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Russia's foreign spy chief confirms he held talks with CIA director in Moscow
SVR head Naryshkin said that he had held a "working-level meeting" with CIA director John Ratcliffe in Moscow earlier this week.
CIA director warned Russia against attacking NATO members during Moscow visit - report
CIA Director John Ratcliffe travels to Russia aboard US military C-17 transport plane - report
Assad’s death sentence puts Syria-Russia extradition treaty to the test - analysis
Russia aims to keep hold of key influence over Syria as top diplomats meet - analysis
Ahmed al-Sharaa's government faces many hurdles and having Russia playing a stabilizing role in Syria is important for Damascus. It is not clear how Russia-Syrian relations will develop these days.
Voices from the Arab press: Damascus between the Druze, Alawites, and Kurds
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Ukraine's drones target Moscow, other regions, Russia's defense ministry says
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting civilians, something both sides deny, in the course of the war, now well into its fourth year.
Ukraine drone attacks target Moscow, kills two, Russia says
Overnight Ukrainian drone attacks target Moscow and other regions, killing two and damaging agricultural infrastructure.
Russian minister was implicated in embezzlement investigation before death, sources say
President Vladimir Putin on Monday dismissed Roman Starovoit, a former Kursk governor, as transport minister and asked Starovoit's deputy to replace him.
Russia downs 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, gains control of Ukraine settlements
More than three years into the war, Ukraine has increasingly been using drones to attack targets deep inside Russia.
Deputy head of Russian Navy killed by Ukraine in Kursk area, says Moscow
At least 10 other senior Russian commanders have been killed in action or assassinated by Kyiv since the start of the war.
Azerbaijan demands punishment for death of brothers in Russian police custody
Azerbaijan accused Russian police of 'illegal actions' following the death of two of its citizens, and demanded an investigation and punishment of those responsible.
Jailed Russian dissidents call for mass prisoner release as part of a peace deal with Ukraine
Eleven jailed Russian dissidents have written a letter to world leaders appealing for the mass release of Russian political prisoners and Ukrainian civilians held by Russia.
African farmers the latest to be conned by Moscow into fighting in Ukraine
Much like the Indian nationals who traveled to Russia under the promise of economic opportunity, the African farmers were reportedly promised jobs in a Russian shampoo factory.
