Russian military personnel have entered an airbase in Niger hosting US troops, amid Niger's decision to force American troops out of the country.

Russia has refuted a US claim that its forces in Ukraine had breached an international prohibition on chemical weapons by employing banned substances such as a prohibited choking agent.

China has announced that it would respond appropriately after the United States imposed new sanctions designed to weaken Russia’s military and industrial strength, along with targeting Chinese firms aiding Kremlin in obtaining armaments.

Ukraine carries out airstrikes on oil facilities in western Russia using attack drones.

The Kremlin spokesman told reporters NATO was already involved in the conflict surrounding Ukraine.

The Palestinian Embassy in the Russian capital celebrated the 48th anniversary of “Palestinian Land Day”.

The Daesh Takfiri terrorist group claimed responsibility for the massacre, but Russian officials blame Ukraine and the West.