A Russian military captain has urged Vladimir Putin to deploy the nation's nuclear-capable hypersonic missile against Europe, a move that could potentially ignite World War III.

British authorities on Friday imposed sanctions on Russia's GRU military intelligence agency and 18 of its agents, accusing them of "spreading chaos and disorder" across the United Kingdom and Europe.

Moscow has been urged to use the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which is said to be impossible to stop due to its speed

Russian lawmakers this week approved sweeping legal amendments, proposing fines of up to 5,000 roubles (US$63) for anyone searching for material online that the government deems extremist – which includes not just the likes of Instagram and Facebook, but many opposition politicians and activists.

Russia may introduce additional restrictions on the use of software, in particular messengers, developed in the so-called unfriendly countries. Source: The Moscow Times Details: Kremlin leader Putin has sent a corresponding order to the government.

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin is “not ready for compromises” to end his brutal war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told The Post in an exclusive interview on Wednesday — but President Trump has the power to bring him to his knees by speeding up tough sanctions that could cause a “social explosion” in Russia.

A Russian official says American Daniel Martindale has been rewarded with citizenship for spying on Ukraine, "by decree of our President Vladimir Putin."

Dmitry Medvedev says his country needs to launch 'preventative' measures on the United States and its western allies

As scattered details of the apparent suicide of Russia’s former transport minister Roman Starovoit trickled in via state media on Monday, one stood out. Near his body, the Kommersant newspaper reported,

Russia “increasing the pace” of its gains in Ukraine despite Donald Trump’s please for Vladimir Putin to end the war. The Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) latest intelligence update on the conflict says Russian troops are seized more of their neighbour’s territory throughout May and June.