A Russian drone and missile attack targeted residential areas in Odesa, resulting in the deaths of at least two civilians, including a 75-year-old married couple. The strikes also caused injuries to several others and damaged homes and a merchant ship.
A Ukrainian strike on a Russian oil refinery near the Black Sea has reportedly caused toxic black rain and air pollution in the nearby town of Tuapse. Russian officials have acknowledged the hazardous conditions days after the attack, with the refinery burning for several days.
Kristina Kulagina, 19, a TikTok influencer who garners millions of likes, aims to maintain connections between Finns and Russians and share daily life across the border, but frequently receives racist messages from Finns.
Russian troops have reportedly modified their Orlan-10 reconnaissance drones to serve as extended-range motherships, carrying and deploying FPV quadcopters.
Multiple military strikes have been reported across Ukraine and occupied territories, including Russian drone attacks on agricultural enterprises in the Chernihiv and Kharkiv regions. Separately, Ukraine claimed to have hit a Russian naval traffic center in occupied Sevastopol, where explosions were also heard.
Russian Defense Minister Shoygu claims that Russians are threatened in the pro-Russian Transnistria region of Moldova, stating that all scenarios are being considered for the territory that separated from Moldova before the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Ukrainian singer Ani Lorak, who renounced her home country, is facing a serious blow to her career in Russia as Russians actively demand the cancellation of her concerts due to her alleged Ukrainian passport.
Ukraine's Ambassador stated that Serbia has been one of the most helpful countries to Ukraine. Regarding questions about weapons, the ambassador suggested asking the Russians.
Russian forces attacked Sumy, Ukraine, on the night of April 20-21, causing significant damage to the indoor athletics arena of Sumy State University. This marks another instance of Russian aggression in the region.
The number of Russian tourist arrivals has significantly increased over the last decade, now approximately 1.6 times higher than pre-pandemic levels, as Russians discover new summer vacation destinations.
A video by blogger Victoria Bonya, in which she tells Russian President Vladimir Putin that people fear him and are not informing him of the problems concerning Russians, has gone viral.
Russian forces have gradually increased the intensity of combat operations, particularly in the Huliaipole sector, with about 80 assaults recorded over the week following the so-called "Easter truce."
Russian drones have struck the town of Pryluky in Ukraine's Chernihiv Oblast, resulting in one injury and a fire breaking out at the district police station.
Iran has reportedly rejected a second round of talks with the United States, with its news agency citing "excessive" American demands. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions and analyses regarding the complex issues between the two nations.
Russian forces launched a drone attack on railway infrastructure in Ukraine's Poltava region. Details on damage or casualties were not immediately available.
Ukraine launched strikes on multiple Russian oil industry facilities, including refineries, an oil depot, and a Baltic Sea port, while also hitting a meat processing plant in the Kharkiv region. Meanwhile, heavy combat engagements continued, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors, and Russia conducted a missile strike on central Kharkiv.
Ukraine's Finance Ministry announced that the country has received 90% of the expected funding backed by revenues generated from Russia's frozen assets. This financial injection is a crucial development amidst ongoing conflict.
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.
Russia launched a series of overnight missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more in cities like Odesa and Dnipro. The widespread bombardment has been described as one of the deadliest attacks this year.
Russian forces launched drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, including strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Cherkasy, while drones also approached the Romanian border, prompting F-16 scrambles. Amid ongoing front-line clashes, President Zelensky appealed for continued international support and a greater European role in peace talks.
A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in the deaths of five people and injured dozens more. Following the deadly attack, a day of mourning was declared in Dnipro.
В нощта на 12 април, когато унгарският премиер Виктор Орбан призна поражението си след 16 години на власт, множеството по бреговете на Дунава започна да скандира Хората не търсеха нови думи.
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement reported that Russian military personnel have occupied a closed hospital building in Skadovsk, Kherson region, to establish a command headquarters.
Russian forces conducted multiple attacks across Ukraine, including drone strikes in Sumy Oblast that killed a truck driver and wounded police and medical workers, and airstrikes in Kharkiv Oblast that injured several civilians. Additionally, a railway strike in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast led to the evacuation of 500 passengers.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupying forces carried out 456 attacks on 28 settlements in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in one woman being injured.
