Category: World

The body of a Ukrainian journalist who died under uncertain conditions while in Russian custody last fall has been returned by Russian authorities, Ukraine’s Deputy Interior Minister Leonid Tymchenko reported on Thursday. Victoria Roshchyna, aged 27, went missing in August 2023 while covering events in eastern Ukraine, which is under Russian occupation. Her location remained […]

The leader of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has designated his 17-year-old son, Adam, as the secretary of the republic’s security council. Adam Kadyrov’s role is featured on the Chechen Security Council’s website, which serves as an advisory entity focused on formulating strategies to address threats to the region’s economic and public safety. On Monday, the Security […]

Russian film critic Yekaterina Barabash has reportedly escaped from house arrest and missed her court appearance regarding accusations of disseminating “deliberately false information” about the Russian military, as stated by state media on Monday, citing anonymous sources informed about the case. At 64 years old, Barabash was placed under house arrest in February due to […]

A Russian military tribunal has sentenced former Major General Ivan Popov to five years in prison for fraud and denied his appeal to return to combat in Ukraine. Popov, who led the 58th Combined Arms Army of Russia, was taken into custody in May 2024 for allegedly embezzling $1.5 million worth of metal that was […]

On Monday, President Vladimir Putin enacted legislation that broadens the criteria for designating individuals and organizations as “foreign agents.” This new law specifically targets Russians who have connections with foreign government bodies and international organizations with which Russia is not affiliated. The revised law also allows authorities to label as “foreign agents” those who attempt […]

On Saturday, the Kremlin revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a temporary ceasefire for Easter in Ukraine. This announcement came as both Russia and Ukraine reported the exchange of hundreds of prisoners of war, facilitated by the United Arab Emirates. Putin stated during a televised session with General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov, “In […]

Russian left-leaning activist Sergei Udaltsov faced trial on Monday, charged with “justifying terrorism” in online activities, a crime that could result in a prison term of up to seven years. “The trial is underway. The charges have been presented. Sergei has entered a plea of not guilty,” his attorney, Dmitry Agranovsky, told the state news […]

Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, is set to visit Russia later this week, according to a statement from an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin reported by the Interfax news agency on Tuesday. Yuri Ushakov, when questioned about Witkoff’s upcoming trips, mentioned, “We are expecting him.” Witkoff has made several […]

As Moscow gears up for potential talks with Washington aimed at halting its extensive invasion of Ukraine, it is pursuing a much more ambitious outcome than simply achieving a ceasefire: it aspires for a global realignment of spheres of influence. The Kremlin believes that such a deal would translate into U.S. acknowledgment of Russian supremacy […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Sunday that Russian forces have persisted in their bombardments and offensives along the frontline, despite Russian President Vladimir Putin announcing a surprise and brief Easter ceasefire. This 30-hour truce would represent the most significant lull in hostilities in the more than three-year-long conflict. However, only hours after the truce […]