Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday predicted the Russian economy would withstand the European Union's latest sanctions package and said Moscow would intensify its strikes against Ukraine.

The European Union is targeting Russia with more sanctions over its war on Ukraine. The aim is to deprive Moscow of energy revenue through a lower oil price cap and a ban on transactions with Nord Stream gas pipelines.

NATO's enhanced ground capabilities in the Baltic region spark Russian warnings as military focus intensifies on Kaliningrad and the strategic Suwalki Corridor

In a dramatic shift with far-reaching geopolitical implications, Russia has become the first major world power to formally recognize the Taliban regime — a move that could accelerate the group’s global legitimacy,

"The suitcase was found to contain an American Colt Commander, .45 caliber with three empty magazines," Russian officials said.

The Russian customs agency said it detained a dual U.S.-Russian citizen at an airport in Moscow after she was found with a gun and a bank check for $138,000.

The E.U. approved plans to lower a price cap on Russian oil and ban transactions with 22 more Russian banks, pressing ahead with sanctions without the U.S.

India is set to host the next India-Russia Summit, potentially marking Vladimir Putin's first visit to New Delhi since 2021. Discussions will encompass defence collaboration, energy security amidst EU sanctions,

India has found itself at the centre of a growing geopolitical clash, as fresh EU sanctions targeting a Russian-linked refinery in Gujarat spark concerns over energy autonomy and rising global pressure.