Dmitri N. Kozak had worked with President Vladimir V. Putin for three decades before quitting in September. His associates described his break with the Russian leader.

Russia's Vladimir Solovyov added to fears that a larger war will break out in Europe when he listed multiple countries Russia should "destroy." The post Putin Ally Names European Countries Russia Will ‘Destroy’ as World War III Fears Loom first appeared on Mediaite.

Russia faces long-term financial repercussions from its Ukraine invasion, with military spending surging and debt costs outpacing the budget.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an annual summit, focusing on diversifying economic ties.

Russian president vows to liberate ‘historic lands’ in hardline speech, showing no signs of compromise on invasion goals

Meloni also told the ​Italian ‌parliament that ‍finding a ⁠legal way to use frozen Russian assets to help finance Ukraine remained "far from ​easy". She reaffirmed Italy's support for Kyiv, insisting Moscow must pay for war damages,