Russian air defenses shot down 15 Ukrainian drones headed toward Moscow early Monday morning, according to the city’s mayor, Sergey Sobyanin.

Ali Larijani is known for his ability to push matters forward, and his meeting with Putin could be to seek Moscow’s help in strengthening Iran’s defence

"The suitcase was found to contain an American Colt Commander, .45 caliber with three empty magazines," Russian officials said.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday predicted the Russian economy would withstand the European Union's latest sanctions package and said Moscow would intensify its strikes against Ukraine.

NATO fighter jets were scrambled overnight after Russia launched a 10-hour blitz on Ukraine. Kyiv unleashed chaos in Russia after launching its own drone attack on Moscow for the fifth night in a

Ukraine proposes fresh peace talks with Russia next week as deadly drone and missile strikes rock Ukrainian cities.

Nearly four years after the Taliban’s reconquest of Afghanistan, Moscow has formally recognized the Taliban regime as the legitimate government of Afghanistan—a move that has been welcomed by China. Moscow’s decision is an invitation for other states in the region,