In 2024, births in Russia fell to 1.22 million — the lowest level since 1999 — while deaths increased by 3.3% annually, to 1.82 million.

It is indicative of how Russia’s allies are propping up this war effort,” Angelica Evans from the Institute of the Study of War told The Post.

As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."

The United States, Trump stressed, would not pay for them as he heaped fresh criticism on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia launched further brutal drone attacks on Ukraine overnight Monday, wounding a 14-year-old girl and “deliberately” targeting a university in a stunning act of rebellion against President Trump’s threats of fresh sanctions and weapons deliveries to Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump’s latest threat of 100% tariffs on Russia would risk complicating relations with two nations crucial to his economic and strategic goals: China and India.

The plan is designed to allow the U.S. to funnel more firepower to Ukraine to combat invading Russian forces during their summer military offensive while easing Washington’s financial burden. Increased weapons shipments,