Russian soldier kills colleague and three civilians in Crimea

August 4, 2026 2:10 PM

Russian soldier kills colleague and three civilians in Crimea

A Russian soldier in Crimea opened fire on his colleagues, killing one and wounding another, before turning his weapon on civilians and killing three, an official said on Tuesday. Three other people were wounded, said Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russian-installed governor of the Sevastopol region. He said the attacker had been arrested. There was no information on the motive for the attacks. "All circumstances and causes of the incident are being established," said Razvozhayev, urging people to ...

Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life

June 23, 2026 9:44 PM

Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life

Russia is considering a diesel export ban, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday, while a newspaper reported on possible fuel imports to tackle shortages, especially in Crimea, which tightened restrictions on public services and activities. Russian President Vladimir Putin also made his first comments about Ukraine’s recent strikes on civilian infrastructure, including on Moscow’s oil refinery, saying they were a ploy to destabilise society. He also called on the government...

Putin warns of global clash as Russia marks victory in World War Two

May 9, 2024 4:20 PM

Putin warns of global clash as Russia marks victory in World War Two

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West on Thursday of risking a global conflict and said no one would be allowed to threaten the world's biggest nuclear power as Russia marked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. As Russian troops advance against Ukraine's Western-backed forces, Putin accused "arrogant" Western elites of forgetting the decisive role played by the Soviet Union in defeating Nazi Germany, and of stoking conflicts across the world. "We know wha...