Category: World

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 […]

The Ukrainian military reported on Thursday that Russia’s armed forces attempted a significant offensive in the southern Zaporizhzhia region overnight, but Ukrainian troops successfully thwarted the attack. As per the southern Ukrainian defense forces, around 320 Russian soldiers initiated assaults on five villages southeast of Zaporizhzhia city at approximately 6:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday. […]

Central Russia experienced significant temperature variations throughout April, with levels fluctuating dramatically above and below typical seasonal averages, as reported by the country’s chief meteorologist on Tuesday. “This April has been particularly unusual, marked by swings between extremes,” stated Roman Vilfand, director of research at the Russian meteorological agency, Rosgidromet. Vilfand informed the RIA Novosti […]

The concept of a loyal woman patiently awaiting her husband’s return from war is deeply rooted and idealized in Russian culture. This image is prevalent in Soviet-era songs like “Katyusha” and in films that portray the endurance and pain experienced by the wives of soldiers. In earlier conflicts, women would anxiously await letters from their […]