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Russian forces claim some minor progress in eastern Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry said its troops broke through two Ukrainian defensive lines in the eastern Luhansk region and pushed back Ukrainian troops some three kilometers

It’s Showtime, Folks: What is Russia’s ‘creative brigade’ and how will it serve during the Ukraine war?

Russia has created two ‘creative brigades, comprising musicians, actors, representatives of the opera, and circus and vocal performers. These artists will be deployed to the frontlines of the war in Ukraine to boost morale among demoralised invading soldiers

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow's defence ministry says 265 Ukrainian soldiers 'surrendered' at besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol

Of the total 265 Ukrainian soldiers, who surrendered at Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, 51 were 'heavily wounded' and had been transferred to a hospital in the town of Novoazovsk, Russia's defence ministry said

Russia 'Sputnik V' vaccine promises to help people develop immunity against COVID-19 for two years: Here's all you need to know

Sputnik V can only be used on people within the age groups of 18-60 as more studies need to ensure the vaccine is safe for older people.

Russia's 'Sputnik V' COVID-19 vaccine: WHO in close contact with Russian health ministry for 'rigorous review' of safety, efficacy data

When a vaccine is pre-qualified by the WHO, the manufacturers seek the agency's stamp of quality, and approval for its use.

Putin announces first 'registered' COVID-19 vaccine from Russia's Gamaleya Institute; his daughter among those inoculated

The Russian Health Minister has said that plans are in motion to start a mass vaccination campaign against the novel coronavirus in October.

Russia claims to have killed two top Islamic State commanders, 180 terrorists in Syria in early June

The Russian Air forces killed two top Islamic State field commanders and some 180 terrorists in Syria in early June, the Russian defence ministry said

Ballistic 'objects' detected, but no sign of Damascus attack: Russian news agency

Russian radar detected the launch of two ballistic "objects" in the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday but there was no sign of a missile strike on the Syrian capital Damascus, Russia's state-run RIA news agency said.

Russia claims Android-like OS is hack-proof

The Russian Defence Ministry recently showcased its very first smart prototype of what...