Recent battlefield developments indicate minimal front-line movements, though Russians captured Myrne near Huliaipole. Russia is also criticizing its navy's ineffectiveness against drones, while the Skala assault regiment faces accusations of violating soldiers' rights.
The short Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine has concluded, with fighting resuming and both sides reporting thousands of violations while accusing each other of attacks, a pattern observed in previous ceasefires.
The Kremlin announced in a Sunday interview that Russia will not extend the Orthodox Easter truce with Ukraine if President Volodymyr Zelensky does not accept its conditions.
Despite the ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainians and Russians gathered at the Alexander Nevsky Church in Copenhagen to celebrate Easter together. An Ukrainian woman was reportedly the first to enter the church as its doors opened.
Ukraine's General Staff reports that Russian forces have violated the 'Easter truce' 469 times since its commencement. Ukrainian defenders continue to repel attacks along the front lines despite the declared ceasefire.
A pro-war Russian Telegram channel has released a video purportedly showing Russian forces operating a North Korean Type-75 towed multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) mounted on a ground robotic system (GRS). This suggests new military adaptations in the conflict.
Former Albanian MP Myslym Murrizi has strongly reacted to Prime Minister Edi Rama's statements on European integration, bringing up allegations about an Ukrainian caught in Germany who reportedly worked with Rama's brother in a call center.
Maria Tsinaridou shared her testimony about the entry of Russians into the settlement of Ambela (part of Trabzon) on Holy Thursday. The account reflects on a historical event, noting the cultural significance of the day.
A new biography, 'The Gogol Enigma' by Sylwia Frołow, delves into the complex identity of the author of 'The Inspector General,' questioning whether he was Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, or gay. The book also explores the political and cultural history of Ukrainians, Russians, and Poles in the first half of the 19th century.
Information has emerged that Russians have resumed activity at the Ust Luga port, a development that Ukrainian war experts suggest has been taken personally by Ukrainians.
A Russian agent, apprehended in May 2025 in the Kyiv region for attempting to derail a freight train, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with property confiscation.
A blockage in the Strait of Hormuz is threatening the global food supply, with some fertilizer prices in the US rising over 40% in a single month following the start of the war in late February 2026, indicating impending grocery price hikes.
Russian police officers have been ordered not to identify themselves as law enforcement on social media or messaging apps, the Russian business news outlet RBC and the news agency Ura.ru reported,…
Russian attacks across Ukraine have killed 9 people and injured 95 over the past day. Separately, Russian drone strikes damaged residential buildings in Odesa, injuring at least 3.
Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia's Leningrad region, with Russia claiming to have shot down 19 drones. The incident caused significant disruptions to air traffic in the St. Petersburg area, leading to the rerouting of flights.
A Russian network known as 'The Company' reportedly attempted to spread disinformation through online media and social networks in Argentina to discredit President Javier Milei between June and October 2024.
Russians have reportedly begun buying real estate in Minsk, Belarus, in increasing numbers, driven by growing restrictions on communication and internet access in Russia.
The Russians have struck critical and social infrastructure in Kherson Oblast over the course of the last 24 hours, damaging three apartment buildings, 12 houses, a veterinary clinic, a car service…
Counterfeit banknotes embedded with QR codes, reportedly dropped by enemy UAVs, have been discovered in Ukraine's Sumy and Chernihiv regions, indicating a new tactic in the ongoing conflict.
Russian drones launched an overnight attack on April 2nd, targeting and damaging port infrastructure, civilian buildings, and high-rise structures in Ukraine's Odesa region, including Chornomorsk.
Ukrainian drone attacks have again damaged Russia's Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea, a key fuel export hub, according to the governor, following previous attacks that also damaged a school and resulted in injuries.
Russia's General Prosecutor’s Office has designated Tufts University an 'undesirable' organization, claiming the university 'radicalizes' Russians by eroding their trust in the government and military.
Russia has ordered the expulsion of a British diplomat, the second secretary of the British embassy, accusing him of engaging in 'intelligence and subversive activities' and requiring him to leave the country.
The United States is allowing a Russian oil tanker carrying crude oil to reach Cuba, providing a potential lifeline to the Caribbean island amidst a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington.
