Alla Pugacheva, Russia’s “prima donna,” dominated the Soviet music scene and gave her first interview since being forced into exile after the invasion of Ukraine.

Alla Pugacheva, Russia’s “prima donna,” dominated the Soviet music scene and gave her first interview since being forced into exile after the invasion of Ukraine.

The wartime crackdown has all but destroyed the once-vibrant stand-up comedy scene, but some persevere and live in fear of going viral and being denounced.

Moscow, which has interfered several times in Ukraine despite past agreements, said no security guarantees should be needed if a peace deal is signed.

Moscow, which has interfered several times in Ukraine despite past agreements, said no security guarantees should be needed if a peace deal was signed.

Putin left China with pledges of further support from North Korea and talk of a lucrative pipeline deal with Beijing that has long been a goal.

North Korea has been Russia’s strongest backer in its war on Ukraine, and the leaders pledged to deepen their ties.

This rare account sheds light on the experience of civilians during Ukraine’s occupation of Kursk, the first foreign incursion into Russia since World War II.

Putin’s hard-line approach to resolving the Ukraine conflict doesn’t fit with the White House’s desire for a quick solution.

In President Donald Trump’s warm red-carpet greeting at the Alaska summit, Russians saw an opening to pull America away from its traditional allies in Europe.