Researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection
2026-10-05
Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a suspected dangerous infection was released as a result of aContinue Reading
75 Sri Lankan Army personnel participate in counter-terrorism exercise in Russia
2026-10-02
A 75-member Sri Lanka Army contingent has successfully participated in a joint counter-terrorism military exercise with the Russian Armed ForcesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka showcases Buddhist Heritage at International Forum in Tuva, Russia
2026-08-31
Sri Lanka made a strong presence at the International Buddhist Forum held in Tuva, Russian Federation, from August 18 toContinue Reading
S7 Airlines to launch direct Siberia–Sri Lanka flights in December
2026-08-28
Russian carrier S7 Airlines will open a new international route linking Novosibirsk in Siberia with Colombo, beginning 20 December 2026,Continue Reading
Moscow refinery ablaze as Ukraine launches biggest attack on Russian capital in years
2026-06-18
The Russian capital was ablaze Thursday, after Ukraine launched what appeared to be its largest attack on the city sinceContinue Reading
Ukraine’s Zelensky proposes direct meeting with Russia’s Putin to end war
2026-06-05
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war, in an open letter posted asContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Russia discuss defence cooperation in Moscow
2026-05-27
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) met Russian Deputy Defence Minister Vasily Osmakov in Moscow on May 26Continue Reading
China’s Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing
2026-05-20
A meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin has started in Beijing, Chinese state mediaContinue Reading
Minister Bimal Rathnayake represents Sri Lanka at Russia’s International Economic Forum
2026-05-18
The Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, represented Sri Lanka at the XVII International Economic Forum heldContinue Reading
Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka in May
2026-04-29
A Russian delegation led by Health Minister Mikhail Murashko will undertake a three-day visit to Sri Lanka in May. AccordingContinue Reading
US renews Russia oil waiver after pressure from nations
2026-04-18
The Trump administration has renewed a waiver allowing nations to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month.Continue Reading
Russian Deputy FM reaffirms oil, investment and tourism support for Sri Lanka
2026-04-03
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath met with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko at the Ministry inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka–Russia trade could expand via Vladivostok: Transport Minister Bimal
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka could expand trade with Russia through Vladivostok using existing aviation and maritime routes, Minister of Transport, Highways andContinue Reading
President to meet Russian Deputy Minister on bilateral energy cooperation
2026-03-26
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet with visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) atContinue Reading
Russian Deputy Energy Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-03-26
A delegation led by Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin has arrived in Sri Lanka today (26) for an officialContinue Reading
Russia urges Iran to ‘end hostilities immediately’
2026-03-24
Russia on Monday (Mar 23) called for a “political and diplomatic” settlement to the Middle East war, just as USContinue Reading
Trump administration temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea
2026-03-13
The Trump administration on Thursday issued a new license allowing countries to temporarily purchase certain Russian oil products, the sameContinue Reading
Report: Sri Lanka records highest South Asian death toll in Russia-Ukraine war
2026-03-06
Sri Lanka has recorded the highest number of deaths among South Asians who joined the Russian army to fight againstContinue Reading