Moscow's defense chief says soldiers will later return for another drill, following largest military buildup near the border since 2014 annexation of Crimea

Russian leader uses major speech to hit out at West, amid military buildup on Ukraine border and espionage scandals; top aides to opposition leader Navalny rounded up as he speaks

Prison service insists Kremlin critic's condition is 'satisfactory,' despite outcry over his deteriorating health

Doctors demand access to jailed Kremlin critic as his health rapidly deteriorates

Kyiv's allies vow support as fears grow over massive Russian military buildup on border and an uptick in clashes with separatists

Russian leader gives himself option of two more terms after this one ends in 2024; was first elected in 2000, has been the de-facto head of government since

Convening online, envoys from US, Russia, EU and UN express concern over potential 'unilateral actions,' in apparent reference to Israeli settlement expansion

Russian leader touts domestically made vaccine as 'absolutely reliable and safe,' but doesn't say which one of 3 approved inoculations he's getting

Kremlin critic says 'dehumanizing' jail term in Russian penal colony is inspired by George Orwell's '1984'

Advocacy groups from France, Russia, and Syria accuse Wagner Group fighters over torture of a Syrian detainee, but powerfully-connected Russian firm unlikely to face convictions