
Russians halt traffic on Crimean Bridge for second night in a row
Traffic on the Crimean Bridge was suspended for a second night in a row, with Russian authorities later restoring movement in the early hours of the morning.
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Traffic on the Crimean Bridge was suspended for a second night in a row, with Russian authorities later restoring movement in the early hours of the morning.

Russian authorities are reportedly planning to permanently block the messaging app Telegram in early April, with the exception of its use on the front lines, according to a news outlet citing government sources.

Ukraine claims that more than 1,700 African nationals are fighting for Russia in the ongoing conflict, while Russian authorities deny unlawfully recruiting African citizens.

Russia has reported that drones attacked the Dorogobuzh nitrogen fertiliser plant on the night of 24-25 February, causing a fire to break out. The Russian authorities also claimed that people are known to have been killed and injured.

Russian authorities have announced a criminal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, including accusations of terrorism, as Moscow continues its efforts to block the messaging platform.
Since summer 2025, Russian authorities have struggled to find the thousands of soldiers needed to replenish units suffering ever heavier losses. They have kept the threat of a general mobilization han
Russian authorities have detained a suspect in connection with a deadly explosion at a St. Petersburg cafe that killed prominent military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky, with video showing the moment of the blast.

Thirteen regions in Russia were placed on extended alert following reports of a Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo missile. Russian authorities claim one projectile was intercepted and another lost its trajectory.

Russian authorities claim to have handed over the remains of a thousand Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine, receiving the bodies of 35 Russian soldiers in return.

Russian authorities stated that at least seven people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on a fertilizer factory in the Smolensk region, an increase from earlier reports.

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, claims he is being investigated for 'terrorism' by Russian authorities, though the authorities have not officially confirmed the opening of a criminal case against him.
A police officer was killed and two others were injured in Moscow when a man detonated an explosive device near a traffic police car. Russian authorities have not yet revealed the identity or motivation of the attacker.

Russian authorities reported an alleged drone attack on Moscow, leading to the suspension of airport operations, according to the city's mayor and Russian media.
Russian authorities have launched an investigation into a tanker crash that occurred at the Ust-Luga port.

Officials will be able to bypass restrictions introduced by the Russian authorities.
Russian authorities are reportedly weighing a block on the messaging app Telegram, potentially from early April, according to RBC.
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Russian authorities have announced a criminal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, including terrorism charges, as Moscow attempts to block the messaging platform.

Russian authorities are conducting a criminal investigation against Pavel Durov – the founder of the social networking site Telegram – for "facilitating terrorist acts," according to a state media report.

Russian authorities report that divers have recovered the bodies of seven Chinese tourists and a Russian driver after their mini-bus plunged through the ice into Lake Baikal in Siberia.