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on the Russian oil industry, leading to a reduction in refinery capacity and prompting Russia to announce a ban on gasoline exports in response to the strikes on its oil infrastructure.
Russian drone attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in Ukrainian cities, including Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, resulting in at least three deaths and 13 injuries, with reports of damage to residential buildings and a maternity hospital.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has for the first time publicly commented on the internet blockades implemented in the country, which have caused widespread dissatisfaction among Russians.
Residents of Tuapse, Russia, expressed disbelief and called it 'a nightmare' after Ukrainian drones reportedly brought the war directly to their home territory.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops shelled settlements in Ukraine's Chernihiv region 42 times, resulting in one woman being injured and damage to houses.
Gáspár Orbán, son of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, resigned from his military service following recent elections. The Ministry of Defense confirmed his discharge request was submitted months prior.
Russian drone and missile attacks have targeted multiple regions across Ukraine, including Kherson, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Zaporizhzhia. These strikes have resulted in at least four deaths, dozens of injuries, and damage to civilian infrastructure and farms.
A Russian drone attacked a marshaling yard at the Zaporizhzhia-Live railway station on the night of April 22, resulting in the death of a train engineer's assistant.
Norway has announced its decision to join Poland in refusing to host individuals from Russia and Belarus, signaling a united front on immigration policy.
Ukrainian forces struck the Tuapse oil refinery, causing at least 10 reservoirs to burn, and attacked targets in Crimea, including an explosion at a fuel depot in Gvardeyskoye. Strikes continued in Sevastopol during the day.
Norway has announced its decision to join Poland in refusing to host individuals from Russia and Belarus. This move aligns with a broader stance against citizens from these nations.
Internet shutdowns, a struggling economy, and the ongoing war in Ukraine have fueled exasperation among some Russians, with recent polls indicating a decline in President Putin's popularity.
The European Union moved to unlock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary's Viktor Orbán lifted his veto, marking a significant development in EU financial aid to Kyiv.
Russian authorities detained a 57-year-old German woman, accusing her of terrorism and possessing explosives with a plan to attack a police building. Moscow suggested the incident could be a "false flag" operation.
Russian forces shelled the Kharkiv region, striking railway infrastructure and the city of Izium with multiple launch rocket systems. The attacks resulted in injuries to three civilians.
President Trump announced that peace talks between the US and Iran are set to resume in Pakistan, with JD Vance expected to lead the American delegation. This development follows previous discussions and comes amidst ongoing tensions, despite Trump's earlier remarks about an Iranian ceasefire violation.
Russian forces spent nearly three days moving their troops from the Rostov region through the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol toward the Berdiansk–Melitopol direction.
Ukraine is working with Interpol to locate thousands of cultural artifacts that were looted by Russian forces, with museums reporting empty storage rooms after areas were retaken.
Reports indicate that a growing number of Russians are seeking out witchcraft and fortune-telling services. This trend is attributed to the difficult times the country is currently facing.
Ordinary Russians are increasingly frustrated with their deteriorating living conditions, including heightened security, repression, and inflation, and are beginning to connect their misery to the ongoing war.
Cyprus is consolidating its position on the global wealth map, attracting billionaires from various countries including Russia, India, Israel, and Norway, due to its passport and favorable tax environment.
Russia conducted a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying over 300 drones and missiles that resulted in casualties, injuries, and power outages in multiple regions. Ukrainian forces are actively defending against the widespread strikes.
Russian forces launched multiple guided aerial bombs at Kharkiv Oblast, with one strike causing a fire in the city and another hitting a dam. Six guided aerial bombs were reportedly dropped on the dam.
Russian shelling in Ukraine's Kherson and Donetsk regions has resulted in at least two deaths and 14 injuries over the past 24 hours. One person was killed and 11 wounded in Kherson, while another was killed and three wounded in Donetsk.
Tisza party leader Péter Magyar defeated Viktor Orbán in Hungary's parliamentary election, ending the prime minister's 16-year rule. International leaders celebrated the result while the Kremlin signaled hopes for continued pragmatic ties with Budapest.
In occupied Yalta, Crimea, Russian companies linked to businessman Arkady Rotenberg, a close associate of Vladimir Putin, have begun demolishing the historic sea port building.
