Russia tests the Barazh-1 stratospheric balloon as a Starlink alternative, aiming to restore military communications after losing satellite network access in Ukraine.

Poland is preparing a reparations claim against Russia for atrocities committed during Soviet dominance of the country, echoing its demand for €1.3tn in compensation from Germany for second world war crimes.

UK, Sweden, France, Germany and Netherlands say they're "confident" Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with a lethal toxin from South American poison dart frogs.

Mourners in Moscow have marked two years since Russian opposition leder Alexei Navalny died in an Arctic prison, as a new European analysis fuels claims he was killed by poisoning.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un touted a newly built street of flats for families of soldiers killed supporting Russia's war against Ukraine, state media reported Monday, with photos showing him

The support for Ukrainian athletes at the Milan-Cortina Games suggests there may be challenges with reinstating Russia and Belarus for the LA28 Olympics.

Russia's Black Sea coast, including the Taman seaport and fuel tanks, faced a heavy drone attack. This comes as peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to resume in Geneva.

China accused of enabling Russia's war while offering Ukraine humanitarian aid at Munich conference. U.S. official says Beijing could end conflict.