighters in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023.

NATO, European states and US monitoring Wagner revolt in Russia

Poland, the UK, France, and other Europeans states have begun discussing the situation in Russia.

 Fighters of Wagner private mercenary group speak with a Russian service member in a street near the headquarters of the Southern Military District in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023.

Putin: Wagner revolt is a betrayal, deadly threat to Russia's existence

Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday that it warned Western countries against using the Wagner mercenary group's mutiny "to achieve their Russophobic goals".

 Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a televised address in Moscow, Russia, June 24, 2023.

Wagner Group's Prigozhin calls for mutiny, says Russia killed thousands

Wagner militia chief takes feud with top brass to new level, Prigozhin earlier accused army of deceiving Putin over Ukraine

 Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin speaks with servicemen during withdrawal of his forces from Bakhmut in an unidentified location, Russian-controlled Ukraine, in this still image taken from video released June 1, 2023.

Ukrainian military intelligence: Russian groups behind Belgorod incursion

Yusov said the Belgorod operation would create a "security zone" to protect Ukrainians from cross-border attacks by Russia.

 UKRAINE’S PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky walks with soldiers in the town of Izium after it was liberated by Ukraine’s armed forces.

Ukraine's Defense Ministry mocks Russian V-Day parade in video tribute

Ukrainian forces used humor to mock Russia's performance on one of the largest national holidays.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin watches a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2022.

Russia accuses Ukraine of attempt to kill Putin with drones

The Kremlin said two drones had been used in the alleged attack on Putin's residence in the Kremlin citadel, and Ukraine declined responsibility.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via a video link in Moscow, Russia, March 31, 2023.

Putin visits military headquarters in occupied Ukraine's Kherson, Luhansk

Putin received reports from Airborne Forces commander and Dnieper area commander to discuss the ongoing operations in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia theaters.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Colonel General Oleg Makarevich, commander of the Dnieper Group of Forces, during his visit to the headquarters of the "Dnieper" army group in the Kherson Region, Russian-controlled Ukraine, in this still image taken from handout video

Russia starts drills with Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles

According to military bloggers, the systems are able to carry multiple independently targetable nuclear warheads and can be mounted on a truck carrier or deployed in silos.

 A local resident looks at a buildings damaged by a Russian military strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the city of Chasiv Yar, in Donetsk region, Ukraine February 27, 2023.

Ukraine military says Russian offensive near Yahidne unsuccessful

The months-long struggle for Bakhmut has seen some of the bloodiest attritional fighting of Russia's year-old invasion.

 Ukrainian servicemen sit atop a BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle on a road outside the frontline town of Bakhmut, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine February 11, 2023