Ukraine's defense minister said Russian forces have had "major problems getting infantry to the front line" and sending them supplies or fuel.

Internal frictions between the FSB and Russian military are growing as generals demand protection amid a wave of assassinations, sources say.

Once Russian soldiers reach certain parts of the front lines of the war in Ukraine, they can expect to live an average of just 20 to 35 minutes, according to a grim estimate by Russian military bloggers.

Independent filling stations in Russia have begun selling fuel for more than 100 roubles ($1.27) a litre for the first time, sources at retail chains said, as shortages caused by Ukrainian ​attacks on oil refineries drive an unprecedented surge in spot gasoline and diesel prices.

The Russian authorities said 419 drones were shot down across Russia, including in the capital, and in Crimea.

Russia’s president says Ukraine’s attacks on infrastructure are causing ‘obvious’ but not critical problems

Russian daredevil climbers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus scaled nearly 1,500 feet to the top of the Empire State Building to get engaged — and are now allegedly facing criminal trespassing charges

The central bank leader Elvira S. Nabiullina reappeared for a news conference after a gap that highlighted deep tensions in the country’s political and economic elite.