Kazakhstan has reportedly increased its Kazakh language proficiency requirement for residency permits to the B2 level, a change that has been noted by Russians who have relocated to the country.
DeepState reports that Russian forces have successfully taken control of the village of Myrne, located on the Huliaipole front in Ukraine's Zaporizhia Oblast, as of April 12.
Russian invaders reportedly attacked a group of wounded soldiers in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, with drones during a declared ceasefire, and are also accused of killing their own prisoners.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine's commander-in-chief have agreed on military actions during the Easter ceasefire, emphasizing preparedness for any developments despite Russia's claims.
Most Russians do not view Nikita Haikin as a traitor despite his decision to acquire Norwegian citizenship and potentially play for Norway in the World Cup.
Ukrajina i Rusija napreduju prema potencijalnom sporazumu o okončanju rata, objavio je Bloomberg News, citirajući šefa kabineta ukrajinskog predsjednika Volodimira Zelenskog.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in collaboration with the FBI and Polish counterintelligence, conducted a coordinated cyber operation to neutralize Russian GRU intelligence activities spying on citizens via hacked routers.
The death toll from recent Russian strikes on the Korabelny district of Kherson, Ukraine, has tragically risen to four. The attacks continue to impact civilian areas.
Trenutno smo pod ukrajinskom gasnom blokadom, ali možemo nadoknaditi gubitak sa juga, ako se ta pupčana vrpca preseče, mađarska ekonomija će stati, poručio je premijer Viktor Orban.
Many Russians living in exile since the start of the war against Ukraine are unable to return home for security reasons and are coping with the loss of loved ones from afar.
Russian forces launched a drone attack on the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, resulting in damage to apartment buildings. No casualties have been reported from the incident.
A new wave of massive Russian air attacks across Ukraine during daylight hours has resulted in at least 10 deaths, according to Kyiv, which condemned the escalation. Moscow has also rejected a proposed energy truce for the Easter period.
Russia launched an extensive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, with a significant focus on the Kyiv region, resulting in at least one fatality and widespread power outages. The assault involved nearly 500 drones and missiles, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets.
Russian troops have intensified their assault operations in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, using light vehicles, including ATVs, and attempting to advance along the flanks toward Hryshyne and…
For the first time in two-and-a-half years, Russia's army recorded no territorial gains on the front line in Ukraine during March, according to an AFP analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Regional officials in Russia are advising civilians in border areas to avoid wearing camouflage or using vehicles marked with army symbols, warning they could be mistaken for military targets amid ongoing drone attacks.
Russian drones have attacked Khmelnytskyi and Lutsk in western Ukraine, causing damage to a Nova Post terminal. Firefighters have now extinguished major fires at warehouses and a Nova Post terminal in Volyn Oblast caused by a Russian attack.
A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft reportedly crashed over occupied Crimea, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board, with Russia's defense ministry attributing the incident to a likely technical malfunction, as confirmed by Russian sources.
Russians are reportedly waiting in suspense for clarity regarding the future accessibility of the messaging app Telegram. The uncertainty has caused widespread concern among users.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Russia to agree to a mutual halt on strikes against energy infrastructure, citing the global energy crisis exacerbated by the Middle East conflict and signals from partner countries.
Green MP Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber who secured the party's first by-election victory, discusses her views on career politicians, the challenges of public life, and voter anger.
A trial has begun in Angola for two Russians accused of espionage, terrorism, and bribery, with investigations linking them to the "African political scientists" project founded by Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Sanctions and travel restrictions have altered Russian travel habits, leading to new destinations like Laos and North Korea, though many Russians can no longer afford vacations.
Intelligence reports indicate the Kremlin is planning to forcibly transfer Russians' pension savings into a new state-controlled long-term savings program.
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the President's Office, announced that Ukraine is preparing technological 'surprises' for Russian forces. These developments involve integrating artificial intelligence into drone operations, which will soon be deployed on the battlefield.
Ukraine's General Staff reported 159 combat engagements across the front lines in the past 24 hours, including 36 repelled assaults in the Pokrovsk sector. The report also detailed Russia's use of 9,096 kamikaze drones during the same period.
Russians are expressing widespread frustration on social media over rapidly increasing food prices, stating they can no longer afford essentials like meat, dairy, and even vegetables.
