Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands, seized from Japan in WWII, escalates a long-standing territorial dispute and draws sharp criticism from Tokyo.
Russia's naval actions in the Black Sea are intensifying, threatening global grain supplies and echoing historical maritime conflicts.
Putin's extreme security measures far surpass Trump's secret flight tactics, reflecting a deep-seated obsession with personal safety.
Former Marine Robert Gilman has been freed by Russia after four years of detention, with President Trump citing humanitarian reasons for his release.
Ukraine's expanded air war is causing a rapid increase in civilian deaths within Russia, fueling domestic discontent but with uncertain impact on the Kremlin's war strategy.
Russia's Yabloko party, a liberal anti-war group, has been banned from upcoming parliamentary elections due to its peace manifesto.
At least 13 people killed in a drone attack on an industrial city in Russia's Tatarstan region, marking a deadly escalation.
Ukrainian drones strike deep inside Russia, killing 13 in an industrial center, marking one of the deadliest attacks on Russian territory.
Ukraine's drone attacks on Wildberries, Russia's largest e-commerce firm, disrupt consumer access to goods and target economic infrastructure.
Russia's richest woman, Tatyana Kim, faces a major test as fires ravage Wildberries warehouses, disrupting operations.