Air raid sirens went off in the region last night; local media outlets reported explosions in the town of Lutsk ...

Meanwhile, the Russian Investigative Committee has launched a criminal investigation based on Article 205 of the Russian Criminal Code, committee spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko announced ...

MOSCOW, January 1. /TASS/. At least 24 people have been killed and over 50 have suffered injuries in a drone attack on a cafe and a hotel in the Kherson Region, Governor Vladimir Saldo said.

MOSCOW, January 1. /TASS/. Since January 1, 2026, it has become possible in Russia to use the digital ruble when transferring revenues to the budgets of the budget system of the Russian Federation.

NEW YORK, January 1. /TASS/. Zohran Mamdani has taken office as New York City mayor, the Associated Press reported. Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in as the city’s first Muslim leader, placing his ...

On December 23, Russia’s main New Year tree was set up in the Kremlin’s Cathedral Square, fully decorated and ready for the holidays ...

MOSCOW, January 1. /TASS/. Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 168 Ukrainian UAVs over the regions during the night, the Defense Ministry said.

MOSCOW, December 31. /TASS/. In 2025, a great many well-known politicians, statesmen, scientists and cultural figures passed away. January 7. French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the ...

Besides, Russian forces destroyed 19 Ukrainian warplanes, over 50 missile systems, more than 67,000 drones, and over 6,500 tanks and other armored combat vehicles in 2025 ...

MOSCOW, FACTBOX. /TASS/. On December 13, 2025, Ryazan launched the festive marathon titled Ryazan - New Year’s Capital of Russia 2026, becoming the first city to hold the title for a second time. The ...

Head of the Russian delegation to the Vienna talks on military security and arms control Yulia Zhdanova also noted that "there is a total degradation of the negotiating culture among the Europeans" ...

According to a government decree, the New Year holidays in 2025–2026 will last 12 days — from Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to Sunday, January 11, 2026 ...