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A Russian deputy mufti has been fined again, this time over a medieval battle painting, amidst an ongoing campaign targeting Muslim clergy. This incident follows a Russian blogger also being fined for comparing Russians to animals, while already serving time for a Nazi rehabilitation charge.
Following an attack on Kyiv's historic cathedral, Russian bloggers are actively trying to deflect blame onto Ukrainians, as the incident reflects poorly on Russia.
A Russian state television host has insulted and accused blogger Viktoria Bonya of working for the West, while Bonya warns about the treatment of women and pressure on Russian citizens.
Russian blogger Viktoria Bonya shared an AI-generated video on Instagram where she appears as a superhero fighting propagandist Vladimir Solovyov, blogger Artemy Lebedev, and State Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov.
Russia has reportedly identified European drone manufacturers and other entities as legitimate targets, and published a map of potential targets in Europe. This has led to diplomatic actions, including Czechia summoning the Russian ambassador to address the threats.
Ilya Remeslo, a pro-Kremlin blogger who recently criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Saint Petersburg. This follows his public statements accusing Putin of being an 'illegitimate president' and 'war criminal'.
Ilya Remeshlo, a former supporter of Vladimir Putin, was committed to a psychiatric hospital after publishing a post criticizing the Russian president, leading his followers to initially believe his account had been hacked.
Ilya Remeslo made a career denouncing Putin's critics until he became one himself
Reports indicate a significant shift on the Ukrainian front, with Ukrainian forces reclaiming 400 square kilometers, causing panic among Russian bloggers following SpaceX's blocking of Starlink terminals.
Half of Crimea was without electricity following Tuesday's attacks, with a Russian blogger suggesting it was a weak raid and Ukraine is accumulating missiles and drones, while a factory in Voronezh was reportedly hit by Storm Shadow missiles.
Russian blogger Artemy Lebedev has been fined 300,000 rubles in compensation following a lawsuit filed by Ekaterina Mizulina, head of the League of Safe Internet, for defamation. Mizulina stated that court bailiffs recovered the sum after Lebedev criticized her group.
A Russian blogger, whose angry appeal to President Putin went viral, has publicly responded after being attacked by state television. The blogger's counter-response follows widespread attention to their initial criticism.
The upcoming Bulgarian election is drawing international attention due to concerns about potential Russian influence and its implications for the EU's eastern flank. Analysts are watching to see if the outcome will strengthen or weaken the Kremlin's position in the region, especially following a shift in Hungary.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly chastised officials, demanding detailed reports and answers after the country's economy contracted and undershot expectations. This development coincides with a popular Russian blogger's video address to Putin drawing millions of views.
A Russian blogger, typically known for pro-Kremlin views, has been placed in a psychiatric hospital after publishing critical remarks about President Vladimir Putin and Russia's offensive in Ukraine.
A Russian blogger has reportedly been sent to a psychiatric facility following criticism of President Putin, raising concerns about freedom of speech.
A Russian blogger who criticized President Putin has reportedly been placed in a psychiatric facility, according to Russian media reports.
Russian bloggers are actively attempting to provide explanations and justifications for an attack on an iconic cathedral. Their efforts aim to downplay or reframe the incident for their audience.
Russian blogger Victoria Bonya has announced that she accepted an invitation to appear live on a broadcast hosted by propagandist Vladimir Solovyov's team.
Russian blogger Viktoria Bonya has published an AI-generated video depicting her as a superhero battling pro-regime figures who had previously insulted her after she addressed Vladimir Putin.
The Kremlin has denied claims by a Russian blogger that President Vladimir Putin is not being informed of bad news from within Russia. This denial comes as state pollsters report six consecutive weeks of declining approval ratings for Putin.
Known Russian blogger and lawyer Iliya Remeslo, a former member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, reportedly turned against Putin last week and subsequently ended up in psychiatric treatment.
A pro-Kremlin blogger who unexpectedly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine in a viral social media post was subsequently sent to a psychiatric clinic.
A pro-government blogger who unexpectedly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine in a viral social media post this week has reportedly been admitted to a psychiatric clinic, according to a local newspaper.
A previously loyal Putin activist has caused a stir in Russia by demanding the president's resignation, a move described as 'completely unheard of' given the long-standing unspoken red line among prominent Russian bloggers.