EU's top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites

It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin's residences.
The Republic

Lawmakers move to extend Russia’s compulsory military draft to a year-round process

Russian lawmakers Tuesday endorsed a bill mandating year-round military conscription, rather than just in the spring and fall, as authorities seek to fill the ranks as fighting in Ukraine grinds ...
Forbes

Minister Says Russia On Brink Of Recession As Sanctions And War Bite

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a televised event to discuss the current state of the Russian economy. During his speech, the Russian leader dismissed international reports that ...
Reuters

Russian government explores way to make ends meet as budget deadline looms

Russia wants to balance the budget while maintaining reserves VAT hike is under discussion, no decision yet Putin pledged no major tax changes before 2030 Earlier VAT hike spurred inflation MOSCOW, ...
The Economist

Moldova defies Russia by re-electing its pro-European government

THE KREMLIN spent tens of millions of dollars trying to subvert the elections held on September 28th in Moldova, a former Soviet republic of 2.4m people squeezed between Ukraine and Romania.