Serbian Mining and Energy Minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic announced that Hungarian oil and gas company MOL is engaged in negotiations with both Russian entities and the Serbian government.
Ukraine's General Staff reported a total of 231 combat clashes on the battlefield over the past day. Russian forces were most active on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka fronts, where they carried out 80 attacks.
Russian officials, including Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and the Security Council secretary, have stated that the safety and security of Russian citizens residing in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria are under threat. These claims raise concerns about potential escalation in the region.
Ukraine has repaired and reopened the damaged Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Europe, with President Zelensky stating there are no longer grounds to block a €90 billion EU loan. This move aims to resolve a dispute that had impacted EU financial support.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that all Russians should work for the front, drawing a parallel to the national effort during the "Great Patriotic War" (World War II).
Many Russians living abroad are reportedly using Telegram, WhatsApp, and other Russian or foreign services to contact relatives in Russia, despite official bans by Moscow authorities.
A total of 174 combat clashes occurred on the battlefield over the past day, with the most intense fighting concentrated on the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole fronts, where Russian forces carried out over 70 attacks.
A record number of Russian tourists are visiting Vietnam, attracted by increased direct flights, visa policies, and affordable prices, with one city reportedly "occupied" by them.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian port of Tuapse has reportedly caused an oil spill and resulted in one fatality. Following the incident, Russian authorities have begun redirecting tankers to other ports.
War, censorship, and economic hardship are driving Russians towards esotericism and magic rituals, with witches reporting new clients from soldiers and statistics showing increased purchases of magical items.
Kateryna Dorosh, who documents war crimes, reports that Russia is systematically targeting Ukrainian civilians with FPV drones during evacuations, citing cases of individuals being deliberately hit and killed.
Russian attacks in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast injured four people, with two casualties resulting from a strike on a critical infrastructure facility in the Sumy district.
V tomto prehľade sa okrem témy z titulku dozviete aj o surových metódach, ktoré používa grécka polícia voči migrantom, či ďaľších cirkevných eskapádach Donalda Trumpa.
Russian forces dropped an aerial bomb on Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, damaging residential buildings, following strikes on eight settlements in the region on April 16.
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.
Russian forces launched drone attacks in Ukraine, striking an apartment block in Odesa, which resulted in civilian casualties, and also targeting Danube port infrastructure facilities.
Russian forces attacked Sloviansk, resulting in one injury and significant damage to a historical building, as well as residential and office structures.
A Russian drone attack targeted a hospital in central Kherson, injuring several staff members. The strike also reportedly hit a vehicle, causing further casualties.
The diary of exiled Russian writer Natalya Klyucharova offers a poignant account of the Russian war of aggression, describing it as a torment for Ukraine and for enlightened Russians who feel co-responsible for the course of events.
Ukrajina je u posljednja dva i pol tjedna dronovima napala ruske naftne terminale na Baltičkom moru najmanje šest puta: luku Ust-Luga zapadno od Sankt Peterburga i onu u Primorsku na sjevernoj obali…
Rusia a început să testeze un prototip de motor cu plasmă fără electrozi, conceput pentru misiuni în spaţiul cosmic, a anunţat Centrul Naţional de Cercetare „Institut Kurciatov”, transmite Xinhua,…
Russian troops are attempting to intensify their offensive in the Pokrovsk agglomeration, but Ukrainian defense forces are resisting the pressure and destroying enemy assault groups.
Οι Ούγγροι ψηφοφόροι την Κυριακή απομάκρυναν από την εξουσία τον επί μακρόν πρωθυπουργό Βίκτορ Όρμπαν, ύστερα από 16 χρόνια στην ηγεσία, απορρίπτοντας τις αυταρχικές πολιτικές και τη διεθνή ακροδεξιά…
A Russian FPV drone attacked a civilian vehicle in the village of Liutivka, Kharkiv Oblast, during a "ceasefire," injuring a 70-year-old man and damaging his vehicle.
The Center for Study of Occupation reports that Russian invaders are currently moving military equipment en masse from the Berdiansk area to the northern part of the Donetsk region.
