Archive List for Russia

Russia’s ‘Merchant of Death’ says West wants to destroy Russia

The man known as the “Merchant of Death” is back in Russia after a prisoner swap, already taking a swipe at Moscow’s enemies. Arms dealer Viktor Bout has given his first interview to state media, accusing the West of trying to destroy Russia. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem has this report from Moscow. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Russia #ViktorBout #Russian #West #UnitedStates #Politics

Ukraine war: Drone attacks oil tank at Russian airbase

A Ukrainian drone has been used to attack an airfield in the Russian border region of Kursk, according to its governor. The strike early Tuesday ignited an oil reservoir. Russia’s defence ministry accused Ukraine of two attacks on Monday. Moscow says three servicemen were killed. Kyiv is yet to comment on the strikes. Al Jazeera’s Alex Gatopoulos explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #UkraineWar #Russia #RussiaDroneAttacks #Ukraine #AlJazeeraEnglish

Ukraine to curb activities of Russia-linked religious groups

The ongoing war has raised concerns about the relationship between Ukraine’s orthodox church and Russia. The state has been wary about the institution with deep links to Moscow, though the branch of the church still affiliated with Russia formally renounced its ties. Al Jazeera’s @Rory Challands reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Ukraine #church

Moldova’s energy crisis continues as conflict rages next door

Former Soviet republic Moldova has been hit the hardest by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It relies on gas and electricity from Russia. Now, the Moscow-backed breakaway region of Transnistria has stopped supplying energy. Talks to resolve the crisis failed on Friday. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Simmons reports from Chisinau, Moldova. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Moldova #Russia #Ukraine #Energy #Transnistria #Conflict #Moscow #Soviet

Rus­sia’s Lavrov says US & NATO are par­tic­i­pants in Ukraine war

In televised comments, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Washington and NATO are participating in the Ukraine war. Ukraine fires the deputy chief engineer of its Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, accusing him of collaborating with Moscow’s forces. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Ukrainewar #NATO #US #UnitedStates #Rus­sia

NATO meeting: US, allies pledge support for Kyiv

The United States and its NATO allies have promised more military aid to Ukraine and help to repair its energy infrastructure. Millions of people in the war-torn nation are struggling with rolling blackouts — as winter sets in — after Russia attacked Ukraine’s power grids. Al Jazeera’s @Andrew Simmons reports from Bucharest, Romania, where NATO foreign ministers met to renew their support. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #NATO #US #UnitedStates #Ukrainewar #Ukraine

Aid arrives in Kherson: Train brings supplies after city retaken

In southern Ukraine, aid is being delivered to people in the city of Kherson, which Kyiv retook from Russia this month. Most people fled the city after the Russian invasion, and many are now looking to move back. Al Jazeera’s @Ume-Kulsoom Shariff reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Aid #Ukraine #Russia #Ukrainewar #Kherson

US, NATO investigating reports of Russian missiles in Poland

Poland has said what was probably a “Russian-made missile” fell on a village in the country’s east killing two people, but that there was “no concrete evidence” on who had fired it, as its NATO allies prepared to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the strike. The Polish foreign ministry said the weapon fell on Przewodow, about six kilometres (3-1/2 miles) from the border with Ukraine, with the country convening a meeting of its national security council. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Breakingnews #Russia #Poland #Polandexplosion #Ukraine #Ukrainewar #US […]

Zelenskyy says Russia destroyed Kherson’s critical infrastructure

Ukrainians are celebrating in the southern city of Kherson after the retreat of Russian forces. It is one of the most significant victories for Ukrainian troops since Russia invaded in February. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the retreating Russian forces destroyed critical infrastructure in the city — including communications, water and electricity — before their withdrawal. Moscow had claimed the region as ‘Russian land forever’ and annexed it in September — a move dubbed illegal by Kyiv and denounced by Western countries. Al Jazeera’s @Assed Baig reports from the Kherson region, Ukraine. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera […]

‘Kherson ours’: Ukraine celebrates after Russian retreat

Ukrainians are celebrating the retreat of Russian forces from the southern city of Kherson. It is one of the most significant victories for Ukrainian troops since Russia invaded in February. Moscow had claimed the region as Russian land “forever”, as Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe  – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish  – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera  – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Politics #Retreat #Russia #Kherson