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Mark Trevelyan

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Europe|Political|World

After Trump appeal, Putin says he will spare Ukrainians in Kursk if they surrender

Russia will spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in its western Kursk region if Kyiv tells them to surrender, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday

After Trump appeal, Putin says he will spare Ukrainians in Kursk if they surrender
Europe|Political|World

Putin says Ukrainians face choice of 'surrender or die' as Russia tightens squeeze in Kursk

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia had trapped the remaining Ukrainian soldiers in its western Kursk region, where they

Putin says Ukrainians face choice of 'surrender or die' as Russia tightens squeeze in Kursk
Europe|Political|World

Putin orders army to eject last Ukrainian troops from Russian territory

President Vladimir Putin donned military fatigues for a surprise visit to troops in Russia's western Kursk region on Wednesday where he ordered them to

Putin orders army to eject last Ukrainian troops from Russian territory
Europe|Political|World

What's happening in Russia's Kursk region and why does it matter?

Russian troops are close to ejecting Ukrainian forces from their foothold in Russia's Kursk region, where they grabbed a chunk of land last August and have held on to it

What's happening in Russia's Kursk region and why does it matter?
Europe|Political|World

Russia says it makes big new gains in bid to drive Ukraine out of Kursk

Russia said on Tuesday that its troops had made major new gains in its western region of Kursk, accelerating their push to drive out Ukrainian

Russia says it makes big new gains in bid to drive Ukraine out of Kursk
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Russia, US see 2022 Istanbul draft as possible basis for Ukraine deal

Russia and the U.S. both see draft accords discussed by Moscow and Kyiv in the early weeks of the war as a possible basis for a Ukraine peace

Kremlin says Russia, US see 2022 Istanbul draft as possible basis for Ukraine deal
Europe|Political|US|World

Senior Russian politicians back Trump over Zelenskiy's 'suicide in the White House'

Senior Russian politicians have reacted with glee to what they see as Volodymyr Zelenskiy's White House humiliation at the hands of Donald Trump, saying

Senior Russian politicians back Trump over Zelenskiy's 'suicide in the White House'
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia, US hold talks, Putin says contacts inspire hope

Russian and U.S. teams held six hours of talks in Turkey on Thursday to try to restore normal functioning of their embassies, and Vladimir

Russia, US hold talks, Putin says contacts inspire hope
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

In Russia, dozens of dissenters are held as psychiatric patients

Dozens of Russians are being subjected to compulsory psychiatric treatment because of their political views, according to lawyers and human

In Russia, dozens of dissenters are held as psychiatric patients
Americas|Election|Political|US|World

What do we know about the Putin-Trump relationship?

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed to meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. What do we know about the relationship between the U.S. and Russian presidents?

What do we know about the Putin-Trump relationship?
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

Who is Alexander Vinnik, the Russian prisoner being traded for American Marc Fogel?

The United States will release Russian Alexander Vinnik, a suspected cybercrime kingpin, as part of an exchange with Russia that freed Marc Fogel, a

Who is Alexander Vinnik, the Russian prisoner being traded for American Marc Fogel?
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US frees jailed cybercrime boss after Russia releases teacher Marc Fogel

The United States is freeing a Russian cybercrime boss from prison in return for Moscow's release of American schoolteacher

US frees jailed cybercrime boss after Russia releases teacher Marc Fogel
Election|Europe|Political|World

Putin ally Lukashenko declared winner of Belarus vote that West calls a charade

Belarusian leader and Russian ally Alexander Lukashenko extended his 31-year rule on Monday after electoral officials declared him the winner of a presidential election

Putin ally Lukashenko declared winner of Belarus vote that West calls a charade
Election|Europe|Political|World

Lukashenko heads for massive win in Belarus election scorned by the West

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko was on track to extend his 31-year rule with a massive win in a presidential election on Sunday that Western governments rejected as

Lukashenko heads for massive win in Belarus election scorned by the West
Election|Europe|Political

Lukashenko frees 15 more prisoners on eve of Belarus election

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 15 prisoners on Friday in what state media called a humanitarian gesture, two days before an election in which he is set

Lukashenko frees 15 more prisoners on eve of Belarus election
Election|Europe|Political

Lukashenko seeks easing of Belarus isolation as he extends his long rule

Five candidates' names will appear on the ballot for a presidential election in Belarus on Sunday, but for the past 31 years there has only been one winner.

Lukashenko seeks easing of Belarus isolation as he extends his long rule
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Three Navalny lawyers sentenced to years in Russian penal colony for 'extremist activity'

Three lawyers for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny were found guilty by a Russian court on Friday of belonging to an extremist group and sentenced to years

Three Navalny lawyers sentenced to years in Russian penal colony for 'extremist activity'
News|Technology|World

Factbox-What is the Burevestnik missile that Putin says Russia has tested?

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia has successfully tested its new Burevestnik missile.

Factbox-What is the Burevestnik missile that Putin says Russia has tested?
Europe|News|World

Analysis-Russian nuclear test would send warning signal, prompt others to follow suit

Russia may be paving the way to conduct a nuclear test, a move that would sharply raise tensions with the West and likely prompt other world powers to resume

Analysis-Russian nuclear test would send warning signal, prompt others to follow suit
News|World

Putin pushes need for talks in calls with Israeli, Arab and Iranian leaders

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that Moscow wanted to help prevent a humanitarian

Putin pushes need for talks in calls with Israeli, Arab and Iranian leaders
Europe|News|Political

Russian Duma passes law to revoke ratification of nuclear test ban treaty

Russia's parliament moved swiftly to fulfil the wish of President Vladimir Putin by completing the passage of a bill that shifts Moscow's legal stance

Russian Duma passes law to revoke ratification of nuclear test ban treaty
News|US|World

Journalist's husband urges US State Dept to recognise her as wrongfully detained in Russia

The husband of a Russian-American journalist being held in a Russian prison on suspicion of violating Moscow’s law on “foreign agents” urged the U.S. government on

Journalist's husband urges US State Dept to recognise her as wrongfully detained in Russia
Election|News|World

Explainer-Key challenges facing Putin if he gets a new six-year term

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will seek another six years in the Kremlin by standing in an election in March where his victory is widely assumed to be a

Explainer-Key challenges facing Putin if he gets a new six-year term
Election|Europe|News|World

Explainer-What are Putin's top challenges in new six-year term?

Vladimir Putin has won six more years in the Kremlin with a landslide victory in an election where he faced no serious competition.

Explainer-What are Putin's top challenges in new six-year term?
Education|Europe|News

Russian pupils take history quiz based on Putin's Tucker Carlson interview

Pupils across Russia have taken part in a history quiz this month that involved watching extracts of President Vladimir Putin's interview

Russian pupils take history quiz based on Putin's Tucker Carlson interview

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