Russian official visits Indonesia and Malaysia to talk defence, Russian agencies report
RIA state news agency cited the press office of the Security Council as saying the trip will last until February 28.
Mon Feb 24 2025
Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move
Russia's economists have so far largely ensured economic stability and growth despite toughest sanctions ever imposed on a major economy.
Mon May 13 2024
Shoigu says Russia and allies should step up military exercises in Asia
Russia and its allies in Asia should expand joint military exercises as they face direct threat from attempts by the US, said Sergei Shoigu.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Russia orders retreat from Ukrainian city of Kherson in major setback for Moscow
Russian commander says no longer possible to supply Kherson.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Putin calls off plan to storm Mariupol plant, opts for blockade instead
Moscow urges Ukrainian forces to surrender, pledges medical care.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Putin says Russia to welcome volunteers from Middle East to fight Ukraine
Sergei Shoigu said there were 16,000 volunteers in the Middle East who were ready to come to fight with Russian-backed forces.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Planes dump water on Siberian wildfires as residents plead for help
Residents complain of being suffocated in a region known for its frozen tundra that is now sweltering under a heatwave.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Some Russian teachers fear back-to-school shots of 'Sputnik V' COVID vaccine
A small independent Russian teachers' union is urging members not to be coerced into accepting shots of the "Sputnik V" coronavirus vaccine which is to be mandatory for military personnel.
Tue Sep 01 2020
Russia to rebuild Red Army Choir: defence minister
Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday he will aim to quickly restore the country's signature Red Army Choir, which lost most of its singers in the weekend's military plane crash.
Tue Dec 27 2016
Ukraine 'bears full responsibility' for MH17 crash - Russian minister
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Ukraine bore "full responsibility" for the MH17 crash which killed 298 people.
Wed Sep 10 2014
Ukraine hosts EU leaders as US backing frays three years since invasion
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has held more than a dozen phone calls since Friday, mainly with European leaders, to scope out a way forward.
Mon Feb 24 2025
Britain to ban more individuals with Kremlin links in show of support for Ukraine
Britain will ban entry to individuals who provide significant support to the Russian state or owe their wealth to the Russian state.
Mon Feb 24 2025
Thousands in limbo on Thai-Myanmar border after scam centre crackdown
The majority of these workers are Chinese, with about 1,000 from other foreign countries, according to the aid workers.
Mon Feb 24 2025
Russia says it wants a long-term Ukraine peace deal, not a quick US-backed ceasefire
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says Moscow was after a Ukraine deal that stood the test of time.
Mon Feb 24 2025
MAHB delisting after 25 years - watershed moment for airport operator’s privatisation
The government contends the privatisation would allow the company to respond more swiftly to industry demands.
Mon Feb 24 2025
15 victims of job scam syndicate in Myanmar return to Malaysia
The Foreign Ministry says the Malaysian embassy in Bangkok had facilitated the repatriation of the victims.
Mon Feb 24 2025
Bangladeshi students, who ousted former PM Hasina, set to launch political party
The Students Against Discrimination group spearheaded the protests that began as a student-led movement against public sector job quotas.
Mon Feb 24 2025
286 issues from Auditor-General’s report under investigation
M. Kulasegaran says the government is focused on improving public administration governance through reforms.
Mon Feb 24 2025
Russian official visits Indonesia and Malaysia to talk defence, Russian agencies report
RIA state news agency cited the press office of the Security Council as saying the trip will last until February 28.
Mon Feb 24 2025
Soul of old Istanbul: Konya echoes of the past
If you have the chance to visit Turkiye, the city of Konya is a must-visit.
Mon Feb 24 2025