A six-hour 'System-Dismantling Grand Concert' in Hungary featured calls for 'Russians go home!' and 'Dirty Fidesz!', with performers expressing hope for a change in government.
Ich war fast 30 Jahre alt, als ich Friedas Namen fand: auf den zahlreichen Listen der Bürgerrechtler von Memorial, der Menschenrechtsorganisation, die Russland nun als «extremistisch» eingestuft hat.
The former BKK leader says it's not a new phenomenon for Russian interests to override Hungarian public interest, and a reminder of this pro-Russian policy is that on the country's busiest metro...
In the Belgorod region on the border with Ukraine, Vladimir Putin's war has devastating consequences for Russian citizens: evacuations, power outages, injuries, and deaths are on the agenda.
A Levada Center poll revealed that 49% of Russians continue to read Telegram channels, even after the app was effectively blocked across the country. Twenty percent of respondents reported reading Telegram channels daily or multiple times a day.
Russian forces attacked the state tax inspection office in Novhorod-Siverskyi and the city council building in Pryluky, Chernihiv Oblast, causing fires, as Ukrainian-Russian drone attacks continue, with Ukrainian air defense intercepting numerous aerial threats.
Former CIA Director David Petraeus states that the Russians are no longer gaining the upper hand in Ukraine, attributing the shift in momentum to the effective use of drones.
Russian troops have reportedly advanced in the settlement of Hryshyne on the Pokrovsk front in Donetsk Oblast. Ukraine's 7th Rapid Response Corps and military analysts DeepState confirmed the ongoing small-arms fighting.
Former CIA Director David Petraeus has asserted that Vladimir Putin's forces have lost the initiative on the front lines of the war in Ukraine. Petraeus claims that Ukrainians have halted the momentum of the Russians.
A Russian lawyer is reportedly fighting Lithuanian migration authorities, claiming that Russians in the country are living in fear amidst ongoing tensions.
An investigation by The Kyiv Independent has unmasked the anonymous hosts of 'Russians With Attitude,' a pro-war podcast popular with the US far right. The podcast's hosts have been identified, revealing their identities and connections.
A Russian drone attack on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, resulted in five fatalities and 19 injuries, including a 14-year-old girl. Ukrainian authorities have condemned the incident as another war crime.
Sergey Ivin and Oleg Olshansky, Russians extradited from Bulgaria to the US, pleaded not guilty to charges of violating sanctions against Russia and money laundering. They face up to 20 years in prison and large fines.
A Moscow court has sentenced German carnival sculptor Jacques Tilly to eight-and-a-half years in prison in absentia for creating carnival floats that depicted Russian President Vladimir Putin and Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill in sexual situations, which was deemed insulting.
Following Roskomnadzor's blocking of Telegram, Russian users are resorting to unconventional workarounds, including cat feeders, classifieds, and robot vacuum cleaners, to maintain communication.
EU parliamentarians are demanding the removal of a Russian employee, who previously worked as a translator for Kremlin chief Putin, from the election observer mission in Hungary, sparking controversy.
Former Hungarian central banker Péter Ákos Bod discusses the Hungarian government's extensive spending on propaganda and the deeply negative historical relationship between Hungary and Russia, noting that the phrase 'Russians go home' resonates strongly in the country.
Russians who have fought on behalf of Ukraine are now reportedly facing the risk of deportation back to Russia, raising concerns about their safety and legal status.
In response to the publication of new audio recordings of conversations between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó – which discuss details of…
A French court has sentenced Chen Zhangjie, the Chinese captain of the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker Boracay, to one year in prison in absentia and issued an arrest warrant for failing to comply with orders during an inspection in international waters, with the vessel suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions.
A Russian oil tanker has entered Cuban waters, potentially offering a lifeline to the island, as US President Donald Trump appears to relax a de facto oil blockade and states he sees 'no problem' with Russia delivering oil to Cuba.
A drone strike, reportedly by Ukraine, triggered a fire at Russia's major Baltic port of Ust-Luga, a key oil exporting hub, causing new damage after being hit for a second time in days, with regional governor Alexander Drozdenko reporting 36 drones shot down.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Arab Emirates, securing a new defense cooperation agreement and discussing security. This visit follows a defense deal with Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine seeks broader arms partnerships with Gulf states to counter Iranian drones.