Russia

TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co Ltd will hand over its business in Russia to a state-owned entity for 1 euro,...

Russians fleeing Putin’s call-up sail to South Korea, most refused entry: Report

SEOUL – Desperate to avoid military call-up to fight in Ukraine, more than 20 Russians have sailed in yachts from...

Huge nuclear power plant faces 2nd risky power cut in 5 days, and Ukraine says Russia blocking fuel delivery

Kyiv, Ukraine — Russian missile attacks caused a crippled nuclear plant in Ukraine to lose all external power for the second...

Russia arrests 8 in bridge explosion as missile attacks in Ukraine lead to nuclear plant blackout

Russia's main domestic security agency said eight people were arrested over an explosion on a bridge that links Russia to...

Hong Kong leader says ‘no legal basis’ to act on Russian superyacht

October 12, 2022

HONG KONG - Hong Kong leader John Lee said on Tuesday (Oct 11) there was 'no legal basis' for the city...

After bridge blast, Putin promises ‘harsh’ response if Ukrainian attacks continue

October 12, 2022

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday (Oct 10) that Ukraine had carried out "terrorist acts" against Russia...

What are tactical nuclear weapons and how might Putin use them?

October 12, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin said this month he's not bluffing about using nuclear weapons. If he were to follow through...

Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of Crimea bridge blast, calls it terrorism

October 11, 2022

KYIV - Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of orchestrating what he called a terrorist attack on a key bridge linking...

Blast hits Crimea bridge crucial to Russia’s war

October 10, 2022

KYIV – A powerful blast damaged Russia's road-and-rail bridge to Crimea on Saturday (Oct 8), hitting a prestigious symbol of...

Russian strike kills at least 17 in Ukraine following bridge attack