Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces shot down at least 287 Ukrainian drones overnight into Thursday morning.

Over a year since he fled to Moscow after his regime was toppled by rebel forces, former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is taking ophthalmology lessons and enjoying a luxurious lifestyle with his family in Russia, according to a report by The Guardian, citing sources familiar with his situation.

Russia reports drone attacks on Moscow and at least eight other regions, with Belgorod claiming that a thermal power plant has been hit. — Ukrinform.

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President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and son-in-law Jared Kushner were due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday for talks on a possible way to end the war in Ukraine.

Along with the implementation of a visa-free regime for Chinese tourists traveling to Russia that has been in place since December 1, the Moscow City Tourism Committee expects visa-free entry to become an additional driver of tourist growth in 2026 on top of already strong momentum.

Russia is giving Moscow a tourist makeover. At the heart of this initiative is more than profit, but rather a geopolitical reorientation.

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Moscow is continuing preparations for the New Year holidays, with streets, parks and public spaces across the Russian capital adorned with colourful festive installations and illuminated winter displays,