Russian media had reported that the men were tortured during interrogation

Putin suggests – without evidence – that Kyiv may have been involved in attack, claiming attackers planned to flee to Ukraine

Atrocity underscores need for vigilance in face of threat from branch of Islamic State that appears to be on the rise

More bodies have been recovered from the fire-ravaged building, with the search still ongoing, Russia’s Investigative Committee says

Eleven people, including four directly involved in the Crocus City massacre, have been detained, Russia’s security service says

Russian news agencies are reporting multiple arrests have been made after at least 133 people were killed during a mass shooting at a Moscow concert hall.

Major terrorist attack at Moscow concert hall: What we know so far

Multiple assailants with automatic weapons, explosives attack Crocus City Hall venue

Attackers armed with automatic weapons have opened fire at Crocus City Hall

The Crocus City complex northwest of the Russian capital, came under attack by unknown assailants late on Friday

There is “no indication” that the attack has any connection to Ukraine, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has said

Several gunmen have stormed into the Crocus City Hall outside Moscow on Friday night

Overnight barrage follows spate of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries in recent months

Israeli military says it has detained hundreds in Gaza hospital raid, including some senior militants

Russia’s defence ministry said Friday it had launched a series of “massive” air strikes against Ukraine as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on its border regions over recent weeks.

Russia fired more than 30 missiles at Kyiv early Thursday, the largest attack on the Ukrainian capital in weeks after Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed retribution for escalating strikes on Russia’s border regions.

Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics, the IOC said Tuesday.

The $60 billion aid package has been held up for months, as Republican lawmakers insist new funds be linked to more action against illegal immigration.

Election commission results on Monday (March 18) showed that President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term with an overwhelming number of votes, in an election that held little suspense. Putin was all but guaranteed to win re-election, having silenced or imprisoned all his major opponents.

Friends and allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin were quick to congratulate him on his election win but Western leaders denounced what they called an illegal election.