The event comes only days after the first long-range test of a Poseidon “doomsday torpedo,” which the submarine was designed to carry.

Nearly two dozen earthquakes have struck off the coast of Russia, near the Kamchatka Peninsula, in the last 24 hours, according to the U.S. Geological Survey ( USGS ). The temblors were measured from 4.3 to 6.1 magnitude, the latter considered a strong earthquake that could inflict damage on populated areas.

The recent introduction of the messaging app Max is the Kremlin's latest effort to tighten control over Russia's digital space by throttling foreign platforms, either by blocking them or slowing them down so they are largely inaccessible.

Russia bombarded Ukrainian cities with 705 missiles and drones overnight into Thursday, according to Ukraine’s air force.

Ukraine applied to join the EU days after Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. It has been pushing to make progress on its bid, despite the challenges of Russia’s war and EU member Hungary blocking Kyiv from formally moving to the next phase of negotiations.

China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sought to expand mutual investment with Russia and affirmed Beijing's commitment to advance ties despite "turbulent" external conditions, Chinese state media reported.

Russia has launched another massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing power outages across the country.

National Guardsman Canyon Amarys faced federal charges after allegedly trying to send sensitive U.S. military photos and a helicopter radio to Russia.

The toy is described in a listing as suitable for children from the age of six and "an ideal gift for young patriots."

The project, which Russian state media has said will be nearly 3 miles long when completed, including access roads, is one of the initiatives that emerged from a comprehensive agreement signed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the latter's visit to Pyongyang last year.