British counter-terrorism police have apprehended two men and a woman in southeast England on allegations of espionage for Russia, as reported by the Metropolitan Police on Thursday. According to a police statement, “All three were detained on suspicion of aiding a foreign intelligence agency, in violation of section 3 of the National Security Act.” They […]
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EU Aims for Accelerated Ban on Russian Gas Imports Amid Trump Pressure
On Friday, the European Union suggested moving a proposed ban on Russian gas imports up by a year as part of a new set of sanctions aimed at diminishing Moscow’s financial capabilities and satisfying U.S. President Donald Trump. This latest round of sanctions, the 19th package targeting Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, […]
Russias Taxi Crisis: The Costly Collapse of a Once-Thriving Industry
The luxury taxi service Wheely disappeared from the streets of Moscow this month following a court ruling that mandated its removal due to its refusal to share passenger information with security agencies. Shortly thereafter, St. Petersburg’s authorities implemented a ban on migrant taxi drivers, which is expected to halve the city’s workforce. During this time, […]
Metropolitan Shevkunov Renews Faith in Russian Missionaries by Honoring Charlie Kirk as a Martyr
A senior bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church, who is often described as a spiritual adviser to President Vladimir Putin, has referred to the late American conservative Charlie Kirk as a “martyr,” suggesting that his death may serve as a source of inspiration for Russian missionaries. Metropolitan Tikhon Shevkunov, in an article posted on the […]
Successful Cleanup Operation Concludes Following Major Oil Spill Near Anapa Black Sea Resort
Cleanup teams have completed the removal of fuel oil remnants from the ocean floor near the Russian resort town of Anapa, nearly a year after one of the most significant oil spills in the Black Sea, regional officials reported on Friday. According to the emergency headquarters in the southern Krasnodar region, divers have cleared 19 […]
Russia Adjusts Fiscal Strategy Amid Declining Oil Income
The Russian government plans to gradually reduce the oil price threshold used for calculating revenue under its “budget rule,” as announced by Finance Minister Anton Siluanov on Thursday. This decision aims to make the nation’s finances less susceptible to fluctuations in the energy market and to the impact of Western sanctions. Currently, any oil and […]
FSB Detains North African National on Charges of Espionage for Ukraine
On Wednesday, Russia’s FSB security service announced the arrest of an African national in the southern city of Astrakhan on charges of espionage for Ukraine. The individual, who is only identified as a citizen of a country in North Africa, was legally registered as a foreign resident in Astrakhan, according to the FSB. Authorities alleged […]
Zelensky to Discuss Security Guarantees with Trump Amid Escalating Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Saturday that he is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump during the upcoming UN General Assembly next week, amid escalating deadly airstrikes by Russia across Ukraine. Zelensky reported that Russia launched one of its most extensive aerial assaults, firing 40 missiles and around 580 drones in a […]
French Cyclist Detained in Russia’s Far East Until Early October Following Border Confusion
A French cyclist detained while attempting to enter Russia’s Far East will remain in custody until at least October, according to reports from Russian state media that referenced a local court. As per French news sources, Sofiane Sehili was apprehended after he illegally crossed the border from China into Russia while striving to set a […]
Russian Authorities Investigate Kazakh Bank Card Holders Amid Allegations of Money Laundering
Russian authorities have started to summon individuals who procured bank cards remotely from Kazakhstan, according to media reports on Friday citing unnamed sources. Several holders of these cards communicated to the Ostorozhno Novosti Telegram channel that law enforcement had notified them about an active inquiry taking place in Kazakhstan. Reports indicate that the Russian Interior […]