
Russian parliament passes law suspending participation in the START treaty.
On February 22, both houses of the Russian Parliament met and passed a law suspending Russia's participation in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).

On February 22, both houses of the Russian Parliament met and passed a law suspending Russia's participation in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).

Russia rejects the Wall Street Journal's accusation that it "stole" electricity from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

The Russian Northern Fleet began exercises with the Arctic Expeditionary Group on January 25, involving 30 warships.

President Putin is on a two-day official visit to India, focusing on Russia-India defense agreements, including a contract to transfer S-400 missiles to New Delhi.

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Russia, Raid bin Khalid Krimli, hopes Riyadh will not suffer the same fate as Beijing after a Chinese military agency was sanctioned by the US for purchasing Russian weapons and missiles.

Russia decided to halt discussions at the UN Security Council on the North Korea issue due to disagreements and concerns that parts of the resolution might be leaked before its official publication.

The Kremlin confirmed that Russia will hold large-scale military exercises in the Mediterranean Sea involving 25 warships and 30 aircraft of various types, including Tu-160 strategic bombers.

Amid reports that the US and its allies are preparing airstrikes against Syria, citing readiness to retaliate if the Syrian government uses chemical weapons, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned Washington and its Western allies "not to play with fire in Syria."

Russian President Vladimir Putin is very popular in many Western countries with people of different political views, an Austrian magazine noted.

After an altercation with military personnel, a criminal gang in Russia stormed the area where a military train was stopped, forcing guards to open fire. The gang leader died on the spot and another member of the gang was wounded.

A spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry criticized US sanctions against the country and stated that Washington's policy would not sway Moscow.

Amidst reports that the US, UK, and France are preparing airstrikes against Syria, two frigates from the Russian Black Sea Fleet have been ordered to Syria to bolster Russia's military presence in the region.

Many countries face the risk of sanctions imposed by Washington if they purchase Russia's S-400 air defense missile system, including even US allies.

The US policy aims to pressure Russia to cross a red line, and Moscow should consider taking a tougher response, for example, deploying tactical nuclear weapons abroad, a Russian lawmaker suggested.

The building housing the Central Bank of Russia caught fire, with flames breaking out on the fourth floor and spreading to an area of approximately 30 square meters inside the building. Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire.

Following a parade commemorating the 75th anniversary of the victory at the Battle of Kursk, Russian servicemen were loading a T-34 tank onto a transport vehicle, but the tank slipped off the platform and overturned on the road.

In the heart of Moscow, near the Russian Foreign Ministry building, a shootout occurred between a 31-year-old suspect and two police officers. The suspect was shot and later died in the hospital.

At the wedding of Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl, in addition to dancing and congratulations, Russian President Vladimir Putin also had a brief discussion of several issues with Austrian officials.

The PB-4 Osa pistol, a non-lethal weapon from Russia, may be exported further to the United States; however, negotiations between Russian and American representatives are currently ongoing.

Passengers on a Red Wings flight shared a video showing the engine of a Tu-204 catching fire shortly after takeoff, forcing the plane, carrying over 200 passengers, to return to its point of origin.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed that although Taliban representatives want dialogue with Moscow, Russia has no intention of using this force to fight the ISIS terrorist organization in Afghanistan.

In a joint press conference with his Serbian counterpart, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov asserted that the true purpose of sanctions against Russia is unfair competition.

Washington's completely unconstructive stance is hindering the reconstruction of Syria and severely limiting the UN's efforts to assist the country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated.

The Project 1144-class, Kirov-class, heavy nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser has been listed by an American magazine as one of the world's most powerful warships.

A soldier was hit head-on by a train at a subway station in Saint Petersburg; he miraculously survived with only minor injuries.

Austrian media reported that hundreds of police officers were deployed to provide security for the wedding of Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl, an event attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurtz, and many Austrian officials.

Although Moscow will continue to spend large sums on its weapons modernization program in the near future, this spending will not bankrupt Russia and lead to its collapse like the Soviet Union did, according to American experts.

The Russian Foreign Ministry sent a letter of protest to the United States, stating that Washington violated international law in its treatment of Russian diplomatic missions in the US.

On August 14, a representative from the US State Department sent a warning message to the United Nations regarding Russian satellites that Washington considers mysterious and frightening; however, experts believe that in reality, these satellites are not as unusual as Washington perceives.

Russophobia must be eradicated because it is undermining American values and hindering the building of positive relationships between the U.S. and Russia, said Congressman Thomas Massie.