Russia’s Putin Apologizes for ‘Tragic Incident’ Involving Crashed Plane
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged a role in the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane carrying 67 people, but stopped short of expressing responsibility.
How Russia's Military Has Changed Ahead of 2025
Nearly three years of war have devastated much of Moscow's military, but its other forces, like its naval fleet and air force, remain strong.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin apologises over Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash – but does not admit fault
The UK foreign office has criticised Russia after President Vladimir Putin apologised to his Azerbaijani counterpart over a ...
2024 was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Here’s how it unfolded
The year 2024 saw President Vladimir Putin further cement his power as he sought to counter Russia's isolation over the war ...
Russia removes Taliban and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from list of terrorist organisations – ISW
Russian ruler Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing for the removal of the Taliban and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from the ...
Putin Ally Calls for Alaska's Return to Russia
Vladimir Solovyov called for the U.S. state's return to Russia after Russian military aircrafts recently entered ...
Putin apologizes over ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines crash, without admitting responsibility
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Russia’s air defense systems were active when an Azerbaijan Airlines ...
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for "tragic incident" involving crashed plane in Kazakhstan
The Kremlin said air defense systems were firing near Grozny on Wednesday due to a Ukrainian drone strike, but stopped short of saying one of these hit the plane.
Israeli leader Netanyahu to undergo prostate removal surgery
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo prostate removal surgery on Sunday after being diagnosed with a ...
Putin Apologizes but Stops Short of Taking Responsibility for Kazakhstan Crash
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia told the Azerbaijani leader, Ilham Aliyev, in a phone call, “that the tragic incident ...
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A Look at the Geopolitical Landscape Heading into 2025
This article explores predictions from RFE/RL journalists for the year 2025, focusing on global conflicts, authoritarianism, and the impact of US politics on the world stage.